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I needed something last minute, something unique and sexy, an outfit to catch a girl's eye, something that might garner a compliment, an "Event" outfit. I shot down to Model Citizen for some late shopping, where the stores owner/operator, Julian Finkle, knew exactly what I needed. Julian's about having fun, you can see it in the way he dresses, & in his eyes, his positive energy is infectious,... more
Twice in the last week I've gone in to get a vest and to get some suit pants hemmed. Twice the middle-aged gentleman has turned me back into the market with perfect suggestions where to get the things I need better, faster, or cheaper. That kind of selflessness and advice doesn't come from every business owner and I appreciate his honesty.
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This is a cooler-than-cool shop. I see the owner Julian around in different neighbourhoods all of the time but he doesn't recognize me. That said, when he's in the store he's very lovely and "how are you?" chit chatty. The rest of the staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable as well. It's a great pit stop in Kensington right in the heart of the popular Augusta strip.
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They have a few great items here, for both women and men. I'm really not into the silkscreened tees they have here (I find them a bit tacky), but they do have a great collection of unique, nice clothing (with a few huge duds sprinkled in for good measure) as well as jewelry for the discerning urban lady. I got a necklace here once that broke literally the next day I wore it. When I went in the... more
This Kensington Market store features many items by Canadian designers, chosen by owners Julian Finkle and Georgia Groom. Improve your look with hoodies, vintage suits and funky silk-screened tees and ties. Labels include Tiger of Sweden, Tankus, Burnt Offering, Passenger Pigeon, Loid, Hempress and Katya Revenko. Prints its own signature line of t-shirts and offers silk screening workshops.... more
Model Citizen offers these services: clothing, women's, women's clothing.