# Canadian Indie Fashion The Independent Designers Outlet in Toronto Carries 8 Labels By lauren festa | Published 2009-12-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/independent-designers-outlet References: [shop-ido](http://www.shop-ido.com) At just seven months old, IDO is thriving. Located at 1418 Dundas St. W in Toronto, the Independent Designers Outlet sits among cafes, art galleries and cake shops. The fashion eclecticism in-store is linked by a common thread; “We only sell [Canadian collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beauty-edit-vol-1)!” boasts owner Lara Stephenson. The Independent Designers Outlet is not a shop, it’s a solution. “We provide a much needed service to [local] designers by selling their old stock, which translates to amazing savings for our customers,” says Stephenson. With eight Toronto-based labels and one from Montreal, moms and young professionals alike can enjoy hot items like 100% merino wool knit sweaters by JUMA and silk party dresses by [House of Spy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-id). Eco-conscious shoppers will woo over Stephenson’s own Revolve Clothing line which includes tops and dresses in [organic cotton, lyocell, soy & bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-new-vancouver-location) for $80 and under. As in her solutions and style, Stephenson keeps it simple. “If you appreciate quality, are interested in supporting the local fashion scene, or just love a great deal, then Independent Designers Outlet is for you!” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Indie Fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for independent fashion labels and unique designs. - **Outlet Shopping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the outlet shopping industry by focusing on selling old stock from local designers. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by offering sustainable and eco-conscious clothing options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Potential for disruptive innovation by creating a platform that exclusively sells independent fashion labels. - **Outlet Retail:** Opportunity to disrupt the outlet shopping industry by providing a platform for local designers to sell their old stock. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by offering a range of eco-friendly and sustainable clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sophisticated Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anine-bing-1.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Curated Cashmere Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-cashmere-co.md) - [Immersive Fashion Week Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-week-fall-2024.md) - [Canadian Outerwear Mall Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-1.md) - [Modern Fashion Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-stores-in-toronto.md) - [Luxury Flagship Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-mayer-flagship.md) - [Toronto Fashion Music Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modecanadarocks-spring-equinox.md) - [Curated Canadian Beauty Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beauty-edit-vol-1.md)