10 Canadian Jean Brands We Love Right Now
(Photo: Erik Putz)
As the birthplace of the Canadian tuxedo, we’re especially adept at dressing this versatile wardrobe up or down. And we’re always inventing new denim looks, too. Take your pick from the latest on-trend styles, including wide-leg and embellished cuts, from these original homegrown brands.
Pretty Denim
Made in downtown Toronto, each pair of jeans designed by founder Tahnee Lloyd-Smith is named after a strong woman she admires, from her mom to Josephine Baker.
Baker Jeans, $290
Iris Denim
This Toronto-born brand creates their stylish, eco-conscious jeans with biodegradable wash agents and reduced water consumption.
Edge of Seventeen Jeans, $215
Arturo
The designer duo behind this Edmonton-based line sources the fabrics for their jeans from Japan and then crafts each pair in their workshops in Alberta or Quebec.
Typical Girls Jeans, $150
Triarchy
This denim brand uses 85 percent recycled water and eco-friendly fabrics like Tencel (a combination of wood and pulp from sustainable forestry) to create their styles.
Lola Jeans
This Montreal-based denim company has been making comfortable, flattering jeans since 2006. They’re known for their use of four-way stretch denim fabric that comes in a variety of cuts and washes.
Frank & Oak
Frank & Oak is another brand that champions sustainability. This tapered, high-waisted pair is made using half the chemicals and 95 percent less water than typical jean makers.
The Stevie High Waisted Jean, $90
Yoga Jeans
Made in Quebec, Yoga Jeans combine style and comfort using stretchy, breathable fabrics that allow you to go about your day and not worry that your jeans are losing their fit. (And yes, they are so comfy you *could* do yoga in them.)
Naked & Famous Denim
Sourcing fabrics from Japan but cutting and sewing jeans in Canada, this much-loved brand is known for using raw denim to create classic silhouettes.
110z Stretch Selvedge Women’s Boyfriend Jeans, $188
Duer
If you’re looking for a pair of jeans that you can wear anywhere from your morning bike commute to after-work drinks with your co-workers, check out this Vancouver-based brand. It specializes in performance denim that is sleek and functional.
Slim Straight Jeans, $139
Aritzia
Last year this Canadian retailer launched Denim Forum, a full collection of jeans that includes an array of styles from skinny to wide leg, and everything in between. Our fave pick is the Arlo Straight, an easy high-rise fit designed for an effortless look.
The Arlo Straight, $128
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