Dr. Mark Joseph O’Connell Feb. 25, 2025. Article Citation: O’Connell, Mark Joseph. 2024. Iris Simpson: A Trailblazer in Canadian Fashion History. Seneca Polytechnic Canadian Fashion Diversity Project. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14925960. INTRODUCTION “Iris Simpson” Photo courtesy @ “Coming full circle from classroom to high fashion and back” https://magazine.torontomu.ca/classroom-high-fashion/ Iris Simpson’s name may not be as widely recognized…
Aiyyana Maracle’s Transformation of Sexuality and Gender in Canada
Maddison Schang-Pereira © 2025 Seneca Polytechnic School of Fashion. This research was published as part of the Seneca Canadian Fashion Diversity Project. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior…
Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Seneca Fashion Resource Centre?
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…