TKEES
Canada · Est. 2009 · Mid-range
TKEES is a minimalist Canadian footwear and clothing label for women and kids, founded in Toronto in 2009 by wife-and-husband duo Carly Burnett and Jesse Burnett. After searching for the perfect barely-there flip-flop that was accessible and responsibly produced, the couple created their own. Carly, the brand's creative director, co-founded TKEES at 29 and attended trade shows with her three-month-old, and her elevated tomboy aesthetic and love of symmetry and minimalism shape every design. The now-iconic Lily flip-flop launched in five nude shades and set the pace for timeless staples such as the Square Toe Lily, Lily Braid and sandals like the Riley and Lennon. The line has grown into CloudSoft hoodies, joggers, tees and cashmere knits. Its flip-flops and sandals are made in Brazil, handcrafted from soft Brazilian leather. TKEES believes in buying better, investing in quality over quantity, and its season-less approach helps avoid overproduction and reduce waste with its European and Brazilian partners. Early pairs gifted to Jennifer Aniston and Ashley Olsen helped make TKEES a celebrity favourite, later worn by Jennifer Lopez, Cindy Crawford and Vanessa Hudgens. The brand opened its first store in the Miami Design District in 2020.
