Interviews

As the founder and creative director of New York City-based trend forecasting company MintModa, Sharon Graubard is always one step ahead of the currently reigning trends. Real Style chatted with the seasoned fashion maven about her favourite runway trends for Fall 2016 and more.

Canadian designer Kim Newport-Mimran recently captured the 1970s at her FashionCAN runway show at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Real Style caught up with Newport-Mimran backstage to discover more about her love of luxury fabrics, passion for modernized ’70s pieces and the artistic influences behind her stunning creations.

As a designer of convertible frocks, Joanna Duong Chang is well-versed in the world of flexibility and fit. The Toronto-based design talent launched her dress label Henkaa in 2010, and has been crafting eveningwear and bridesmaid dresses ever since. We spoke to Duong Chang about her label, favourite fashion memory and more.

Christopher Bates may already be a household name on home soil, but the 37-year-old Vancouver-born designer is also making waves overseas. Real Style caught up the talented designer about bridging the gap between menswear and womenswear, his passion for lavish materials and more.

As the designer behind Canadian menswear label Dalla, Hussein Dhalla is known for his sleek and androgynous aesthetic. As the designer behind Canadian menswear label Dalla, Hussein Dhalla is known for his sleek and androgynous aesthetic.

Real Style recently spoke to seasoned Canadian designer Izzy Camilleri about discovering accessible fashion, working with her signature leathers and what personal style means to her.

Since Toronto-based designer Andrea Watley is known for creating tennis whites, crafting a frock out of bathroom tissue almost seems like second nature. At last week’s White Cashmere 2016 Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Real Style caught up with the sporty yet chic Canadian designer about her “Vogue Tennis” design aesthetic and athleisure.

Real Style spoke to Toronto-based designer Zane Barläs about his favourite materials, the challenges of the Canadian fashion industry and his label’s latest tech-savvy venture.

Slovakian-born and Canadian-raised designer David Kollar may have a passion for casual style, but his low key layers and wardrobe staples are created with attention to detail. Real Style spoke to the young Toronto-based design talent about his eponymous label Kollar Clothing, his personal fashion journey and more.

Toronto-based designer Jordan Erin McKay is known for the edgy signature pieces at her luxury label Hendrixroe. Real Style spoke to McKay about her new Pulchritudinous Genesis line, along with her fall style essentials.

Real Style caught up with rising designer Candace Daniela Lau at Toronto Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. Here’s what Lau had to say about blurring the gender lines in fashion, her signature aesthetic and her favourite Canadian design talent.

As fashionistas prepare for warm weather dressing, Real Style caught up with Canadian style expert Liv Judd Soye about her seasonal essentials. Here’s what she had to say about effortless summertime fashion, whether you plan to channel the runways or your favourite street style stars.

Earlier this season, New York City-based accessory designer Jennifer Behr visited the White, Toronto bridal boutique for a personal Canadian appearance. Real Style caught up with the vibrant and artistic Behr about her favourite wedding accessory trends, along with the intersection of bridal fashion and street style. Here’s what she had to share about her passion for design, signature headpieces and dream celebrity clients.

For Fall 2016, designer Kim Newport-Mimran recently unveiled a collection which channels the effortless sophistication of front row fashion. Real Style caught up with the Canadian design talent about her latest design inspiration, her favourite timeless wardrobe staples and her top fashion icons.

Recently at Toronto Fashion Week in March, emerging Montreal-based label UNTTLD unveiled a collection of striking metallic gowns and intricate embellished frocks. Real Style caught up with designers Simon Bélanger & José Manuel St-Jacques about their shimmering new collection, their lives as emerging Canadian design talents and their favourite fashion memories.