Chairman, Selfridges
She was promoted by her father Galen Weston to provide strategic and creative counsel across the department store group.
Founder & Chairman, Aldo Group
The Canadian footwear mogul founded his vertically integrated shoe company 40 years ago; it now turns over almost $2 billion a year.
President & CEO, Chico's FAS
The seasoned retail executive brought fashionable new brands and Saks Fifth Avenue to ailing North American department store group Hudson's Bay, and now heads up women's clothing retailer Chico's FAS.
Model
Fashion’s ‘first digital model’ was spotted at an Irish dance competition and became an advocate for digital and social media.
Designer, Erdem
The half-Turkish designer grew up in Canada before moving to London to set up his label, known for its sharp shapes and dark floral prints.
Architects, Yabu Pushelberg
The couple and design duo are favoured by high-end fashion brands and heads of state alike for their sleek, sculptural interiors.
Stylist, Journalist & Producer
The approachable editor has brought fashion to the mainstream via digital channels and reality TV.
Founder and CEO, Hypebeast
The sneaker enthusiast has become a global arbiter of taste for his website’s coverage of streetwear, fashion and culture.
Former President, Holt Renfrew
Thanks to his emphasis on quality service, the Canadian executive has played an integral role in shaping some of the world’s top department stores.
Designer, Thomas Tait
The young Canadian designer’s curvilinear shapes and experimental materials have set him apart at London Fashion Week.
Founder, tommyton.com
He was among the first street style photographers to capture the vivid wardrobes of fashion insiders, now applying his eye for detail to creative direction.
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