16 Timeless Spring Basics From Canadian Brands
Want to shop smarter? The first step to a more eco-conscious closet is to source better quality pieces, and wear what you buy longer. To get you started, we've rounded up stylish spring basics from Canadian brands you'll want to wear for years to come. Bonus: Many of them use eco-friendlier materials and work outside of the fast fashion trend cycle to create less waste.
Kotn
This buttery soft cotton T-shirt was dyed with Oeko-Tex products, which are certified to be non-toxic. (Natural cotton is beige or cream, so a white tee's bright hue is achieved with dye.)
White cotton shirt, $35, kotn.com
Decade Studio
Made from 100% cotton, these jeans are made in Vancouver and available in sizes up to 50.
Relaxed tapered leg jeans, $243, decadestudio.com
Poppy Barley
This popular stacked heel ankle boot from B Corporation-certified Edmonton brand Poppy Barley has a memory foam insoles for serious comfort.
Stacked booties, $348, poppybarley.com
Frank & Oak
Over 2,000 litres of water were saved in the making of this trench made from kapok, a natural and sustainable fibre that has thermoregulating properties.
Kapok trench coat, $269, frankandoak.com
Numi
A flowy two-piece set made from stain-resistant fabric makes looking put-together a breeze.
Playsuit, $323, wearnumi.com
Hilary MacMillan
This blouse is made from cupro (a silk-like fabric made from upcycled waste from cotton production saved from the landfill) and naturally dyed with rice.
Naturally dyed blouse, $220, hilarymacmillan.com
Aritzia
Crafted using less waste than typical denim, this topper’s cool, oversized fit never goes out of style.
Oversized denim jacket, $168, aritzia.com
Nettle’s Tale
Organic bamboo rayon and a warm fleece lining make for the ultimate layering piece.
Boxy turtleneck, $90, nettlestale.com
Ecologyst
Sustainably crafted from merino fibre and guaranteed for life, this slightly cropped cardigan pairs well with pants and dresses.
Merino wool cardigan, $365, ecologyst.com
Elisa C-Rossow
Scraps of fabric produced in the production of this piece from Montreal designer Elisa C-Rossow’s zero-waste collection are upcycled into labels.
Midi dress, $345, elisa-c-rossow.com
Love & Lore
Made from vegan leather and recycled water bottles, this roomy bucket bag will hold your wallet, lipstick and more.
$40, chapters.indigo.ca
Solios
Make battery replacements a thing of the past with a solar-powered watch made from recycled stainless steel and silicone-based vegan leather.
Solar watch, $325, solioswatches.com
Zvelle
Canadian footwear brand Zvelle creates timeless, wear-forever pieces, like these statement flats that go with everything from leggings to formal wear.
Leather flats, $235, zvelle.com
Noize
Available in five saturated shade, this oversized blazer's classic cut can dress up anything from jeans to work pants to skirts.
Double-breasted blazer, $180, noize.com
Tamga Designs
Toronto-based Tamga Designs is a fully carbon neutral company that offers gorgeous designs, like this romantic balloon-sleeved blouse.
Linen-blend blouse, $139, tamgadesigns.com
Thief & Bandit
Dressy enough for the office yet cozy enough for weekends, these high-waisted, wide-leg pants are guaranteed to get plenty of wear.
Tie-waist pants, $150, thiefandbandit.com
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