10 Canadian Fashion Brands To Know
There are so many emerging Canadian fashion brands to look out for this year. Canadian-made fashion, beauty and personal-care brands are lighting up the scene! I wanted to spread the good word on 10 Canadian Fashion Brands I think you should know.
I’m proud to draw attention to the names and labels that have their home base in Canada. Bringing much needed attention to our high-end fashion scene and give inspiration to up and coming fashion designers out of school.
Today, I rounded up the top 10 Canadian fashion designers who are on my radar. I love to support local and national brands, showcasing our talent up North. It’s fun to see big brands that are originally from Canada and are international hits, but then it’s equally fun discovering new labels that haven’t quite hit it that big yet.
While everyone in North America are well aware of the heavy-hitters like Joe Fresh and Lululemon, I want to shine a light on the some new and exciting Canadian fashion companies. Because up here in Canada, we have got a lot of unique brands in our national fashion scene.
10 Canadian Fashion Brands To Know
1. Leilanni
The brand has been designing womenswear since 2013. The swimwear line is produced in collaboration with emerging artists from around the world and features tropical prints, lace-up designs and unique cuts. You can shop the line in a few retailers across Canada and Europe or online.
2. Pop Shoes
POP Shoes combines fashion with innovative design to create a versatile, rechargeable light-up sneaker for both adults and kids. Each style is made with premium materials and LED lights in the sole of the shoe with three light-up settings; fast flash, slow flash and continuous lights. With the option to turn the LED lights on and off, POP Shoes can be worn all day, every day – unlike other brands of light-up sneakers on the market.
It’s a bit of a throwback to when we were kids and everyone had those light up sneakers. Well now, we can have stylish and energy efficient versions! Yay!
3. PKG
Beautifully designed, and meticulously thought through, the new PKG Dri collection bags are some of the best on the market, and it’s only a matter of time until the world discovers PKG. With Herschel Supply being the dominant force in Canadian backpacks and accessories I think this is the year that Herschel takes a back seat and contenders like PKG will start to be the backpack of choice for Canada’s cool kids.
4. Mary Young
This year was a big year for the Toronto-based lingerie and loungewear line, Mary Young. The brand’s clean lines and feminine fit caught the attention of Vogue, Refinery 29, Flare Magazine and many more.
5. Tanya Heath
Canadian-born Tanya Heath invented one of our favourite fashion innovations of all time: multi-height shoes with interchangeable heels. With Tanya Heath Paris, you can mix-and-match your favourite shoes and heels with a simple click of a button which means you can go from the work-appropriate kitten heels to sky-high stilettos in an instant. Stop by this fall to see her new line of vegan shoes with the same, awesome, mix-and-match possibilities.
6. Daniel Christian Tang
Started by brothers Luca Daniel and Mario Christian Lavorato and friend, Heng Tang, Daniel Christian Tang is a line of 3D-printed luxury jewellery. Using new technology and their experience in architecture, the founders created a line of gorgeous pieces inspired by the works of some greats like Canadian Frank Gehry. The line, made up of gold and silver pieces, is ultimately a tasteful combination of tech, fashion and architecture. They recently won the Best Emerging Designer at Toronto Fashion Week in March 2016.
7. Rogue Custom
The Toronto company offers custom made-to-measure shoes for men in a variety of classic styles such as lace-up boots, oxfords, and loafers. Each shoe is painted, lasted, welted and finished by hand.
8. Zvelle
Zvelle founder Elle Ayoub Zadeh moved to Canada in 2007 to pursue a career in international finance. She went on to create a line of luxury shoes that would make international headlines when Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was spotted in them on national visit to Japan. Zvelle takes an interesting approach to selling its shoes by only selling direct-to-consumer.
9. Sentaler
Toronto-based designer Bojana Sentaler has found the secret the creating warm and wonderful-looking coats. In case you’re wondering, it’s all in the alpaca fibres. The luxury outerwear designer started her line after a chance meeting with Karl Lagerfeld. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has been seen sporting her stylish coats on a number of occasions.
10. Ellie Mae Studios
Her Central Saint Martin’s-trained approach to leather jackets is fresh and exciting. She reworks tried-and-true silhouettes with colourful and bright materials. Her modern take on a vintage standby sure makes her stand out in the Canadian fashion industry.
You know what’s embarassing? As a Canadian, I did not recognize any of these! I’m happy you did though, Canadian Designers need more exposure!
I LOVE that Ellie May jacket! So cute and love the floral print so much.
I like the look of the Ellie Mar Studio. Very nice. xx
Pop Shoes brought me right back to being in primaryschhol when everyone wanted LA Lights! 🙂
Great idea to shine a light on Canadian designers!
These are all so awesome! Instantly fell in love with those Zvelle shoes!
xo, Skylar
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My heart yearns for those pop shoes!! How cool 🙂
It’s so cool to have a peek at some of the best out there. These are going to be fun to watch (and shop from).
I’m always in the market for a well made messenger bag and laptop case. Thanks for sharing that designer.
I love how you highlighted Canadian fashion like this! I don’t know a lot about it and hadn’t heard of any of those desigers, so now I’ll be on the lookout!
These brands all look super awesome! Are they available in the US?
Love those Pop shoes! I’ve never heard of these brands so thank you for introducing me to them!
Leilanna is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for bringing to my attention 😊 Ree Love30
Such a great post idea! I’m abit obsessed with Canada at the moment as I super want to visit!! I’m loving Mary Young & Sentaler! Their designs are right up my street! Thanks for sharing lovely 🙂
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I’m a bit obsessed with Canada at the moment as I suuuuuper want to go! I’ve got family who live in Winnipeg so really want to see them & go on a road trip! This is such a great post idea! I love PKG, Mary Young & Sentaler’s designs- they’re right up my street. Thanks for sharing lovely 🙂 xx
Katie | http://kaleidoscopepeonies.blogspot.co.uk/
I had no idea that those light shoes are from Canada! Wow that’s amazing 😀
<3: Jasmin N
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What gorgeous pieces?! I’ve never heard of these brands, but I look forward to digging a little deeper and learning more about each one!
I’ve never heard of any of these brands (being an American!) but I think a lot of the stuff you showed is absolutely beautiful!
xoxo, SS
Southern And Style
I have never heard of these brands but they seem pretty awesome.
I left a comment but don’t see it so trying again.
I don’t know any of the designer. But oh, those shoes! Glad to have this information because the styles are gorgeous.
Love learning more about Canadian brands!
All these brands look so chick and simple. I usually don’t associate fashion with Canada but this post has enlightened me! 🙂 Thanks!
Hoping that Mary Young becomes available in the States!
Shown us some beautiful pieces and outfits. Those shoes were cool. I liked the light pink coat
I have to check out Sentaler, Zvelle, &Tanya Heath…. I love all of them! They are so unique and talented designers!
Fabia
http://www.afashionholicslife.blogspot.com
What a fun collection of up-and-coming designers! I especially love the Mary Young lingerie and Sentaler coat – they’re a perfect balance of modern design and a classic feminine look. Thanks for sharing! I’m off to online shop 🙂
xo, Haley
I like that bag! Looks like some great stuff coming out of Canada!
Love Tanya Heath! Great list of amazing designers. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I am loving these brands, I hadn’t heard of them before. My entire family is especially partial to the Pop Shoes!
Lovin those incredible colorblocked heels! Thanks for sharing these great finds!
Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com
Great post! Thanks for featuring such amazing Canadian talent!
I am not the biggest fashionista but I loved this blog & it gave me a lot of fun ideas to spice up my wardrobe!
I love it! I’ll deffinetly keep and eye out for them
Those pop shoes are cool as hell! Need to get myself a pair of them for my nights out!
As a Canadian & fashion lover, I’m surprised at how few of these I knew so thanks for sharing! My husband would love the POP Shoes!
As a Canadian and fashion lover, I’m surprised at how few of these I knew! My husband would absolutely love the POP shoes!
My daughter loves those pop shoes. Now she wants a pair for her birthday!
As an American, this was such a cool read! I’ve never heard of these brands, and I definitely plan to check them out!
I’m so impressed with these fashion brands. I have seen their works and i just love them! From shoes to clothes up to bags and then jewelries…so many talents! I’m looking forward seeing more creations of Tanya Heath and Daniel Christian Tang. xx
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