We can’t stress enough how essential a great pair of denim is to a wardrobe. With that being said, we’ve searched the web for our top retailers so that you can get the best of the best. Plus, all of the stores below are Canadian, so you never have to worry about paying any extra duties or hidden fees. Enjoy these high-quality pieces in your wardrobe for years to come!
Here are the best Canadian retailers to shop for denim.
Aritzia
The beloved Canadian brand, Aritzia, is a definite place to stop and shop for denim. The brand has its very own Denim Forum and premium labels like AGOLDE, Levi’s, and Citizens of Humanity.
Hudson’s Bay
Hudson’s Bay has such a variety of designer labels and affordable brands. Narrow down your search with the price bar to get your exact price range of denim. The sizes range from a 00 to a 3X.
Dynamite
For not only chic but an affordable option for denim is Montreal-based retailer, Dynamite. You’ll find both trendier pieces and basics here. Plus, some denim styles even come in Tall for those who need that extra length!
Pretty Denim
Pretty Denim was created by stylist Tahnee Lloyd-Smith and is known for offering timeless tailoring. Using signature denim materials, each piece is Canadian-made with materials sources from North American mills.
SSENSE
At SSENSE you’ll find a ton of your fave denim brands here which include Levi’s, Hugo, Grlfrnd, rag & bone, Citizens of Humanity, Agolde, and more. And, since SSENSE typically has a sale going on, you’re sure to score luxury denim for a fraction of the price.
Frank & Oak
Montreal-based clothing brand Frank & Oak is quite well known for being deeply committed to minimizing its impact on the planet and for its sustainably made men’s and women’s essentials. Sold online and in 22 stores across Canada, Frank & Oak has reinvented the customer experience through its personalized shopping experience. There are a handful of styles available so you can check out which best suits your body type.
OAK+FORT
OAK + FORT now has over 19 locations across North America, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Here you’ll find minimalistic, Japanese-inspired basics that we promise will go with just about everything in your closet. Most of what you’ll find here comes in a timeless, neutral colour palette of black, white, gray, tan, and navy, meaning it can all be mixed and matched with what you already own!
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Since denim jackets are such a must-have in an outerwear collection, we’ve rounded up the best styles under $100 to help you find your fave. The best part about a denim jacket is that they never go out of style and go with almost any spring or summer outfit — truly a staple. Throw one on top of your fave tee, a flowy dress, or even rock a Canadian tuxedo (a.k.a double denim) if you’re a fearless fashionista.
Here are the best denim jackets to shop for under $100.
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Toronto has become such a melting pot of incredible talents that at times, it’s hard for certain talented and skilled individuals to stand out. There are countless rappers, artists, designers, and creatives throughout the city that if you want to get recognized, you have to do something to differentiate yourself from everyone else in the city.
The city has seen its fair share of clothing brands come and go but one of the reasons that many of these brands did not have longevity is because many of them were doing the same thing. Just fitting in, not standing out.
Take RDCL for example. Based out of Toronto, they are doing something really unique with their custom denim jackets. Sourcing different pieces from various places throughout the world and then assembling them in Toronto, this is the type of dedication that is required to thrive in Toronto.
I sat down with Ali, the man behind RDCL, and asked him a few questions about his brand:
Image: RDCL Toronto
What does RDCL mean? Is it an acronym?
RDCL is just short for Radical, it’s a term that I think represents a culture of redefining and juxtaposition. Redefining old ideals and juxtaposing them with new perspectives. It’s hard to define what culture is at this point in time, but I think anyone out there that’s pushing boundaries and creating despite the constant pressure to be the same or ‘cool’ is positively adding to the ever-evolving radical culture.
How did RDCL start?
Conceptually, RDCL started when I was a lot younger, we were moving around quite a bit because of my dad’s job and I was constantly being exposed to different cultures and subcultures that were influencing my tastes in music, film, fashion etc. My personal evolution was happening at such a rapid rate that I always felt radically different from my peers. Instead of that being negative, it’s actually given me a great amount of freedom to be able to create with my own unique vision and do whatever I want. As a brand, it’s meant to be an amalgamation of everything I’ve experienced and continue to experience in my life.
Tell us about some of the steps that go into making a jacket.
Each of the pieces is made with vintage denim that I handpick from North America, Europe & Asia and the patchwork is carefully sourced from different parts of Pakistan. Textiles are a big part of my culture and every handmade patch has a story tell about the person who created it and the energy that’s transferred into them through hard work, dedication and love for the craft. The jackets are assembled by hand in Toronto and each final piece is a 1 of 1 RDCL denim jacket.
Image: RDCL Toronto
Were you excited to see your product on someone like Roy Woods?
The most exciting thing about seeing Roy in RDCL is that Roy IS RDCL. Anytime I see anyone wearing my stuff that truly represents the brand, it makes me happy.
What does the future hold for RDCL?
An expansion of the brand not just limited to clothing, combining audio, visuals and literally anything else that I feel like focusing on at the time.
Image: RDCL Toronto
Image: RDCL Toronto
What is your favourite denim brand? Share with us in the comments.
Featured image: Instagram/ @rdcltoronto
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