Our story
From a duffle bag to owning the building. This is more than clothing — it's legacy.
"I started selling my CG t-shirts and hats from a duffle bag. LOL…"
The Cary Grant Clothing Company started back in the day when I worked with my friend AKA Big Brother Micks outside the Eaton Centre in Downtown Toronto. We shared a little booth selling watches and I had my designs and mix-tapes in a duffle-bag hustling at the same time.
I then went to the Jane & Finch area and sold my CG clothing and mix-tapes outta the trunk of my car in the parking lot of Yorkgate Mall during the day, and then to my friends all over the city at night. To my Portuguese fam', you know who you are — thank you for always supporting my business!
After being outside for a few months, I got a little space inside the Mall to sell my clothing and CDs on a folding table. Then the hating began. A few store owners started complaining about me selling clothing, saying it was a conflict of their interest.
I then moved across the street to my current location, 54 Dunlop Street West. This space was much bigger than the previous three combined. And today — we own the building.
This is more than clothing. This is legacy.
The journey
A duffle bag outside Eaton Centre
Started selling CG t-shirts and mix-tapes outside Eaton Centre in Downtown Toronto while sharing a booth with a friend selling watches.
The trunk of a car
Moved to the Jane & Finch area, selling clothing and mix-tapes out of the trunk of the car in the Yorkgate Mall parking lot.
A folding table inside the mall
Got a small space inside Yorkgate Mall — selling on a folding table. The haters started complaining. We kept going.
We own the building
54 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, Ontario. A full store, a full team, and a building we own. The journey continues.
2002
Year founded
20+
Years in business
120+
Products
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Proudly Canadian
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