They may design only one signature item, but these top 10 Canadian brand offerings are most worthy of our wardrobes.
 | 1. Jackets - Smythe Les Vestes Celebrating their 5th anniversary this year, Smythe has elevated a simple wardrobe staple – the jacket – to new heights. Success has come through combining modern menswear-inspired tailoring, luxe fabrics and vintage-y prints. Life long friends Christie Smythe and Andrea Lenczner started out with a clothing rack in Smythe’s living room in Toronto and now sell their garments as far away as Hong Kong. Smythe Boyfriend Blazer, $475. Available at Holt Renfrew (select locations); TNT Blu, Toronto & Montreal; Canopy Blue, Toronto; luxelabel.com. |
 | 2. Swimwear - SHAN Chantal Levesque of SHAN has been creating glamourous swimwear for men and women since 1985. Known for its fabulous fabrics, flattering fit, bright colour and daring prints, SHAN stands out at the more than 400 doors it retails at around the world (including a brand new free standing store in Miami). The collection is still hand-sewn by experienced seamstresses in a factory outside of Montreal. SHAN Marion bikini top, $165, and bottom $110. Available at SHAN stores, info@shan.ca, www.shan.ca.
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 | 3. Parkas - Canada Goose Recently voted the warmest coat by the Chicago Tribune, and worn by Antarctic explorers, mountain climbers, big city bouncers, and movie stars (they Mystique style was created for Rebecca Rojmain while on set shooting X-Men) a like, there really isn’t anything better than Canada’s Canada Goose. And we at Ellecanada.com can certainly vouch for the fact these parkas have saved us on frosty days. Canada Goose ladies Porter Jacket $595. Available at Sporting Life; www.canada-goose.com. |
