Fashion Designers You Need to Know
Quality essentials made in Canada using natural imported fabrics, hand-sewn details, and made-to-measure craftsmanship—from scarves to socks, ethically produced.
Shelter Clothing
A focused line of essentials in linen, handmade by women in Courtenay, British Columbia.
The high-quality basics are made for all body types - loose, soft and buttery tops, bottoms, dresses, homewear, and outerwear in neutral colours and earthtones. Shelter uses eco-friendly European linen that is dyed in the United States or in the studio by designer Alison Mclean.
Zen Nomad
Elegant and flattering clothes for home yoga, meditation practice and everyday comfort.
Beautifully tailored in Toronto from the finest, all-natural, eco-friendly fabrics imported from Europe.
Designer Sonja den Elzen draws on her connection with nature and a holistic lifestyle to produce mindfully made, beautifully fitting clothing that you can feel good about wearing. Shop luxurious Yoga pants in organic cotton jersey, hemp & cotton tunics, lambswool cardigan and a luxurious all-day Belgian linen kimono is a favourite.
Kathryn Bowen
Contemporary and experimental designer based in Toronto and creator of custom mesh looks popularized by Kim Kardashian.
Shop this unique collection of sheer power mesh pencil skirts, bustier dresses, cut-out bodysuits, lingerie and leggings, featuring corset seaming and raw edge finishings.
Kathryn Bowen acquired her love of fashion and sewing skills from her great-grandma and her Mom. After returning from the Royal College of Fashion in London and working with several London-based designers, she returned home and launched her brand in 2018.
Mandala Design
Modern womenswear store with a vintage vibe.
The Clothing collection is made in Toronto, and the store features Canadian-made accessories, including cotton/sateen infinity scarves, lightweight scarves, dresses in a variety of fabrics, yoga jeans, tops and bottoms.
Find unique gifts and accessories from jewellery, stationery and sassy socks to home items such as dish towels, oven mitts, candles, and Soak modern laundry care.
envelop
Design Studio & Clothing Store for women and men, designed and made in Canada.
For women, find tops, shirts, shirt dresses, cotton pocket skirts, linen pants and jersey separates in wrinkle-free fabrics. Men’s shirts are modern and made to be worn tucked or untucked. Shirt fabrics are Linen, Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton
Jim Smith designs with classic sensibility and stylish modernity, using fabric made from 100% Egyptian Cotton, printed in Europe and Japan.
dagg & stacey
Contemporary Women’s clothing and capsule children’s wear Based in Toronto.
Ethical Canadian clothing label committed to quality craftsmanship and effortless style. and femininity. Shop dresses, jumpsuits, tops, bottoms, jackets & outerwear.
Dog and Daisy is a unique line of children’s wear, such as rompers in soft cotton corduroy, ponchos and overalls in washable bamboo cotton.
Preloved
Creating unique and fashionable pieces using reclaimed vintage, fabric overruns and deadstock materials in Toronto.
Custom garments made from what you love into something one-of-a-kind for you!
Julia Grieve and her team divert textiles from the landfill by reducing fabric waste and giving your loved pieces a second life.
Shop the collection of Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Jumpsuits, Outwear, Sets, Mitts, Scarves, and Hats from comfortable fabrics such as 100% cotton, French Terry, up-cycled wool and cotton jersey.
Kowalawear
Planet Friendly Women’s Wear Collection is available online.
Find fashion from Toronto designer Mary-Ann Kowala in natural fabrics like linen, hemp, organic cotton, bamboo and tencel, in sizes from XS to XL.
Free delivery for the Parkdale/Roncesvalles neighbourhood.
Mary-Ann and Alana carefully consider where and how items are made, including fair trade and certified production. You can also join a sewing class or workshop and shop for quality tools and seamstress supplies here.
Devlyn van Loon
Clothing line focused on streamlined silhouettes and modern essentials for women made in Toronto.
Book an appointment to visit the studio to try on or pick up orders. The collection includes dresses, tops, bottoms, jackets, and coats, corduroy, Cotton Gauze, Crinkle Cotton, eco-linen blend and organic canvas. Orders are shipped via Canada Post in plastic-free, compostable mailers. Garments are sewn in small batches using natural or dead-stock fabrics sourced from North America, Europe, and Japan.
Naked & Famous Denim
Refined design and exquisite styling of Raw Japanese Denim cut, made and sewn in Canada.
Naked & Famous Denim uses only the most unique and rare denim fabrics from the prestigious mills in Japan. No washes, no embroidery, no gimmicks. Just a modern fit in a dizzying array of styles. The Collection also includes Shirts, T-shirts, Coats, Jackets, and hoodies.
When Founder Brandon Svarc decided to create the label, he sought out the skilled craftsman in the Okayama region of Japan who could still make denim the traditional way. This knowledge and skill, combined with a passion and attention to detail, truly make Japanese craftsmen the masters of denim.