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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EvaFriede_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CarrieMacPherson_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/EmanuelaLolli_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KarineLapare_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Julie_Buchinger_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CarolineNeron_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/EricWazana_Mentoro.jpg)
Eric Wazana
Founder & CEO
YOGA JEANS & SECOND CLOTHING
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good latte.
MANTRA: The world is your oyster.
![Mathilde Einhorn](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MathildeEinhorn_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/StephaneJean_Mentoro1.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MelanieTrevett_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BrittaKroger_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DenisDesro_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/YvonneLamers_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Azamit_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DucCNguyen_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MyriamBenoit_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AnthonyMitropoulos_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JuliePoirier_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AndyTheAnh_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/KatiaBerlin_Mentoro1.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ChristineHarding_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MaurizioLuliani_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NormandCiarlo_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TanyaPopodoulos_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/VyaraNdejuru_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CarolinePilon_Mentoro.jpg)
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](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AldaMontanaro_Mentoro2.jpg)
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
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