With an ever-increasing awareness of the fashion industry’s impact on communities and the planet, shopping secondhand has shed its old stigma and has acquired a well-deserved following. I know you’re all fashion lovers, so you’re likely familiar with traditional brick-and-mortar consignment shops, but did you know that you can shop and sell secondhand fashion right from the comfort of your home? That’s right folks, you can save the planet and save money all while eating ice cream in your pyjamas in front of your computer by shopping from online consignment stores.

Here’s a list of online consignment stores that ship to Canada!

TheRealReal

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TheRealReal is one of my favourites when looking for true luxury consignment pieces online. TheRealReal accepts and sells men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, fine jewellery, watches, fine art, and home furnishings in good to pristine condition from brands listed in the Designer Directory. Some things to note before shopping your little heart out: the RealReal applies a shipping fee of approximately $45 CAD to Canadian orders and duties are paid upon arrival (which can be a lot).

Lux Second Chance

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Lux Second Chance is a Canadian luxury secondhand retailer that works with existing consignment stores from Canada, the U.S., France, and the U.K. to aggregate thousands of authenticated items. The company curates beautiful collections of high-end brands, featuring both classics and trendy items. Some rare pieces even come from private sales which have never even been available on retail shelves. Browse through lovely designer bags, jewellery, shoes, wallets, and more!

LXRandCo

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Check out LXRandCo for all of your luxury bag and accessory needs. Not only can you sell your pre-loved items or make a purchase on a Chanel crossbody, you can also rent a bag for up to 6 months at a time! How cool is that?

The Upside

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The Upside has so many designers to shop. From gently used clothing, to accessories, to shoes, this online consignment store has just what you need to grow your luxury item collection. Have designer items to sell? Check out the Sell With Us tab on the site.

thredUP

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Don’t know if you’re after budget or luxury items? thredUP has a variety of brands for everyone’s style and budget. Prices start at $0.99 and go up into the thousands. I, myself, have bought secondhand pieces from a wide range of brands like Aritzia, Reformation, Zara, Louis Vuitton, and Dolce & Gabbana on thredUP. 

What’s really cool about thredUP is its Clean Out Kit, which easily allows you to send in your clothes to sell for cash or store credit. thredUP also gives you the option of choosing to donate your clothing instead of consigning — which means that instead of receiving cash or credit, thredUP will make a donation of $5 per bag that you donate on your behalf to a charity of your choice!

Love That Bag Etc.

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Love That Bag Etc. only sells exceptional quality of designer goods to its customers. The company offers handbags, jewelry, dresses, coats, sunglasses, shoes, and more. Items 10 years are older are not available here, with the exception of Chanel and Hermes, so you’re getting all the new and stylish items.

Vestiaire Collective

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Vestiaire Collective is very similar to the RealReal because it also specializes in luxury consignment. However, Vestiaire is different because sellers have the option of selling items directly from their homes or the option of consigning their items with Vestiaire Collective and having Vestiaire Collective sell the item on their behalf. My favourite thing about Vestiaire is that you can negotiate up to 30% off the stated price of an item directly with the seller so you can score even more of a discount!

Some things to note before shopping is that Vestiaire Collective applies a shipping fee per product according to the origin of the item and your delivery address. On top of that, it charges an authentication fee of 2% of the price of the item up to a maximum of approximately $16 CAD. Orders from private sellers are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. However, orders from professional sellers are returnable within 14 days of receiving your order.

What Goes Around Comes Around

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A favourite of the gram’s most popular bloggers is What Goes Around Comes Around. While this luxe designer store has gorgeous locations in the States, if you’re not willing to travel, you can shop all your designer needs from the comfort of home. This luxe consignment store is known for its insane selection of designer brands like Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, YSL, and Prada, to name just a few.

What’s great about shopping What Goes Around Comes Around online is that all the prices are in Canadian dollars. But buyer beware because the duties and taxes will all be calculated at checkout. Also, if you buy in store, everything is final sale but if you purchase online, they’ll let you make a return. Online for the win!

Rebag

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The awesome Rebag store is online and has multiple locations in the USA. All of the designer pieces are white-glove inspected to ensure the highest quality. If you’re looking to sell, you can opt for the Rebag Credit and you’ll earn 20% more. The site sometimes has discount codes to use so be sure to keep an eye out for those!

Le Prix

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If you’re after the most luxe designer items, we suggest taking a peek over at Le Prix. Formerly known as Snob Swap, this online consignment retailer allows users to both sell, and buy previously owned designer items. From Chanel to Hermès, McQueen and more, the site offers top designer items for up to 90% off. While returns and shipping is free if you live in America, but for us Canadians, the shipping fee is a flat rate of $35 and all sales are final.

Tradesy

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Tradesy began in 2009 when owner, Tracy, was determined to fix fashion and lower the carbon footprint of the industry. Now a super successful shop, you can get all your designer desires here. From Chanel, to Louis Vuitton, to Off-White, to Burberry, the inventory is endless.

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One fateful day sometime last year, I took a look at my bathroom shelves and realized (to my horror) that they were lined with single-use plastic bottles containing my hygienic “essentials.” For the fine humans in the back — I had over 50 sample, travel, and full-size products all enclosed in plastic packaging. At that moment, I suddenly realized that this was not okay — for me at least — so I decided I had to try a low-waste skincare routine.

Earlier last year, I ditched plastic shopping bags and began using reusable totes instead. I also made an effort to ask waiters for no straws and avoided single-use coffee cups like they were the plague (because they’re just as gross).

Fun fact: we can’t recycle our way to a better planet. Face wipes take about 100 years to biodegrade and only 9% of plastic is actually recycled. I decided to make some changes. 

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Here is my current 4-step low-waste skincare routine for the busy, young professional (with dry and acne-prone skin) that I am.

I want to preface my routine by saying that although some brands have been or have begun packaging products in plastic-free containers, these brands aren’t necessarily perfect but are better than products packaged in 100% plastic containers. 

Step 1: Makeup Remover

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Coconut oil cures all, right? Well, I’m not so sure about that, but it is the perfect first step to take off all the dirt and makeup from your day. Right now I’m using a jar of organic coconut oil from the grocery store that comes packaged in glass (just don’t use the one you cook with), but if you’re feeling fancy, the RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream will do the trick.

To take off the oil, I wet reusable cotton rounds in warm to hot water and make small circular motions around my face until all of the oil is removed.

Step 2: Cleanser

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Others rave about honey as a natural, low-waste cleanser, but I’ve tried it and it’s just not for me. Instead, I use solid facial cleansing bars. Right now, my go-to bar is the Zap Tea Tree Oil Face Bar from Saje which comes packaged in cardboard. To use, I run the bar under warm water and then lather it between my hands. This creates a milky cleanser that I use to remove any remaining oil, makeup, or dirt on my face. 

Also, Lush has recently come out with a naked skincare line with tons of different cleansers that I have been dying to try! There are a ton of mainstream and accessible, or locally-made options out there!

Step 3: Exfoliation

When I mentioned earlier that I have dry skin, I meant that I have very very dry skin, which requires semi-frequent exfoliation. I am currently using cocokind’s Sea Moss Exfoliator, which is a very gentle mechanical exfoliator that does the job right. It’s packaged in cardboard and glass, but has a plastic lid — hey, you can’t win them all.

Step 4: Moisturizer

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Last but certainly not least, my favourite part of my skincare routine: oils! While I have experimented with different oils in the past, I’m currently using The Ordinary’s 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil which is packaged in cardboard and glass with a plastic dropper. It’s super hydrating and leaves my face glowing!

In terms of the minimal plastic packaging that some of the products I use do contain, I will be recycling through L’Occitane en Provence’s TerraCycle program to recycle my hard-to-recycle plastics.

I hope I’ve inspired you to try your own version of a low-waste skincare routine because you and the planet deserve it!

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Before I made the switch to a more low waste period routine, I was accustomed to the typical way of managing my period: pads, tampons, and the occasional chocolate bar. I thought this was normal and something I had to do. As it turns out, I just wasn’t taught about the alternative (and more environmentally friendly) ways of managing my period.

So here’s what I learned and what you need to know about switching to a low waste period routine.

According to the Women’s Environment Network, plastic is a major component of traditional menstrual products and it’s estimated that up to 90% of the material of a pad and 6% of the material of a tampon is plastic. On average, a menstruating human will have about 456 periods over 38 years and at about 20 pads or tampons per period, that’s a lot of plastic waste ending up in the landfill. Bummer, right?

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Knowing this, I decided (based on the ability of my body) to make the switch to alternative and earth-friendly menstrual products to reduce the amount of plastic waste I was sending to the landfill each and every period cycle.

Guys, I’m happy to report that I will never be going back to disposable pads and tampons again. They’ve really changed my life.

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My current routine consists of two alternative menstrual products: one, a menstrual cup and two, reusable period underwear. I use the menstrual cup as my primary method of managing my period. I use the DivaCup, but there are other brands like the OrganiCup, and the Lunette Period Cup. The DivaCup is made out of silicone and can be reused for up to 10 years! It’s super easy to insert (only took me a couple of tries to get it right!) and remove (it has a convenient little stem at the bottom). Cleaning and sanitizing it is also a breeze — just take a look at the manufacturers manual to get it right. Once the silicone becomes compromised due to wear and tear or improper cleaning, it’s time to replace it.

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As backup, I use Thinx reusable period underwear to catch any leaks I may have due to improperly inserting my DivaCup. Reusable period underwear is similar to disposable pads because they catch menstrual blood in an absorbent layer of fabric. Like disposable pads, reusable period underwear must be changed a couple of times a day depending on your flow.

However, reusable period underwear is different because once they are soaked in water and subsequently washed in the laundry, they can be re-worn.

There are two other eco-friendly alternative menstrual products that I personally have not yet tried, but that I think deserve to be mentioned. The first is a reusable tampon applicator. Thinx has recently come out with a reusable tampon applicator that can be used for individual tampons without the need for single-use disposable applicators. The second is reusable pads and these are similar to reusable period underwear, but at a more affordable price point.

If you are able to, I challenge you to pick one eco-friendly alternative menstrual product from above and try it out for a couple of cycles.

Change is hard, I get it. But what an awesome thing to do for you and the planet.

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As a recent post-secondary graduate (read: student loans) who is always down to shop beautifully made designer pieces. Unfortunately, I don’t have the budget to match so I can’t afford to buy brand new luxury items every month or every year for the foreseeable future. Bummer, am I right? So what do I do when it’s time to refresh my closet with elevated pieces and still want to feel like a responsible shopper? I shop for luxury consignment.

If you’ve been around for the last little bit, you may know that I love buying secondhand — it’s my favourite thing to do because it’s the best way to get my money’s worth and every time I buy something preloved, it’s a little win for the planet. Not to mention, there’s also the thrill of the hunt and there’s the possibility of finding a limited edition, sold out, or discontinued piece. Have I convinced you yet?

Before we dive into some of my favourite places to shop luxury consignment in Toronto, I want to remind you to practice safe secondhand luxury buying. Make sure that you do your research and purchase from reputable retailers who authenticate and guarantee their pieces. You don’t want to be out hundreds or thousands of dollars because you were unknowingly sold a fake item.

Here are a few of my favourite places to shop luxury consignment in Toronto and save a few bucks.

Fashionably Yours 

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Located in Toronto’s Queen Street West shopping district, Fashionably Yours specializes in contemporary and vintage secondhand luxury clothing, bags, and accessories. If you’re looking for coveted brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, and Tiffany, Fashionably Yours has a large selection of pieces for every budget and every style.

Bonus: While the store does authenticate their items, Fashionably Yours also offer a lifetime 100% authenticity money back guarantee if a mistake was made while authenticating your piece. Double bonus: shop online from the comfort of your home with no additional shipping charges on orders of $200 or more in North America.

VSP Consignment

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Sometimes I want to shop luxury consignment somewhere that doesn’t necessarily make me feel like I’m shopping luxury consignment — and instead like I’m shopping at a trendy boutique. Am I making sense? Located in Toronto’s hip Dundas West neighbourhood, VSP Consignment specializes in hand-selected and beautifully curated collections of designer pieces and definitely exudes that super fancy, cool girl Toronto boutique vibe. 

At VSP Consignment, the digging, sifting, curating, and authenticating is done for you so that you don’t have to spend hours searching for your perfect preloved gem. I love that.

Common Sort

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I know what you’re thinking — Common Sort (although very cool, trendy, popular, and filled with secondhand showstoppers) is not a luxury consignment shop. But friends, hear me out. Although Common Sort may not specialize in luxury consignment, that doesn’t mean the store doesn’t sell luxury pieces. It does, in fact, sell some luxury clothing, accessories, and bags. For example, just the other day, a crisp white Versace tee selling for $75 was snatched from right under my nose at the Annex location and yes, I’m still mourning the loss of that tee. 

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Whether you love secondhand shopping for the thrill of finding a unique piece to add to your wardrobe, have lux taste on a budget, or want to shop ethically and sustainably, thredUP is one of my favourite places to do all of that (and I think it might become yours, too!).

thredUP is an online consignment store that offers a huge selection of women and kids’ brand name clothing, shoes, and accessories at up to 90% off retail prices.

If you’re wondering whether shopping thredUP is the right store for you, I’m here to give you the low down on my experience.

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With over two million pieces online at any given time and over 30 thousands new arrivals every single day, I was initially overwhelmed with all of the options available. From designer items to maternity, plus size, shoes, and accessories, thredUP is not kidding around.

I knew I needed to take a step back and make a list of things I needed in my wardrobe and the brands I knew and already loved. Then my hunt began. I settled my search on summer dresses from Reformation, Wilfred, Babaton, and Talula, and designer handbags from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Burberry.

If you’ve ever thrifted at a regular secondhand store, you’ll know that sifting through racks and racks of clothing can be daunting and time-consuming.

thredUP has the option of narrowing down searches according to style, colour, type, price, size, and brand. This is by far my favourite feature and allowed me to find exactly what I was looking for in a fraction of the time it takes me to finish my coffee. Enough said.

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Another one of my favourite features? thredUP saved my cart for a full 24-hours.

Yes, that’s right, a full 24-hours. This meant that I could add every item that caught my attention to my cart without worrying that someone would steal my perfect-for-me item right from under my nose while I pondered my financial situation. Oh, and when I came across an item that was already in someone else’s cart? Well, thredUP gave me the option of notifying me through email when the item became available again.

Each item page contains a few pictures of the item, a full description (size, measurements, material, etc.), an explanation of the condition, and how it fits. I ended up selecting a vintage Louis Vuitton and two Reformation dresses that were described as “in excellent condition. You might mistake it for brand new!”

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Initially, the prices looked extremely low to me, but then I realized that they were in American dollars, which made more sense.

Shipping to Canada started at $11 USD and went up as I added more items to my cart. No duties were added to my total, and I had a discount code! Score!

When I received my items, they came in some seriously cute packaging. Everything was folded and placed neatly in a polka dot box, and there wasn’t anything wasteful and unnecessary, just some tissue paper, my items, and my order details. I was pleasantly surprised that each of my items arrived as described. They looked brand new and smelled pretty good — not factory fresh, but that was okay with me.

I was lucky enough to not have to return any of my items, but things happen. threadUP has a 14-day return policy (subject to a restocking fee and excluding handbags) if you’re not 100% happy with your items.

If you’re interested in shopping at thredUP, new members get 50% off their first order. Happy secondhand shopping!

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We’ve all seen those amazing thrift hauls on YouTube and Instagram and been immediately inspired to hit up our local thrift stores. After watching someone else’s haul, you’ve got hopes of finding a coveted pair of orange label Levi’s (or whatever you’ve been coveting. You do you, boo.), only to be disappointed with the selection of items available — very, very disappointed.

But what if we told you that you don’t have to spend hours and hours sifting through racks upon racks of clothing to find what you’re after? Online secondhand shopping is a thing, y’all, and it’s so much easier to navigate than your local thrift store.

We’ve rounded up our 8 smart tips for secondhand shopping online so that you can score thrifted gems every time!

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1. Choose your store (carefully)!

Are you looking for luxury or are you looking for more budget-friendly brands? Vintage or contemporary? Something in between? Narrowing in on what exactly you’re looking for and choosing an online shop that reflects your needs will set a foundation for success. 

There are so many great sites to shop secondhand online. We love: ThredUp, The RealReal, Poshmark, Etsy, rose girls, Depop, sororité, VSP Consignment, and the Vestiaire Collective.

Looking to spend a little bit more on a designer piece? Choose a shop that employs a team of experts to authenticate its luxury items. While you’re at it, make sure to check out each shop’s shipping and return policies. You know, just in case.

2. Make a list

…but don’t restrict yourself to it. Identifying gaps in your wardrobe and making a list will help you focus, but sometimes you’ll stumble upon a wonderful something that you didn’t know you needed. And that’s totally okay, too! 

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3. Look for brands you already love

In case you didn’t know, a lot of the brands you already shop from can be found secondhand online.

Looking for and purchasing familiar brands takes the guesswork out of online shopping because you already know the quality of the clothing and the brands unique sizing. Easy peasy.

4. Know your measurements

Are you looking to explore vintage or brands that you may not already wear? Well, you’re going to need to know your measurements for that. We’re not tailors, but you can find a comprehensive guide to figuring that out on websites like The Chic Fashionista. Once you’re armed with that knowledge, make sure to check your measurements against the measurements of each item you’re considering to ensure a great fit! 

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5. Take advantage of each online store’s search filters

Searching specifically for a red midi dress from Reformation? Same, girl. We recommend using your favourite online secondhand store’s filters (clothing type, colour, size, etc.) to find exactly what you’re looking for in under a minute. Bet you can’t do that at your local thrift store! 

6. Put it all into your virtual cart

Do a quick scan of items available and (virtually) grab everything that catches your attention, even if you’re not sure about it — this is especially important when shopping from online stores that reserve your items for a specified period of time. Your first look through is not the time for making final cuts. If you don’t grab it when you first see it, there’s a chance someone else will snag it from right under you. 

7. Always double check

Enlarge the photos of the item and scrutinize them. Read and reread the description of the item. And then do it again. You don’t want to be surprised when your secondhand item arrives and it’s not in the like-new condition you envisioned it in.

8. Don’t buy it just because it’s cheap

For the love of all things thrift, don’t buy something just because it’s cheap! When you buy something you’re not one hundred percent into, you risk filling up your closet space with items you don’t end up wearing. Not to mention, you could be taking away the opportunity for someone else to love that piece to death. Just let them have it.

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Ready to start building your sustainable wardrobe, but don’t know where to start? We get it.

As a shopper, it can be hard to decide which brands are doing sustainability the right way. Lucky for you, we found six Toronto brands that are incorporating sustainable fabrics and materials in their pieces, while lessening their overall impact on the environment. From clothing to swimsuits to accessories, we have you covered!

Here are six of our favourite sustainable Toronto fashion brands to shop right now:

1. Uncle Studios

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Co-founded by Toronto-based style influencer Allegra Shaw, Uncle Studios is for the cool girl who wants to do good for the environment. Each garment is made in Canada from eco-friendly, recycled, or deadstock fabric and shipped to you in packaging made out of recycled and biodegradable materials, without those pesky paper receipts and plastic hangtags.

Our picks: the Slip Dress in ivory ($178), the Linen Tunic in white ($130), and the Perfect Crewneck in blush ($67). 

2. Peoples Product

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Looking for dreamy feminine pieces to add to your wardrobe? May we introduce you to Peoples Product, a slow fashion, ethical womenswear company based in Toronto and started by Eva Parrell and Chelsea Mazur. Each piece is designed in Toronto and handmade by Fair Trade artisans in India. Head on over to the website to see the price breakdown of why each piece costs what it does, from the materials and labour, to the shipping and duties.

Our picks: the Bon Bon Top in rose gold ($118) and the Hook & Eye Pants ($108).

3. House Of Ell

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Katia is the super cool Toronto-based creative behind the vintage and upcycled jewellery brand, House of Ell. Each piece is handpicked and transformed into a one-of-a-kind showstopper that will transcend those trendy and poorly made fast fashion pieces.

Our picks: the Upcycled Charm Necklaces and the Vintage Rings. Browse the styles on Instagram

4. Kotn

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Kotn is a Toronto retailer that sells well-fitting, basic, everyday pieces made from sustainably and ethically produced Egyptian cotton. Founded by two three entrepreneurs, Kotn works with a local NGO in Egypt to tackle the high illiteracy rates and provide children living in their farming communities with access to education? We’re not crying, you’re crying.

Our picks: the Men’s Essential Crew in black ($30), the Women’s Mock Neck Tank in lilac ($28), and the Women’s High Neck Tank in white ($25).

5. Scrunch

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Finally, a Toronto-based company to make all your scrunchie dreams come true! Michèle Klaponski works with re-purposed fabrics and makes each and every scrunchie by hand! Bonus: she’ll even take your old pants, dresses, and sweaters and upcycle them for you.

Our picks: the Coral Scrunchie ($10)and the Picnic Scrunchie ($10).

6. ?NIKA

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Finding a sustainable swimsuit can be hard. But not anymore! ?NIKA is a Toronto-based swimsuit brand that uses a 100% regenerated nylon yarn fabric created from pre and post-industrial waste to make its made-in-Canada pieces. Sizing runs from Small to 4XL. Plus, each piece can be custom made to fit each and every curve of your body. Run, don’t walk! Check out our custom swimsuit experience with ?NIKA

Our picks: the Hannah Bottoms ($97) and the Tulia Top ($89) in Sangria Slush.

Featured image: Kotn’s Queen St. West store via Instagram/@bunz_official

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