On September 14th, I was given the opportunity to interview one of Toronto's creative designers, Tara White. Tara White is the designer for Embody clothing and Accessories.
Using recycled fabrics that she finds in Thrift Shops and Garbage bins, Tara designs unique apparel for the artistic mind. "As unique as the individual who wears it!" says Tara. Her clothing is a representation of her personality and artistic being. The objective isn't necessarily to start a trend.
Tara White is an OCAD graduate who studied textiles and metal welding. Starting her career as a jewelry designer, Tara realized that what she truly wanted to do was become a fashion designer. In part, this decision was influenced because of her background in sewing. Her mother had owned a drapery company.
Tara's designs are unique representations of her emotions. Having to grow up with the difficulty to express her emotions with words, Tara chose her clothing as a sort of translator.
Most of her clothing is created from men's shirts and blazers. With women's clothing being made more inexpensively as the years progress, Tara finds that resorting to men's clothing helps the quality of her clothes. Also, Tara does not waste any part of the fabrics she uses. You may find a collar of a shirt be used as a rim on a vest, or maybe the top of a pocket. All of her garments are unique in the sense that she does not use the items in a conventional way. Most of her clothing is also reversible, which gives the added bonus of getting two in one.
The inspiration for her designs come from the fabric she finds, but more importantly, from Burning Man. Burning Man is a city created each year in the Nevada Black Rock Dessert. Tens of thousands of people come to create a place of community and self-expression. Tara Attends Burning Man every year and finds most of her inspiration there.
Though Embody clothing is not necessarily for everyone, Tara offers unique designs for the unique mind. With corset themed tops, creative vests, and whimsical dresses, Tara creates a carefree and stylish wardrobe for the artistic fashionista.
For someone who has "never planned ahead", Tara is on the right track. Having recently qualified as one of the finalists for the Art of Fashion Competition, Tara's creative work has been exposed to many people. Networking is key in the fashion industry, and competitions are a great way to increase your clientele and who you know! The best advice Tara will give you is to be persistent. "There are nine no's to every one yes" she says. You've got to be optimistic!
Find Tara's Designs at:
TORONTO
Fashion District
553 Queen st. W. 647-430-7433
fashiondistrict.com
Black Daffodil
3097 Dundas st. W. 647-726-9400
blackdaffodil.ca
Distill Gallery
55 Mill st. The Distillery District, 416-304-0033
distillgallery.com
Nathalie-Roze & Co
1015 Queen st. E, 416-792-1699
nathalie-roze.com
Coal Miners Daughter
587 Markham st.
www.coalminersdaughter.ca
The Rage
13 Kensignton Ave. 416-588-5177
ragestyle.blogspot.com
Freedom Clothing Collective
939 Bloor st. W
freedomclothingcollective.com
Mariclaro
457 Roncesvalles Ave.416 533 9161
mariclaro.de
MONTREAL
Rien a Casher
4141 Saint Denis. 514-907-6184
www.rienacasher.com
General 54
54 St. Viateur W. 514-271-2129
www.general54.blogspot.com
Belle et Rebelle
6321 St. Hubert 514-315-4903
belleetrebelle.ca
L'Appartement boutique
1871 Mont-Royal 514-658-2500
OTTAWA
Workshop Boutique
242 Dalhousie St. 613-789-5534
www.workshopboutique.ca
VANCOUVER
Flaming Angels Boutique
644 Seymour Street
flamingangels.net
Twigg & Hottie
3671 Main Street @ 21st Avenue 604.879.8595
www.twiggandhottie.com
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