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The Best Clothing Stores for Local Design in Toronto

The best clothing stores for local design embrace slow fashion, and the hard work of artists and artisans right here in Canada. Why have the same cookie cutter 'fits as everyone else when you could shop at these places?

Here are the best clothing stores for local design in Toronto.


Coal Miner's Daughter Queen St.
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Coal Miner's Daughter Queen St.

With multiple Toronto locations, this local brand has been stocking Canadian-made clothing, jewellery and accessories since 2009. They have a mandate of filling their store with at least 80 per cent Canadian designers, and you'll be able to find hot hyper-local brands like Really, Man?, Redsky and Rosehound Apparel.

Irish Design House
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Irish Design House

You could be forgiven for not realizing that this Riverside shop doesn't just sell handcrafted items from Ireland, as that's their specialty, but the owners of the store are Irish designers themselves and sell their own products like tees and tote bags here.


Hoi Bo
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Hoi Bo

Everything at this Distillery District store is handmade in-house and built to last. Versatile, classy, high quality basics inspired by workwear include tops, bottoms, outerwear, bags and accessories.

Fawn
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Fawn

This West Queen West boutique has been a source for indie fashion since 2007, prioritizing ethical practices, wearability, timeless design and high quality materials.


Sydney's
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Sydney's

Some of the best men's clothing in the city can be found at this West Queen West store that's been around since 2005 and has good options for products that are made in-house or by local artists and designers.


Gerhard Supply
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Gerhard Supply

Looks from local companies like Outclass, Reigning Champ and 18 Waits right here in Toronto can be found at this this Junction store, as well as outerwear, knitwear, bottoms, scarves and hats from their in-house label In Situ.

Good Intentions
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Good Intentions

Not only does this Danforth East store prioritize local products, they also champion women-owned small businesses and are accepting applications for new vendors all the time so they always have the freshest goods. Find jewellery, greeting cards, press-on nails and flowers here.


Bather
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Bather

Get beachy in Brockton Village by heading to this streetwear-inspired store with major bohemian vibes selling apparel for "swimsuit weather" designed and manufactured in Toronto.

Horses Atelier
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Horses Atelier

This women-founded and women-run shop in the West Queen West area is the ultimate in cool, strength and style, and you can be proud to wear every single piece that's ethically and sustainably sewn in Toronto.

Lead photo by

Coal Miner's Daughter, @outclass_attire of Gerhard Supply


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