You've probably heard it 1000 times: "Buy local!"
In a world where everything is just a click away, buying local may seem less convenient. But in reality, it's probably the best decision you can make—both for you and your community.
Because behind every t-shirt, every board, every pair of shoes in the store, there's a whole local ecosystem at work. At Homies, we design our own clothes, we choose what we sell, we collaborate with brands we respect, and we give back to the scene that makes us tick.
1. Buying local means supporting your world
When you choose to buy a hoodie from Homies instead of some random big retailer on the web, you're doing more than just treating yourself—you're supporting a local business, one that employs local people, and one that gives back to its community.
Your cash stays in the region. It fuels the local economy and keeps local projects going. It pays salaries, rent, young people starting out, boardsports enthusiasts, and the designers who design our clothes.
2. Real people, real service
Have you ever tried returning an item on a random site that ships from halfway around the world? Good luck. With us, if you have a question, a problem, or just want to chat about gear, you're talking to real, passionate people, not a robot.
Buying local is also a more human experience. You come in, you chat, you find your fit, and you leave with the feeling of having made a good move.
3. Build something together
When you wear a Homies piece, you wear a piece of our DNA. The more of us who believe in it, the further we can push. More collections. More collaborations. More events. More skate, snow, and street culture here in Quebec.
4. Buying local is also eco-responsible
You don't need a PhD in environmentalism to understand that shipping a sweater from the other side of the planet is less clean than buying one two blocks away. Less transportation, less packaging, less environmental impact. It's a small step with a big impact.
5. Encourage local creativity
We have our own brand, Homies, designed here, for our community. And we choose the brands we distribute with care—labels we respect, with style and vision. By shopping with us, you're supporting a different vision of retail: closer and more authentic.
Buying local is essential
And if you've made it here, you're probably already part of it. So we say thank you. For real. Thank you for believing in us! Keep supporting local businesses. Keep making choices that make sense!
