Our 2022 Designers and brands
Diane Kroe
“We are a slow fashion brand and make to order for our clientele. We utilize all of our textiles with minimal waste and pay our workers a fair wage. All of our products are trend resistant and multi way so they never go out of style. Our customers are collectors and keep the pieces they purchase from us rather than throw them away.” - Diane Kroe
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Diane Kroe has been successful in the Canadian fashion industry for over 20 years. She has won “Best Mom Entrepreneur” on Slice TV for her current travel line and her retail location won “Best Designer Boutique” for 8 consecutive years by The North Toronto Post.
The Honest Whisper
The Honest Whisper offers activewear, t-shirts, sweaters, and accessories with clever activism slogans and of course their logo. Custom printing is available too. The brand also also offers upcycled clothing options and temporary tattoos. What makes this brand really stand out is that all profits are donated to animal rights organizations such as The Save Movement in Canada.
AVE Bags
“At AVE Bags we understand the onerous challenges of finding quality luxury leather-free fashion products. Over the last twenty years many of us seeking leather-free/ cruelty-free have been substituting one problem for another, buying toxic PVC instead of leather. The future is here, with innovative new products made from cactus that look and feel similar to leather. Our handbag line takes this one step further, avoiding as many plastics as possible by focusing on plant-based sustainable materials.”
- AVE Bags
I Love Kandy
Kandy Intimates is an inclusive intimate brand with the tagline “Made for every body, for everybody”. The brand was established in 2020, in memento of Kandy, owner Nicole’s oldest daughter who passed away. Kandy Intimates is passionate as a brand and with every single piece that is being showcased. Kandy’s main focus is to make you feel good and look good. You will definitely find items that will make you want to dress up or even love yourself more.
Eleanor Geraldine
leanor Geraldine. Everyday elegance! Life is too short for boring clothes. Eleanor Geraldine is debuting a fashion line that includes alternative leathers and fabrics including a unique homemade paper leather. Lead designer Krystal Biehler is excited to showcase her sustainable line at The Vegan Fashion Show.