Signature Accents: Bags, Eyewear, and Accessories
From technical luggage and handcrafted optics to specialized tech protection, celebrating the independent Canadian brands refining the design of everyday utility.
Venque
A contemporary line of artisan bags for travel, business, school and urban life designed in Toronto.
In 2011, Brothers Viktor and Simon, veterans of the Canadian fashion industry, set out to craft the perfect backpack designed for urban commuters.
Now the collection includes sling, shoulder or cross-body bags, 3-way travel bags, classic campus bags, and weekend packs handcrafted from leather, PFC-free water-repellent coatings, organically grown fibres for belts and straps, and aluminum or steel metal parts. Exclusive Hyperlight fabrics created by Venque are durable nylon, water and dust-repellent, anti-scratch, high-density, and stain-resistant.
Hart & Hive
Canadian Handcrafted Designers and Personal Products.
Custom design workshop coordinating with small-scale makers, many in Toronto, creating handmade high-quality bags, purses and personal goods.
A graduate of Industrial Design at OCAD University, Thomas Hart recognized a need for emerging talent to have a space to get noticed. Services include Interior Design, Industrial Design, Bespoke Leather Goods, Art Direction and Styling.
The collection features Quilted day bags, Leather & Lambswool purses, Canvas & Leather totes, One-of-a-kind jewellery and personal items.
Grace
Bohemian Festival Style Fashion Accessories and Bags.
Every GRACE product is designed and made by hand in Vancouver using unique materials sourced globally, with reverence for and awareness of diverse cultures.
Designer Alison Gledhill sources materials from Marrakech to Kyoto, Oaxaca to Jaipur that speak of their history, culture and creativity. Shop Shoulder bags, Backpacks, Fanny Packs, Clutches, Pouches & oversized Scarves.
Krane Design
A modern take on classic coats, utilitarian bags and accessories.
Made in Canada with an ode to modern industrial design, Krane blends classic leather tailoring with contemporary design to create innovative garments and accessories, working with specialized Canadian artisans from the handbag industry.
Founder Ken Chow is a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, interning with internationally renowned designers like Marc Jacobs before returning to Toronto. Get a 2-year warranty when you register your bag online. The Krane bag is a classic waxed cotton and leather carry-all. Shop waxed cotton dopp kits, pouches, totes, duffles, backpacks, bomber jackets and down-filled coats with detachable hoods.
Roncy Packs
Small-batch, Upcycled Fanny Packs, handmade by Mom.
Le Ching is the Founder of this family-owned, women-run business based in Toronto that repurposes leftover fabric into small, beautiful products.
Made from Leather, Vegan Leather, Suede, Faux Fur, Denim - Upcycled remnants left over from designers, scraps from cutters, thrift stores and local trades.
FELLOW EARTHLINGS
Bespoke Eyewear Company and EyeWear Production Workshop.
An ongoing recycled project producing this acetate collection from manufacturing waste. The frames are handmade from material made in-house, creating unique acetates and styles, allowing for custom orders.
Sydney and Christopher Seggie both worked in the Eyewear industry and dreamt of bringing eyewear manufacturing back to P.E.I., specializing in prototype development and manufacturing.
Rapp Eyewear
Frame Designer and manufacturer of limited collections of bespoke hand-finished eyeglasses available at Rapp Optical stores and select optical shops worldwide.
Mel Rapp started at the back of his Mother’s hat shop in the 1990’s, combining his sense of fun with modern technology, to build one of the most unique and avant-garde optical shops in the world. In-house design and production of all frames in Toronto.
KaseMe
Québec designer and manufacturer offers a durable selection of bold covers and cases for your digital devices.
Upload your own design for a personalized case. The prints go all the way down the edges and protect the front of your device with its raised profile. Shop Phone cases, AirPod cases, MacBook skins and accessories made from high-grade PVC for good protection against scratches.
Lost Art
Shop Canadian Pride and Thunder Bay tributes - Headwear, Accessories, Clothing and House Goods.
T-shirts are made from 100% combed cotton jersey and double-needle stitched. Find a collection of grungy graffiti-style tees, leggings, leisure suits, sweatshirts and hoodies. Shop bold gallery-wrapped canvas art prints, scented candles, hats, wool toques and tube bandanas. The jewellery collection of rings, bracelets and necklaces features leather and solid stainless steel.
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