Calling all deal hunters! Shopping from outlet stores is a great way to save some money while still getting items from your favourite labels and brands. Plenty of Canadian brands have outlet stores that you can shop online and score up to 90% off! Just be sure to shop fast because items are limited, and the deals won’t last forever!
Here are Canadian online outlet stores to shop.
Arc’teryx
Those who love the outdoors and technical gear should browse the Arc’teryx online outlet store. There you’ll find favourites from seasons past spanning categories like outerwear, footwear, apparel, and accessories for up to 50% off.
Browns Shoes
You can find outlet deals from this Toronto-based footwear retailer online. While the selection is limited, there are discounts of 50 to 80% off to shop on brands that Browns sells, including UGG, Dr. Martens, Michael Michael Kors, and more for men and women.
Aldo Shoes
Another Canadian online outlet store to find discounts on footwear is Montreal-based Aldo Shoes. There are outlet sections for both men and women where you can find all kinds of shoe styles that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.
The Last Hunt
The Last Hunt is Montreal-based Altitude Sports‘ online outlet store and it’s Canada’s largest online destination for discounted outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories. In addition to being able to find brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Fjallraven, and more for up to 65% off, our favourite part about the website is the ability to shop by percentage off.
OKAYOK
If you’re looking for Canadian-made loungewear, then you’ll want to visit Toronto-based OKAYOK‘s online store. There you’ll find last chance deals on t-shirts, sweaters, sweatpants, and more, all designed and thoughtfully made in Toronto.
Book Outlet
Sometimes it’s hard to justify spending a pretty penny on books, especially if you only plan on reading them once. But at Book Outlet, prices are “read-iculously” cheap! The Canadian store, which is based in Thorold, Ontario, features a huge selection of books for both adults and kids for 50 to 90% off.
Sport Chek
Another Canadian online outlet worth a browse is Sport Chek’s last chance clearance outlet. The store boasts a massive selection of sports equipment, outerwear, footwear, apparel, and accessories for the whole family. You’ll find prices as low as $5, as well as brands like Reebok, PUMA, Roxy, and Nike, to name a few.
Gravitypope
For designer footwear, head to the Gravitypope online store, specifically, the sale section. The independently-owned Alberta-born retailer has an amazing selection of past seasons’ styles from brands you love for up to 90% off. Discover great deals on Vans, Native, Converse, Frye, adidas, and many more for men and women.
The Brick
You probably already know that The Brick has physical outlet stores, but did you know that you can also shop the Alberta-based brand’s outlet assortment online? While the selection isn’t as vast as in-store, you can still find furniture for your living room, bedroom, and beyond for up to 60%.
Lole
This Montreal-based activewear brand has an online outlet that’s perfect for all of your workout and athleisure wardrobe needs. You’ll find workout bras, leggings, tops, dresses, accessories, and much more for a discount.
William Ashley
For all things home and kitchen-related, check out William Ashley’s online warehouse sale. Once limited to in-person sales, you can now browse the Canadian brand’s beloved warehouse sale from home! Find deals on brands like Emile Henry, Cuisinart, Le Creuset, and many more.
Lululemon Outlet
You can score discounted Lululemon merch online at the We Made Too Much tab. Here, you’ll score sought-after leggings, tanks, and tees at a great discount for men, women, and girls!
Factory Shoe Outlet
Factory Shoe Outlet aims to be your one-stop footwear paradise. With a wide selection of functional and trendy shoes at reasonable prices, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for!
Sorel
Check out Sorel’s secret sale to score major deals on past collections. The selection is limited, so if you see something you want, snag it while it’s in stock.
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As we await the return to what we once called normal, we must find ways to entertain ourselves and let’s be real: shopping is a great pastime. Now that we’ve had ample time to purge our closest of items we no longer need, it’s time to replenish our wardrobes with some of our favourite items, so why not start with shopping and supporting a few local Canadian stores?
If you are in the mood for a good shop, check out these 10 Canadian Stores You Can Shop Online today!
Good Neighbour
Aziz Alam, owner of beloved east end general store Good Neighbour opened for business in 2014. As an east-ender himself, he noticed the lack of shops in the area which promoted Good Neighbour to be born. He focuses on bringing Toronto’s most sought out brands into Leslieville like Adidas, Baxter of California, Citizens of Humanity, Levi’s, Mother Denim, and Nudie, to name a few. These east-end curators of fashion are always on the lookout for trendy new pieces, bringing you an endless variety of apparel for men, women, and children, along with footwear, housewares, bath & body, and much more.
OKAYOK
Adrienne Butikofer, owner of OKAYOK, has been a familiar name in the Toronto fashion circuit since the early 2000s. OKAYOK is she’s known for its playful patterns, bold colours, and fun graphics. The Junction Triangle shop is all about comfort, ease, and a simple, modern aesthetic. You also might just recognize the brand for its comfy loungewear that have become fan favourites.
I Miss You Vintage
If designer consignment is your jam, step onto Ossington’s I Miss You Vintage. This store sells a wide range of both vintage designer items and current designer pieces for resale. It’s here that you’ll find a selection of designer bags, clothes, shoes, scarves, luggage, jewellery, and so much more. The store carries designer labels like Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Gucci, and many more.
VSP Consignment
High-end consignment boutique, VSP Consignment has a carefully curated selection of designer labels and vintage fashion that are 40-70% off the original retail cost. The Dundas West boutique keeps a limited selection of its best pieces to ensure you find items to fall in love with every day. Expect to shop iconic designers like Fendi, Givenchy, Chloe, Hermes, Prada, Chanel, and so many more.
Ellie Mae Studios
Ellie Mae Waters, owner of Ellie Mae Studios, creates stunning pieces that’ll add joy into your closets. This fashion brand is known for its use bright colours and all of its whimsical designs. Not to mention, Ellie Mae Studios has been worn by some of our favourite celebrities – Gigi and Bella, Gwen Stefani, Nicky Hilton, and Sophie Gregoire- Trudeau, to name a few. The brand focuses on high quality fabrics and local production with longevity in mind so you know what you’re getting will last.
Meg
Megan Kinney, owner of her namesake store Meg, has had a love for fashion beginning at a young age. As a teen, she started designing and sewing her own clothes and today, she creates contemporary fashion for women by offering pieces for their modern-day lifestyle. Every piece within her brand is locally made with the mission to empower women by making them feel confident in the clothes they wear. Whether you are in the need of cozy lounge clothes of perfectly tailored workwear, Meg has got you covered.
The Narwhal
Sydney Wills and Marisa Buchkowsky, co-owners of high-end women’s clothing store The Narwhal, first opened the boutique in 2010. Narwhal focuses on sourcing ethically made brands while also bringing you up-and-coming labels. The Narwhal caters to women that have both a strong sense of style and a love for contemporary designer brands. Expect to shop a wide variety of clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and jewellery from your favourite contemporary designers like Apiece Apart, Re/Done, Golden Goose, Mara Hoffman, and more.
Province Of Canada
Launched in 2014 to celebrate all things Canada, Province Of Canada creates authentic Canadian staple pieces that are all designed and manufactured right here in Canada. The brand offers a selection of apparel for men, women, and children. In addition to POC’s cozy essenials, you can also get homeware and accessories too that’ll add a charming Canadian touch to your space.
Kotn
If well made basics are what your wardrobe is needing, make sure you check out sustainable brand Kotn. Its goal is to create and provide clothing essentials that are ethically sourced and affordable. Canadian store Kotn is known for its super cute and comfy t-shirts, pants, loungewear, dresses, and more.
NRML
Founded in 1997, this streetwear boutique quickly became the first choice of the urban scene that it encases. NRML carries hip streetwear for both men and women, as well as an exclusive shoe collection. The Canadian store prides itself on its curated collection of fashion forward pieces from iconic brands like Stussy, Reigning Champ, Adidas, Nike, Comme des Garcons, and many more.
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It was another tough year for fashion retailers; Forever 21 went bankrupt, closing 44 stores in Canada just last month, and following in the footsteps of retailers like Payless and Topshop. Still, many Canadian retailers dared to expand their direct-to-consumer footprints in 2019 with the launch or their own storefronts or via strong retail collaborations.
From lingerie brands to a tattoo concept shop, I’m counting down some top Canadian brands that broke into retail this year.
Knix
Canadian intimates brand Knix kicked off its retail debut this year with the opening of its first standalone stores. The brand opened a storefront in Vancouver and inaugurated a flagship retail store in Toronto on Queen West. The brand, which had its start in 2013, equally launched a nationwide partnership with Nordstrom in 2019, rounding out a very busy retail year.
Marigold
It was especially exciting to see independent Montreal-based designer Marilyne Baril break into retail this year with a brand new space for her brand Marigold. She opened a storefront in the Montreal borough of Verdun for her made-in-Montreal line that encourages ‘Slow Fashion’. The store’s interior is characterized by orange accents housing the womenswear designer’s latest creations.
Okayok
Canadian indie label Okayok inaugurated its first permanent retail location in its hometown of Toronto in 2019. The boutique houses the brand’s playful contemporary loungewear, as well as the company’s new commercial studio space. The brand, founded in 2017 by designer and entrepreneur Adrienne Butikofer, is well-known for its niche, and sometimes cheeky designs.
Manitobah Mukluks
Following a successful pilot pop-up project last year, Manitobah Mukluks expanded its number of retail locations this year to 18 stores in several major cities. The brand, which specializes in indigenous modern footwear, opened the pop-up experiences temporarily this year. The brand opened stores in several locations across the country including Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and the Toronto area.
Wuxly Movement
Cruelty-free Canadian outerwear brand Wuxly Movement opened its first storefront in 2019, in Toronto, in a retail space shared with fellow local brand Vitaly. The brand, co-founded by former Canadian pro-football player, James Yurichuk, and master-tailor, Anthony DeBartolo in 2012, offers a range of parkas, bombers, jackets, hats, and vests that promise to be sourced ethically.
Inkbox
Toronto-based tattoo startup Inkbox opened its first permanent retail space on Queen Street West this year. The temporary tattoo brand has experimented with a number of pop-ups since first launching in 2015. The new location offers tattoo designs and a retail space housing the company’s temporary designs. Inkbox also launched an area for permanent tattoos, dubbed Inside Out.
Province of Canada
After 5 years online, Province of Canada announced the official opening of its first brick and mortar store in Leslieville, Toronto, in 2019. The new digs at 1004 Queen Street East houses the brand’s well-made basics collection of made in Canada pieces, as well as accessories like toques, totes, and candles.
Ellie Mae Studios
This year, Toronto-based fashion brand Ellie Mae Studios teamed up with decor brand COFO, to open a retail space at Toronto’s shipping container market, Stackt. The new space is filled with Ellie Mae’s womenswear collection, as well as the two brands’ chic cannabis accessories, and COFO’s modern and streamlined furniture.
Melanie Auld
Six years after launching her eponymous label, Vancouver-based jewellery designer Melanie Auld opened a brick-and-mortar store during the summer of 2019. The 805-square-foot flagship, characterized by pink and green decor, carries Auld’s full range of west coast-inspired bling. Beyond the brand’s jewellery collection, the store also houses an in-house collection of Murano-glass vessels and white ceramics.
Gazelles
Montreal-based designer Habi Gerba opened her first storefront for her high-end clothing line designed for the modern working woman this year. Customers are invited to make an appointment at the boutique located in Montreal at 3859 Saint-Denis for a personalized shopping experience, where they can choose between custom-made or ready-to-wear clothing options by Gazelles.
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You probably already know Adrienne Butikofer’s name. She’s been grinding on the Toronto fashion circuit since 2003, and has become well-known for her pattern making and playful, colourful, and graphic designs.
The designer grew up in Winnipeg and had wanted to be a designer nearly all her life, so enrolled herself in fashion school and moved to Toronto.
She began to design and make a name for herself in the Toronto fashion industry, first with an indie line called Caninja then gaining popularity for her Skinny Sweats label in 2012. Many were drawn to Butikofer’s attention to detail and focus on finishings.
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For each line that she created, she included a piece of herself and hoped that retailers would become just as passionate about her designs.
During this time, this is when Butikofer laid out the blueprint for her current brand offering, OKAYOK sharing with StyleDemocracy, “the name comes from the feeling of ease and fun that is at the core of my work.” OKAYOK officially launched in 2017 and since has been a staple at Toronto’s One Of A Kind Show, and a top seller at Coal Miner’s Daughter and the Drake General Store.
Butikofer wanted to re-imagine everyday staples by evoking certain feelings in her customer base.
Etsy
She explains that while she is a fan of high fashion, “I am on Tumblr and Pinterest, and I have a library of vintage craft and sewing books that really inspire me as a maker.” It has found Butikofer designing a riff on the Canadian classic Northern Reflections logo, with the same sweatshirt silhouette ($150) or some beautiful tie-dye shirts, where she sews four older pieces together ($85) — just to name a few.
Other fan favourites such as a polka totes, have been sent to retailers all across Canada and the brands Cloud Sweatshirt. “I like my work to be relevant to what is happening in fashion, but also connected to my own perspective as an artist and designer.”
Since the brand has grown, Butikofer decided to recently expand by opening a brick and motar shop in the Junction Triangle, close to her home.
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She mentions that since becoming a mom to two daughters (in 2009 and 2011 respectively), she wanted to create something in the community where she lived and it would help make her work-life balance more manageable being closer to home, noting to StyleDemocracy, “We make the majority of our product offerings right upstairs from the shop – it’s hyper local and ideal for me as a hands-on designer.”
The new space, which they are calling the ‘work//shop’ in part because they work upstairs, and the shop is downstairs has breathed some fresh life into Butikofer.
In the future, she plans to host some tote workshops (likely in the fall) and is excited to launch the fall 2019 collection called ‘Handy Woman’. “We have a new colour palette, some new cuts, and we’re experimenting with mixed media printing.” Until then, Butikofer is excited to keep creating and making in her brand, new space.
OKAYOK
When I ask her to look back at her experience in the industry and what she would recommend to others, she notes “Try to get as much diverse experience as you can. There are so many areas to work in the fashion industry, it doesn’t begin and end with design.”
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