CHRISTOPHER PAUNIL
TORONTO, ON

For ten years, Christopher Paunil has been the creative force behind his eponymous luxury women's brand, specializing in contemporary bridal, evening and bespoke gowns handmade in Toronto. A George Brown College alum, he first mastered the technical and artistic demands of costume design. Today he is the go-to dream-maker for celebs such as Cheryl Hickey, Nathalie Brown and Lauren Hammersley as well as for legions of brides-to-be in search of the perfect, “I’ve never felt more beautiful” dress.
At least 30 hours of sewing hundreds of rows of 10-ply ruffles, went into creating Christopher Paunil’s epic Cashmere Collection coat. According to the designer, “I was going for fluid movement, dramatic dimension, something over-the-top.” We’d say he succeeded. It’s only fitting that the masquerader sports a glossy, plain white, full-face mask.