DUER Opens First Store at Westboro Village in Ottawa [Photos]

Canadian performance apparel brand DUER is expanding by opening its first standalone store in Ottawa. Located at 348 Richmond Road, the store aims to bring DUER’s unique blend of style, comfort, and functionality to the city’s active and fashion-forward community. Operating hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm Sundays.

Founded by Gary Lenett in Vancouver, DUER has carved out a niche in the fashion industry since its inception in 2015. The brand gained traction through a successful two-year Kickstarter campaign and has rapidly grown. DUER is recognized for its “stretch performance denim,” a product line crafted from plants and various recycled materials, putting a fresh twist on traditional jeans.

“After 35 years of designing jeans for some of the best in the business, like Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, and Nordstrom, I was on a personal quest for denim…