15 fashion finds to wear your national pride for Canada 150
Get geared up for the bday party of a lifetime
Canada - so hot right now. Our PM and the return of Trudeaumania are bringing sexy back, both the New York Times and Lonely Planet have rated Canada the top place to visit this year, and we're about to have a mega birthday party next weekend. What are you gonna wear to that?
There's always the old Canadian flag beer helmet, but we're thinking a little more chic this year, because it's a special one. Try these all Canadian designs celebrating the nation's 150th birthday and our national style….
The Drake General Store partnered with HBC, ad agency Sid Lee and a collection of Canadian talent to design tees to celebrate Canada's big day. We love this abstract take on our flag that the designer says is inspired by a fashion aesthetic embracing cultural diversity.
Shared + HBC + Sid Lee - ONE FIF TEE - Tanya Taylor, $48.00
Canadian music lover? This DGS/HBC/Sid Lee collab with electronic music duo DVBBS celebrates the unique artistic influence that comes from being Canadian.
Shared + HBC + Sid Lee - ONE FIF TEE - DVBBS, $48.00
Canadian jewellery designers Foxy Originals have a small collection of maple leaf-adorned baubles that commemorate Canada's birthday in style. It's a sweet little statement that will always look cool.
Foxy Originals Canada Day Maple Leaf Bangle in Gold, $24, foxyoriginals.com
Roots "Nice" shirt needs no explanation, but theirs is pretty cute: "Canadians are 'nice'. We're polite, friendly people that say sorry when you bump into us. But being nice is so much more."
Roots Womens Nice Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $34, roots.com
150 years is kind of a big deal. Go all out and wear a tribute to the flag! It's the perfect topper for firework-watching, too.
Roots Womens Blazon Crew, $76, roots.com
It doesn't get much more Canadian than our national public broadcaster, right? (Wink, wink.) Celebrate Canada and CBC Radio's great programming with this cool tee.
CBC Ideas T-Shirt, $38, drakegeneralstore.ca
Province of Canada is a collab between a Quebecer and an Ontarian. The name reflects the time between 1841 and confederation in 1867, when Upper and Lower Canada were merged into a British Colony, called of course, The Province of Canada. The brand's goal is to merge classic Canadian style with modern sensibilities—and the pieces are all made in Canada.
Province Tank Charcoal and Black - Unisex, $56.00
Because even in summer, you need sweatpants in Canada. These slim fit grey sweats celebrate our great country without drowning in red, white and maple leafs. Cozy and stylish. That's us!
Joe Fresh Canada Sweatpant, $29, joefresh.com
This simple tee features the official Canada 150 logo, which was designed by digital arts student Ariana Mari. She was the winner of a nation-wide competition.
Canada 150 Official Logo - Red Outline T-Shirt, $27.55, zazzle.ca
A cheap and cheerful pair of wayfarer sunglasses, featuring red and white patriotic arms is a simple way to show some love to our nation.
Canadian Maple Leaf Style Sunglasses, $9.97, sears.ca
Hudson's Bay is celebrating Canada's birthday with a trek along The Great Trail from Vancouver to Ottawa. They've designed a collection to support their efforts called Grand Portage, with proceeds of sales going towards their goal of connecting the trans-Canada trail.
Grand Portage Printed Crew Neck Sweatshirt, $50, thebay.com
This simple ball cap supports the Grand Portage project and looks cool, too.
Grand Portage Canada Motif Baseball Cap, $20, thebay.com
Founded in 1879, Birks is almost as old as Canada. Steeped in Canadian history, it's a great place to buy a patriotic investment piece.
Les Plaisirs de Birks Silver Maple Leaf Necklace, $225, birks.com
Red Canoe uses iconic and historic symbols and stories to create stylish bags, apparel and accessories with a meaning. This Royal Canadian Air Force bag is a sturdy carry-all that shows off your Canadian pride.
Red Canoe RCAF TOTE - NAVY NYLON, $70, indigo.ca
This might be one of the most expensive ways to commemorate Canada's birthday, but with Roots classic styling and vintage leather sleeves, it's pretty awesome.