Canada has is quickly becoming the fashion capital of the world, having been heralded by the talented Canadian fashion designers to its glorious destiny. The Canadian style scene is THE place which has been coming to the forefront with the tag of being the harbinger of the era of modern and daring fashion choices. 

Here we introduce you to the 10 Canadian fashion designers who are behind the success story of the country’s fashion.

1. Amanda Kew-Lee

This Chinese- Canadian designer has been receiving a lot of claps on her backs, having promoted a fashion which is not only achievable and stylish but malleable and daring. She was the first person who carved her success when she debuted with a line of floral, feminine attire and had the guts to come back next season with a line of edgy, grungy androgynous couture. 

2. Mikhael Kale

Having interned at DSquared2 and Central Saint Martins, he dressed the likes of Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. Functional yet sassy, fragile yet strong, you need to go through his collection soon enough!

3. Beaufille (Parris and Chloe Gordon)

The brand name of Beaufille or ‘Handsome Girl’ has become a staple of the Toronto Fashion Week every year, and not without cause. Combining menswear and women’s wear with unbelievable sophistication and dexterity, you need to keep an eye out for this one. 

4. Eliza Faulkner

Are you crazy about sportswear inspired fashion or utterly clueless what that even means? Allow this designer to enlighten your mind and enrich your wardrobe with her unique pieces.

5. Hayley Elsaesser

When you find a designer who releases collection with names like “Candy Coated Voodoo”, you know that her love for pop culture films like Barbarella and The Clockwork Orange is sure to mingle with her zest for fashion!

6. Evan Biddell

Winning ‘Project Runway Canada’ was just the beginning for this eccentric designer. When you opt for his creations know that no matter whether you prefer high end or street style fashion, he will have always have something to surprise you with. Don’t forget to check out his pop art and tribal prints collection at any cost!

7. Melanie Auld

Having stood out for her off the cuff jewelry pieces, her creations are so simplistically elegant that the modern woman might wear them as well as preserve them for her next generation later onwards.

8. Choryin Choi

Choi could have easily posed as a fantasy writer, what with his designs being cydelic yet ethereal and his inspiration being classical and electronic music.

9. Anu Raina

Though she had been born in Kashmir, this designer doesn’t forget to bestow love on her adopted city of Toronto through her signature prints and subway scarves. 

10. Adrian Wu

We have saved the last for the brightest and most dazzling name of the Canadian fashion industry. With the controversial history of being a student on the way to become a sex therapist haunting him still now, it doesn’t seem to be a wonder that Wu’s designs have been said to pose a kind of challenge to decode the hidden meanings behind their construction. From boxy frocks to frilly gowns, you will find everything under his banner.

Going shopping soon? Now you know whose creations to buy!