Inclusive Canadian Fashion: 7 Designers Championing Extended Sizing!
Finding clothing that feels considered, well-made, and actually fits shouldn’t feel like a compromise but for a long time, it has. Thankfully, a growing number of Canadian designers are rethinking that standard and expanding their size ranges to be more inclusive and reflective of real bodies. From everyday staples to elevated wardrobe pieces, these brands are making thoughtful design choices that prioritize fit without sacrificing style. Here are seven Canadian designers offering extended sizing that are worth knowing (and wearing)!
Connally Goods
Connally McDougall, the founder of Connally Goods based out of Vancouver, BC makes essential styles for every BODY! Their goal is to provide clothing that not only looks good but feels good, knowing it was made with respect for people and the planet. Equally important, Connally Goods upholds ethical practices by providing living wages to everyone involved in bringing her designs to life. When you wear Connally Goods, you’re supporting fair labor, sustainable production, and timeless style that truly makes a difference. You can find their zero-waste, size and gender inclusive styles from size S to 5X in-store and online.
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Atelier B
Atelier B's best friend duo Anne-Marie and Catherine founded their brand in 2009 with a focus on minimalist and sustainable fashion that's designed and produced in Montreal. Atelier B's design are gender neutral, timeless and available in sizes XS-5X. The pair highlight their key values of slow fashion design with their circular economy project which has made the brand the first in Canada to have zero-waste manufacturing!
Atelier B Available In-Store Here!
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Veri
Directed by Catherine Veri, the eponymous brand VERI has been offering a gender-neutral, seasonless, size inclusive utilitarian and elegant wardrobe out of Montreal, QC since 2018. The styles are available in a size range from XS-5X that reflect a taste for convenience: adjustable straps, generous pockets and wide legs are all homages to different street and workwear sensibilities. Designed for everyday life, the wardrobe is made up of exclusively natural fibers or textiles from inventory balances, each material selected for its quality and durability.
Veri Available In-Store Here!
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Harly Jae
Harly Jae is born out of designer Laïla Potvin's desire to pursue her love of fashion and design, but also to disrupt the rules of the industry. Her clothing line reflects her aesthetic as well as her ethical and environmental values, choosing fabrics that have a low environmental impact such as hemp, organic cotton, linen and deadstock fabrics. Everything is produced in Vancouver, BC, available in a size range of XS - 2X/3X and made to stand the test of time, giving you quality pieces that will be treasured for years to come.
Harly Jae Available In-Store Here!
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Smoking Lily
Smoking Lily is located in Victoria, BC where all of their creations are designed, sewn and silk-screened in-house by a small handful of talented people. Available in a size range of XS-XXL, Smoking Lily's mission is to make comfortable, stylish, quality, affordable goods that are kind to the earth using mostly OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics and non-toxic inks in their print room.
Smoking Lily Available In-Store Here!
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Birds of North America
Birds of North America clothing is a staple in the Canadian fashion industry designed by Hayley Gibson in Toronto, ON and proudly manufactured in Montreal, QC. Hayley has been making and designing clothes for over fifteen years and her pieces are offered in an inclusive size range from Size 2 to 20 or XS to 3X. Her pieces regularly feature colorful prints full of whimsy and delight with razor sharp tailoring across an array of different cuts ensuring there is always something for everyone within her beloved collections.
Birds of North America Available In-Store Here!
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Eliza Faulkner
Eliza Faulkner is a Montreal-based designer known for her bold use of colour and textures, ultra-feminine dresses and playful, relaxed attitude towards dressing. We love her experimental and flattering silhouettes, which are offered in extended sizing up to size 20. She has been nominated twice by CAFA for Womenswear Designer of the Year.
Eliza Faulkner Available In-Store Here!
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