SOCA DESIGN Shane Laptiste’s architectural practice focuses on community-informed design that responds thoughaully to the cultural and spatial needs of those it serves. With a particular emphasis on the spatial and environmental dynamics of Black communities, Shane brings a deep commitment to fostering inclusive and meaningful...
AYABA AYABA which means Queen in Yoruba Language, is a small batch ready-to-wear and pre-order label based in Toronto Canada with roots in Lagos, Nigeria. The brand also known as AYABAWOMAN was created as a medium of self-expression with the mission to provide attainable fashion for...
ADZO MAWUGBE A business casual capsule made for the AUTHENTIC woman. shopadzomawugbe.com @adzomawugbe ...
SOAP STUDIOS SOAP Studios is a Toronto-based womenswear label founded by Cleo Williams in 2021. The SOAP Studios world is eclectic yet elegant. Our collections aim to evoke a feeling of nostalgia, mixing memories and fantasies from childhood with modern sartorial elements to create chic and wearable...
SIYAWAREVA Phoster Siyawareva's career has been driven by a relentless pursuit of purpose, fueled by a desire to meet needs and create impact through fashion design and styling. This journey began with practical experience, including roles as a design assistant for Donna Tobin Couture in Australia...
KDJM Studio Kareem Mitchell is a Toronto-based artist, urban design architect, and designer who employs various visual techniques through creative exploration. With a passion for innovation, Kareem's visual approach has garnered him recognition among industry experts in architecture, fashion, and education. His interdisciplinary interests have led...
Timabee The foundation of Timabee, an accessories brand founded by Fatima Babakura is the concept of redefined luxury, where artisanal dreams are brought to reality. From highly textured leather to luxe hardware, every design component is twined with high attention to detail through excellent craftsmanship. We...
Kaela Kay With a focus on her Ghanaian roots, Kaela Kay emphasizes the beauty of prints and colors representing Africa through Ankara textiles. While acknowledging her North American upbringing, her designs exude femininity, class, and timelessness. Her vision is for all women to find their personal...
ULA From her earliest memories, Oge had an innate zeal for fashion, crafting unique looks and clothing pieces. She vividly recalls her childhood days, where she fearlessly cut up her mother's clothing to give them new life, always eager to explore creative possibilities. Over the years,...
House of Komandō Those of us who identify as women currently have very few alternatives to traditional so-called women's underwear. We find sexy panties, lingerie and even “boy-shorts”. However, these are all products of a conventional image of what a woman should wear. The "Foxer™" (female...