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CLOTHING : MENSWEAR BROOKLYN CLOTHING COMPANY Brooklyn Clothing Co . is a local independent retailer located in Kensington . For 28 years , Brooklyn has been stocking the latest brands in men ’ s clothing and footwear . Currently featured are Canadian brands Viberg Boots , Wings + Horns , and Reigning Champ . The shop specializes in Premium Denim for men . New additions Jean Shop ( NYC ) and Purple ( Vancouver ) should not be missed . 201 , 1211 Kensington Rd NW , 403-283-4006 . Map 1 , G5 www . brooklynclothing . com
FORMANS MENSWEAR Designer collections with great contemporary styles , including Versace and Hugo Boss . 1202 - 1 St SW , 403-252-1189 . Map 3 , H10 www . formans . ca
HARRY ROSEN A nationwide retailer of upscale men ’ s accessories , shoes , and apparel , Harry Rosen sells high-end menswear . Brands include Ted Baker London , Prada , and Tod ’ s . The store also carries its own line of shirts , sweaters , and outwear . Styling and tailoring services available . The Core : 751 - 3 St SW , 403-294-0992 . Map 2 , F4 Chinook Centre : 6455 Macleod Tr SW , 403-252-2848 . Map 2 , J6 www . harryrosen . com
SUPREME MEN ’ S WEAR For those who love a fashion experience . A welcomed alternative to the predictable . Located in the heart of the downtown . Independently owned and operating in their seventh decade . 401 - 4 Ave SW , 403-266-4417 . Map 2 , D4 www . suprememenswear . com
CLOTHING : MEN & WOMEN HOLT RENFREW Featuring three floors of international fashion , shoes , designer handbags , cosmetics , and fragrances . Lines include Dolce & Gabbana , Armani , Prada , Gucci , and Burberry , plus Tiffany & Co ., Chanel , Hermès ,
Agent Provocateur , and Louis Vuitton boutiques . Personal shopping service . 510 - 8 Ave SW , 403-269-7341 . Map 2 , F4 www . holtrenfrew . com
O ’ CONNORS Upscale Calgary-based clothing store O ’ Connors has been retailing high-end attire and accessories for over 50 years . The family-run company recently expanded to separate men ’ s and women ’ s stores , located opposite each other on First Street . 1415 & 1420 - 1 St SW , 403-269-4996 . Map 3 , J10 www . oconnors . ca
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE The luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue opened in Calgary in February 2018 . This is the first location in Western Canada for the luxury retailer , whose flagship store is on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . The 115,000-square-foot , two-level department store features men ’ s and women ’ s designer clothing from brands such as Milly , Joie and See by Chloé for women and Theory , Eleventy and Saks Fifth Avenue Collection for men .
BELLISSIMA FASHIONS Their in-house designers combine superb fit and design to create garments that are timeless and long lasting . Also carries designers and labels such as Joseph Ribkoff , Frank Lyman , Tribal , Tonia Debellis , Simon Chang , Michael Tyler , and Vivian Wong . Market Mall : 3625 Shaganappi Tr NW , 403-247-0062 . 980 , 5111 Northland Dr NW , 403-288-0990 . Southcentre Mall : 100 Anderson Rd SE , 403-271-0522 . Scotia Centre : 220 , 700 - 2 St SW , 403-263-5978 . Sunridge Mall : 254 - 36 St NE , 403-293-1867 . www . bellissimafashions . com
BLU ’ S Alberta-based Blu ’ s features high-end designer women ’ s wear and shoes by brands such as Ted Baker , Smythe , Eileen Fisher , Marie Saint Pierre , Hugo Boss , Theory , Sentaler and Canada Goose . Blus ’ s , 403-225-8315 . www . blus . com
FASHION ADDITION Sizes 14-plus . Staff advise on
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SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OPENS IN CALGARY
Saks Fifth Avenue officially opened its doors in Calgary in February 2018 . This is the first location in Western Canada for the luxury retailer , whose flagship store is on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . The 115,000-square-foot , two-level department store features men ’ s and women ’ s designer clothing from brands such as Milly , Joie and See by Chloé for women and Theory , Eleventy and Saks Fifth Avenue Collection for men . You ’ ll be able to peruse handbags , shoes and accessories from Marc Jacobs , Alexander Wang and Chloé .
The open-concept design incorporates art throughout the store . View work from Calgary ’ s Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art and Christine Klassen Gallery , and look out for glasswork hanging from the ceiling in the shoe salon .
Some of the services available for customers include alterations , made-to-measure and expert tailoring , valet services , apothecary , on-the-go facials and more . Keep an eye out for a soon-to-launch restaurant from Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality , the fine dining group behind the Guild and Sub Rosa in Calgary .
— Silvia Pikal
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