The Best Canadian Indie Boutiques to Shop When You’re Sick of Big Chains
Canada has long been home to a thriving scene of local, off-the-beaten path designers. However, sometimes it’s easier to lean towards shopping for fast fashion best bets rather than going to extra mile to seek out something new and adventurous.
Nonetheless, Canada’s fashion landscape is full of incredible indie boutiques, who all carry an unbelievable selection of unique fashion pieces that you wouldn’t be able to find at a bigger conglomerate. These local brands are innovative, fiercely supportive of other Canadian designers, and actively practice slow fashion, proving that there’s no shortage of socially conscious talent in the Great White North.
We’ve curated our favourite indie boutiques for when you’re sick of big chains, online and in real life, that showcase our home and native land’s flourishing creators.
New Classics
Where?: Edmonton Specialty: Slow and sustainable fashion About: Founded by Canadian style blogger Alyssa Lau in 2014, New Classics Studio is committed to social responsibility and environmental awareness. They curate global fair trade labels who also share similar views on sustainable fashion like Suzanne Rae, Kowtow, and RAFA, proving you don’t have to give up aesthetics for ethics.
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