Discover the mentors of our fashion cohort
YOUR MENTOR’S OBJECTIVE is to help you grow in the Mentoro program, one cup of java at a time. For our Fall/Winter 2017 cohort, we drew our 27 mentors from five different sectors in the FASHION industry:
- Communications / Public Relations / Media
- Creative Direction
- Production / Process
- Management / Entrepreneurship
- Marketing / Sales / Advertising
THIS COHORT IS CLOSED.
Eva Friede
Writer, Editor, Fashion Watcher
EVA FRIEDE COMMUNICATIONS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a small skim latte, preferably dark roast.
MANTRA: When opportunity knocks, answer – but make sure you have your makeup on.
Carrie MacPherson
Social Media Coordinator, Copywriter, Lifestyle Blogger
EatDrinkBeCarrie.com
I LIKE TO DISCUSS AROUND… an espresso macchiato or an espresso martini!
MANTRA: Don’t do what everyone else is doing.
Emanuela Lolli
President
FASHION PREVIEW
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER …a good cup of coffee or cappuccino.
MANTRA: “Chi va piano va lontano“. More seriously, trust yourself and take a chance taking a route that everyone aims for, but that nobody takes.
Karine Laparé
Project Manager, Public Relations and Partnerships
RW&Co.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER... a Chai latté! I love the Chai… absolutely love it!
MANTRA: Help yourself and the rest will follow.
Julie Buchinger
Editor-In-Chief
ELLE QUÉBEC, TVA PUBLICATIONS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of chablis or a San Pellegrino pomegranate!
MANTRA: Get out of the house! Find people who inspire (and who are ideally more competent than you).
Caroline Néron
President
CAROLINE NÉRON INC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a glass of wine and a good meal.
MANTRA: Get out of your comfort zone.
Eric Wazana
Founder & CEO
YOGA JEANS & SECOND CLOTHING
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good latte.
MANTRA: The world is your oyster.
Mathilde Einhorn
Partner, Co-founder of Holdur
HOLDUR
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a tea, coffee or lemonade, according to my state of mind.
MANTRA: Nurture your relationships! They are the foundations of all projects, personal or professional.
Stéphane Jean
Coordinator
ÉCOLE SUPÉRIEURE DE MODE DE L’ESG UQAM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an English tea.
MANTRA: Don’t put off living your dream ’til tomorrow,, it may be too late.
Melanie Trevett
Founder, Fashion and Retail Consultant
DIGITAL FASHION WORLD
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER an extra large latte, extra hot with an extra shot. Just ask my assistant!”
MANTRA: To be successful you must be willing to, at any moment, sacrifice what you are, for what you will become.
Britta Kröger
Fashion and Lifestyle Consultant
LA MAISON SIMONS INC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a café liégeois (with extra whipped cream) :-))
MANTRA: We only have one life to live… bite into it!
Denis Desro
Creative Director
DENIS DESRO Inc.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a glass of chilled rosé.
MANTRA: No matter what talent you have, it’s the work behind it that counts.
Yvonne Lamers
Head Designer
LISETTE-L MONTREAL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a large latte at TOMMY Café, masters in latte art.
MANTRA: Know your product on the inside and out, from technical to merchandising.
Azamit
Visual Narrator and Design Experience Creator
AZAMIT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… good coffee or a glass of wine.
MANTRA: Never forget that staying authentic amplifies your creativity and your stories. So, think big & crazy, build bridges and always share your knowledge and experiences.
Duc C. Nguyen
Producer, Designer and Editor-At-Large
DUC C. NGUYEN, FLANELLE MAGAZINE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cappuccino (no sugar) with dark chocolate.
MANTRA: An idea is worthless unless it’s tested!
Myriam Benoit
Head Designer and Cofounder
L’AUBAINERIE / FIBRES COLLECTIVES
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a Chaï latte
MANTRA: Make your passion your work. The rest will follow.
Anthony Mitropoulos
Fashion Director
ELLE CANADA, ELLE QUÉBEC, CLIN D’OEIL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a cappuccino regular roast, extra milk, less foam, light on sugar.
MANTRA: If you believe strongly in it, it can happen.
Julie Poirier
Design Director
LE CHÂTEAU
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of fine red wine or a cappuccino.
MANTRA: “A Day Without Laughter is a Day Wasted” – Charlie Chaplin
Andy Thê-Anh
Design Director
LAURA CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a nice cup of cappuccino.
MANTRA: You can do everything as long as you are doing it with style.
PRODUCTION / PROCESS
Katia Bélanger Berlin
Director Continuous Improvement
GROUPE DYNAMITE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… English breakfast tea at anytime!
MANTRA: Laughter is the best medicine. The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Christine Harding
Technical Director
VESTECHPRO
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… oolong tea from the mountains of Taiwan served in a vintage English tea cup.
MANTRA: Do it right, do it once.
MARKETING / SALES / ADVERTISING
Maurizio Iuliani
Vice-President Marketing
JACK VICTOR LIMITED
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… two or three espressos, depending on the length of the meeting.
MANTRA: The moment you choose what you really want to do, it’s a different kind of life.
Normand Ciarlo
Divisional Vice-President
HOLT RENFREW / OGILVY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a latte with sugar, if possible while strolling in a park or walking through one of our stores.
MANTRA: Talent is not everything. If you want to succeed, you’ve got to work on your business senses too.
Tanya Papadopoulos
Vice President buying, product development and design
LAURA AND MELANIE LYNE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… cappuccino and a quiet place.
MANTRA: Passion is the key! search for it, nurture it, encourage it
Vyara Ndejuru
General Manager/Senior Global Director, Brand Development, Call it Spring
THE ALDO GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cup of lemon-tea
MANTRA: Know yourself
Caroline Pilon
Vice-President, Client Partnership & Media
TUX CREATIVE AGENCY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a double cappuccino with cinnamon.
MANTRA: Whatever you do, do it with love and honesty.
Alda Montanaro
National Director of Retail Operations
DAVIDsTEA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a large coffee, with 2 milks and good company!
MANTRA: “I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it but by working for it!” – Estee Lauder