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PR 3.0
We’re a PR 3.0 agency with over 5 years experience driving strategic public relations for lifestyle brands across
the US, Canadian and International markets. Our objective is to deliver true conversation that tips targets to
convert. Our approach takes into account three axis of visibility and engagement, employed to analyze the
market and deliver your unique brand message.
TOP-DOWN
TIER-A MEDIA
INTEGRATED
PARTNERSHIPS x COLLABS
BOTTOM-UP
CONSUMER

agency director.
AASIT THAKKAR,
DIRECTOR
Carrying 5+ years experience in fashion and lifestyle public relations, Aasit has
practiced in New York, Toronto, Montreal, and Miami. His expertise spans every
category including rtw, swim, accessories, and footwear with international names
such as Zadig & Voltaire, Ksubi Denim, s.Oliver, Sanctuary, and Vince Camuto to
name just a few. Aasit holds outstanding relationships with the global press and
key influencers and carries a B.A in Economics from McGill University.

our 360 degree network comprises
media on every platform imaginable
from blogs, newspapers and digital
magazines, to print magazines,
broadcast, and key influencers such as
celebrities.
Moreover, we carry relationships with
prestige partner alliances in categories
such as alcohol, cosmetics, automobiles
and aviation, all of whom work in
harmony to deepen your brand
message in a sensational way.
a world of prestige connections.

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THE STRUCTURAL QUEEN
BRIT WACHER
Wo rd s Geoffrey Brown
BRIT WACHER | AD-VALUE ACHIEVED $200K+ | VIEWERSHIP: 260,000,604
The best introduction to Brit Wacher’s work is to let her clothing speak for itself: Her designs You’re based out of Montreal. What do you like about the city?
are at once real and feminine, yet there is a strong sense of confidence about them. A native I love Montreal. Being based in Montreal is definitely an advantage. The city has such an intriguing
and beautiful energy—the people are friendly and super creative.
Canadian, Brittany Wacher is based out of Montreal. After attending La Salle University in
Vancouver, she worked as a stylist in Asia and Thailand before moving to Arnhem, where she
trained under Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen. While there. she perfected her garment What inspires your work?
construction skills and began to hone her aesthetic, influenced in no small part by van Dongen’s My creations are based upon perspectives in experiencing life through fantasy and surrounding
highly technical approach to garment making. Wacher blends fantasy and reality, her clothing realistic core conflicts of the world. I’m inspired by the concept of duality and the passage of
expresses a duality in both shape, strucutre and color, while exuding femininity and complex energy through time and space.
craftsmanship.
What items should every woman have?
What is your favorite thing about the collection?
Capes and sturdy wanderer boots.
My collections are always based upon characters who are existing in the future, different dimensions,
and/or separate universes. They are from a place untouched by reality, as we know it. What makes your designs stand out?
A place of golden light - this is what keeps me going. It is magical to see them come alive with I enjoy using abstract yet structured prints as well as utilizing shapes that distort yet compliment
the woman’s body in a way in which gives her each piece of clothing.
strength.
HELLO, SHOE GIRLS!
WE’RE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE HOTTEST NEW
LABELS. MEET YOUR SOON-TO-BE FOOTWEAR FAVES...
Before launching her
label, Puerto Rico-born
Megan Papay (left)
French model-turneddesigner
Chloe Gosselin
Isa Tapia worked for
and Cristina
Marc Jacobs and
Palomo-Nelson are
names each shoe style
Oscar de la Renta.
the BFFs behind
after a poisonous flower.
Freda Salvador.
CHLOE GOSSELIN $900.
ISA TAPIA $655.
CHLOEGOSSELIN.COM
ISATAPIA.COM
FREDA SALVADOR
$445. THEBAY.COM
ISA TAPIA $562. ISATAPIA.COM
FREDA SALVADOR
$445. THEBAY.COM
CHLOE GOSSELIN $788.
CHLOEGOSSELIN.COM
PHOTOS: IMAXTREE (RUNWAY), INSTAGRAM @CHLOEGOSSELIN1 (C. GOSSELIN), INSTAGRAM @FREDASALVADOR (M. PAPAY AND C. PALOMO-NELSON), INSTAGRAM @ISATAPIA (I. TAPIA).
Isa Tapia
Designer Isa Tapia
Based in New York
DNA Bright-hued shoes with
cheeky adornments (think hearts,
tulle and bunches of bows).
Famous fans Rashida Jones, Shay
Mitchell and Maria Sharapova.
ANNABEL INGALL
$369. PURSEBOX.CA
PHILO $140.
PURSEBOX.CA
PURSEBOX.CA
This Canadian online retailer is
bringing tons of designer handbag
options to fashionistas countrywide.
Stylish selections from the
U.S., Europe and Australia, plus free
shipping for purchases over $99?
You better believe we’ll be checkin’
this site on the regular!
Freda Salvador
Designers Megan Papay and
Cristina Palomo-Nelson
Based in San Francisco
DNA Chunky-heeled booties and
menswear-inspired flats.
Famous fans Influencers like
@ emthegem, @victoria.lamas
and @aleksandrazee.
CALL IT SPRING $79.99.
CALLITSPRING.COM
MISHA NONOO
MSGM $605. SHOPBOP.COM
Chloe Gosselin
Designer Chloe Gosselin
Based in New York
DNA Colour-saturated snakeskins,
cut-outs and sexy straps.
Famous fans Taylor Swift, Hilary
Duff, Rachelle Lefevre, Kate Winslet
and Madonna.
Montreal-based designer Cindy
Cantin crafts her high-quality
handbag line out of
water-resistant wool felt.
COS $350.
COSSTORES.COM
the sleek
look of this
COS satchel
FALLIN’ FOR FELT
THIS CLASSIC COAT FABRIC
IS MAKIN’ BIG MOVES IN THE
ACCESSORIES DEPARTMENT.
Italian label MSGM
kicks things up with
a burst of bright
orange.
CANTIN $270.
CANTINTRADITIONS.COM
JOE FRESH $89.
JOEFRESH.COM
RIVER ISLAND $62. RIVERISLAND.COM
REAL STEAL!
PURSEBOX | AD-VALUE ACHIEVED $70K+ | VIEWERSHIP: 11,875,000
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DESIGNER
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SHARP-SUITING | AD VALUE ACHIEVED $80K+ | VIEWERSHIP: 32,735,239
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