{"id":1793,"date":"2017-12-06T20:01:52","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T20:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gh360.ca\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2017-12-08T18:08:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-08T18:08:09","slug":"lesley-hampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gh360.ca\/?p=1793","title":{"rendered":"Lesley Hampton"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Lesley Hampton” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:80|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_custom_heading text=”\u201cI am a First Nations fashion designer hoping to help break the mold within the fashion industry and the media to allow for greater self-confidence in every body type and size.\u201d \u2013 Lesley Hampton ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1798″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]L<\/span>esley Hampton is a Canadian First Nations designer. Born in 1994, Lesley discovered her keen interest for fashion at a very young age and is now the founder and creative designer of LESLEY HAMPTON. Lesley combines her passion for fashion and talent to express social-cultural issues that are recognized by the Canadian fashion industry. Lesley has been featured in Vogue, Glamour UK, Marie Claire US, Daily Mail UK, Elle Deutschland, Glamour MX, Cosmopolitan Russia, and Glamour Paris.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G-EYtGXlLh0″ el_width=”80″ align=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]B<\/span>orn in Canada, Lesley is\u00a0part of Temagami First Nations, which is located in northern Ontario. The community of Temagami First Nations in located on Bear Island and in the heart of Lake Temagami. Although Lesley does not celebrate specific traditions,\u00a0she participates in smudges during indigenous ceremonies.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Brand ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

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\u201cI strive to bring underrepresented body types to the runway to allow every body to connect with what they see on the runway and feel confident in their own body.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2013 Lesley Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]LESLEY HAMPTON (the label) was founded in 2016. The label focuses on women\u2019s apparel that is casual and elegant evening wear. The label caters to all body types and sizes (2-22), with a sense of confidence, sexiness and strength, with each piece diverse in colour and texture.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The brand aims to illustrate the inner determination, courage and beauty that comes from within. Lesley not only includes diversity in every fashion piece but also on the runway through her models. She is recognized for featuring diverse models such as a cancer survivor, amputee, alopecia, and androgynous individuals, as well as bring awareness to societal issues, aboriginal stereotypes, female body image and personal identity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Toronto Women’s Fashion Week SS18 – LESLEY HAMPTON Lookbook ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]\n

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Each look features blush pinks, pure whites, and soft creams. The looks transition to dark purples, blues, and neutral greys.<\/p>\n

The collection incorporates colours that represents the process of healing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aAABZTbSdHA&feature=youtu.be” el_width=”80″ align=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Achievements ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]\n

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Lesley Hampton Runway
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>2015: Lesley graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and an Advanced Diploma with Honours from Sheridan College. Lesley specialized\u00a0in Art and Art History with a concentration in Sculpture, Photography, and Videography.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>March 2016: Lesley presented her FW16 \u2018City Warriors\u2019 Collection at Vancouver Fashion Week.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>April 2016: Lesley made her first appearance on the Fashion Art Toronto stage and featured diverse models such as a cancer survivor, amputee, alopecia, and androgynous individuals.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>April 2016: Lesley’s FW16 \u2018City Warriors\u2019 collection was featured in <strong>Vogue and Glamour UK<\/strong>.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>September 2016: Lesley showcased her work at Vancouver Fashion Week for a second consecutive season.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>October 2016: Lesley’s SS17 \u2018Mermaids of Yesterday\u2019 collection was featured in <strong>Vogue<\/strong> and <strong>Glamour UK<\/strong> for a second consecutive season.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Following SS17 Vancouver Fashion Week, Lesley\u2019s hair style was featured in <strong>Marie Claire US, Daily Mail UK, Elle Deutschland, Glamour MX, Cosmopolitan Russia, Glamour Paris<\/strong>.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>October 2017: Lesley showcased her collection at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week – SS18.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>
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\n\t<\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lesley is recognized for styling ET Canada\u2019s host and anchor, Cheryl Hickey, Small Town Pistols\u2019 singer\/songwriter, Amanda Wilkinson, and Degrassi actress, Sarah Fisher.<\/span> <\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>
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