Shopping online in Toronto keeps getting better. Sure, Toronto is known for its colourful roster of independent fashion businesses clustered in Parkdale.Dundas Westand beyond. But there are a whole slew of local boutiques that can't be window-shopped on a leisurely weekend stroll or waltzed into during a break from work. These are the e-boutiques, the online shopping destinations that exist only online, functioning out of an office, studio space or somebody's basement.

Here are five Toronto-based online shopping sites for the fashion obsessed.

Knifepoint
Launched this past September, Knifepoint carries far-from-low-key clothing and accessories (a.k.a. "cool shit" on theirFacebook page) by local and international designers. Most notable are Toronto's experimental menswear labelSons of Odinand eccentric-minimalist accessories brand13. Basically, if you're not into standing out or making a statement, it's probably best to avoid this e-boutique and the ironicfur print t-shirts($150) andclear lunch bags($64) that come with it.

eLuxe
eLuxe is easily the Torontonian version ofNet-A-Porter, hoarding an impressive line-up of mid to high end labels from all over the world. Though international designers make up part of the stock, a bigger chunk of it's designed right in our backyard by brands likeHeadmistressandLine Knitwear. Does supporting Canadian design talent fend off the feeling of buyer's remorse post purchase of a$950 oxblood leather jacket? The answer is yes.

The Code
If you're in need of unique accessories likefur neckpieces($400) andgiant octopus rings($170) - but you can't be bothered to stand up - grab your laptop and say no more. The Code is a hub for all things cute and quirky, designed by underground queens likeLuv AjandEla Handbags. Plus, shipping is free all year round!

Fitzroy
For a bit over a year, Fitzroy Boutique lived insideBYOB Cocktail Emporiumbefore packing up and headin' out. Now, their selection of boho-glam womenswear by hard-to-find labels - likeOne TeaspoonandBardotof Australia - is available online only or at the occasional pop-up shop elsewhere in the city. So if you're looking to snatch up asexy sweater($159) or a pair ofsequin YOLO shorts($89), you've got to click through to their website or lurk theirblogfor the next temporary location.

BRIKA
BRIKA, founded by Torontonians Kena Paranjape and Jen Lee Koss, is filled to the brim with unique finds crafted meticulously by a community of authentic makers, artisans, and designers from all over the world. Dubbed the Toronto-based version of Etsy, you'll find a whole whack of stuff "destined to become heirlooms," like abicycle print pouch($24) byPi'loand astriped mug($40) byDahlhaus. From now through the holidays, you can also peruse Canadian BRIKA pieces in real life at their exclusive pop-up shop at the Hudson's Bay (176 Yonge St). See ourprevious coverage on BRIKA here.

What did we miss? Add your favourite Toronto-based online shopping site to the comments below.