5 Canadian Designers You'll Wish You Knew Sooner!
Canada is full of incredibly talented designers, but some of the best ones are still flying under the radar. We’re spotlighting a few independent Canadian fashion brands we think deserve a spot in your closet that are thoughtful, well-made, and a little unexpected!
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Rennie By Meghan Rennie
Megan is a fashion designer based out of Toronto ON, who is a protégé of the Birds of North America team! Rennie produces small batches with a focus on quality over quantity which a quirky, artful and modern feel. But beyond construction and craft, Meghan's brand is about bringing joy and play back into getting dressed. So often, as we grow up, dressing becomes about trends, or fitting into a certain ideal. Rennie by Rennie rejects that. She says, "I’ve never designed with an ideal body or model in mind. I design for fun, for movement, for expression—for the feeling you get when you put something on and it just makes you light up." That spirit is what drives every collection.
Rennie by Meghan Rennie Available In-Store Here!
Check out Rennie by Meghan Rennie on Instagram!
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KSLAM
Founded in 2016 by designer Casey Lamb in Vancouver, KSLAM is a unique fashion brand dedicated to reinvention & sustainability. Since its launch, KSLAM has focused on making clothing for individuals who are colorful, confident, and free. The quantities are small, ensuring minimal waste and reference both vintage & modern aesthetics, often with an nod to Casey's love of the ocean and seaside!
KSLAM Available In-Store Here!
Check out KSLAM on Instagram!
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Middle Sister Co.
Jill, the creator behind Middle Sister Co., is a local Ottawa based multi disciplinary artist who repurposes old fabrics into new handmade patchwork and quilted pieces like vests, jackets and holiday stockings to be loved for years to come. Jill is passionate about upcycling materials while embracing heritage through one-of-a-kind creations that are playful, colorful and vintage inspired!
Middle Sister Co. Available In-Store Here!
Check out Middle Sister Co. on Instagram!
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Mercy House
Established in 2016, Karen Vaquilar boldly began cultivating Mercy House’s vision after gaining experience for several years in the fashion industry. Recognizing the damaging and wasteful practices currently used worldwide in the industry, she sought to create a sustainable and ethical streetwear brand that could drive positive change. Named after her mother Mercy, Mercy House is a sustainable streetwear brand, designed and handmade in the heart of Montreal’s Mile End District. Inspired by music, street culture, minimalist architecture and modern art.
Mercy House Available In-Store Here!
Check out Mercy House on Instagram!
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Sweet Juju
Sweet Juju is a small Toronto based independent fashion brand created by Julia Surich who focuses on lovingly handmade clothing primarily using vintage and sustainable fabrics! Sweet Juju has an elevated and honed-in upcycled vibe that can be described as classic, with a touch of whimsy!
Sweet Juju Available In-Store Here!
Check out Sweet Juju on Instagram
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