Montreal: Where Old Meets New
A city of juxtapositions, Montreal is known for many things. This second largest Canadian city boasts world famous smoked meat, bagels, poutine, music, art and bilingualism. While walking the European-style streets of Vieux Montreal or the Quartier des Spectacles, it is easy to understand how Montreal is a design, style and culinary hub unto itself. Check out these emerging French Canadian designers that are boosting this Quebecois city to new heights. Montreal : Naked & Famous Denim If you love blue, Naked & Famous is for you! Known for their selvedge aka self-finished (non-fraying) denim, this brand focuses on Japanese textile techniques to infuse quality and artistry into their fabrics. These guys do fun and exciting things, from working with indigo or cashmere blends to developing glow-in-the-dark, scratch-n-sniff and reflective fabrics. True to their roots, every piece is cut, made and sewn in Canada. Instagram: @Naked & Famous Denim Mackage This Montreal-based outfitter combines stylish high performance outerwear with outdoor accessories. Their commitment to [...]