10 Calgary Designers to Watch: Leo Casuga Jr.

Label: Details by Leo Casuga Jr. (view the Facebook page)
Signature style: Street couture for the young professional, with funky bowties and ascots 

Leo Casuga Jr. is probably best known in local fashion circles as the guy who single-handedly brought bowties back. His small accessories line of pocket squares, ties, ascots and custom bowties, as well as oversized bowties for women, caters to hipster types and young business professionals who also want some flash. Using patterns such as paisleys, houndstooth, plaids and polka dots, he creates funky accessories that are still polished and modern. This summer, he will cross the pond to attend London’s Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design and start designing women’s clothing.

Maria Orduz Pinto
Label: Maria Orduz Pinto
Signature Style: Cocktail dresses inspired by architecture and detailed with bold asymmetrical seams

Sarah Shell
Label: 442 McAdam
Signature Style: High-end handbags designed with Bohemian elegance

Colleen Pound
Label: Fleur Féminine
Signature style: Classic, tailored career wear for the curvy woman sizes 12 to 24

Haithem Elkadiki
Label: KaaDiki
Signature Style: Preppy menswear with a dose of sex appeal.

Caitlin Power
Label: Caitlin Power
Signature Style: Dresses, jumpsuits and separates for the edgy career woman 

Devon Clark
Label: Devon Clark Metal Design
Signature style: Handmade art deco-style jewellery with colourful enamel detailing

Adejoke Taiwo
Label: ÀLALÁ
Signature Style: Structured separates and dresses in African prints

Laura George
Label: Laura George
Signature Style: Modern bridal wear that is heavy on romance, with a hint of costume design

Lara Presber
Label: Lara Presber Clothing
Signature style: Architecture-inspired women’s wear in environmentally friendly fabrics