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 support 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 uses wood and cotton blends to create green products like rayon. It produces “everywear” items that are both practical and stylish.

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

Favorite item: 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 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 goods 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 yarn, both of which are biodegradable. The designs are easy and relaxed. The elements are comfortable and of high quality.

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

Favorite item: The Organic Pullover Hoodie

Canada Goose

Around: Sam Tick founded the company in 1957 as Metro Sportswear Ltd. The company’s development into the cover and footwear company 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 neighborhood in which it operates and resources and produces its goods in Egypt. On the website, you can find out more about its companies.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite object: Unisex Antifit Denim

Encircled

Approximately: 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 place: Toronto, Ont. Made in Canada.

Iconic item: The Dressy Sweatpant

Lesley Hampton

On: Lesley Hampton founded her predecessor company in 2016. The company is Maori- owned, women- led and dimension- diverse. Lesley Hampton is renowned for upscale eveningwear and apparel.

Founding site: Toronto, Ont.

Favorite item: Rainbow Warrior Trousers

Jenny Bird

Around: 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 lips, necks, 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. Sakkijha is a third-generation jeweler who was raised in Jordan. The company offers effectively- priced, high- quality earrings with a focus on sustainability. Mejuri uses recycled materials to make up 80 % of its gold.

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, who worked in finance, disliked wearing her favorite shirts because they were susceptible to stains from sweat. They even required dry mopping. The company started with an blouse to combat the issue of breath, but it 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 company said that it would provide a free outfit to those who came in naked, and it’s been a news- generating brand ever 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 a goal 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 establishing a balance 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

Joseph Mimran, the same person who founded Club Monaco, founded Joe Fresh, who sells clothing in grocery stores for a much lower price. Additionally, Joe Fresh offers a wide selection 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 allows you to choose from a number of 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, which is subtitled” Homemade in Canada,” also includes coast to coast crafters.

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