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

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Canada is our home, and from coast to coast, we adore supporting our neighbors, spelled 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. 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. Some of our favorite American businesses of clothing and lifestyle are listed below.

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Short summary

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

On: Smash + Tess was founded by the traditional mother- daughter- bestie group. The company concentrates on using renewable resources, such as polyester made from fabric and wood. It produces “everywear” parts that are both practical and stylish.

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

Favorite product: Rompers. We love the company’s styles, materials and ecology, but it’s absolutely 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 goods, which are still a part of its image, but the company is presently primarily known for pants and sweatshirts.

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

Favorite things: Salt & chilli sweatpants and sweatshirts

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Ecologyst

Around: Ecologyst is all about buying fewer, higher- excellent items that will last. The company uses natural cotton and merino wool, which are both biodegradable and healthy. The designs are easy and relaxed. The elements are comfortable and of high quality.

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

Favorite 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 jacket 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, traditional and comfortable 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 companies.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite product: Unisex Antifit Denim

Encircled

Around: Surrounded focuses on ethics, conservation and convenience. The models are typically flowy and are available 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 site: Toronto, Ont. Made in Canada.

Preferred 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 apparel and eveningwear, Lesley Hampton is well-known.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite product: 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 now 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 object: Lyra Chain

Mejuri

Around: Mejuri was founded in 2015 by the latest CEO and carbon- founded Noura Sakkijha. Sakkijha is a third-generation jeweler who was raised in Jordan. The company offers properly- priced, high- quality earrings with a focus on sustainability. Mejuri uses recycled materials to make up 80 % of its gold.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite object: Lotus Necklace

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Numi

On: Numi started off as a remedy for breath spots. The chairman, who worked in finance, disliked wearing her favorite shirts because they were susceptible to stains from sweat. They even required clean cleaning. To combat the issue of sweat, the company started with an undergarment, but it later expanded to include washable and wearable items.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite item: Important 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 the B Corp certification 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 company achieves its goals by finding a balance between fast fashion and couture. Club Monaco fashions are classic yet contemporary.

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 sold 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. The company acquired the company and expanded its product range 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 crafters in Canada.

Amazon | Made in Canada

About: Amazon has dedicated pages for Canadian makers. The category features coast-to-coast crafters, which are also dubbed “homemade in Canada.”

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