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The coolest gear for commemorating Canada’s 150th birthday

By Jean Grant
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If you haven’t already noticed, this upcoming Canada Day is a slightly big deal. To celebrate our country’s 150th birthday, marketing agencies from coast to coast have come up with a whole whack of patriotic products, many of which involve red dye. But a few local brands have made some extra-special stuff. Here, our favourite non-kitschy Canadiana gear.

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

Smythe’s extremely soft alpaca fur sweater was hand-knit by a women’s collective in Bolivia—and is guaranteed to keep you cozy around any Canada Day campfires. $350. Available at Holt Renfrew.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

Hermès designer Alice Shirley painted the whimsical wilderness scene depicted on the brand’s limited-edition silk twill scarf. $425. Hermes.com.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

The Drake General Store recruited influential Canadians to design T-shirts for their One Fif Tee project (with proceeds going to a charity of their choice). This is fashion designer Tanya Taylor’s abstract take on the Canadian flag. $48. Drakegeneralstore.ca.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

Toronto basics brand Kotn collaborated with the Nature Conservancy of Canada on a line of crewnecks and sweatshirts embroidered with “True North” or “Outsider.” They’re sold with four-packs of other patches for further customization. $85. Available at Holt Renfrew.    

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The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

Tuck Shop Trading Co. collaborated with NYC label Poolside on a series of straw totes—including this particularly patriotic one—designed by the Toronto brand and handwoven by a women’s collective in Morocco. $195. Tuckshopco.com.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

With tailoring inspired by Kate Middleton and gilded maple leaf detailing, Smythe’s Canada 150 blazer is a sophisticated way to celebrate. $795. Shopsmythe.com.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

The Bay’s portage-themed patch can be sewn on any backpack, tote or denim jacket. $4. Thebay.com.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday
The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

Tuck Shop also worked with Moroccan rug store Mellah to create two perfectly cottage-y carpets, designed in Toronto and hand-knotted in Khenifra, Morocco. $70 per square foot. Available through Tuck Shop or Mellah.    

The coolest gear for commemorating Canada's 150th birthday

Local jewellery shop Studio1098 handmade sterling silver cufflinks in the silhouettes of Canadian provinces. $300. Studio1098customjewellery.com.

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