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Shop Local – Vol 2: Browse through Downtown Barrie’s incredible boutique clothing stores!

Sunday, December 15, 2024

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The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday shopping needs.
Check out our featured businesses below! Click on the images to interact.

Janet Kemp Ladies Fashion has been proudly selling Canadian Made & Designed fashions for almost 20 years and we continue to be one of the choice boutiques in Barrie where we have a reputation for quality fashion and excellent customer service.
We recognize that we must always adapt to meet the changing needs of our customers and we do that with premium brands that excel at staying up to date with fashion as well as introducing new brands to the store.  These brands include Charlie B Fashions, FDJ French Dressing Jeans, Up!, Pants, Habitat, Escape & more!

Chasing New York is an innovative and sophisticated men’s fashion boutique and in-house barbershop poised to redefine the retail landscape in Barrie, Ontario. We have a keen focus on delivering exceptional products, services and personalized experiences.
Mission Statement: At Chasing New York, we are dedicated to reshaping men’s fashion and grooming by infusing sophistication and urban elegance, inviting you to experience a fresh perspective on high-end style.
Mantra: Relationships are everything, a good experience starts and end with a strong relationship and it is our aim at CNY to build lasting relationships with everyone who walks in our door.

Cavalinho was founded in 1975, by Manuel Jacinto. From the first few steps, to today, we are a family business making a name for this 100% Portuguese brand, our roots firmly established in the northern part of Portugal. We stand out because of our exclusivity, fashion forward design and handmade attention to detail for all our collections of women’s and men’s bags, shoes, belts, and other accessories.
Cavalinho uses only the finest European fabrics sourced from trusted partners in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
We use custom fabrics as well as natural fabrics, both from by-products of the food industry, and natural renewable resources, which ensures the highest quality for our handmade beautiful artisan masterpieces.
We will always be committed to using only high-quality materials, and ethical sourcing practices.

Inspired Style Group is a Canadian family-owned brand with over 50 years in the fashion business. Focused on empowering women, we design our two brands Spanner and Gabby Isabella to uplift every Woman. Our products are designed in Canada and ethically made in fully-vetted factories across the world.
We take pride in designing clothing you’ll love and wear season after season, knowing every piece has been made ethically in factories held to the highest standards. As a Canadian family-owned business, we hope to help every Woman feel her best wearing clothing she loves.

Craig’s Trading Company is a Thrift & Consignment Store – new items daily.
Walk down memory lane, find fun additions to any collection. Thrifted fashion put to good use 🫶🏼♻️✨🎱

Welcome to our store, where we bring together a thoughtfully curated selection of apparel, gifts, and accessories designed to delight families. Our collections celebrate the joy of style and the special connection between loved ones, from matching outfits in our Mama & Mini collection to playful, safe toys in Play for the little ones. At our store, we believe in offering high-quality, stylish pieces that add a touch of fun and comfort to every day. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or essentials to complete your child’s wardrobe, each item in our collection is chosen for its quality, durability, and charm. Our Accessories collection adds that little extra something, and our Gifts selection offers thoughtful surprises for every occasion.

Fashion for all sizes.
It’s not you, beautiful babes of all sizes, it’s them. Next Door was founded by Heather Kennedy out of a frustration for the lack of sustainable and size-inclusive clothing in the fashion industry.
Slow fashion is what’s up.
We don’t want to see your hauls, we want to see your investment pieces. Let’s normalize saving up for on or two special items, instead of buying excessive amounts of sub-par fast-fashion.

Home of Smash House Clothing & Shimmering Smiles. Smash House Clothing is a modern boutique for women who value style and individuality. With curated collections, personal shopping services, and a focus on effortless dressing, we’re here to elevate your wardrobe with pieces you’ll love for years.
Discover a curated collection of pieces I’m loving right now – handpicked to elevate your wardrobe and your vibe.

Bravo Fine Lingerie is a boutique in downtown Barrie specializing in bra fitting and prostheses. We offer a variety of top of the line sleepwear and clothing.
Open for walk ins or appointments. Book online, via email or phone at 705-739-0990. Voted Top Choice lingerie retailer for Barrie 2022.

The Cary Grant Clothing Company started back in the day when I worked with my friend AKA Big Brother Micks outside the Eaton Centre in Downtown Toronto. We shared a little booth selling watches and I had my designs and mix-tapes in a duffle-bag hustling at the same time. Yes believe it, I started selling my CG t-shirts and hats from a duffle bag.

Dr Teez Clothing Store👕 BUY🔸SELL🔶TRADE🔶 Vintage👕🔶Streetwear🔶Designer Brands🔶

The Stitch Haus is a cozy and welcoming establishment in Barrie, ON that offers a wide range of sewing and crafting supplies. With a focus on quality materials and expert advice, Stitch Haus provides a creative space for enthusiasts to explore their passion for all things handmade.

The May Court Shop features great deals on in- season women’s fashions, shoes, jewellery and accessories .We are located at 54 Maple Ave. in downtown Barrie and offer residents the opportunity to sell and buy fashionable items in good condition. For ideas about the types of clothes that are in demand please look at the collections found in our products area. Clean out your closet to help yourself and others!

Here at Stuff, we have 1000’s of new arrivals everyday.
We carry everything from clothing, linens, shoes and accessories to home decor, housewares, artwork, books, sports and small electrical. Both our stores offer super affordable pricing and style that is unmatched. We promise you’ll leave with a new treasure every time.

Golds Shoe Service is a Locally owned and operated Shoe Repair Service store serving the Barrie area since 1937. We are more than just a shoe and boot repair store!

Enjoy the convenience of free 2 hour on-street parking on weekdays. available all December long! Parking is also free after 5pm and free all day on weekends!

Overwhelmed or just plain whelmed by the plethora of places to purchase holiday goods? Not a problem! As always, you can simply order a Downtown Barrie Gift Card! The perfect gift for that special someone who loves to Sip, Savour, Shop and Support Local! Gift Cards are accepted at any business located within Downtown Barrie’s BIA boundary. These businesses can also be found in our Business Directory at downtownbarrie.ca/businesses.