Behind the scenes in the Seneca Fashion Resource Centre.
The SFRC will give the Seneca community tours of the archives on Tuesday, November 26th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, December 4th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Los Cubanos Americanos: The Collaboration of Isabel and Ruben Toledo, a Fusion of High Fashion and Art
Dr. Mark Joseph O’Connell Oct. 14, 2024. “Fabric creates movement. Not only color, but the depth of the cloth” (Isabel Toledo qtd. in Amoroso 2014) Isabel and Ruben Toledo — Cuban-born American creatives both — forged a dynamic and highly influential partnership that left a lasting imprint on fashion, design and art worlds alike. Their…
Seneca Polytechnic’s Fashion Arts Graduates Shine at ITAA 2023 Exhibition
Dr. Mark Joseph O’Connell The 2023 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Conference Exhibition was a remarkable showcase of creativity and innovation in the world of fashion. Among the submissions, Seneca Polytechnic’s Fashion Arts Advanced Diploma (FAA) graduates made an impressive impact with their distinctive designs, highlighting the college’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of…
Ruth Dukas: A Full Circle: Art, Embroidery and Fashion
By: Dale Peers While I have no statistical information or research to back my theory it seems to me that a life of creativity may be an element that might prolong one’s life. A case in point is Canadian fashion designer Ruth Dukas who, at the age of 92 (and this was in 2021), became…
LEMLEM: WEAVING THREADS OF TRADITION AND EMPOWERMENT WITH LIYA KEBEDE
LEMLEM: WEAVING THREADS OF TRADITION AND EMPOWERMENT By Smile Kwokori In the vibrant tapestry of the fashion industry, Lemlem stands as a unique and inspiring brand, intricately woven with threads of tradition, sustainability, and empowerment. Founded by Ethiopian supermodel and health advocate Liya Kebede, Lemlem has emerged not only as a distinctive fashion label, but…
Alfred Sung: A Fashion Maestro’s Journey
By Smile Kwokori Alfred Sung Designs in the SFRC Collection Born in Shanghai, China, on June 14th, 1948, Alfred Sung’s early life was marked by cultural diversity and the influences of a world undergoing transition. As the son of Chinese parents, he spent his formative years immersed in the rich tapestry of Shanghai’s cultural landscape….
EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE INCLUSIVE FASHION: An Overview of the Brand “e3 Koncept” with Prof. Rushmita Alam.
EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE INCLUSIVE FASHION: An Overview Of The Brand “e3 Koncept” with Prof. Rushmita Alam. By Smile Kwokori. February 1st, 2024. Introduction to the e3 Koncept In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion, where trends come and go like fleeting seasons, emerges a revolutionary concept that transcends the ephemeral nature of style. The E3 Concept, championed…
‘She’s All that and a Pair of Leggings’, Form Fitting Feminism? Yoga Wear as the Uniform of Consumerism
By Rose de Paulsen ‘She’s All that and a Pair of Leggings’ Yoga pants must be one of the most contentious garment pieces we have seen recently in the West. Going to a high school that required students to wear a uniform, yoga pants were practically demonized for existing; often seen as an inherently sexual…
Phil Dith’s A ‘Busy Person’s Guide to Starting a Clothing Brand and Business’ April 2023
Seneca Canadian Fashion Diversity Project Talk, April 2023. Compiled by: Rose de Paulsen Phil Dith, fashion entrepreneur, is the creator and owner of enitial, a Toronto-based Asian-inspired clothing label, has shared with us his experience building a business for those with a fast-paced lifestyle. Inspired by FUBU, a popular Black owned fashion brand from the…
An Exhibition of the Practice-Led Research of Seneca Fashion Professor Philip Sparks “Missed Fit” (Nov. 2022-Jan. 2023)
From November 2022 to January 2023 the Seneca Canadian Fashion Diversity Project at the Seneca School of Fashion mounted an exhibition of the fascinating and innovative practice-led research of Seneca fashion professor, Philip Sparks. These garments are part of a larger corpus of research by professor Sparks that includes performative engagements, body measurements, and creation…