The Main's massive Montreal 2024 holiday gift guide: Fashion & clothing

As the festive season quickly approaches, the search for meaningful gifts often becomes an exercise in sifting through endless options. Add to that the challenge of shipping delays, and holiday shopping can feel like a race against time.

To make things easier, we’ve crafted a curated guide highlighting the best clothing from local Montreal and Quebec designers. Whether it’s chic wardrobe staples or cozy pieces perfect for winter, these picks bring together quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design. By choosing from these local makers, you’ll support creative talent close to home—and ensure your gifts arrive in time to make the holidays extra special.

See The Main's full 2024 gift guide here.

Clothing

Le Gars Leathercraft

For those who appreciate craftsmanship with a conscience, Le Gars Leathercraft offers leather goods that embody timeless design and meticulous attention to detail. Founded in Montreal by Baptiste Le Gars, this micro-workshop creates bags, wallets, and accessories using Horween Leather—renowned for its durability, eco-friendly tanning, and ability to develop a rich patina over time.

Balmoral

Balmoral is a Montreal-based running brand that redefines sportswear with a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and performance. Since 2018, Balmoral has been crafting premium, Canadian-made athletic apparel designed to elevate running experiences while minimizing environmental impact. Using cutting-edge technology and innovative materials, their designs offer exceptional comfort, durability, and functionality.

Milo & Dexter

Milo & Dexter is a Montreal-based fashion company pioneering the use of Canadian wool in modern garments. Operating from the city’s Garment District, the brand emphasizes a farm-to-garment model, sourcing wool directly from Canadian farms and collaborating with local mills. Combining heritage craftsmanship with innovation, they craft timeless, multicultural clothing while advocating for the revival of Canada’s wool industry and local garment production.

Olympiades

Olympiades is where speed meets style, offering bold, playful clothing and accessories that channel a love for motos, mischief, and everything fast-paced. Created by artist and designer Olivier Picard, this Montreal brand blends humour with high-octane flair. From graphic tees and crewnecks to risograph prints and vintage motocross gear, every piece feels like an inside joke you’ll want to share. 

Argenta Lab

Argenta Lab is where crochet becomes a canvas for self-expression, blending texture, colour, and a dash of rebellion. Founded by Caro Etchart, an Argentine designer now based in Montreal, this experimental brand crafts one-of-a-kind, freehand pieces that challenge fast fashion’s cookie-cutter uniformity with wearable art.

Paloma

Paloma is a locally crafted underwear brand inspired by nature and the celebration of the female body. Founded in 2020 by Anne Marquis and Melissa Lambert, Paloma combines absolute comfort with trendy aesthetics and sustainable materials. With its debut collection, Born in Nature (2022), the brand offers women durable, responsible lingerie designed not to please others, but to empower confidence and well-being in all forms.

Girl Crush

Girl Crush celebrates individuality and inclusion, offering trendy, comfortable, and affordable clothing in sizes XS to 3X. Rooted in a mission to inspire confidence and positivity, the brand promotes women’s empowerment through designs that embrace diverse shapes and styles.

Read The Main's full 2024 gift guide here.