Made in Canada: Five back to school wardrobe staples for the stylish kiddos in your life
- Province of Canada offers comfortable French Terry Sweatshirt and Sweatpant sets made from 100% cotton, designed for active kids with adult-quality craftsmanship, available in multiple colors and sizes 1-9.
- Mini Mioche’s Cozy Wide Leg pants are trendy, wide-legged, and made from 100% organic cotton French terry, ethically produced with non-toxic dyes in Toronto and Montreal, available in sizes 1-14.
- Souris Mini presents a vibrant, multicolor striped knit sweater made from 100% cotton, combining comfort and style with fall tones and a trendy crew neck, offered in sizes 4-12.
- Roots’ Vintage Varsity Jacket 2.0 is a high-quality, handcrafted piece featuring a melton wool blend, leather details, and kid-friendly closures, designed to last multiple seasons, available in sizes 5-14.
After a summer of chillin’, these Canadian brands will help your kiddos put their inner fashionistas forward.
French Terry Sweatshirt & Sweatpant Province of Canada $62 each
We just can’t even with the comfort level of this suit. Lightweight French terry meets 100 per cent cotton to keep active kids cosy while on the move. Province of Canada — which manufactures most of its apparel in Toronto — takes pride in putting grown up quality into its smaller sizes. The sweatshirts and sweatpants from the brand led by married pair Julie Brown and Jeremy Watt are available in forest (pictured), heather grey, eggshell, French blue and dusk hues, and feature embroidered watermark logos. (Sizes 1-9)
Available at: Province of Canada
Cozy Wide Leg Mini Mioche $68
Let’s face it: Wide leg pants are here to stay. Kids get their own comfy take on the trend with these soft 100 per cent organic cotton French terry pants featuring that modern, slouchy look. Ethically made in Toronto and Montreal with non-toxic dyes and no heavy chemicals, the Cozy Wide Leg comes in shades of clay (pictured), blossom, heather grey, vintage plum, black and navy. Matching hoodie ($80) optional but why not opt for the set? (Sizes 1-14)
Available at: Mini Mioche
Multicolor Striped Knit Sweater Souris Mini $54.95
This vibrant striped sweater has class picture day written all over it. Quebec brand Souris Mini — which has been designing children’s wear since 1989 — created this chic, preppy pullover with comfort in mind (it’s 100 per cent cotton). But with its fall tones and trendy crew shape, we’d put forth the argument that style had something to do with it as well. (Sizes 4-12)
Available at: Souris Mini
Bamboo Kaia Dress Little and Lively $74.99
The transition from summer to fall ’fits doesn’t have to be all long sleeves and wool. Case in point: This adorably sweet daytime dress from B.C. brand Little and Lively. Double knit for durability and super stretchy to accommodate growth spurts, the 66 per cent rayon from bamboo, 25 per cent cotton and six per cent Spandex frock cutely called Kaia is perfect for playing on balmy September days and can be paired with tights and a cardigan when the temperature turns. Little and Lively manufactures its items right in Abbotsford and Vancouver. (Sizes 7-14)
Available at: Little and Lively
Vintage Varsity Jacket 2.0 Roots $498
Is there any jacket more synonymous with school than the varsity jacket? This stinking cute pre-high school version of the classic from Roots is proudly designed and handcrafted in the company’s Toronto factory. It features a melton wool blend with 100 per cent leather sleeves and pocket trim, viscose and polyester linings and a ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband. The snap front closure is kid friendly, ditto the soft chenille crests on the front chest, sleeve and back. Yes it’s an investment, but try sizing up to ensure the never-out-of-style piece stays in their closet for more than one season. (Sizes 5-14)
Available at: Roots
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