KATHERINE JOHNSEN you Jules for that inspiration! Oh, and Miriam Alden, founder of BrunettetheLabel. As simple as it is, she totally killed it with her initial line and now it’s gained huge notoriety as a brand. Girls running their own companies that get how PR works and how to properly tell a story, like the aforementioned ones, I really admire. Now let’s talk sneakers - how would you describe your personal style and how do you express this through wearing sneakers? Yes! I would say my personal style is very uncomplicated, and minimal. I’m a big believer in pieces, and staples. So there’s staples like your classic white tees, black turtlenecks, and great denim, and then you also invest in those beautiful pieces that are a little more timeless, and you don’t wear on a daily basis but incorporate into your wardrobe. I’ve always been pretty sporty, and simple, and so sneakers have been the easy way for me to add some of my personal style and expression to a basic tee and high waisted denim. They’re my favorite accessory, I love the Coco Chanel quote “before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off”, that’s unequivocally me. Sneakers are a staple, and also a piece if that makes sense! I think that’s why I love them. You can say so much with your footwear. You’re a self-proclaimed “Carry-On Queen,” constantly traveling between Calgary, Montreal and Toronto for work and often taking spontaneous weekend trips all over the world; do you have any carry-on staples when it comes to sneakers? I do actually! Flyknits for me always come along, usually a Nike Flyknit trainer or a Flyknit racer, because they go completely flat in your bag, and I need the space! And they’re just a rad silhouette, they look good with everything and there’s so many colorways especially in the racer. The Orcas or the Blue tints would have to be my go tos. When did your love for sneakers start? Did any particular person or experience influence you? I have an older brother and he’s always been a sneakerhead, he’s the guy who gets the Tom Sachs and wears them into the ground instead of keeping them in a box, so I got exposed to the culture a lot through him growing up, which is what I think started it for me. And I was pretty selective in my picks I’d see something that just really jumped out and I’d have to have it, so I wasn’t like coveting Jordans from a young age or anything but I’ve always been very decisive in what I like and I’ll just
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