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Under $300

Real pieces from real boutiques, all under $300.

Shopping for independent designer pieces under $300 means finding well made daily clothes cut from resilient fabrics like cotton and leather. Relaxed shapes balance tailored cuts across neutral shades of black, white, and green to keep proportions clean. At this price the wall holds the plainer pieces of well known names: sneakers, hoodies, tees, shirts and trousers.

A.P.C., started in Paris by Jean Touitou, is known for raw denim and plain shirts. Aime Leon Dore, Teddy Santis's label from Queens in New York, makes fleece and knits with an old school sporty look. Veja contributes low top sneakers constructed around wild Amazonian rubber and sturdy canvas.

Heavy cotton hoodies pair naturally with wide leg pants and supple leather footwear for balanced volume. Utopia in Toronto carries Aime Leon Dore, Essentials and Nike and Jordan sneakers, many of them pre owned. Due West in Toronto adds Veja and the Adidas pieces made with Wales Bonner.

Common questions

What defines independent designer pieces under $300?
On this wall they are sneakers, hoodies, tees, shirts and trousers. The names include Aime Leon Dore, Nike, Jordan, Veja and Adidas x Wales Bonner.
How do you style wide leg pants with low top sneakers?
Hem lines should break slightly over the shoe collar to maintain a clean drape without dragging along the ground. Pairing the relaxed bottom with a structured cotton shirt or a compact knit balances the overall silhouette.
Which designers lead modern minimalist streetwear?
Aime Leon Dore makes fleece and knits with an old school sporty look, and Veja makes sneakers with soles of wild rubber from the Amazon. A.P.C. is known for raw denim and plain shirts from Paris.