Spotlight on Toronto Designers Market: Showcasing Canadian Talent at Holt Renfrew Centre

At PleaseNotes, we love celebrating our business partners as they align with our values of community, creativity, and confidence. One of those incredible spaces is the Toronto Designers Market, located in the Holt Renfrew Centre in Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood.

Meet the Owner: Karen Ferguson

The driving force behind the Toronto Designers Market is Karen Ferguson, a talented designer and proud Black woman entrepreneur. Since taking ownership in 2019, Karen has transformed the Market into a thriving hub for Canadian creators. She led the exciting move to the Holt Renfrew Centre in 2023 and is now guiding the rebrand into Wilkes & Bowens, with a vision to expand nationally and amplify even more Canadian design voices.

Karen’s leadership has been instrumental in providing a platform where independent designers can flourish in one of Toronto’s most prestigious shopping districts. Her work highlights the importance of representation and diversity in Canada’s retail and creative industries.

What Makes the Toronto Designers Market Special

• A Curated Collection: Home to more than twenty Canadian designers offering apparel, jewelry, accessories, home décor, and gifts.

• Accessible for Creators: An incubator model that allows designers to showcase their work in a high-traffic retail setting without the costs of a standalone shop.

• Canadian-Made Focus: Shoppers discover unique pieces that reflect the creativity and talent of local makers.

• Community Impact: The Market isn’t just a store—it’s a platform that nurtures small business growth, celebrates diversity, and brings fresh design to the forefront.

Location & Additional Information

📍 Where to Find It:

Toronto Designers Market is located on the concourse level of the Holt Renfrew Centre, 50 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario.

🛍 Hours: Follow torontodesignersmarket.com or the Holt Renfrew Centre site for the latest hours.

✨ What’s New: The Market is currently rebranding as Wilkes & Bowens, marking the next step in its journey to bring Canadian design to an even wider audience.

Visit the Toronto Designers Market

If you’re in Toronto, make sure to stop by the Holt Renfrew Centre to explore the Toronto Designers Market. You’ll find standout Canadian-made pieces, meet inspiring creators, and see firsthand the impact of Karen Ferguson’s vision.

👉 Learn more at torontodesignersmarket.com.

✨ With Karen’s leadership and passion, the Toronto Designers Market is more than a retail space—it’s a movement for Canadian creativity, diversity, and design.