Fashion

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A woman leans against a railing in a blue beret and a black, red, and teal shirt
business arts

Circular economy must include textiles, says advocate

Alternatives to fast fashion — cheap, trendy clothing that clogs thrift stores and landfills — will be on display at Edmonton's second annual sustainable fashion show on June 19.

arts business

Sustainable designer celebrates Edmonton's textile history at Vancouver Fashion Week

Maria Augusta of Augusta Fashion and Textiles will debut her new collection, 54°N, at Vancouver Fashion Week this month.

Mikayla Balfour models her outerwear apparel in a snowbank.
business fashion

Nexarina founder carves a path for women in snow sports

Mikayla Balfour, the NAIT grad named Student Entrepreneur of the Year at the YEG Community Startup Awards, is about to start accepting pre-orders for her size-inclusive women's outerwear.

A woman in a black dress and a woman in a black-and-white checkered suit stand next to each other.
business fashion

Poppy Barley stitches knitwear into its lineup

Edmonton-born brand Poppy Barley has launched a knitwear line, its first foray into garments after a decade of focus on sustainable leather footwear and accessories.

A woman wears a navy blue shower cap and holds a second in her hands
business innovation

Skipper overcomes hurdles to manufacture shower cap in Canada

When Gillian Thomson set out to re-invent the traditional shower cap, she knew she wanted it to offer a better fit, more appealing design, and be reusable. Working with a manufacturer in Canada was also on her wish list.