Decorating & Design
May 19, 2021
Shops We Love: Two Clothing Boutiques Introduce Curated Collections For Home
If you needed another reason to #shoplocal, Ssense and Sydney’s — two covetable destinations for the style savvy in Canada — have extended their fashionable selection into homewares. Scroll down to learn more about the exciting launches and shop some of our favorite products that have the designer stamp of approval!
Ssense, Montreal
333 rue Chabanel O.
Since it launched online in 2006 and then opened its only brick-and-mortar store in Old Montreal in 2018, Ssense has made buying hard-to-find avant-garde fashion tantalizingly easy. Now, it’s doing the same for style-forward homewares. Its new department, titled Everything Else, spans accessories, technology, tabletop, kitchen gadgets and more from a mix of emerging and established brands. The defining look is gender-neutral with a contemporary edge. Amorphous candles from New York’s Hannah Jewett, lighting by local firm Lambert & Fils, pillows by L.A.’s The Elder Statesman and architectural coffee makers from Taiwan’s Bi.Du.Haev will have your virtual or real-life shopping bag bursting in no time.
Ssense’s store interior was designed by David Chipperfield Architects.
Is there anything more luxe than a pillow made out of cashmere? This hand-loomed knit cushion captures the easy breezy vibe of California living.
In case you missed it, sculptural candles are having a moment, and this one by Hannah Jewett is almost too beautiful to burn. (If you do decide to light it, the burn time is 30 hours.)
This handcrafted borosilicate glass carafe — with its textured finish and millennial pink hue — is the perfect holder for fresh-cut flowers or sweet lemonade.
Give a few artful stems the attention they deserve in this brass and brown marble vase.
Sydney’s, Toronto
682 Queen St. W.
The bespoke men’s suiting and workwear boutique opened by Sydney Mamane in 2005 has extended its calm, minimal aesthetic to home goods for the kitchen, bath and living spaces. Objects sourced from Canadian, American and Japanese designers turn timeless materials such as wood, porcelain, linen and brass into candles, vases, glassware and dinnerware with an artisanal, modern feel. An in-house line of soft goods, including table linens, aprons and pillows made from luxe cotton, wool or linen fabrics, draws on the store’s tailoring expertise and rounds out the offering, which is available at the store and online.
Custom millwork by Toronto’s David MacHenry creates a handsome backdrop for Sydney’s home collection.
Using the sacred Ajrak block-printing technique, this cotton dinner napkin will add a pop of color to your summer tablescape.
Cooking enthusiasts, rejoice! Protect your clothes from the inevitable splash and splatter with this handsome charcoal denim apron.
This sculptural vessel is handcrafted and hand-turned on a wood working lathe. You can use it to store small items or show off a stem, or simply display it on its own.
A serene sanctuary wouldn’t be complete without a fragrance that is equally as zen. This diffuser’s sleek glass bottle and graphic black top will elevate any vignette.