BEST WRITING There’s only one place in Canada to find the world’s most famous writing instruments, and that’s Montblanc Boutique. Expert staff preside over an exclusive collection of museum-quality pens and watches, plus platinum-plated cufflinks, tie bars, money clips and more.

FASHION'S FIRST NAME Svelte European-cut suits line the walls of Nicolas, an ultra-exclusive boutique where owner Nicolas Kalatzis has dictated fashion trends for more than 15 years. Made-to-measure menswear by Paul Smith, Kenzo, Zegna and Yohji Yamamoto is de rigeur. The house label features belts, scarves, ties and shirts.

LOCAL HERO One of Yorkville’s newer designer emporiums, Anti-Hero has a hip, urban cachet that’s unmatched in the area. Men channel their inner rock stars in sport coats by John Richmond (a favourite of David Bowie) and casualwear by Jade Howe, Frankie Morello and others.

STYLE DEPARTMENT Likely the city’s only “boutique-style mini department store,” George C. features designer labels handpicked by local power-couple George and Lisa Corbo. Leather lounge chairs make for comfortable shopping in the men’s section, where sophisticated dress shirts, ties and Italian suits are found in many varieties.

DESIGNER ELECTRONICS High-tech haven Bang & Olufsen offers audiophiles and design fanatics welcome respite from Bloor Street’s fashion frenzy. Obsess over the Danish company’s futuristic BeoLab series of speakers.

CANADIAN CLASS Ensconced in a section of Bloor Street lined with international purveyors of haute couture, Harry Rosen is a sanctuary for discerning gentlemen. The Canadian clothier’s flagship location has three floors of designer menswear from Armani to Zegna, and offers bespoke tailoring for that perfect Savile Row look.

SOUND ADVICE For more than 60 years, Torontonians have flocked to Bay Bloor Radio for its vast selection of consumer- and professional-grade audio equipment, expert service and free seasonal seminars on new products and technologies.

PUFF 'N' STUFF The cultivated interior of Thomas Hinds Tobacconist is exactly what you’d expect from the city’s oldest purveyor of fine cigars. Its walk-in humidor is well stocked with the best Cuban brands, plus others from Honduras, Nicaragua and elsewhere. Be sure to pick up a bag of Cubita—a renowned Cuban coffee.

TIP! The glamorous boutiques of Bloor-Yorkville are easily accessible from Yonge-Bloor and Bay subway stations. The neighbourhood is also in close proximity to the Royal Ontario Museum and the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art.

For more from the You Are Here series, please see the following:

Toronto Islands

The Beach

Distillery Historic District

Mirvish Village

West Queen West