Fall fashion: 10 top trends to shop from Canadian brands

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This fall fashion season is shaping up to be a fun one thanks to a host of must-try trends.

From equestrian elements to bold pops of colour, there’s a noteworthy new ‘it’ element for every style preference. In an effort to streamline the style search, we’ve rounded up 10 trend-matching finds from Canadian brands to help you start your fall season in style.

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Hot to trot

Equestrian fashion — think tailored blazers, sleek leggings and tall boots — is a highlight of the fall fashion season. Toronto-based brand Ellie Mae captures the stable style with this Nelson Blazer. The tailored topper features an eye-catching plaid print in soft shades that ensure it will pair well with pretty much every piece in your closet.

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$890 | Elliemaestudios.com

Pop of pink

Stomp in style this season with these Lana Pink Front Zip boots from the Montreal-based brand Maguire. The thick-soled style hits two trends in one — Barbie-like pink and a hiking boot-inspired shape — while also being functional, thanks to a water-resistant leather upper and a good-grip chunky sole.

$295 | Maguireshoes.com

Cool curve

Rounded bags have been an ‘it’ item for a while now. Whether you consider them a croissant, half-moon, semicircle, hobo … the list of possible names goes on, the main takeaway of this trend is the silhouette is sweetly circular. We love this made-in-Canada Mini Lola Cloud Bag from the Toronto-based brand Roots. Available in a selection of shades, the shoulder style is crafted from buttery soft pebbled leather and features a top zip for easy access.

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$198 |  Roots.com

Flight school

Aviation-inspired pieces are also having a ‘moment’ this season, with flight-style jackets being a key talking point. We’re partial to the way this Sanna coat from the Montreal-based brand Noize plays with the trend. A faux-leather exterior pairs with a plush shearling-like interior for a chic-and-cosy take on a pilot’s coat.

$270 | Noize.com

All the glitters

A great piece of gold jewelry is always in style. Invest in an item that you will wear for a lifetime like these Statement Gold Hoop earrings from the Mayari collection by Vancouver-based jewelry brand True Curated Designs. Part of a collaboration between designer Tori Dundas and local influencer Alicia Haque, the collection is inspired by “inner strength, empowerment and calm through uncertainty.”

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$519 | Truecurateddesigns.com

Leather luxe

Prada, Saint Laurent, Tod’s … the list of fashion brands that sent leather looks down the runway for fall/winter 2022/23 is long. Try the trend with these Emily Slim vegan leather pants from the Montreal-based brand Yoga Jeans. The straight-straight fit style are perfect for dressing up a simple T-shirt and sneakers, or elevate the ensemble with a fitted black turtleneck and a pair of ankle boots.

$128 | Yogajeans.ca

Kiss of style

Red is shaping up to be one of the hottest lip shades of the season, with brighter shades popping up as a makeup pro preference. Get the look with this Sustain Liquid Lipstick in the shade Shannen from Cheekbone Beauty. The Ontario-based brand’s vegan matte lipstick formulation is cruelty free, lightweight and ultra-pigmented, so you can be sure your smile won’t go unnoticed.

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$36 | Sephora, cheekbonebeauty.com

New neutral 

For those who prefer a colour story that’s a bit more staid, warm camel tones such as caramel and beige are also en vogue. Designers including Michael Kors and Max Mara embraced the timeless colour category in their collections. Add an item to your own fall lineup with this Memoir Top from the Vancouver-based brand Vestige Story. The slow fashion house’s collections are made locally in small batches so you can feel good about your fall fashion style update.

$118 | Vestigestory.com

Best dressed

A wearable style that can easily go from work to play, this Wilfred Mimi Dress is poised to become a fall wardrobe MVP. The sleeveless knit style, from the Vancouver-headquartered company Aritzia, features a midi length that’s perfect for pairing with the season’s must-have tall boots. Also available in white, brown and black, we’re partial to this soft, sage green shade for a little something different.

$118 | Aritzia, artizia.com

Hot fuzz

According to Vogue.com, “fluff” is one of the must-try accessory trends of fall 2022. Get the look with this Sackett Bucket Hat from the Montreal-headquartered brand Moose Knuckles. Available in black and this sweet brown shade, the trendy unisex style is made from soft faux fur and is available in two sizes, S/M and L/XL so you can find your perfect fit.

$225 | Moose Knuckles, mooseknuckles.com

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