Best wedding suit shops in Toronto for grooms

Summer wedding season has hit Toronto full-force, bringing with it a slew of wedding 101s: How to rock an ugly bridesmaids’ dress; Where to find something borrowed; Ten bitchin’ alternatives to the veil. But something is conspicuously missing. What about the groom?

The oft-overlooked second half of the wedding, the man of the hour can’t simply show up in a juiced-up version of his Monday to Friday digs. Fortunately, Toronto is undergoing a bit of a menswear renaissance. We have a men’s fashion week, plenty of new men’s boutiques and a stand-alone Holt Renfrew satellite dedicated to dudes. What better time to be a man in love?

From budget to luxe to out-of-the-box, we explore Toronto’s best places to buy a groom’s wedding suit.

Garrison Bespoke
The most Hollywood-worthy spot to shop for a wedding suit in Toronto. Exhibit A: their bulletproof suit, made with U.S. army troops in mind. Recognized by GQ, Garrison offers modern style, bespoke quality and expert guidance. They’ve dressed Drake, so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that you’ll only find high-end designers here. They also carry the bow tie Kanye wore to marry Kim and the shirt Barrack wore to his wedding with Michelle. Go big or go home.

Korry’s
For the thrifty groom, head to Korry’s. Tucked in the heart of Danforth’s Greektown, Korry’s has dealt quality, variety and top-notch customer service for 60 years. And their prices don’t hurt, either. The staff includes professional wardrobe consultants ready to guide you through each element of the wedding suit. With more than 25 brands, from tailored Italian to handmade Canadian, Korry’s has plenty of options.

Kiton
For the man with a limitless budget, there’s Kiton. This store’s location in the heart of Yorkville says everything. Only the highest quality suits live here. For $80,000, you can afford a luxury car, a PhD or a tuxedo from Kiton – your choice. To say these suits are exquisite would be an understatement. Let’s just say that if Kanye was coming to Drake’s wedding, you’d find him here. Nuff said.

Empire Customs
For a suit that fits like a glove, Empire Customs is the place to go. Make an appointment and these guys will measure you 30 different ways to build a truly custom fit. Consider the shoulder: a tailor will analyze a groom’s posture before choosing one of three shoulder molds. Not impressed? Empire is so sure of their suiting that every customer leaves the store with a written full-back money guarantee. (Not that you’ll need it.)

Jerome’s Menswear
For the iconoclastic groom, head to Jerome’s. This midtown spot caters to men with ‘an independent frame of mind,’ and they certainly offer something different. Jerome’s goes beyond simply fitting your body; they want to fit your personality. During your visit, talk to them about your lifestyle and they’ll find a suit to match it. From the lovestruck lumbersexual to the urban dandy, there’s a suit here for you.

Surmesur
A picky dresser? At Surmesur, you’re the designer. First, head online and choose one of the 5,000 fabric choices for your shirt, jacket, pants, and tie. Then select your style and fit. Finally, head in and take your measurements in their optical scanner (or the old-fashioned way). Your design is ready in no time.

Ermanno
Ermanno is a perfectly quaint European-style boutique, offering a decadent array of mid- to high-end suits sourced from Europe. Located at Yonge and Lawrence, this locale keeps racks on racks on racks of chic designers such as Pal Zileri, Tombolini and Hugo Boss. An on-site personal shopper can guide you with the big decision. And while you’re at it, why not take advantage of their tailor?

Feature Image: Garrison Bespoke

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