Created by Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe, this brand took off in 2004 when it presented its signature blazer, which has become a new, ultra-elegant fashion classic. The mission of this designer duo? To always create the perfect fit and design essential pieces that are both modern and emotional.
Known for his precise cuts and his talent in creating stunning architectural styles often enhanced with a touch of leather (his favourite material), Montreal designer Denis Gagnon is one of the most important creators of his generation. Made in Canada, his modern creations are fully feminine and come decorated with spectacularly captivating details.
Born in Alberta, trained in New York, and now based out of Toronto, this young designer is turning heads on the Canadian and international fashion scene. The recipient of multiple prizes spotlighting the work of up-and-coming designers, he stands out for his architectural pieces made with near-mathematical precision, punctuated by perfectly mastered pleats, drapes, and ties.
As a young, self-taught designer from Canada, Vejas Kruszewski boasts a most impressive fashion assemblage. Draped, pleated, and knotted, his pieces stand out for their wow-worthy and original details.
This young, Toronto-based designer combines tradition and modernity in an exciting way, creating acclaim-worthy clothing featuring refined details and very precise fits.
Fluctuating between haute couture and contemporary urban style, French designer Elisa C-Rossow moved to Montreal in 2008 to create her eponymous label. Featuring an absence of colour and a minimalist aesthetic, her collections are a tribute to timeless, structured designs and reflect her superb skill in working with high-quality materials and luxury fashion. All Elisa C-Rossow clothes and accessories are proudly handmade with love in Montreal, Canada.
It was in trying to escape the monotonous suburban life of her childhood that Montreal-born Marie-Eve Lecavalier first began constructing her wildly creative world. Toeing the line between whimsical graphics and '70s psychedelics, the designer creates clothes and accessories her younger self could have only dreamed of wearing. Since the launch of her eponymous label in 2018, her elegant, feminine, and impeccably-cut creations have been a favourite among fashion fans the world over.
Much more than just an independent label, école de Pensée is an ongoing collaboration between designers from Montreal that was started in 2014. Their vision is to create fashion inspired by alternative cultures, an idea that gave the company its name. Every collection is created to complete the one that came before it, seeking to promote an evolution and balance between the pieces' fits, fabrics, and high-quality construction. The materials used come majorly from England, Italy, Japan, and Portugal, where they are meticulously made before being turned into the label's pieces you can layer in a hundred different ways.
Passionate about fashion and proud to support high-quality Canadian craftsmanship, Montreal design duo Simon Bélanger and José Manuel Saint-Jacques easily manipulate light and dark and have a weakness for the world of mystery.