INLAND is bringing the best of Canadian fashion to Club Monaco’s former flagship
Yeah they did. INLAND is showing us why it is Canada’s best curator of Canadian fashion. This spring, from May 5 to May 7 it is hosting a three day popup at 157 Bloor Street West at the historic Lillian Massy building and former Club Monaco flagship store located at the corner of Bloor Street and Avenue Road. INLAND will take over the first and lower levels of the iconic retail location.
As Canada’s most celebrated small-batch designer popup platform, INLAND has been integral in championing awareness and recognition of local talent over the last nine years. It has accumulated a loyal following of shoppers and designers alike, delivering a shopping experience like no other in Canada.
INLAND’s support of small-batch designers gives Canadian talent one-of-a-kind retail opportunities, which will continue to multiply. In fact, the Canadian fashion industry continues to grow, and we don’t see it stopping anytime soon. According to Statista, revenue in the fashion sector in Canada is projected to reach upwards of US $16.86 billion in 2023, presenting an opportunity for Canadian brands to claim their slice of pie.
The 2023 spring event will feature over 60 independent collections showcasing products ranging from handcrafted jewelry, apparel, loungewear, dresses, hats, handbags, swimwear, and more. Devotees of local, sustainable and ethically made fashion will be delighted by ready-to-wear collections from over 60 independent designers from Ontario and Quebec.
INLAND designers (top – bottom, L – R): Modern Sunday, dorsaLi, Captive Atelier, MAS Montreal, Amanda Maria, Heirloom Hats, Golshaah, Anu Raina
Apparel designers include Advika, Ahiri, Amber Groen, Amanda Maria, Anu Raina, ASHES, Bustle, Christopher Bates, Devlyn van Loon, Diana Coatsworth Design, DORIAN WHO, dorsaLi, Golshaah, HOUSE OF DWIR, House Of Hendo, Kate Austin Designs, Khaz Designs, Klas squared, Kwesiya, LAFAILLE, Lele De Baltzac, LEONORA I.M., Lesley Hampton, Louve, MAS Montréal, Mercedes Morin, Modern Sunday, NARCES, NUAMA, odeyalo, OKAYOK, re, Selfish Swimwear, Shaghayegh Tafreshi, Sirani’s Fashion, SteMargScot, this is willow, and Zoran Dobric.
The Canadian design marketplace will also showcase jewelry collections from Ashera Armour, CALO Jewelry, Captive Atelier, Ever & Ivy, Jenny Greco, June & Valentina, L’AUNE, Lo’bat, MizDragonfly, MONOXIDE, ORA-C, Quartz & Canary, Rey Fine Jewelry, Sylvia Zhang, Tasci Designs, Victory of the People, Vimeria and WILYMI, as well as accessories from AZURE LAZULI, Heirloom Hats, LLiM, ooobaby, and Partoem, and footwear by HOTELMOTEL.
New this season, INLAND is pleased to be collaborating with The School of Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as the official Learning Partner. TMU fashion students and alumni will showcase and sell their designs and concepts while engaging with the public in an applied learning lab environment.
“Fashion at The Creative School, supported by the AnnKM Fashion & Social Impact Initiative, is thrilled to partner with INLAND in support of upcoming local designers to establish new pathways for sustainable and inclusive fashion to develop,” says Joseph Medaglia, chair, School of Fashion, Toronto Metropolitan University. “Not only is this an excellent opportunity for our fashion students to network and gain exposure, but also for Toronto to witness the thoughtful creativity, drive, and values that underpin fashion education at Toronto Metropolitan University.”
INLAND designers (top – bottom, L – R): Lesley Hampton, Kate Austin, Shaghayegh Tafreshi, Lobat accessories, atelier HOTELMOTEL, Selfish Swimwear, PARTOEM, Odeyalo
The 2023 spring event will feature over 60 independent collections from across Ontario and Quebec, showcasing products ranging from handcrafted jewelry, ethically made clothing, loungewear, dresses, hats, handbags, swimwear, and more.
“Bloor-Yorkville is an exciting next stop for INLAND, “ says Sarah Power, founder and director of INLAND. “We’re expanding our audience and attracting new customers. This is a very powerful retail neighbourhood and we know shoppers will love what they discover; pieces that no other store carries.”
INLAND designers ASHES, Lafaille, Diana Coatsworth
New this season, INLAND is pleased to be collaborating with The School of Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as the official Learning Partner. TMU fashion students and alumni will showcase and sell their designs and concepts while engaging with the public in an applied learning lab environment.
“Fashion at The Creative School, supported by the AnnKM Fashion & Social Impact Initiative, is thrilled to partner with INLAND in support of upcoming local designers to establish new pathways for sustainable and inclusive fashion to develop,” says Joseph Medaglia, chair, School of Fashion, Toronto Metropolitan University. “Not only is this an excellent opportunity for our fashion students to network and gain exposure, but also for Toronto to witness the thoughtful creativity, drive, and values that underpin fashion education at Toronto Metropolitan University.”
Like what you see here? Read our recent interview with DORIAN WHO, one of the brand’s popping up at INLAND.
Disclosure: Matte PR, publisher of Glossi Mag represents INLAND.
Nicole Hammond is a Glossi Mag contributor.
Nicole is a public relations specialist based in Toronto. She loves all things fashion and beauty. When she’s not working at Matte PR, you can find her with her friends on a night out in the city or binging Love Island.
