Holy Hermès

I recently attended the grand opening of Toronto’s brand new Hermès store at 130 Bloor St. W., just a hop across the street from the old location. The stunning space mixes modern (sleek metal, limestone and wood displays) with traditional (moulded glass light fixtures originally designed for Hermès in 1925), and provides 221 square metres of space to show off the beautiful leather goods, whimsically printed scarves, colourful bracelets, and equestrian-inspired ready-to-wear. The party was one of the best I’ve been to all year with champagne flowing, tasty treats circulating and Toronto’s most fashionable mingling about (this was one RSVP people didn’t pass up). Even if a diamond-dripping Kelly bag isn’t on your shopping list (oh yeah, it’s there), the store is worth a visit to check out Parisian style at its finest.
- Alison Lawler-Dean, Fashion Associate

Hermès, 130 Bloor St. W., Toronto, hermes.com.