Babes & Gents
This student initiated and owned local company has blown up since its establishment in 2013. Mixing art and fashion, the brand defines a babe or gent as “a person who is passionate, inspired and a warrior in everything that he/she does”.
We reached out to the brands head designer, Amir Zargari, to give us an inside look on Babes & Gents as well let us in on what the future has in store for the company:
Q: What inspired you to start Babes & Gents?
A: I was way too frustrated with school and decided to combine my two passions of art and clothing, and that’s when Babes & Gents was born.
Q: Describe a memorable moment for us since starting your brand.
A: There’s too many to choose from, but the best one so far has to be the first time I showed a retailer our samples. They loved everything and literally said “bring ’em all!” I was so high on life that I don’t even know how I got home, then when it actually hit me, it was the best feeling ever.
Q: What is your go-to fashion essential?
A: Oh, that’s a tough one. At the moment it would definitely have to be an oversized tee.
Q: Where do you see Babes & Gents heading in the future?
A: We’re planning to expand the brand and reach other cities and countries. Also, the line will grow into full head to toe apparel.
Q: What brought you to the Capital Catwalk Event on January 31st?
A: At first it was the size of the event and then I stayed for the awesome people who plan and run the event and the guests who attend.
You can find out more about Babes & Gents on their website, here.
Zarucci
Nora Pucci, another uOttawa alum, brings us Zarucci. Zarucci is a high-end evening wear brand for women. Geared towards women of a certain lifestyle and unrestrained by age, the pieces are truly timeless.
Zarucci has already been seen all over Canada; from Montreal to Toronto and gracing multiple national magazines, they are now coming to Ottawa’s largest fashion show of the year, Capital Catwalk. Pucci’s gowns have even been spotted on the red carpet of the Oscar’s, worn with pure elegance by nominated film-maker, Sara Ishaq.
For more information on Zarucci, check out their online shop, here.
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