OSHAWA — When the owners of an on-trend women’s clothing store in Toronto’s Kensington Market decided to open a second location, it was Oshawa that ended up being the right fit.

“A lot of people gave us feedback that Oshawa would be a great place to open,” says Arcadius Malik, who co-owns Pink Canary with his friend Laura North.

The new Oshawa Centre store has been open for about two months.

OSHAWA — When the owners of an on-trend women’s clothing store in Toronto’s Kensington Market decided to open a second location, it was Oshawa that ended up being the right fit.

“A lot of people gave us feedback that Oshawa would be a great place to open,” says Arcadius Malik, who co-owns Pink Canary with his friend Laura North.

The new Oshawa Centre store has been open for about two months.

“We don’t buy online unless we already know the supplier … we want to see the product, see the quality,” Malik explains. “In today’s day and age, that’s something a bit different.”

They also bring along fit models, to ensure the clothes fit different body types.

Because the Oshawa store is bigger than the Toronto one, it offers a sample sale section.

Malik says Pink Canary’s philosophy is about encouraging people to broaden the wardrobe they have, not replace it.

“We’ll introduce you to a jumper and some other fun things that you can wear with what you already have,” he says. “Maybe something a little bit outside your comfort zone.”

You can find Pink Canary at the Oshawa Centre or at 280 Augusta Ave. in Toronto.