It’s not hard to give the gift of great style when you have this many incredible places to choose from..
With our clothing and accessories gift guide, you’ll surprise and delight even the most hardcore fashionistas on your list. Read on to find anything from bespoke baubles and contemporary jewellery, to handcrafted leather goods and the snuggliest winter wear!
Browse a lineup of eye-catching bespoke rings, earrings and necklaces—as well as ethically sourced gems—all handmade by Toronto-based goldsmith and designer Emily Gill.
Price range: $$ - $$$
Did you hear? Rompers are all the rage nowadays! Vancouver-based Smash + Tess specializes in creating cozy clothes that can be worn just about anywhere, for any occasion. Who ever said you had to pick between comfort and style?
Price range: $$
CDN offers a lineup of hats, hoodies, t-shirts and other well-made apparel that feature simple, bold and clean designs. Their aim is to better reflect the diversity and complexity of what it is to be Canadian.
Price range: $$ - $$$
Chayle’s “elegant-meets-edgy” jewellery is hand-crafted in Ottawa using only recycled and conflict-free sources of gold and silver, ethically sourced gemstones and Canadian diamonds.
Price range: $$ - $$$
Grace Designs may hand-make their bohemian bags and fringe purses at their Vancouver studio. But their designs? Well, they’re inspired by and incorporate the most unique materials from around the globe. It’s rugged Canadiana combined with old-world elegance!
Price range: $$$
Headquartered in Calgary, AB, Local Laundry offers proudly Canadian made (and comfy) clothing that’s focused on building up communities. Not only are Local Laundry’s clothes made to last, but the company also gives back to local organizations and helps support Canadian manufacturing jobs. Sounds like the right fit for us!
Price range: $$ - $$$
Retrokid is here to bring your favourite 80s and 90s childhood memories back via unique designs and some seriously cool apparel. Help your special someone show off their inner kid again by rocking a Mr. Dressup tee from Retrokid with pride!
Price range: $$
These handcrafted, made-to-order leather goods are designed to last a lifetime. From Woodstock, New Brunswick, Hammer Threads brings high-quality, full-grain leather and a rustic design sensibility to each of their bags, signature bookmarks and other accessories.
Price range: $ - $$$
Upgrade that special someone’s sock game with a few pairs from Purple Moose Sock Company. Their special, “Actually Made in Canada” collection is created in small batches on vintage knitting machines from the mid-1900s.
Price range: $
Owned by Gitxsan artist Shar Wilson, Finawear transforms leggings and skirts into wearable indigenous art. Each article of clothing or accessory is produced on-demand, hand sewn and printed on Canadian-made fabrics.
Price range: $ - $$
At Brume they’re passionate about winter. Really passionate. And that’s reflected in their cozy, classic-looking collection of ultra-soft leather and wool gloves, mittens and accessories.
Price range: $$ - $$$
Think of that person on your list with a strong, independent spirit…then browse Anne Marie Chagnon’s collection of original jewelry for women. Using materials like chiseled pewter, sheer glass, resin, gold and shimmering bronze, Anne Marie Chagnon’s pieces have a contemporary, yet timeless look that always makes a major statement.
Price range: $$ - $$$
This woman-owned boutique specializes in finding and showcasing stylish, affordable clothes and accessories from woman-owned brands across North America. Even better—many of the products the Nord carries are also made using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
Price range: $$
Bit’s Bauble Shop offers bespoke gifts and accessories designed and crafted from recycled, repurposed and locally sourced materials. Check out their full collection and add colour, style and a little dash of quirkiness to your special someone’s home or wardrobe!
Price range: $ - $$
Everyone always regrets not spending more time at the cottage. Otter Cloth Clothing Co. celebrates cottage life, with comfy durable tees and sweaters. But what’s really cool is that you can have your Otter Cloth apparel customized with the name of the lake, river or creek your loved one’s cottage is on. So, no matter where they are, they’ve always got something to remind them of life by the lake.
Price range: $$
This is where expert leathercraft and geekiness meet. Crazy Canadian offers a lineup of original, handcrafted leather goods along with custom cosplay costume pieces. So, whether your loved one is looking for a stylish new wallet or needs a hand with their next big cosplay project—they’re covered!
Price range: $ - $$$
Comfy undies can make you feel like a completely different person. And Knix is here to offer the most comfortable lineup of intimates around – from wireless, supportive bras and shapewear, to super absorbent underwear. No matter what you’re looking for, every Knix product is designed to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
Price range: $ - $$
Canadian Frost serves up luxuriously soft hats, toques and headwraps created by a talented team of seamstresses, knitters and crocheters from the Okanagan Valley. What’s more—all their products are completely Canadian made to the highest standards using ethically sourced, high-quality fabrics.
Price range: $ - $$
Mariclaro creates bags and accessories from repurposed materials, including vintage car interiors, upholstery, recycled airline life jackets and leather diverted from landfills. Browsing their collection, you can find chic messenger bags made from 1969 Camaro parts, or a rugged duffel created using the front seat of a 1973 Ford Bronco. Every bag truly tells a story!
Price range: $$ - $$$
Luxe Zen is out to make ethical jewellery the norm, not the exception. They source the most ethical gems available for their gorgeous hand-crafted collection of necklaces, rings, earrings and more.
Price range: $$$
2nd Shot collects used, unwanted and broken skateboards from their local community and then painstakingly handcrafts them into incredible, custom pieces. Check out their stunning skateboard-based guitars, watches, kitchen knives, axhandles and more. An incredible find for the skateboard aficionado on your list.
Price range: $$ - $$$
Edmonton-based Kumba Divine Creations makes, comfy, minimalist women’s apparel. For those looking for a more personal touch, they can bring your custom designs to life through t-shirts, sweaters, mugs and reusable bags.
Price range: $ - $$
Beads Bangles & Bows is an independent, woman-owned jewellery business based in small-town Southern Ontario. They create earrings and necklaces inspired by both minimalism and vintage glamour, while lending a unique hand-crafted feel to each piece.
Price range: $ - $$
Named after an African warrior queen, Zingha is a Peterborough, Ontario-based social business creating bold, anti-racist, Afro-centric designs for their collections of t-shirts, mugs and tote bags.
Price range: $ - $$
Hopefully, you’ve found a great look for every fashion lover on your list! Now, head over to CIRA's .CA gift guide for even more excellent recommendations for your loved ones.