“Crack” is the sound of something breaking and that is where it all began.  In 2015, the brand Simon Cracker was born as an upcycling clothing line in which deadstock, discarded or forgotten pieces are given a second chance and where the value of the clothing derives more from the stories it tells than from price.  

Sustainability is at the foundation of Aria’s design philosophy which revolves around reimagining menswear into an “any-gender” wear through a playful approach to volumes, colors and details.

Angelo Cruciani is an Italian creative who has been working in the fashion world since the 90s, first as a model and then as a designer. 

Dada is an Italian designer living and working in Italy. She describes herself as being a Dreamer, as having “one foot on the moon” because she takes inspiration from her dreams and her visions.

Founded by Niccolo Uggioli, More Love is about living loudly; it is about celebrating the love of creativity, of community and of the self. It is a mindset that far surpasses a traditional fashion paradigm, taking us instead on an adventure into upcycling and reinvention.

Golnar Ahmadian’s background in Architecture is immediately apparent in her beautifully fluid yet tailored clothing.  She reimagines facets of her traditional Iranian heritage into avant-garde women’s clothing surprising us with impeccable twists and turns.  

PWC was born in Milan in 2017 as a small vintage clothing store which rapidly developed into a gathering point for young emerging fashion designers seeking to push the boundaries of both traditional fashion and society.

11YV, by Cecconi Simone, is the epitome of quiet luxury.  Located in the heart of Yorkville, one of Toronto’s most desirable neighbourhoods, 11YV delivers high design that threads through the entire resident experience.  Extensive and lush, 11YV offers best-in-class amenities. Wellness perfectly integrates outside and inside, and includes the most beautiful indoor/outdoor pool with a hot tub, his/her saunas and dressing areas.  Social includes wine tasting room, lounge with a grand piano, chef’s kitchen with dining and the clubroom where residents can enjoy cocktails and each other.    A zen lounge integrates landscape with planters and offers quiet and solitude.  11YV is a sanctuary for those who love Yorkville’s energy and spirit yet are looking for respite in their home. 

The Olivia was transformed from an under-performing/under-utilized asset and reimagined into a vibrant community that connects to its residents.

Sugar Wharf is a 600+ unit condominium located near the waterfront in Toronto.The cross-section of residents represents a wide range of ages, psychographics and cultural backgrounds.  The amenity program responds to this, offering unique, one-of-a-kind spaces that create engagement and foster community. 

Waterworks: from its name to its transformation, every aspect of this Food Hall honours the history and legacy of this beautiful adaptive reuse project.

Patrick Skals’s artwork fuses abstraction and commentary to address topics pertaining to contemporary culture and mental health. He invites his audience to be transparent, introspective, and vulnerable and to rethink common perspectives.