The best holiday gifts for fashion lovers

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BFF necklace

A best-friend necklace set for buds who happen to be cantankerous, fast-­healing, adamantium-coated Canadian superheroes. $10

Green eye paint

Transition from a brat summer to a Grinchy holiday season with this super-saturated lime-green matte eye paint from vegan makeup brand About-Face. $21

Dog collar

Pet accessories brand The Rover Boutique sells handcrafted goods at more than 100 retailers. This gingham collar is equal parts adorable and durable. $37

Ketchup chips T-shirt

Pledge allegiance to the most delicious flavour of patriotism with this bold jersey T-shirt. Plus, you can wipe your ketchup-dust-coated fingers all over it without anyone noticing. $39

Dick Wolf hat

A cap, embroidered with that iconic font, is an ideal stocking stuffer for anyone who’s inordinately excited about the next season of Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. $43

Statement tuque

Start conversations with this ribbed tuque that acts as a walking land acknowledgement. From Urban Native Era, an Indigenous-owned brand. $51

Reversible tote

This two-in-one tote has a dual-sided design for maximum versatility. Made of lightweight nylon with complementary colours inside and out. $56

Pasta cap

The science is in: eat pasta, run fasta. This pre-washed soft cotton canvas cap from Australian slow fashion brand Lenn Label doesn’t lie. $58

Clear backpack

Y2K nostalgia is on full display with this transparent backpack from Herschel. (Five Star binder, Disc­man and Tamagotchi not included.) $69

Hair towel

Hair care brand Crown Affair is beloved by Gwyneth Paltrow, Julianne Moore and Doja Cat, who wore its custom waffle hair towel to the Met Gala. $75

Doodle duffle

Mini jet-setters can doodle away the hours with this duffle from actor Shay Mitchell’s luggage brand. Draw with washable marker, then throw it in the laundry. $78

Zip-up jacket

Upgrade your outerwear collection with the Shein Sumwon Boxy Fit Textured Zip-Up Jacket, featuring a relaxed silhouette that ensures comfort without compromising on flair. Perfect for both casual outings and elevated ensembles, it’s versatile enough to dress up or down. Take advantage of Shein’s early Black Friday sale for up to 90 per cent off on over 300,000 items until December 30. $87

Hockey crew

Our PWHL team finally has a name, and it’s time to get the word out. Support MVP Natalie Spooner and the rest of the Sceptres with this crewneck. $89

Auntie long-sleeve tee

Aunties make the world go round, at least according to Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar, the duo behind Indian streetwear brand NorBlack NorWhite. $115

Colour-block backpack

Spanish brand Bobo Choses knows how to speak to kids. This fuzzy pack has adjustable straps and loads of compartments. $132

Sneakers for Swifties

The New Balance 550s are a great gift for Swifties in their sneaker­head era—Taylor was spotted in them at a Chiefs game last year. Fun fact: these low-tops debuted in 1989. $150

Slip-on loafers

Sorel continues its reign of covetable, comfortable footwear. The Ona Ave is a chic platform mule with a plush foam footbed and grippy tread. $160

Performance pants

Gihan Amarasiriwardena, the co-founder of Ministry of Supply, ran a half-marathon in his brand’s Kinetic Pants—and set a Guinness World Record in the process. $211

Loungewear

This loungewear set, made by Toronto brand Cherry Gardens out of lightweight bamboo fleece, is as soft as a Beanie Baby and infused with a similar Y2K aesthetic. It comes in inclusive sizes and is made in Canada. $231 for both pieces

Metallic apron

A silver apron with a large front pocket and lace hand embellishments? Very demure, very mindful. Made by New York brand Gohar World. $235

Poncho

Indulge in quilty pleasure and banish the chills forever with this ensemble made from lightweight nylon by Taio, a brand that specializes in clothing for harsh weather. There are pockets galore, and it comes with a packable bag for easy, compact storage. $236

Glare-free shades

Canadian brand Ciele teamed up with Article One Eyewear—a favourite of Ryan Gosling—on these aviator-­style running shades that block glare. $250

Homegrown fleece

Toronto’s Wuxly was born out of founder (and former Argonauts linebacker) James Yurichuk’s quest for environmentally friendly made-in-Canada winter wear. $285

Sweatsuit

Every piece from Aanin’s Tkaronto collection has a badge of a treeline reflecting the city’s skyline—and a QR code that links to info about the name’s origin. $310

It belt

Toronto fashion darling Beaufille has a long list of celebrity fans including Florence Pugh, Peggy Gou, Solange and Charlie XCX. The latter wears their Slant Belt—a two-inch-wide leather strap embellished with a polished angular buckle—pretty much everywhere she goes. $400

Silk PJs

Make bedtime fun with these custom-printed silk pyjamas by the Disco Hour, a 1970s-inspired Toronto brand that creates small-batch, locally made clothes designed to be a blast to wear. $425

Versace onesie

For the baby who has everything—except a Versace sleepsuit. This cotton jersey onesie is embroidered with the snake-haired head of Medusa. $480

Unique necklaces

Looking for one-of-a-kind pieces to complement your loved one’s collection? The Aga Khan Museum Shop offers meticulously curated, hand-selected wearable masterpieces designed to captivate and inspire. Gift timeless elegance, such as this exquisite creation by Canadian artist Farheen Ali, inspired by the Museum Collections and crafted to create lasting impressions. $485

Designer robe

With all-over velour cotton terry in a kaleidoscopic chevron print, the Missoni Giacomo robe is the platonic ideal of a self-care splurge—because you’re worth it. $580

Trail sneaker

The Glacier Trail Sneaker High by luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose is an all-terrain, multi-season, waterproof sneaker that looks as good as it functions. It’s practically slip-proof thanks to a surface-grabbing (and attention-grabbing) sole with a flared heel and multidirectional tread for increased stability. $595

Mini kilt

This wool blend skirt from Burberry is perfect for the reality TV fan who won’t stop talking about Alan Cumming’s delectable turn as host of The Traitors. $1,750

Cowboy boots

Brother Vellies, founded by Toronto’s Aurora James, makes the Western boots of your Cowboy-Carter-meets-­reproductive-justice dreams. $1,852

Criss-cross jacket

New York luxury label Monse made the jacket to end all jackets, as seen on Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention. $2,370

Convertible coat

Made by Toronto-based, architecturally minded fashion designer Sid Neigum, this laminated A-line trench has a detachable bottom half, so it can be worn long or cropped. Like the Kylie Jenner version of zip-off pants. $2,650

Iconic coat

Channel Céline’s Grammys look—superstar stylist Law Roach came out of retirement for it—with a fabulously cut, richly coloured wool coat. $8,190