Lesley Hampton is an Anishinaabe artist and fashion designer focused on mental wellness and body neutrality in fashion through the lens of the Indigenous worldview. She is the Creative Director of LESLEY HAMPTON, an Indigenous-owned, women-led, size-inclusive clothing and accessory brand based in Toronto. Hampton aims to decolonize euro-centric standards in the fashion industry, inspire the next decade of Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs, and create space for empowerment and representation in fashion, media, and beauty.  

Inspiration 

Inspired by the lovestruck concept, this design highlights the lightness and airiness one feels when they are falling in love. With this being her third year showcasing with the Cashmere Collection, Lesley wanted to work differently than previous years and experiment with the ply of the bathroom tissue and showcase the luxurious and strong quality of a single ply of Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, and layer it with the floral applique hand sewn on the garment flower by flower. 

LESLEY HAMPTON'S GOWN WINS CASHMERE DEDICATE COUTURE FOR THE CURE 2023!

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