About Us

Established 2003

Ethically produced and Made in Canada

Since 2003, my team and I have worked together to create a line of fashionable and functional loungewear, pajamas and accessories. We pride ourselves on being ethically produced in Canada, using quality materials, employing a local work force, and our creativity to make our unique products.

Functional Fashion

This Is J evolved from a simple necessity, my need to keep my hair from falling in my face while studying for exams. This functional approach to fashion continues to be the driving force behind all our products. Whether it's the performance of the fabric, functionality of the fit, or design aesthetic of the pattern, combining comfort and style continues to be the foundation of the This Is J style.

Small but Nimble

As a small business, we wear a lot of hats and balance many different needs including those of our customers and our environmental and social impact. We strive to create a unique, well made and comfortable product while balancing the growth of our product offering, how we produce it and the materials we use, the pace at which a small company can grow and the wants and needs of our customers.

– xo Jaimie Harris
Owner, Founder and Chief Creative Maker

More About Jaimie

⤔ My husband Josh and I live and work in the downtown Toronto community of Leslieville with our 3 kids, Emmy, Tessa and Ezra.

⤔ My walk to work is half a block. I have been in my office space longer than in our house.

⤔ I hand draw all our patterns.

⤔ I have had a booth at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto for over 20 years and love the opportunity to be able to create a retail store within the show for 11 days leading up to the holidays.

⤔ My favourite breakfast is a hybrid of food from White Lily Diner and a honey cardamom latte from Mahas (the most delicious coffee EVER).

⤔ My favourite style of Bamboo Jammers we make is the Henley Harem Set. For those familiar with our patterns over the years, I still wear the Toile Black pattern almost every night (it’s from 2015).

⤔ I often name my patterns after what inspired them.

⤔ I like to be present at all of our travelling shows and love when customers introduce or re-introduce themselves to me and share stories of the products that they own and love.

⤔ I love collaborating, especially with my talented friends, and consider myself lucky to be a part of such an amazing community of female makers and entrepreneurs all over the world.