American clothing and style brands: They’re native and spectacular

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We love to help our neighbors from coast to coast, and we do it with an” U” and all.

When it comes to American companies, we’ve got some great little mom- and- pop shops and some global behemoths, like Canada Goose. Additionally, we recently discovered some fantastic items from businesses we did n’t even know were Canadian.

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All this to say, it’s good to help local but you can. Here are some of our favorite American brands of clothing and lifestyle.

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Short conclusion

Smash + Tess
Roots
Ecologyst
Canada Goose
Kotn
Encircled
Lesley Hampton
Jenny Bird
Mejuri
Numi
lululemon
Tentree
Knix
Club Monaco
Joe Fresh
Sorel
Herschel
Etsy | Made in Canada
Amazon | Made in Canada

A few great Canadian companies

Smash + Tess

Around: Smash + Tess was founded by the traditional mother- daughter- bestie group. The company uses wood and cotton blends to create green products like rayon. It produces “everywear” items that are great for lounging but also wearable.

Founding site: Vancouver, B. C. Made in North America.

Favorite product: Rompers. We love the company’s styles, materials and ecology, but it’s certainly best known for leotards.

Roots

On: Roots was founded by Michael Budman and Don Green, who met at summer station in Algonquin Park, Ont. The company began by making leather items, which are still a part of its image, but the company is presently primarily known for pants and sweatshirts.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont. Leather products are also made in Toronto, Ont.

Preferred things: Salt & peppers sweatpants and sweatshirts

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Ecologyst

On: Ecologyst is all about buying fewer, higher- excellent items that will last. The company uses natural cotton and wool wool, both of which are recyclable. The models are simple and relaxed. The elements are high-quality and cozy.

Founding site: Victoria, B. C. Made in Canada and the U. S.

Iconic item: The Organic Pullover Hoodie

Canada Goose

On: Sam Tick founded the company in 1957 as Metro Sportswear Ltd. The company’s development into the cover and footwear brand that we know today began with wool vests, raincoats, and sled suits.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont. Down jackets are made in Canada.

Favourite item: Chilliwack Bomber Jacket ( women’s | men’s )

Kotn

On: Kotn is all about natural Egyptian cotton. The company focuses on simple, vintage and cozy cotton clothes. Kotn supports the local area in which it operates by sourcing and producing its goods in Egypt. On the website, you can find out more about its businesses.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite product: Unisex Antifit Denim

Encircled

Around: Encircled focuses on ethics, conservation and convenience. The models are typically flowy and come in a variety of sizes ( from XS to 4X, depending on the product ). Encircled is a licensed B Corp, meaning it is governed by a non- gain that emphasizes individuals, communities and the atmosphere.

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Founding place: Toronto, Ont. Made in Canada.

Favorite item: The Dressy Sweatpant

Lesley Hampton

On: Lesley Hampton founded her predecessor company in 2016. The company is Aboriginal- owned, women- led and dimension- diverse. For his luxurious sportswear and eveningwear, Lesley Hampton is well-known.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite item: Rainbow Warrior Trousers

Jenny Bird

On: Jenny Bird founded her predecessor company in 2008. The product features simple and traditional jewellery. Jennifer Bird jewelry was created in Canada and is worn on hearing, heads, and wrists all over the world, including those worn by famous people like Mindy Kaling and Selena Gomez.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite product: Lyra Chain

Mejuri

On: Mejuri was founded in 2015 by the latest CEO and carbon- founded Noura Sakkijha. Second-generation jeweler Sakkijha was born in Jordan. The company offers nicely- priced, high- quality earrings with a focus on sustainability. Mejuri uses 80 % of the metal that is recycled.

Founding place: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite object: Lotus Necklace

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Numi

Around: Numi started off as a remedy for breath spots. The founder was employed in finance, and she disliked to use her favorite shirts because they were liable to stains from sweat. They even required clean cleaning. The company started with an undergarment to combat the issue of sweat, but expanded to include easy-to-wash and wear items after that.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Preferred item: Essential Undergarment

lululemon

On: Though brand is now a nationally known product, the business is a French success story. When the brand’s first store opened in Kitsilano, B. C., the firm said that it would give a free clothing to those who came in dressed, and it’s been a information- generating brand possibly since. The company is best known for its activewear.

Founding location: Vancouver, B. C.

Favourite item: Align Legging

Tentree

About: When you buy a product, the company plants 10 trees. The name of the mission is it. Tentree is an Earth- first clothing manufacturer. It has been certified by B Corp. and is attempting to plant a billion trees by 2030.

Founding location: Regina, Sask.

Favourite item: TreeBlend Classic T- Shirt

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Knix

About: Joanna Griffiths founded Knix to address the problem of historical leaks. Though the brand started with leak- proof underwear, it has expanded to other categories including activewear, swimwear and loungewear.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favourite item: Underwear

Club Monaco

About: Club Monaco was founded in 1985 to establish the concept of “better basics”. The brand achieves what it set out to do by providing a middle ground between fast fashion and couture. Club Monaco fashions are both contemporary and traditional.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favourite item: The Occasion Shop ( less an item, more a useful section )

Joe Fresh

About: Joe Fresh was founded by Joseph Mimran, the same founder who established Club Monaco. It also sells in grocery stores for much more reasonably priced items. Additionally, Joe Fresh offers a wide range of sizes.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favourite item: Casual Sneakers

Sorel

About: Sorel was founded in 1962 and originally focused on winter and work boots. After being acquired by Columbia Sportswear, the company expanded its product line to include a variety of footwear, including boots, walking shoes, and sandals.

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Founding location: Kitchener, Ont.

Favourite item: Out N About III City Sneaker

Herschel

About: Brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack founded Herschel Supply Co. in 2009, naming the company after their family’s hometown. The business produces bags and accessories, and its backpack with the iconic Hershel patch is probably its most well-known design.

Founding location: Vancouver, B. C.

Favourite item: Herschel Classic Backpack

Etsy | Made in Canada

About: Etsy is a central platform for crafters. The website provides the chance to talk with a few Canadian makers and entrepreneurs. We adore the platform because we have access to more diverse and smaller Canadian crafters.

Amazon | Made in Canada

About: Amazon has dedicated pages for Canadian makers. The category, which is subtitled” Homemade in Canada,” also includes coast to coast crafters.

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