Hello, Again!

Posted by Kingpin in Canadian, For Sale, Kingpin Chic, Men, moving, Photos, Retail, Style Blog, Style Icon, Vintage and tagged with Dandy, Hideaway, Kingpin, Men, Photos, Style, Toronto, Vintage clothing May 14, 2016

We’ve been away for too long, but now we’re back!

The new location for Kingpin’s Hideaway has been opened and is getting lots of notice!

Opening Launch Party for Kingpin’s Hideaway

The The Hogtown Rake wrote about our Grand Opening Launch Party and also listed the shop in their post on Men’s vintage clothing in Toronto!

I Am Dandy portrait of Jonathan Hagey by Rose Callahan

We also made it into the covetous Dandy Portraits blog by Rose Callahan and also her I Am Dandy book signing in Toronto at the elegant men’s shoe store Lodings Shoe Store.

The Queenpin and Kingpin at the I am Dandy book party

And there’s more, but let’s save it for the next post. I promise it will be sooner than this last one – much sooner!

Kingpin’s Hideaway Featured in Men’s Fashion Blog, “The Key of He”

Posted by Kingpin in Canadian, Film, Hats, In The News, Photos, Style Blog, Vintage and tagged with Clothing, Fashion, Film, Kingpin, Men, Photos, Style, Toronto, Vintage clothing February 8, 2014

A new post written by Leah Morrigan on “The Key of He” blog features vintage Kingpin’s Hideaway items from the 1930s. Ms. Morrigan’s article discusses the key role that wardrobe played in the movie “The Sting” and you may read it here.

Among the Kingpin items featured are:

1930-era silk tie available at Kingpin’s Hideaway.

Snap-together composite and mother-of-pearl cuff links available at Kingpin’s Hideaway.

Dove grey beaver fur fedora.

Two-tone leather spectator / correspondents shoes.

Grey double-breasted wool jacket with oxblood pinstripe.

Kingpin New Auctioneer for Hookerson Blough Vintage Auction in Toronto

Posted by Kingpin in Auction, Canadian, Event, For Sale, In The News, Men, Vintage, Women and tagged with auction, Clothing, Consumer Information, Event, Photos, Shopping, Toronto, Vintage, Vintage clothing January 9, 2014

The Kingpin will be swinging the gavel at the upcoming Hookerson Blough auctions hosted by Mrs. Huizenga, a vintage lifestyle store at 28 Roncesvalles in Toronto, Canada.

Kingpin swings gavel at Hookerson Blough vintage auction

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Recent Hookerson Blough Vintage Auction Poster Hosted by Mrs. Huizenga in Toronto

The dates for the upcoming auctions are February 20th, March 2nd and March 20th, 2014.

The Elegant Lady from the Kingpin’s Hideaway

Posted by Kingpin in Canadian, Event, For Sale, Instagram, Kingpin Chic, Men, Photos, Retail, Vintage and tagged with Canada, Clothing, Consumer Information, Dandy, Dressing, Event, instagram, Kingpin, Kingpin Chic, Men, Photos, Shopping, Style, Toronto, Vintage clothing July 14, 2013

The Elegant Lady Welcomes You to Kingpin’s Hideaway – The Vintage Gentlemens Haven in Toronto

The Elegant Lady is looking to reward dapper gents for their first trip to Kingpin’s Hideaway. You may spot her approaching well-dressed gentlemen in downtown Toronto along King Street near John Street, or along Peter Street near Wellington.

The Elegant Lady from Kingpin’s Hideaway is Looking for a Few Dapper Men

Rewards for the lucky few: a personal invitation to visit the Hideaway with their own introduction card.

Will you be one of them?

The Elegant Lady from Kingpin’s Hideaway Looks Forward to Rewarding You for Your Style

Outfit of the Day – June 8 (kingpinchic.com)
Outfit of the Day – May 29 (kingpinchic.com)
Kingpin’s Hideaway Ladypin Pin Up for July – Ms. Bridgette Jean! (kingpinchic.com)

Kingpin’s Hideaway Ladypin Pin Up for July – Ms. Bridgette Jean! (kingpinchic.com)

Kingpin’s Hideaway on the Ballot for Best Vintage Clothing Store In Toronto

Posted by Kingpin in Canadian, Contest, In The News, Kingpin Chic, Men, Retail, Vintage and tagged with Clothing, Consumer Information, Dandy, Dressing, Fashion, Hideaway, instagram, Kingpin Chic, Men, Men & Women, Necktie, Style, Toronto, Vintage clothing June 30, 2013

Kingpin’s Hideaway is now on the ballot for consideration as the both the Best Men’s Clothing Store in Toronto and the Best Vintage Clothing Store in Toronto! It is, of course, a great honour to even be put on the ballot and doubly special as men’s vintage often gets short shrift in the fashion and clothing world. If you are a customer of Kingpin’s Hideaway, or just a fan of gentlemens vintage clothing, please consider voting for us!