Founded in 1851, Aquascutum's heritage is rooted in the excellence of British tailoring and to this day delivers a stylish and luxurious elegance.
Established by entrepreneur John Emary, Aquascutum began by focusing on fine craftsmanship and technical innovation, opening a high quality menswear shop at 46 Regent Street. In 1853, after succeeding in producing the first waterproof wool, he had his discovery patented and renamed the company 'Aquascutum', Latin for 'watershield'.
Today Aquascutum delivers quality products for both men and ladies. Aquascutum is looking to open their first North American store in Toronto in 2017.
www.aquascutum.com
Ben Sherman is a London, England-based men's and women's lifestyle fashion Collection that, in addition to specialty stores, is sold in about 25 Ben Sherman stores worldwide. Ben Sherman opened their first flagship Canadian Retail Store in Toronto in Fall 2011.
www.bensherman.com
Bose currently has eight Canadian stores located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Bose is now ready to look at additional full price stores as well as outlet opportunities within Toronto and Vancouver. Bosed opened their first factory outlet store in Canada in August 2013.
www.bose.com
Oil & Vinegar was founded in the Netherlands in 1999. Since then it has expanded internationally and there are now over 80 stores in 13 countries spanning four continents. Grenville International represents the master franchisee for Eastern Canada.
www.ca.oilvinegar.com
The Original Penguin brand made its mark in the mid 1950's. Originally it started with a golf shirt and today Penguin is a full lifestyle brand with collections for men, women and children along with accessories including watches, bags, belts, hats and shoes. Penguin opened their first Canadian Flagship Retail Store in Toronto in 2012.
www.penguinclothing.com
Pottery Barn opened their first Canadian stores in the Toronto marketplace in Fall 2001. In Spring 2003, they opened in Vancouver and opened in Calgary in the Summer of 2005. Pottery Barn since opened stores in Edmonton & Montreal. Pottery Barn locates within major regional malls or fashion street locations which cater to an upscale better income customer.
www.potterybarn.com
Pottery Barn Kids opened their first Canadian stores in the Toronto marketplace in Fall 2001. Pottery Barn Kids opened in Vancouver in 2009, and in Montreal in 2013. Pottery Barn Kids locates within major regional malls or fashion street locations which cater to an upscale better income customer.
www.potterybarnkids.com
West Elm is the fourth brand from Williams-Sonoma to be introduced to Canada. It is an urban concept catering to the young and trendy. West Elm's product is less expensive and more contemporary than Pottery Barn. West Elm has opened in King Liberty Village in Toronto in Fall of 2008, and the Fall of 2012 they opened a location on South Granville in Vancouver. In 2013 they opened in Griffintown in Montreal and in 2015 they opened Mt. Royal Village in Calgary.
www.westelm.com
Williams-Sonoma opened their first Canadian store in the Toronto marketplace in the Fall of 2001, and opened in Calgary in June 2005. Williams-Sonoma also opened in Vancouver in 2007, Edmonton in 2012 and in Montreal in 2012 and 2013. Williams-Sonoma locates within regional malls or fashion street locations which cater to an upscale better income customer.
www.williamssonoma.com
