Tag Archives: Vintage clothing

Hello, Again!

Posted by Kingpin in Canadian, For Sale, Kingpin Chic, Men, moving, Photos, Retail, Style Blog, Style Icon, Vintage and tagged with , , , , , , ,

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!

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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!

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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.

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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 Is Moving to a New Location!

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kingpin's hideaway moving to 71 duncan street

Loaded up and ready to move to 71 Duncan Street

That’s right! Kingpin’s Hideaway is moving from the current Mercer Street location to a larger space at Queen Street West and Duncan Street in the heart of Toronto! The new location will be opening in the last weeks of February, first weeks of March at:

71 Duncan Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1Z4.

Stay tuned for updates!

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 , , , , , , , ,

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.

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

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

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

Dove grey beaver fur fedora.

Dove grey beaver fur fedora.

Two-tone leather spectator / correspondents shoes.

Two-tone leather spectator / correspondents shoes.

Grey double breasted wool jacket with oxblood pinstripe.

Grey double-breasted wool jacket with oxblood pinstripe.

Kingpin New Auctioneer for Hookerson Blough Vintage Auction in Toronto

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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.

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Kingpin swings gavel at Hookerson Blough vintage auction

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

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.

New Year’s Eve Outfit 2013

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New Year's Eve Outfit 2013 in Vintage Formal White Tie

New Year’s Eve Outfit 2013 in Vintage Formal White Tie

New Year’s Eve Outfit – white cotton formal shirt with mother-of-pearl studs, white cotton bow tie, white cotton waistcoat, white wool tailcoat and white silk pocket square.