Thinking that Canadian-designed and -made clothing and accessories are hard to find is so last season. Here’s where to score local this spring.
Looking for a fresh pair of designer jeans? Try on the denim lineup by Fidelity at Body Blue (199 Danforth, 416-778-7601 72 Queen West, 416-703-7601, bodyblue.ca).
Want to bring back the dickie? Comrags (812 Dundas West, 416-360-7249, comrags.com) has fun faux collars fashioned from vintage scarves.
Addicted to statement heels? Fluevog (242 Queen West, 416-581-1420, fluevog.com) is stocked with woven ankle strap peep-toe pumps and spectator-style platforms.
Hunting for menswear but don’t want to leave your Parkdale ‘hood? Try on Outclass and 18 Waits at The Future of Francis Watson (1390 Queen West, 416-531-8892, thefutureoffranceswatson.blogspot.com).
Love Liberty prints? Mercy has been cutting great dresses from the fine florals for years and sells them at chic boutique Gaspard (913 Queen West, 416-546-7490, gaspardshop.com).
Is upcycled fashion your style? Nathalie-Roze & Co. (1015 Queen East, 416-792-1699, nathalie-roze.com) is a mecca for indie, eco-friendly goods.
After a Toronto-based brand with some international designer cachet? Jonathan + Olivia (49 Ossington, 416-849-5956, jonathanandolivia.com) stocks Jeremy Laing’s drawstring dresses and layered Ts.
On an early summer sun hat search? Check out Wildhagen’s (575 Queen West, 416-830-8589, wildhagenwear.com) whimsical chapeaux.
Totally into totes? M0851 (38 Avenue Road, 416-920-4001, and other, m0851.com) makes simply designed bags that look great season after season.
Jonesing for fine or costume jewellery? Store and studio Made You Look (1338 Queen West, 416-463-2136, madeyoulook.ca) is a must bauble stop.
