-you can’t go wrong with Indigenous products (taking care to wear them appropriately if you aren’t FN)
-Raber, in Winnipeg, makes the best winter gloves out there
-Canada West Boots, also in Winnipeg, is a more affordable version of Viberg, the Victoria work boot/heritage shoe company
-Van Island/Vancouver’s Anian make amazing recycled natural fibre clothes
-Kluane Mountaineering in Edmonton is making a run at the upscale market for its battle-tested handmade down layers
-Toronto’s House of Blanks sell the basics and have a strong relationship with a nearby mill
-Bowen Island’s Dana Lee Brown makes simple clothing with well-documented ethical supply chains, I love that you need an appointment and a ferry ride to visit their studio
Just a note that it's very important to purchase cowichans from indigenous people. I looked up Canadian Sweater Company and there was no indication that they are indigenous. Maybe they are and just aren't mentioning it, but it would be worth checking that.
Otherwise great list! Flannel Foxes and Hard-pressed are great sources for prairie pride. Hard-pressed is made overseas but printed in Saskatoon (though they also sell Canadian made products from other companies like Naked and Famous). Flannel Foxes is 100% Canadian made.
Here in the Yukon, there is a clothing company called Yukon Built. Their clothing is generic vimeo style with their logo on it. Every label I have looked at is overseas.
Boooo!
People think it is the greatest and that they are supporting local.
I bought a Kanuk puffer coat in Montreal the holiday season before COVID hit - I’m still wearing it to this day and it’s in impeccable condition. Can’t say the same of my Moncler coat that was my winter weather staple before I bought the puffer. If you are able to visit the Kanuk flagship, the choices are endless!
Alterior out of Vancouver is not only making great pieces in their own right, but has a storefront putting out other local brands like Commonside and LLOYD as well!
Own a shirt or two from Anian, a Vancouver clothing brand that makes their shirts, jackets, etc from recycled materials. Great quality stuff.
https://anianmfg.com
I love this list. Here’s some good next steps!
-you can’t go wrong with Indigenous products (taking care to wear them appropriately if you aren’t FN)
-Raber, in Winnipeg, makes the best winter gloves out there
-Canada West Boots, also in Winnipeg, is a more affordable version of Viberg, the Victoria work boot/heritage shoe company
-Van Island/Vancouver’s Anian make amazing recycled natural fibre clothes
-Kluane Mountaineering in Edmonton is making a run at the upscale market for its battle-tested handmade down layers
-Toronto’s House of Blanks sell the basics and have a strong relationship with a nearby mill
-Bowen Island’s Dana Lee Brown makes simple clothing with well-documented ethical supply chains, I love that you need an appointment and a ferry ride to visit their studio
Thanks! Yes, so many great Canadian brands I forgot to mention and some I didn’t even know about!
Just a note that it's very important to purchase cowichans from indigenous people. I looked up Canadian Sweater Company and there was no indication that they are indigenous. Maybe they are and just aren't mentioning it, but it would be worth checking that.
Otherwise great list! Flannel Foxes and Hard-pressed are great sources for prairie pride. Hard-pressed is made overseas but printed in Saskatoon (though they also sell Canadian made products from other companies like Naked and Famous). Flannel Foxes is 100% Canadian made.
+ DUER
+ Tentree
+ Helly Hansen (owned by Canadian Tire)
+ CTC Stores (Canadian Tire/SportChek/Mark's/Atmosphere/Sports Experts/Nevada Bob's, etc.)
+ CTC Brands (RipZone, Woods, McKinley, FWD, etc) - although mostly made overseas
For cruelty-free outerwear, check out Noize https://noize.com/
For women’s wear, I like
Lillikoi https://lilikoiclothing.com/
Miik https://www.miik.ca/
Kollontai https://kollontai.net/en
Katrin Leblond Design https://katrinleblond.com/
Others
Unbound Merino https://unboundmerino.com/
Muddy George, a great Toronto based and online multi brand retailer
Here in the Yukon, there is a clothing company called Yukon Built. Their clothing is generic vimeo style with their logo on it. Every label I have looked at is overseas.
Boooo!
People think it is the greatest and that they are supporting local.
Hi! Just a lil rectification that made headlines in Quebec. Kanuk is now made in China rather than made in Canada. Sending you a link to the Radio-Canada article in french : https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/long-format/2127949/kanuk-quebec-chine-manteaux-hiver-fabrication
I bought a Kanuk puffer coat in Montreal the holiday season before COVID hit - I’m still wearing it to this day and it’s in impeccable condition. Can’t say the same of my Moncler coat that was my winter weather staple before I bought the puffer. If you are able to visit the Kanuk flagship, the choices are endless!
One of Kanuk's factories is literally above the store on Rachel!
I love this list and discovered some new ideas as well! Thank you.
Thanks for reading!
Alterior out of Vancouver is not only making great pieces in their own right, but has a storefront putting out other local brands like Commonside and LLOYD as well!
Great work! Thank you for this 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks for reading!
Adding Rudsak!
I guess on the topic of outerwear, Mackage, Soi & Koia too
Body of Work ❤️
Big thank you for this collection!
For women: Smoking Lily in Victoria.