Timeless, effortless and comfortable, Kotn strives for excellence in every aspect of their business model— from their designs to their treatment of employees to their environmental impact. They’ve achieved the fourth-highest B Impact score of all North American apparel brands and deeply invest in the Egyptian communities in which they source their materials. Brand staples like their Rib High Neck Tank, Essential Crew, are the perfect layering pieces to bring you from couch to corporate with nominal effort.

You might be surprised to see Oak + Fort on this list, considering they’re best  known for their structured corporate-friendly selections. However, the brand makes exceptional loungewear, too. Items like their Relaxed Fit Polo and Oversized Sweatshirt are chic, easily wearable and oh-so comfortable. Did we mention they’re a female-owned business? It doesn’t get any better than this.

Just like their refusal to be confined to one city (manufactured in Montreal, based in Toronto) MARY YOUNG is a fashion label that shouldn’t be confined to one category. Founded in 2014 with a focus on lingerie, the brand has expanded their offerings to include an impressive selection of loungewear, that include everything from robes, figure hugging tanks and their infamous sheer, ruffle trimmed shorts, that are equal parts comfortable and sexy.

Built on the belief that “clothing goes beyond labels,” Kuwalla Tee (pronounced ‘quality’) prioritizes just that – quality lounge and high streetwear for everyone. You can find their designs in over 400 retail stores across North America, and their e-commerce site promises to donate one percent of their total sales to environmental causes. Our current favourite pieces are their newly released Jogger Legging and Three Piece Wide Rib set that features on-trend bell bottoms, a frill hemmed tank and a cozy full zip hoodie.

We can all agree that loungewear evolved into a clothing category of its own during the pandemic, and founder Anjela Freyja was among those who took notice. Founded in 2020, the brand was conceptualized to satisfy both the world’s newly insatiable desire for comfy classics and aid those suffering from the economy’s sudden halt. Through the sale of their garments, Fermé was able to raise over $30,000 to help those dealing with food insecurity as a result of the pandemic. Something that comes as no surprise, after one look at their snuggle-worthy knits and tees.

Hoi Bo’s loungewear pieces are a stunning combination of exceptional design and practical function, which extends to everything they produce. Pieces like their All Day Cozy Hoodie or its accompanying Drop Pant embody a certain level of structure and sophistication achieved only through impeccable craftsmanship. Want to see for yourself? A trip to their immersive retail space and studio in Toronto’s Distillery District should do the trick—it offers shoppers a first hand look at the brand’s creation process and a display of the season’s most timely garments.

Thanks to this brand, there’s a sweat suit for everyone. Founded by Vancouver native Miriam Alden, Brunette the Label has amassed a loyal band of followers who have undoubtedly fallen in love with its witty graphic sweaters, wide assortment of comfy loungewear staples and a reliable stream of holiday-themed releases. Their latest Valentine’s Day themed hoodies are the proof in the pudding.

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