Summer is coming in hot and if you're anything like me and want to get a jump start on searching for a bathing suit before all the good ones are sold out or already worn - we've got you covered.
Here at Avenue, we love supporting our local designers. Because Toronto - and Canada in general - has some great talent especially in the swimwear world. So to aid your hunt for a killer bathing suit for summer or your latest vacation, here are some Canadian swimwear brands you need know:
Gattina
Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Gattina is a minimalist swimwear brand founded by Natasha Gatto with the modern woman in mind. If you're looking for a pop of color and some neutrals, this is the swimwear brand for you.
Where you can find them: https://www.gattina.ca
Price meter: $$
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Bather
Manufactured in Toronto bather is a men's swimwear line that takes inspo from streetwear. If you're looking for that cool and casual swim trunk this is definitely your brand.
Where you can find them: https://ca.bather.com/
Price meter: $$
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Beth Richards
Based out of Vancouver, Canada, Beth Richards is a swimwear brand promoting self empowerment. With the idea of quality and non-exploitive designs - Beth Richards helps all women feel like the goddess they are.
Where you can find them: https://bethrichards.ca
Price meter: $$$
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June Swimwear
Comfortable and versatile, this Montreal born brand is designed to help women look great and feel great. Embodying surf culture, this swimwear brand is perfect for women that want to embrace sunshine, surf, and travel.
Where you can find them: https://juneswimwear.com
Price meter: $$
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Everyday Sunday
This family run swimwear brand is based out of Montreal! Their goal is to provide affordable and exclusive bathing suits that enhance every woman's body.
Where you can find them: https://everydaysunday.ca
Price meter: $
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Andrea Iyamah
Andrea Iyamah is a unique swimwear line that's strongly influenced by the brand’s African heritage. With a blend of retro and vibrant colors and themes - this brand is definitely for the woman who wants to make a statement.
Where you can find them: https://www.andreaiyamah.com
Price meter: $$$
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