Club Monaco Clothing; fabulous clothes & a Canadian history

Club Monaco Clothing started out in 1985 on West Queen West

Created by Joe Mimram now of Joe Fresh fame and designed by Alfred Sung, the chain was Canadian until sold in 1999 to Polo Ralph Lauren. 

I remember when everyone had to have a Club Monaco crest sweatshirt in the early 1990's. Now the brand is more likely to sell cashmere sweaters and wearable interpretations of the latest trends for fashion forward career women.



I sometimes forget that Club Monaco doesn't have a large presence outside of large cities. Club Monaco stores are so prevelant here in Toronto with a location at many of Toronto's malls plus stores on Queen West, Bloor Street and Yonge & Eglinton.

It is also gone international with locations in the US, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.

Club Monaco designs are known for their neutral  pallet and urban feel.

Colour is injected into the collection sparingly. Only a few peices will be a signature colour for the collection.

Club Monaco prices are moderate. Cheaper than major designer fashions but peices can still run you between $100 - $300 depending on what you are shopping for.

Recently collaborations have brought velvet ballet flats from Sigerson Morrison, Jeans from Levis, vintage jewellery and sunglasses.

I find that I tend to shop at Club Monaco for suits because their jackets fit petite frames better than other brands. I also love their leather accessories.



Club Monco clothing is great if you want to be on trend but not look overly trendy. You can find great classic peices that fit everything from a work environment to a casual urban weekend style.

Club Monaco Toronto locations are all over the city with the flagship store at Bloor and Avenue.

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