Looky Here!

I recently attended a party at West Queen West jewellery boutique, Made You Look. I had passed by the store many times before, but never ventured in and never quite understood what set it apart from other jewellery shops. But as soon as I stepped inside, the difference was apparent – there was a huge, state-of-the-art jewellery creation studio at the back of the store. Twenty in-house designers work on site 24-7, and are available to discuss their work or even consult on a custom design for you. Owner Sarah Hamel pitched the idea for the studio/store while still a student in George Brown College’s jewellery arts program. Her classmates loved the concept and a few signed up on the spot. Some are even still working out of the space today – seven years later. Now there are two locations – the original fine jewellery shop and studio on the north side of the street, and a new, fun and funky costume mecca on the south – with hundreds of styles between them, and a little something to add to everyone’s jewellery box.
– Alison Lawler-Dean, Fashion Market Editor

Drop pendant necklaces, $95, by Aimée Kennedy. Made You Look Jewellery Studio & Gallery, 1338 Queen St. W., Toronto, 416-463-2136, madeyoulook.ca.

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