Fashion startup fits like a glove for undergrad entrepreneur
The University of Toronto might not offer a fashion program, but its young entrepreneurs are combining their undergrad education with design savvy to launch styles hitting the streets this winter.
“I love to design and I am fascinated by clean details and natural colours,” says Ameek Brar, a fourth-year undergraduate taking the commerce program at U of T Mississauga.
Brar founded a fashion startup called Ameek, which designs accessories from Italian leather using rare handcrafting techniques. (Read more about Ameek)
“During a trip to Italy, I had a chance to tour an artisanal leather workshop and instantly fell in love with the craftsmanship,” Brar says. “My love for design is shared with my passion for marketing. The startup is a great opportunity for me to apply what I learned during my time in school.”