From the runways of Paris to the spotlights of off-Broadway, Adrian Mainella has made his mark in the style and performance world. After dabbling in acting, and studying Fashion Marketing at Ryerson University, Adrian harnessed his love for design and became the General Manager of the Toronto Fashion Group where he traveled the world to buy such acclaimed lines such as Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier. Styling celebrities as diverse as Elton John, Kim Bassinger, Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, and Wayne Gretzky rounded out his early career in couture. Adrian is currently host of Diva on a Dime and
is a contestant on Fashion File's Host Hunt for CBC.

 

www.andytheanh.com

« One of the most prominent Canadian designers of his generation, Andy Thê-Anh made his mark with the POW label in 2001.  Four years later, with Athêlia, his new financial backer and manufacturer, Andy launched his new label, simply called ANDY by Andy Thê-Anh.  Andy has been serving up very trendy and ultra-feminine styles for the modern career oriented woman exuding refinement and glamour.   Andy is especially known for his impeccable suits, his ultra-feminine blouses and his drop-dead gorgeous dresses.  Spring 2007 will also see the first ANDY belt collection, produced in Canada.

Born in Vietnam, Andy came to Canada in 1981 and studied fashion at LaSalle College after finishing a degree in science.  Over the years, he has won several fashion awards.Through the years, he has dressed some of the most admired Canadian stars.  More recently, Jerry Hall and Molly Ringwald have bought pieces from his collection while staying in Toronto.  His clothes have also drawn the attention of a new generation of Canadian socialites, ladies such as Sophie Grégroire, wife of Justin Trudeau, son of Canada’s former Prime Minister.

Andy’s Collection is currently represented by agents in Canada, United Sates and Europe and is featured in over 75 stores in Canada and over 60 high end stores in the United States. The collection is sold in boutiques in Paris and London as well.  The first two Andy flagship stores, just opened in Montreal, and a Toronto store is planed to open shortly. 

www.koiswimwear.com

Koi offers the best of both worlds in a runway - inspired collection of swim wear that is glamorous and easy to wear. Launching this spring 2006, women will have the opportunity to experience a chic and exciting new option in swim wear.

Designer by Jennifer Nadj of Toronto, KOI Swim wear targets young, smart fashion conscious women demand quality and value their clothing purchases. Koi's timeless, sophisticated design and luxurious details give it the appeal of European designer labels, while its competitive market prices satisfy the budgets of jet set fashionistas across the board.

 

www.bustleclothing.com

Bustle was founded in 2002 by Toronto natives Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow – two bay street lawyers with a passion for fashion.  Bustle is a leading Canadian sportswear label that has become well known for its cheeky, sexy, and sharply tailored leisure aesthetic. 

Bustle has been featured recently in FLARE Magazine, Sportswear International, FASHION Magazine, STRUT Magazine, Fashion Quarterly, Toronto Life, The Look Magazine, New Canadian Magazine, and numerous other publications.  Bustle’s television coverage includes the Fashion Television show, Fashion Television’s “The Review” and “In Fashion”, CBC Fashion File, Much Music’s “Much 911”, the Style Network’s “Behind the Velvet Ropes”, and the Today Show, Australia. 

www.desperatelydifferent.com

Her collection is timed perfectly to capture the mood for fall/winter 2006. "It's rich and romantically melancholic," said Elle Canada's editor-in-chief Rita Silvan, her retro-modern silhouettes inspired by historic femme-fatales like Joan of Arc and Josephine Bonaparte. "The colour palette -- rich burgundies, emeralds -- has a grownup glamour, for women who like classic, elegant fashion with an edge," she added. Read full article

Romanticism, femininity, mystery and strength are the words that best describe Desperately Different , a clothing line masterfully designed by Ukrainian born fashion designer, Katya Revenko. Motivated by all different types of strong intelligent women, the main focus behind each collection is to establish a mold for the ever evolving woman, and to create clothes that evoke a certain effortlessness and feeling of relaxed, everyday luxury.

Revenko who immigrated to Canada in 2002 from Ukraine, After two years in Toronto to establish her own clothing line and within the line’s first season, Desperately Different was picked up immediately by Holt Renfrew and featured in the World Design Lab. Revenko entered into the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s New Labels competition and won Elle Canada New Labels Fashion Award First Prize in March 2006.

www.juma.ca

JUMA is designed with young, affluent, refined individuals in mind. "Customers buy our line because of our unique styling, distinctive designs and fabrics. Our collection is dark, yet inviting with an energetic rhythm." says Jamil. "Our clothes are a different sort of luxury," explains Alia. Since they launched their line, their chic confections have been gaining a following in fashion circles for its sophistication and modernity and its season-less appeal. The emphasis is on collectable, not disposable fashion while striking a unique balance between racy and subtle, classic and ultra-modern, creative and wearable.