{"id":546,"date":"2021-06-07T04:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T04:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/well-ca-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:06:23","slug":"montreal-where-old-meets-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/montreal-where-old-meets-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal: Where Old Meets New"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<p>A city of juxtapositions, Montreal is known for many things. This second largest Canadian city boasts world famous smoked meat, bagels, poutine, music, art and bilingualism. While walking the European-style streets of Vieux Montreal or the Quartier des Spectacles, it is easy to understand how Montreal is a design, style and culinary hub unto itself. Check out these emerging French Canadian designers that are boosting this Quebecois city to new heights.<\/p>\n<p><!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-7 col-md-8\">\n<h2>Montreal : Naked &amp; Famous Denim<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">If you love blue, Naked &amp; Famous is for you! Known for their selvedge aka self-finished (non-fraying) denim, this brand focuses on Japanese textile techniques to infuse quality and artistry into their fabrics. These guys do fun and exciting things, from working with indigo or cashmere blends to developing glow-in-the-dark, scratch-n-sniff and reflective fabrics. True to their roots, every piece is cut, made and sewn in Canada.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li class=\"red_txt\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Naked &amp; Famous Denim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n@Naked &amp; Famous Denim<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-5 col-md-4 center_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/nakedandfamousdenim.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><\/p>\n<p><!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-7 col-md-8\">\n<h2>Mackage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">This Montreal-based outfitter combines stylish high performance outerwear with outdoor accessories. Their commitment to quality, design and intricate cuts has set them apart since they first opened in 1999.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li class=\"red_txt\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mackage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@mackage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-5 col-md-4 center_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mackage.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-7 col-md-8\">\n<h2>\u00c3\u2030namour<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">All natural and plant based, \u00c3\u2030namour focuses on minimalist skin care. Their products contain no added colours, fragrances, nor parabens and are never tested on animals. From soaps, balms, oils and lotions, this quality skincare line is getting rave reviews from clients around the globe.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li class=\"red_txt\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/enamour_co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@enamour_co<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-5 col-md-4 center_img\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/enamour_co.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t40\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-7 col-md-8\">\n<h2>VdeV Maison<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">VdeV\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home design styles ooze a combination of comfort and rugged eloquence. This gorgeous store boasts furniture, lighting, personal accessories, home accents, kitchen and bathroom d\u00c3\u00a9cor and more.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li class=\"red_txt\">Instagram:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vdev_maison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n@vdev_maison<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-5 col-md-4 center_img\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vdev_maison.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><br \/>\n<!-- White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_white_box mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-7 col-md-8\">\n<h2>OM Signal<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10\">When the development team has more scientists than designers, you know you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve stumbled on some serious next level fashion. Each piece of clothing by OM Signal is designed to record medical-grade biometric data, recorded directly to your mobile device. Their research includes whitepapers on Heart Rate Variability Detection and Automated Detection of Anaerobic and Ventilatory Thresholds of Biometric Data (yeah, dare you to try to say that sentence three times fast). This is truly the future of apparel.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li class=\"red_txt\">Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/omsignal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@omsignal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-5 col-md-4 center_img\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/omsignal.png\" alt=\"oakandfort\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mrg_t50\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/leaf.png\" alt=\"Leaf\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of White box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"blog_content\">\n<p class=\"mrg_t50 mrg_b30\">SO, what do all these brands have in common? Not only are they Canadian-based designers but they are<br \/>\nalso highly desirable for international buyers. While some brands don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t ship outside Canada, others<br \/>\nmight provide shipping to the US or abroad but at extremely high rates. Simply put, ShipByMail is the<br \/>\nfastest, easiest and most affordable way to get your coveted brands to you ASAP. How do we do it?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"blog_ul mrg_t20 mrg_l20\">\n<li>Become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShipByMail member<\/a> and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll<br \/>\nbe sent your very own ShipByMail Canadian address.<\/li>\n<li>Shop online at any retailer, such as those listed above.<\/li>\n<li>At checkout, include your ShipByMail virtual mailing address.<\/li>\n<li>4.Once your order is received by ShipByMail, as package forwarders we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll send you a notification,<br \/>\nassist you with customs documentation and expedite the items from your address Canada to wherever<br \/>\nyou are on the Globe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mrg_t10 mrg_b30\">Whether it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s clothing, tech, makeup, household accessories or everything in between, ShipByMail can<br \/>\nforward package it your way. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been the package forward provide for many retailers, giving our<br \/>\nMembers substantial savings on items that would have otherwise cost much more if purchased locally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A city of juxtapositions, Montreal is known for many things. This second largest Canadian city boasts world famous smoked meat, bagels, poutine, music, art and bilingualism. While walking the European-style streets of Vieux Montreal or the Quartier des Spectacles, it is easy to understand how Montreal is a design, style and culinary hub unto itself. 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