Hi, I'm Hannah of Foundlings, a treasure trove of unique vintage-inspired garments specially designed with the trend-setting green shopper in mind. Many pieces in the collection are crafted from vintage and upcycled materials and supplies. Whether it's cute or camp, nifty or nerdy, silly or stylish - you may just find the perfect fit!
I began my fashion journey ten years ago, and got my start in the costume design world as a sewer for "Mamma Mia". Shortly after completing my studies in Fashion Design at George Brown College, I entered the REVAMP competition - an annual environmental fashion show put on by the Recycling Council of Ontario. As luck would have it, my papier mache dress made of Archie comics was selected as a finalist in the Wearable Art category! This was the beginning of my interest in repurposing materials.
I launched my first clothing line in 2000 under the moniker Bork and began selling at Peachy Fresh (Fresh Collective's precursor in Yorkville). After several years of peddling my wears, I decided to return to university and complete my degree in Fine Art History and English Literature. Now, I've resurfaced with a new clothing line after seven years out of the fashion loop! I really missed sewing and designing, and I'm absolutely thrilled to be part of Fresh Collective!
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