The Find: nine stylishly subtle ways to flaunt your patriotic pride
The Find: nine stylishly subtle ways to flaunt your patriotic pride
By Jean Grant |
By Jean Grant |

With the wealth of international shopping options in Toronto, it can be easy to forget about the innovative designers north of the border who are producing stylish, locally made products. In honour of Canada Day, we’ve selected some perfectly summery pieces from nine of our favourite homegrown designers. From chic white blazers to rugged lumberjack jackets, here are nine ways to (subtly) flaunt some patriotic pride.
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- <strong>18 Waits </strong>(whose pieces are all handmade by artisans in Canada and the States), has a philosophy that all its clothing should be lived in to the point of destruction. Wear this Riverman jacket daily to maximize the rugged cottage look. $385, <a href="http://18waits.com/collections/ss-14-collection/products/the-riverman-weekender-jacket-big-red-plaid" target="_blank">18waits.com</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- Toronto label <strong>Outclass'</strong>s rugged-yet-refined ease is summed up in this gloriously colourful men's shirt. Made in Canada from a cotton and linen blend, the unique floral pattern is a step above your standard Hawaiian print. $185, <a href="http://shop.outclass.ca/product/macro-floral-s-s-shirt" target="_blank">outclass.ca</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- <strong>Dagg and Stacey</strong> design and manufacture its environmentally-conscious line in Toronto with local independent tradespeople. This floral romper is perfect for summer weekends lounging in the park. $130, <a href="http://www.shopdaggandstacey.com/clothing/Dagg-and-Stacey/Mirabelle-Camisole-Print.html" target="_blank">daggandstacey.com</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- <strong>Eleven Thirty</strong> makes quality leather handbags from its College Street studio. This versatile tote can be worn as a backpack, as a shoulder bag or held as an oversized carryall. $380, <a href="http://eleventhirtyshop.com/new-in-shop/jules-black" target="_blank">eleventhirtyshop.com</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- Along with stylish sunnies and impeccably tailored suits, Toronto designer<strong> Philip Sparks'</strong>s Ossington shop peddles this midi skirt in a pretty periwinkle blue. Wear it to fit in perfectly at a sophisticated garden party. $295, <a href="http://www.philipsparks.com/shop/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=3097&category_id=21&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1#.U6w0H15H2lJ" target="_blank">philipsparks.com</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- Though it's being hawked by U.S. retailer Nasty Gal, Toronto brand <strong>Untitled and Co's</strong> cheeky designs are printed digitally in Canada. This limited-edition sweatshirt is bound to be a conversation starter. $60, <a href="http://www.untitledcotoronto.bigcartel.com/product/everytime" target="_blank">untitledcotoronto.com</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- Local label <strong>Muttonhead</strong> makes its line of functional-yet-cool gear right here Toronto from sustainable fabrics. These roamer shorts are made from a lightweight cotton twill and can be worn as summer shorts or bather trunks. $80, <a href="http://www.muttonheadstore.com/products/roamer-shorts-royal" target="_blank">muttonhead.com </a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- <strong>Minnow Bathers</strong> handcrafts this sporty spandex suit—a great alternative to skimpy string bikinis. $160, <a href="http://minnowbathers.bigcartel.com/product/tomb-two-piece" target="_blank">minnowbathers.com</a><br />
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- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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- Beloved by <strong>Kate Middleton,</strong> <strong>Smythe'</strong>s made-in-Canada jackets and blazers are a chic Canadian export. We love this simple fitted blazer for summer evenings in the city. $650, <em>available at</em> <a href="http://www.eluxe.ca/en/gilet-blazer.html" target="_blank">eluxe.com</a><br />
- The Find: chic Canadian-made clothing from nine of our favourite designers
- The Find: Canadian-made clothing from 9 of our favourite local designers
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