Laura Chau - Sweater Designs

We had the pleasure to help out a local knitting designer by lending some of our clothing and accessories for her look-book shoot, and we have to say - kudos! The images and outfits are spectacular.  Her Nilgiri cardigan is inspiring me to start learning to knit again. Take a look at her hard work and fantastic creations here >> Afternoon Tea Vol #2

Autumn Photos

Kathryn Rebecca's very popular Wrap bracelet, comes in many colours

Kathryn Rebecca Citrine Acorn Ring and Studs

Kathryn Rebecca Citrine Acorn Necklace

photo by Sandrine Castellan for CCommeCa Fall line ...

and here is just a fun grouping of great goodness we've recently received :)

Call for Interns

Freedom Clothing Collective (a non profit cooperative that promotes Canadian artisans using environmentally sustainable practices) is looking for enthusiastic self starters to join the team.
Must be able to contribute at the store at least one day a week from the hours of 1-7 pm. (excluding Saturdays)

Responsibilities can include and are not limited to:
- research new vendors for the store
- write blog posts
- create online marketing ads
- organize photo shoots
- organize and run instore events
- network and collaborate with local stores, communities, organizations etc.
- look into craft shows and events the store could participate in or with
- research grant opportunities and write grant proposals
- some store admin work

Interns are encouraged to go beyond and come up with interesting and creative ideas to support Freedom’s mission.

Here is your opportunity to meet and interact with some local artists in Toronto and Canada. Freedom is supported by and collaborates with over 100 Canadian artisans.

The store is located at 939 Bloor Street west with business hours from noon until 7:30 PM.
If interested, please contact us at freedom.clothing@gmail.com
We will be looking forward to hearing from serious applicants.

Jelena and Karen

Friendly Neighbours

The fabulous people over at Grassroots have begun a very smart database listing some Green Lifestyle businesses. They are currently reaching out to local stores, communities and organizations that they appreciate and are trying to win the “good fight”, to make the database even greater. We are thrilled they thought of and contacted us because the feeling is mutual! Here is a little description of their lovely store and, like our store, it’s best in person :)

About Grassroots Environmental products

"Behind every product sold at Grassroots is a story. Not only are these stories about our products and the environment, but they are stories about small, eco-friendly companies that we are proud to support such as Freedom Collective Clothing.

Because we live in an age where “green washing” is epidemic (green washing is when anyone can claim to make an environmental product), Grassroots carefully sources and investigates products that meet or exceed our environmental standards, respecting and observing fair trade, fair labour, and human rights practices. 

Shop with confidence knowing that we have researched the products we carry and we can provide you with all the detailed product information to make an educated and compassionate choice."  

Dot Dot Dash - Leah Gold

setup day ... the only day part of our walls are bare

Fall 2012 'continued

Betina Lou cardigan, Kali Clothing tank, KooCoo skirt, Slo mittens

Atelier b shirt, Noujica scarf and belt, Betina Lou skirt, Studio Method(e) rings, Urbanite Jewelry earrings, Full Frontal T.O. book, Mule Mothers journal.

Betina Lou dress, Rae Designs necklace, Ccomme Ca bag, Kempton Jones owl, I Love Tweek bow ring

Voyou dress, Ccomme Ca bag, Kathryn Rebecca necklace

KooCoo dress, Tryst Jewelry bracelet, Moonlight for Violet Necklace.

KooCoo dress, Avital Lang necklace, Sparrow Avenue pouch, Freedom Reconstructed chalkboards

Fall 2012 ... Never looked so vibrant

This is just the first sampling, lots more coming soon...

Textile Platypus, Betina Lou, Awake and Dreaming, Rae Designs

This fall expect some really cute, never compromising comfort, outfits from your local Canadian designers. Clothing that will last the test of time, never get old and never look out of date. Beautiful pieces will be coming in weekly as the Fall chill makes it's romantic way in. Sustainable  breathable fabrics and dresses with pockets!

Limeshop, Voyou, Tryst Jewlery, Torched Studio, Poppyseed Livng, Worn, Cathy Peng, Soaptopia,  Freedom Reconstructed

Torched Studio and Tryst Jewelry 

CComme Ca, Betina Lou, Freedom Reconstructed

Betina Lou, Kathryn Rebecca, Noujica, Freedom Reconstructed 

Betina Lou and Kathryn Rebecca 

Atelier b, 1 Percent Talent, Rae Designs, Fluevogs (tee hee)

Atelier b, Freedom reconstructed, C Comme Ca, Noujica, The Woodlot Rae Designs

Atelier b, C Comme Ca, The Woodlot, Noujica

Betina Lou, C Comme Ca, Tania Love