By now, all of the winter jackets are in full rotation, the last of the summer glow has disappeared from the face, and the vacation snap browsing on Instagram has gotten pretty serious. Whether it means an easy-on-the-wallet trip to a surf camp in Nicaragua, or a jaunt to an all-frills-attached luxury resort in Bali, a winter escape to the sun is always a good idea – and a new bathing suit is obviously a welcome addition.
Here are 9 great Canadian swimwear brands to help your winter vacation cause.
Everyday Sunday
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This Montreal-based brand creates conversation-starting swimwear for both the ladies and the guys, offering stylish suits won’t break the bank. Everyday Sunday’s tops and bottoms are sold separately to allow for mixing and matching and to accommodate different body types. Pieces typically range in price from $35 to $60. As an added bonus, the company offers free shipping on orders over $120.00 CAD.
Bather Trunk
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This one is for the guys: swim trunks that combine streetwear, style, and swimwear. With bold patterns and colours and a clean design, Bather Trunks will take you from the beach to the swanky pool bar for lunch. Launched in 2013, the Toronto-based brand offers fun, mid-length trunks (a perfect compromise between the too-short suit and the old-school board shorts) that are made from a quick-dry nylon. The trunks typically retail for $75.00 and $85.00 CAD.
Minnow Bathers
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Your bathing suit purchase from Toronto-based swimwear label, Minnow Bathers, comes with a side of giving back. One dollar from each sale is donated to the Ocean Conservancy, a foundation that creates science-based solutions for a healthy ocean.
Known for their retro-inspired suits and a celebration of the female form, each swimsuit is handmade to order by a team of women in a Toronto studio. Pieces (tops and bottoms are sold separately) range from $65.00 to $180.00 CAD.
Shan
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If you have the dollars to drop on a St. Tropez yacht-worthy suit, look no further than super successful Canadian resort and swimwear brand Shan. Designed and manufactured in Laval, Quebec, Shan has flagship stores in Montreal and Toronto, as well as boutiques in Miami and the Hamptons. With a focus on quality over quantity and designed to last, the editorial-ready suits retail for around $300.00 CAD.
Saltwater Collective
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Taking it beyond just offering stylish suits for both the ladies and the gents, Toronto-based Saltwater Collective defines itself as “an impact-minded clothing and lifestyle brand” that places importance on using only environmentally friendly fabrics and making a difference in the world. For every item sold, the company donates a portion of its profits to the ocean conservation organization Oceana. Swimwear pieces range from $32.00 to $102.00 CAD.
Honubelle
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Filling the void in sporty (as in, you can waterski and surf carefree in it) yet stylish swimwear, Honubelle – a brand designed by Calgary-based designer, Julia Barnes – marries function and fashion. The eye-catching pieces are designed with Italian fabric and produced in Bali. On average, the mix-and-matchable pieces retail for about $78.00 CAD.
Beth Richards
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This Vancouver-designed and created brand has become a major player – and celeb go-to – when it comes to fashion-forward swimwear for today’s female. With a mandate to change the way women feel about swimwear and to provide confidence and empowerment, the brand offers women the ability to highlight or hide what they want to, helping with any insecurities. Prices range from $100.00 for separates to $260.00 CAD for one-pieces.
Fortnight
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If you’d rather opt for more of a minimalist and elegant approach, high-end Canadian lingerie brand Fortnight branched out into swimwear last summer, with an all-black, five-piece collection. All pieces are made with an opaque matte jersey – making for easy mixing and matching – and are designed to contour, support and enhance the female form. The pieces range from $79.00 (for basic bottoms) to $229.00 CAD (for a versatile one-piece).
Nettle’s Tale
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This Vancouver-based brand is made for the “real” female in all of her stretch mark, full-breasted, six-pack-rocking, or cellulite-sporting glory. Offering no shortage of mix-and-match options, the website invites users to shop categories like “I’ve got a full bust,” “flatter my stomach,” and “show off my waist,” among others. Pieces range from $59.00 to $149.00 CAD.
What is your favourite Canadian swimwear brand? Share with us in the comments.
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Need a little retail therapy to get you through the spring? Look no further. Whether you’re looking for footwear or designer duds, there’s a sample or warehouse sale on this list to get you your fashion fix.
Outlet 1501 Sample Sale
When: Fri. May 12, 12pm to 7pm and Sat. May 13, 10am to 5pm
Where: 1501 E. Pender St.
What: Ladies, this sale is specifically for you! Stock up on swimwear and lingerie from brands like Seafolly, Stella McCartney Lingerie, Heidi Klum Intimates, and more for less.
Beth Richards Warehouse Sale
When: Sat. May 13, 10am to 5pm
Where: 845 E Hasting St.
What: For one-day only, scoop up some swimsuits from Beth Richards, the ethically made swimwear line that all the cool girls (including Khloe Kardashian) are wearing. The warehouse sale will feature trendy Canadian-made swim pieces at amazing prices.
Str/ke Mvmnt Warehouse Sale
When: Sat. May 13 to Sun. May 14, 10am to 6pm
Where: 1515 Barrow St. (unit 105)
What: For the first time ever, Vancouver-based activewear brand Str/ke Mvmnt will be hosting a warehouse sale. The sale will feature footwear and apparel for men and women at up to 80% off retail prices.
SL Designer Sale
When: Fri. May 19 to Sun. May 28, find store hours here
Where: #1055 – 7899 Templeton Station Rd.
What: While not technically a warehouse sale, we couldn’t resist putting the SL Designer Sale on this list – the prices are just too good! Save up to 90% on designer labels like Viktor&Rolf, Simone Rocha, Pringle of Scotland and more at SL’s McArthurGlen Designer Outlets shop.
Ronsons Warehouse Sale
When: Sat. May 27, 9:30am to 7pm and Sun. May 28, 11am to 6pm
Where: Richmond Centre (former Sears location), 6551 No 3 Rd.
What: For two days only, shop the Ronsons Warehouse Sale and shop over 20,000 pairs of footwear for men and women. Best part yet? All shoes are only $39.99.
Did we miss any of the best sample or warehouse sales in Vancouver this month? Let us know in the comment section below.
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