4. Saintwoods
Saintwoods is a lifestyle brand based out of Montreal with roots in event promotion and production. Founders Nathan Gannage and Zach Macklovitch became largely known for throwing parties, but now have a hand in fashion, music, marketing and other ventures. Their clothing started out as promotional merch and eventually progressed into a streetwear label carried by luxury retailers Holt Renfrew, SSENSE and A Ma Maniére. The brand is named after an intersection in Toronto where Gannage grew up. Manufactured in Montreal and L.A., its namesake clothing line offers a range of basics and ready-to-wear pieces inspired by the city’s youth culture. Under the Saintwoods brand, the duo also operates a creative agency, a vodka company, SuWu restaurant, École Privée nightclub, and bar Apt 200 in both Montreal and Toronto.