CHLOE MAGAZINE
2020 Deep Velvet Skirt
One Teaspoon ‘2020 DEEP VELVET’ skirt
is a mid-length, high waist denim pencil skirt.
Features a split centre at the back, a classic
5 pocket style with slight distressing on the
back pockets and the signature bird button closure.
Shop online at: www.thestoreonqueen.com
It’s the classic story – two acquaintances, Angela (Ang)
a businesswoman and clothing designer and Valentina
(Vava) a fashion buyer, decide to have lunch together
on a leap year day. During lunch, the two girls briefly
get to know one another and discuss not feeling at
home in Toronto, since there is nothing in the city
exciting enough to ground them. They talk about
how fun it would be to do something fashion-related
together. After lunch Ang offers Vava a ride home, and
on their way down Queen Street sees a tiny “For Rent”
sign in a small store window. “Stop the car!” Vava exclaims. They pull over and call the number. The retail
space is available. Before Vava can finish her sentence,
Ang says, “Let’s do it!” Fast forward four years and
these powerhou ses run one of the most successful fashion boutiques on Queen Street West. Ok, so maybe
it’s not a classic story, per say, but it is the story behind
the fashion juggernaut that is TSOQ – The Store on
Queen.What began as a one-year pop up shop quickly
developed into a successful business model, thanks to
the pair’s unique style, business savvy, and accessible
personalities. Their resulting friendship and sisterhood
have turned a small fashion boutique on Queen Street
into a worldwide sensation and fashion destination.