Seven ridiculously talented Toronto designers (and where you can buy their stuff)

PINK TARTAN
The designer: Kimberley Newport-Mimran, the spouse of Joe Fresh founder Joe Mimran. Fictional fans: Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Charlotte from Sex and the City.
Price of a plain tee: $95, but there’s a grosgrain ribbon that runs down the back. Fall’s freshest look: A heavy wool skirt in a checkered print ($395). What to look forward to this spring: Flouncy midi skirts and crop tops. Where to find it: Holt Renfrew; the Bay; the Pink Tartan flagship store in Yorkville.

BEAUFILLE
The designers: Toronto-born sisters Chloe and Parris Gordon, who founded the label fresh out of art school. Fictional fans: Tilda Swinton, the band Haim, Bianca Jagger. Price of a plain tee: Gray and black turtlenecks go for $365. Fall’s freshest look: An oversized, hand-knit sweater with thumbholes ($695). What to look forward to this spring: 70s-inspired suede. Where to find it: Holt Renfrew; Jonathan and Olivia; Clementine’s; Gilding the Lily; Augustina.

SID NEIGUM
The designer: Edmonton-bred Sid Neigum, who won the 2015 Canadian Arts and Fashion Award for emerging talent in fashion. Fictional fans: Wednesday Adams, Yoko Ono, origami experts. Price of a plain tee: $150 (reduced from $529). But there are faux-leather shoulder details. Fall’s freshest look: An asymmetrical sleeveless coat ($590). What to look forward to this spring: Lightweight layers and architectural details. Where to find it: The Room at the Bay; Jonathan and Olivia.

LAURA SIEGEL
The designer: Laura Siegel, who recently starred in the ethical fashion documentary Traceable. Fictional fans: Angelina Jolie, Florence Welsh, Ghandi. Price of a plain tee: $313 for a white sleeveless blouse. Fall’s freshest look: A silk caftan made using an ancient form of tie-dye called bandhani ($435). What to look forward to this spring: Laid-back separates. Where to find it: Holt Renfrew; the Drake General Store; online.

HAYLEY ELSAESSER
The designer: Aussie-educated Hayley Elsaesser, who recently opened her first flagship. Fictional fans: Baby Spice, Katy Perry, Princess Lolly from Candyland. Price of a plain tee: She makes no such thing—but this short-sleeved camo-print sweater is $220. Fall’s freshest look: Heavenly sweatshirts ($220). What to look forward to this spring: Mixing and matching pastel prints. Where to find it: The Hayley Elsaesser flagship in Bayview Village; Convey on Queen West.

KOLLAR CLOTHING
The designer: Slovakia-born David Kollar, who started his first clothing line in Toronto at the age of 16. Fictional fans: Shia LaBouf, Kanye West, Pete Doherty. Price of a plain tee: $60. This season’s t-shirts have a quilted quality. Fall’s freshest look: A leather-sleeved varsity jacket ($160). What to look forward to this spring: Two-tone t-shirts (best paired with heavily tattooed biceps). Where to find it: Gotstyle; online.

PRELOVED
The designer: Julia Grieve, who has been designing her upcycled collection for 20 years. Fictional fans: Phoebe from Friends, any cat owner. Price of a plain tee: A long-sleeved white top with vintage patches goes for $75. Fall’s freshest look: Shorts made with cotton and reclaimed sweaters are great for layering ($59). What to look forward to this spring: Denim on denim (on floral). Where to find it: Online, or at one of the brand’s annual pop-ups.