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From a community built on rocks...
images/about/FlinFlonSmokeStack.jpgLaurie was born and raised in a small mining community in northern Manitoba. Flin Flon provided a safe and wholesome environment for her to develop her creative flair and ability. She and her brother were raised by their single father in a home where creativity was always supported and encouraged. At a very young age, Laurie's babysitter, Florence Wallaker, exposed her to textiles and taught Laurie her first sewing techniques.
Shortly after graduating high school, Laurie moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to throw herself into the work force. At the age of 19 and after a handful of odd jobs and call centers she found herself working at a Fabricland as Manager in Training. From there, what was already an intense curiosity towards textiles and business blossomed into a passion that would forever change the path of her life.
... to a Metropolis obsessed with Fashion...
At twenty years, Laurie decided it was time to take a leap of faith. She moved to Toronto in September of 2006 and entered the Fashion Arts program at Seneca College. Immediately, a hidden talent was awakened that would help her excel at the program on every level.
Between Laurie's second and last year of school in Toronto, she completed a work placement at clothing company Nine One One Outerwear in Saskatoon. Because her talent was needed there, Laurie decided to take a year off from school to expand her resume and support the company.
images/about/LaurieAutumn.jpgIn the fall of 2009, Laurie returned to Toronto to finish her program and was determined to leave her mark on the city. Excelling in all of her subjects as though she had never left, Laurie pushed her limits and created a collection that awed the audience at the Seneca 2010 Fashion Show. Laurie incorporated specific paper detailing and origami into her designs and pushed herself even further to create garments that had never been done before. Hand crafted and designed to move, the end result included motorized dresses that can change shape before your eyes and literally took the crowd's breath away as these fashion creations came to life on stage. Due to her efforts throughout the year, Laurie's Green Movement collection lead her to graduate with honors and Seneca's prestigious Student of the Year award.
... and back to the Land of the Living Skies
After experiencing a huge success in Toronto, Laurie now resides back in Saskatoon. She works for her own, self-labeled, design studio and continues to help drive Saskatoon's growing fashion industry forward. Laurie and her peers are pioneering the scene in Canada's prairie city with events that are steadily gaining popularity.
Laurie is always ready for a new challenge and fresh opportunities. If you would like to work with or commission her, please don't hesitate to contact her!
