rk Stores, Toronto
rk launched in Fall of 2000 with a sleek, bold look and a sophisticated fashion message: clothes on the cutting edge of the catwalk, for style conscious women of every age. Think magazine pages made wearable. Think catwalk made accessible. rk is stocked with the slickest suits, sleek outerwear, addictive activewear, happening knits and some of the most killer accessories in town.
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rk stores are also catching a serious celebrity following at home and abroad—Natalie Portman recently fell in love with rk during her filming of Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. Canadian television celebrities & design duo Steven Sabados & Chris Hyndman are favoured fans of rk, showcasing signatures pieces on their globally-watched show So Chic.
rk is pleased to have been the subject of multiple features on Fashion Television Channel and on the pages of Flare, Fashion, Chatelaine, Homemakers, Canadian Living, ElleCanada.com and The Globe and Mail to name a few. Now Magazine recently named rk as Best Womenswear Chain in 2006.
Adding chic to the finest establishments, rk dresses some of the hottest restaurants and clubs in Toronto including Bymark, Ki Restaurant, Reds and The Yorkville Club.
Owned and operated by Toronto based Wing Son Group, the women behind the initials are President Ilaria Varoli, VP/Creative Director Joyce Chow, and Brand Director Candice Chan. rk currently assists in valuable commun¬ity projects such as Fashion Group International, Windfall Clothing Service, and ‘Flare For Fashion’ hosted by Lupus Ontario.
Designed in-house, and with most of its manufacturing done in Canada, rk is a true Canadian fashion label synonymous with quality and sophistication. With major future expansion plans, rk can be found in 8 boutiques across Canada including Yorkville, Queen Street West and in the prestigious Oakridge Centre in Vancouver.
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