Luxury Italian menswear label Luca Faloni will open its first Canadian storefront later this year in downtown Toronto. The boutique will be located at 130 Bloor Street West, occupying a prime street-level space between Gucci and Lafayette 148 in the heart of the city’s luxury retail corridor.
This marks a significant step in the brand’s international expansion, as the Toronto opening will be Luca Faloni’s third standalone store in North America following locations in New York and Miami. The Bloor Street space, formerly occupied by American fashion house St. John Knits, spans approximately 2,500 square feet on a single level.
The lease transaction was facilitated by Casdin Parr of JLL, who has brokered several deals in the area. Kingsett Capital owns the 130 Bloor property.
Bloor Street Continues to Attract Global Flagships
Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville district has seen a resurgence in high-end retail leasing since the pandemic, with several global luxury brands establishing or expanding their footprint. The stretch of Bloor Street between Bellair Street and Avenue Road has become particularly active, with numerous flagship openings over the past few years.
Luca Faloni’s arrival adds to a growing list of luxury retailers that have targeted this prestigious shopping corridor, reinforcing the area’s status as one of Canada’s leading destinations for high-end fashion. The addition of a high-quality Italian menswear brand further diversifies the mix, which increasingly includes both heritage luxury houses and modern direct-to-consumer players.
About the Brand: A Commitment to Italian Craftsmanship
Founded in 2014 by Turin-born entrepreneur Luca Faloni, the eponymous brand is rooted in the principles of traditional Italian craftsmanship, timeless style, and sustainable production. Faloni created the brand after recognizing a lack of access to high-quality, Italian-made menswear outside of Italy. His goal was to combine the legacy of Italian artisanship with a modern direct-to-consumer retail model.
The company sells exclusively through its own stores and website, bypassing third-party retailers to maintain tight control over quality and customer experience. The majority of its sales are generated online, with physical stores playing an increasingly important role in its global expansion strategy.
The brand is celebrated for using premium materials sourced from some of Italy’s most renowned textile mills. These include pure cashmere, silk-cashmere blends, brushed cotton, full-grain leather, and breathable linen. Every product is proudly made in Italy by family-run workshops and refined through years of development.
Signature Collections and Timeless Appeal
Luca Faloni has built a loyal customer base through a refined product line that prioritizes longevity over seasonal trends. The Portofino shirt—a soft, casual style made from brushed cotton—remains a flagship piece, while other bestsellers include silk-cashmere polos, Italian denim shirts, cashmere-cotton knits, and pleated wool trousers.
The brand has also introduced outerwear options, such as suede bomber and racer jackets, and is gradually expanding into tailored clothing and innovative fabric blends, including cashmere-denim jeans. Every piece adheres to the brand’s “slow fashion” philosophy, emphasizing enduring design, superior fit, and artisanal finishing.
Strategic Store Expansion: From London to Toronto
The opening in Toronto follows a period of steady international growth for Luca Faloni. While e-commerce remains the core of its business, the brand has made deliberate moves into key luxury markets with flagship boutiques designed to provide a deeper customer experience.
Milestones include a flagship on King’s Road in London’s Chelsea neighbourhood, which opened in Autumn 2023, and a two-storey location in Zurich’s historic Storchen Quartier, which launched in early 2024. Other locations include Milan, Munich, and Miami’s Brickell City Centre, alongside a standalone shop in New York City at 386 West Broadway in SoHo.
Each new store is uniquely tailored to its locale, while maintaining the brand’s signature architectural elements—many of which are designed by Italian architects Davide Barreri and PlaC Studio. The boutiques often include lifestyle elements such as aperitivo bars and lounge areas to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the Italian concept of la dolce vita.
Experiential Retail with a Local Touch
As part of its omnichannel retail approach, Luca Faloni views brick-and-mortar stores as an essential brand-building tool. The in-store experience is designed not only to showcase products but to build community and offer hospitality in keeping with Italian traditions. Boutiques are intended to feel more like homes than stores, with soft lighting, artisanal furnishings, and a curated sense of place.
Design elements are also adapted to each market. For instance, the Munich location incorporates copper accents reflecting the city’s architectural heritage, while the Miami boutique embraces a more colourful palette suited to South Florida’s tropical vibrancy. It remains to be seen what aesthetic the Toronto store will adopt, though it is expected to honour both the city’s cosmopolitan edge and Luca Faloni’s Italian heritage.
Luca Faloni’s decision to enter the Canadian market aligns with its broader strategy of establishing a curated presence in select global cities. The Toronto opening reflects confidence in the Canadian luxury market, especially within a neighbourhood that continues to attract a mix of legacy luxury and innovative premium brands.
