5 Canadian Clothing Brands to Refresh Your Summer Wardrobe

With Canada Day just barely in the rearview, there’s no better time to refresh your summer attire while supporting the wealth of labels thriving north of the border. From streetwear to summer suits to everyday essentials, our menswear landscape has evolved into a world-class ecosystem, featured on late-night talk shows and NBA pregame tunnel walks alike. For your own summer excursions — wherever they might take you — we’ve rounded up five labels that support Canada’s homegrown creatives without sacrificing style.

Spencer Badu

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For 10 years, Spencer Badu has been riffing on conventional uniforms and gender codes with a sleek, modernist twist on streetwear. But his recent collections draw deeper from his Ghanian heritage, adding vibrant pops of colour into an already singular label. Made to balance functionality and inventive forms, Badu’s eponymous brand offers signature pieces for those whose wardrobes don’t adhere blindly to classic menswear conventions.

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What would a summer clothing round-up be without the most stylish swim trunks available? Since being founded in 2013, Bather built its loyal following on the foundation of making street-inspired surf and swimwear. The beachwear label’s guiding mission is to create pieces that help you look and feel your best, whether it’s on a patio, at the beach, or wherever else your summer adventures might take you.

Dante’s Mutande Shop

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There comes a time in every man’s life when his essentials require a proper upgrade. Perhaps it’s sparked by a gentle nudge from a partner, or the realization that your top drawer has held the same socks and briefs since college. But whenever that time comes, Dante’s Mutande Shop is here to help. Based in Toronto and sourced exclusively from Italy, founder Dante Mazzariol recently launched the brand to offer a more personal approach to your everyday items. Offering a range of charming summer colours for both socks and briefs, Mazzariol’s mission is to bring joy and style to the task of upgrading your essentials.

Balmoral Sports

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Launched in 2018, Montreal-based sportswear brand Balmoral Sports emerged serendipitously ahead of North America’s running boom and hasn’t looked back. The result has been a loyal cult following for the top-quality, functional, and eco-friendly sportswear that promotes healthy living and enhances athletic performance. With designs that speak to vintage athletic wear and materials on par with the largest and most innovative running brands, Balmoral Sports is the latest athletic brand to make clothes worth running for.

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There are few labels on earth — let alone Canada — made with as much palpable love for dressing up as Libero. Founded by Toronto designer Adam Appugliesi, Libero creates classic menswear inspired by cinema’s vintage costume design, football, and its founder’s deep Italian heritage. From more rugged collections grounded in workwear materials and silhouettes to beautifully tailored trousers, dress shirts, and rich leather accessories, Libero is designed for the man who wouldn’t dare leave the house without piecing together a cohesive outfit.