The Journal
Stories from the studio.
Design notes, sizing guides and the occasional opinion — straight from our Ottawa team.
Featured · Style
Ottawa winter boots buying guide: what actually survives -30°C
Temperature ratings decoded, the outsole compounds that grip on black ice, and how to fit a winter boot so your toes never go numb on the walk to work.
Style
The best merino wool base layers for a Canadian winter
Why merino outperforms cotton and synthetics at -20°C, what weights to buy, and how to build a two-layer system that works from Ottawa to Whitehorse.
6 min read
Style
The Canadian winter layering guide: how to dress for –20°
Our Ottawa studio's 3-step layering system — base, mid and outer — built around merino knits and Toronty winter parkas that actually survive a Canadian February.
6 min read
Style
The best gifts for book lovers in Canada (2026 edition)
A curated Canadian gift guide for readers — from the NovelSip reading mug to merino throws and bookish accessories shipped free across Canada.
5 min read
Style
Gift guide for book lovers: cozy knits to read in
The best gifts for readers aren't always books. Our Ottawa studio's pick of cozy knits, oversized cardigans and reading-chair essentials to pair with their next favourite novel.
5 min read
Sizing
How our pieces fit — and why we recommend sizing up
Toronty has a fitted cut. Here's exactly what that means for tops, knits and outerwear — and how to pick the right size the first time.
3 min read
Brand
Toronto roots, Canadian craftsmanship
How a small Ottawa studio became Toronty — and why we still design every piece for the way Canadians actually live.
4 min read