Splitting one big order into several small parcels rarely helps — each shipment can trigger its own brokerage fee. The most reliable ways to keep costs down are to order from a brand's Canadian storefront, pick DDP shipping where it's offered, or batch smaller items together through a single forwarding shipment. When the goal is a specific look rather than a specific brand, a Canadian retailer with the same organic modern aesthetic is almost always cheaper once fees are added in — and you skip the customs step entirely.