https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:31:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2405336 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:07:12 +0000 merwoman 2405336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great list Jules, thank you for starting it and keeping it going! Not sure if these two sources have been previously mentioned, but I have bought &nbsp;a pair of ankle boots and sneaker type shoes from yellow shoes, a company based in Quebec.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yellowshoes.com">https://www.yellowshoes.com</a><br />Perfect fit on both; I sized myself according to &nbsp;the measurement charts as opposed to the reviews since they seemed to be a bit disparate.<br />Excellent quality and designed for our weather.</p> <p>Also for specs Kits glasses, out of Vancouver<div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kits.ca/glasses?product_type=Glasses&amp;filters=&amp;g_adid=717822193598&amp;g_keyword=kits+glasses&amp;g_campaignid=21241760773&amp;g_adgroupid=166872869412&amp;g_adtype=search&amp;g_campaign=PM+-+Glasses+-+Search+-+Branded+-+Kits&amp;g_keywordid=kwd-864221228367&amp;g_network=g&amp;g_acctid=174-305-1368">https://www.kits.ca</a><br />I’ve been really happy with two pairs of sunglasses that I purchased from them.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2405335 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:38:45 +0000 Jules 2405335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was in Montreal a week ago and my instagram algorithm is reminding me of all the winter sales of local brands I failed to check out while I was there (too cold/not enough time). It’s giving me the serious wantsies so I’ll just scratch the itch by posting some things here and resolve to do an all-about-me (not my kids!) shopping day next time I am there.<br /> So many items from <a href="https://cokluch.com/" rel="nofollow">https://cokluch.com/</a> including the pewter skirt pictures below… I gave up on skirts many years ago due to them so often being orphaned… also this style wasn’t great on my younger self, but both my shape and expectations have changed…<br /> This pretty blouse from Jennifer Glasgow’s boutique (not her own label and not Canadian, although I’m not averse to supporting small American businesses especially women/POC owned like this one).<br /> I think both of these small businesses offer exchange vs refund which I totally get - I don’t expect them to be able to operate like eg. the Gap. But I also can’t quite justify the purchases currently so ordering to try on doesn’t make sense, I look forward to checking out the stores in person on my next trip,</p> <p>No hardship here though, I’m overall in a phase of loving my Canadian shopping options - just ordered shampoo, conditioner, hand soap &amp; cream, and dishwasher tablets from Attitude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2396779 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:49:13 +0000 Jules 2396779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am pretty much living in gym gear these days and while idly searching for Canadian options came across two new-to-me brands:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://arroathletics.com/">http://arroathletics.com/</a>&nbsp;(Canadian-owned and designed)&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://oraki.ca">http://oraki.ca/</a>&nbsp;(made in Canada).</p> <p>I'm happy with the great quality made-to-order leggings and sports bra I got from one-woman Saskatchewan-based business&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://bearandroo.com/">https://bearandroo.com/</a>&nbsp;earlier this year, but it's most definitely gear in very fitted cuts, and I'm hoping for jogger or wider-legged styles for "gym-to-errand" wear -&nbsp; my current lifestyle version of "day-to-night" -&nbsp; laugh/cry!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2385992 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:50:11 +0000 Jules 2385992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I made two Canadian brand purchases I’m excited about:<br /> (Edit: oops, I just realized i already posted about the bras! Added info about the underwear ) Bras from Caroquilla (Canadian owned/designed but not made in Canada). I’ve been wanting a non-underwire, less structured bra for a while. I thought these might just be for relaxed wear but they are surprisingly supportive and a good fit for me. I used their size chart and fit guidance. I didn’t have as good luck with their high rise brief underwear which while comfortable indent at my thick waist. They are great quality however.<br /> <a href="https://caroquilla.ca/collections/bra-collection/products/full-cover-seamless-bra" rel="nofollow">https://caroquilla.ca/collecti.....amless-bra</a></p> <p>At a local market, I discovered a new made in Toronto denim brand called Form Era and got these fab barrel pants!<br /> The cuts are all for people with small waist/hip ratio and a couple of styles didn’t work for me for this reason.<br /> <a href="https://formerastudio.com/products/black-barrel-leg" rel="nofollow">https://formerastudio.com/prod.....barrel-leg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2385235 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:12:55 +0000 Jules 2385235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A classic for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2385228 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:17:28 +0000 Carla 2385228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After earning some store credit at a sporting goods store (sold items at their spring gear swap) I ‘bought’ myself a new, Made in Canada, Tilley hat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2385051 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:36:17 +0000 Jules 2385051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered two bras from Caroquilla last week and loving them so far - so comfortable and surprisingly supportive (I’m size 16 and around a 38D, so kinda ‘mid’ size in that area). The brand is Canadian owned and designed but not made in Canada that I can tell.<br /> <a href="https://caroquilla.ca/collections/bra-collection/products/full-cover-seamless-bra" rel="nofollow">https://caroquilla.ca/collecti.....amless-bra</a><br /> Boutique Martino released a cute casual bag for spring - makes me wish I liked Lilac a bit better for myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2383000 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:04:14 +0000 linder 2383000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp; haven't seen this one mentioned, but <a rel="nofollow" href="http://jacbyjc.com">Jac by JC</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;is based in Vancouver, with a store in Richmond that I plan to check out soon. I remember the Jacqueline Conoir line from years ago, hopefully the same quality is still there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2382509 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:46:47 +0000 marija 2382509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much for this!<br />I had no idea of many of these name brands!</p> <p>I have looked into Poppy Barley b/c they carry size 12!&nbsp; They have pop up stores, but none have been convenient so far.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lots to look into! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2382506 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:37:30 +0000 Jules 2382506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poppy Barley has a warehouse sale on (requires email sign up to access)… surprisingly good availability for me in my size 9… clothing and accessories too. Pretty dangerous for someone who is not supposed to be shopping!</p> <p><a href="https://poppybarley.com/collections/warehouse-sale-2025" rel="nofollow">https://poppybarley.com/collec.....-sale-2025</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2382281 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:07:53 +0000 Jules 2382281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just came across mypaume.ca which is made in Canada anti-aging hand cream. Personally I take issue with the idea my naturally aging hands need fixing, but I do love hand and nail creams </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2382277 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:43:59 +0000 Jules 2382277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More great tips thanks Runcarla!</p> <p>I used some PC credit card points to order the Marcelle CC cream and an eyebrow pencil from Shoppers. On sale, the cream was about half the price of my COOLA BB cream and better packaging for my purse and travel (smaller and plastic instead of glass). </p> <p>And, it’s great! Reminds me a lot of a L’Oreal product I loved that got discontinued years ago. It’s a little more matte than the COOLA which has more of a glow/dewy effect. I can see the promised blurring and dark spot coverage effects and it has the right amount of pigment for me.</p> <p>Thank you Helena, this is a great find for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2382011 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:05:08 +0000 Carla 2382011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was pleasantly surprised to discover my Marcelle 30 SPF sheer tint moisturizer was made in Canada! &nbsp;Also, Riversol skin care - which I’ve panned and replenished since discovering (serum and moisturizer). &nbsp;It’s spendy, but I restock on seniors (55+) discount days at 20% off, and my favoured pharmacy has customer appreciation sales (25% off) from time to time.</p> <p>Also, Di Morelli skincare - made in Canada.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>AG and Marc Anthony hair care products too. &nbsp;All things I already use and love! &nbsp;&nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2381944 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:45:57 +0000 Jules 2381944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Helena I had no idea! And I see they have a CC cream with spf which is a product I’m always looking for (my current option is very spendy). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2381934 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:41:08 +0000 Helena 2381934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi friends, just adding Marcelle to the list for those looking for skincare or makeup. I had to replace my mascara and Ilia multi stick, and the Marcelle products I chose (ultimate lash mascara and lip loving lipstick, which I also use as blush) are top notch. Some of my skin lotions and potions are due to be refilled soon so I will be trying some of Marcelle's offering for that too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2381809 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:01:12 +0000 Jules 2381809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz… I’m happy to have Kamik back on my radar but realized I truly can’t justify another pair of shoes as I have too many for my storage and they end up tossed in baskets and tucked away out of sight out of mind… today’s goal is to dig up those Bostons :)<br /> Just found this brand of leather gloves and other winter accessories, they have elegant looking leather gloves rated to -15C:<br /> <a href="https://www.brumeworld.com/collections/womens-leather-gloves-mittens" rel="nofollow">https://www.brumeworld.com/col.....es-mittens</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2381670 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:46:17 +0000 Suz 2381670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jules</b>, I have never tried the clogs but when I lived in Ontario I had Kamik snow boots which were great. Very warm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2381664 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:28:09 +0000 Jules 2381664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is anyone familiar with Kamik clogs? I’m looking for an alternative to Sloggers, which I have for garden clogs and find super comfortable. I’ve always wanted an indoor pair and I currently have some arch and lower back pain that I think they would help with,</p> <p>As I type this I realize I should first try my Birks Bostons instead (I already have Birkenstock Evas and moccasins as house shoes and not a lot of room…). But I still think these are quite cute:</p> <p><a href="https://www.kamik.com/products/nova-x-cecile-gariepy?variant=43135352307849&#038;country=CA&#038;currency=CAD&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gbraid=0AAAAAoYF2H8i9jrrnZcsTSL0Shxnd_HH2&#038;gclid=CjwKCAiAiaC-BhBEEiwAjY99qByS_krtgMgoxbAHd1eXM123XuXQJQBSTHEcJlUA3OR0fwSQvoLTaRoCL5EQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">https://www.kamik.com/products.....5EQAvD_BwE</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2380284 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:25:34 +0000 Jules 2380284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m going add a recommendation for what have become my favourite cold weather socks. They are a mostly merino/cashmere blend: warm, soft, seem to provide just a bit of extra padding and comfort for walking, and just putting them on is a treat! I’ll confess I often put them in the dryer and they are holding up well (but now that I’ve read the care instructions I will try to be better about this):<br /> <a href="https://greatsox.com/collections/all/products/j-b-fields-casual-cashmere-merino-blend-non-elastic-sock?variant=40986811072689" rel="nofollow">https://greatsox.com/collectio.....6811072689</a></p> <p>I also like these cotton ones:<br /> <a href="https://greatsox.com/collections/all/products/j-b-fields-96-organic-cotton-weekender-socks" rel="nofollow">https://greatsox.com/collectio.....nder-socks</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2380110 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:07:19 +0000 Suz 2380110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla </b>so sorry to hear about Parkhurst -- I vote you check their sales for any other colours you might conceivably want and add these to your wardrobe pronto -- those berets are your signature!&nbsp;</p> <p>Gorgeous gloves, <b>Jules</b>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2380079 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:38:13 +0000 Jules 2380079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had totally forgotten Poppy Barley was Canadian owned and designed (and b corp certified) and now I need to replace my leather gloves - considering these:<br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://poppybarley.com/collections/gloves/products/the-sleek-leather-glove-chestnut">https://poppybarley.com/collec.....e-chestnut</a><br /> Pricey, but perhaps perfect and perhaps I need to put my money where my mouth is!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2380078 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:05:58 +0000 Jules 2380078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for the delay in responding- thanks everyone, truly, for your therapeutic reaponses. I was in Barcelona for a glorious week of local and Euro brand shopping and mostly avoiding North American news :)</p> <p>Runcarla, what a gorgeous bag! I was not familiar with that brand but will definitely check out the store next time I’m in the area. Now I’m a little less sad about passing on some European leather items because it gives me something to look forward to Sorry to hear about Parkhurst, that’s truly disappointing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379966 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:17:44 +0000 Carla 2379966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sad update. &nbsp;Parkhurst wool knitting mills is closing later this year after 99 years in business. &nbsp;The spring deliveries are their last. &nbsp;They are the source of all my berets. &nbsp;*cry* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379965 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:09:10 +0000 Carla 2379965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have any Canadians experience with <b>uppdoo&nbsp;</b>leather products? &nbsp;Made in Toronto with a shop in that city. &nbsp;(I can’t seem to do links to sites these days. &nbsp;Not sure what’s up.) &nbsp;Anyway, I’m interested in the origami large tote bag pictured below.</p> <p> <div>I’ll have to visit their shop on Bloor when next I’m in the Big City!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379692 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:49:03 +0000 RobinF 2379692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helpful list! Thanks for the update.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379643 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:28:15 +0000 Irina 2379643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! ❤️ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379636 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:53:38 +0000 Style Fan 2379636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Jules, and to everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379604 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:44:28 +0000 catherine 2379604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent and timely, Jules. &nbsp;Many thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379589 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:02:38 +0000 Suntiger 2379589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Canadian friends- truly sorry for the %$#*ery and hoping to restore civility, normalcy, and goodness soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-canadian-brands-to-know-about/page/3#post-2379557 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:10:00 +0000 Suz 2379557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>GREAT </b>time to revisit this, <b>Jules</b>. :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>