A picture is worth a thousand words and Instagram gives you an inside look of how the nation’s fashion and style influencers live, work and play. Here’s a list of nine must-follow Instagram accounts for you Canadian fashion fanatics.
Caitlin Power @caitlin_power
Calgary native Caitlin Power has emerged as one of Canada's must-watch designers with her alternative take on women’s wear where she continually wows audiences at World MasterCard Fashion Week season after season. Follow Power on Instagram to get an inside look to her design process and style musings.
Cherie Federau @shrimptoncouture
Anything old is now new and Shrimpton Couture’s Cherie Federau is one of the most trusted sources of vintage fashion on the web. From a 1965 Pierre Cardin sequin shift dress to caftans and inspirational Vogue editorials you’ll love fall in love with Federau’s postings and develop a new appreciation for vintage couture that you never had before.
Coco Rocha @cocorocha
Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha has graced the covers of magazines such as Vogue, FLARE and Harper’s Bazar, and strut down the catwalks of every major designer on planet Earth. Her Instagram account reveals behind-the-scene life of a top model, globetrotting adventures and heart-stopping fashion experiences.
George Antonopoulos @g__antonopoulos
Creative Director George Antonopoulos has been the nation’s go-to source for inspirational and fashion-forward editorials for years. He is constantly in demand working as Contributing Fashion Editor for FASHION magazine, big name clients such as Holt Renfrew, as well as collaborating with big name brands like Danier. Follow Antonopoulos on Instagram to see his creative genius at work and fuel your love for fashion and all things design.
Kimberley Newport-Mimran @kimnewportmimran
Kimberley Newport-Mimran, President and Creative Director of Pink Tartan, takes you on a photographic journey into her life as one of the Canada’s top designers of luxurious women’s sportswear; you’ll also get a look into her culinary experiences and love for her adorable French bulldog Max.
Lisa Tant @lisatant
Former Editor-in-Chief of FLARE magazine and now Vice President, Fashion Editor at Holt Renfew, Lisa Tant describes herself on Instagram as a 'Fashion lover who's mad for travel, books, movies and pugs' – all the good things in life. Follow her online to get a fun and expert look behind a fashion editor’s eye.
Nathalie Atkinson @jadedjournalista
Nathalie Atkinson is an award-winning Columnist and Style Editor for the National Post. Following her on Instagram is a cerebral experience with her quick wit and compelling commentary on topics such as culture, fashion, costumes and even cats!
Nicholas Mellamphy @nicholasme
Nicholas Mellamphy is Vice President and Buying Director, The Room and Personal Shopping at Hudson’s Bay, and a self-proclaimed ‘Glamour Enabler’. It’s not difficult to see why as he jet sets to fashion week in Paris, Milan and New York to purchase to-die-for designer pieces that will be carried in Canada’s favorite department store.
Suzanne Rogers @suzannerogerstoronto
Philanthropist, socialite and lady of glamour, Suzanne Rogers is a fixture on the Canadian fashion scene. Following her postings on Instagram is like watching a modern-day fairytale unfold as she jet sets to tropical destinations, dons Zac Posen ball gowns (with the designer himself present) and shows off her closet filled with couture clothes – fashion lovers would trade shoes with her in a heartbeat.
