Hayley Elsaesser is a Toronto-based designer known for her bold tongue-in-cheek take on streetwear staples. Influenced by pop culture, she incorporates elements from music, film, literature and childhood nostalgia to create her signature punchy prints. A fine arts fashion graduate, Elsaesser was selected to show at the L’Oréal Graduate showcase during Melbourne Fashion Week. Over the years, her colourful, whimsical looks have amassed a loyal celebrity following, including Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Kesha and Joe Jonas. Elsaesser’s eponymous label has been shown on the runways at international fashion weeks, including New York, Sydney and Toronto, and feature models of all sizes as part of her body-positive brand message. Hayley Elsaesser has a flagship store in Toronto and is also carried online at hayleyelsaesser.com.