Yorkdale Shopping Centre

This International Women’s Day, Yorkdale celebrates the visionaries, creators, and innovators who are shaping the future of fashion, design, and creativity. From women-led brands redefining style to trailblazing creators inspiring new trends, we’re shining a spotlight on the talent, passion, and ingenuity that make our community vibrant and forward-thinking.

Female Founded & Led

Anine Bing is a modern womenswear brand co-founded by designer Anine Bing, whose Scandinavian roots and rock‑‘n’-roll sensibility define every piece. Known for effortlessly blending edgy and timeless staples, the label celebrates confident, stylish women and champions female creativity. From luxe leather jackets to elevated basics, Anine Bing offers pieces that are both iconic and wearable, making it a go‑to for those who want fashion with attitude.

Female Founded & Led

Lisa Gozlan is the Toronto-based designer behind the eponymous jewelry brand, known for pieces that are stylish, versatile, and easy to mix and layer. Celebrated for her iconic stackable designs and playful details, Lisa’s collection brings contemporary, wearable luxury to everyday style. Available at Yorkdale, her jewelry offers a perfect blend of modern design and personal expression.

Female Founded & Led

Mejuri is a modern fine‑jewelry brand founded in 2015 by Noura Sakkijha, who leads the company as CEO with a vision to redefine how women buy and wear jewelry. Born from her desire to create elegant, everyday pieces women purchase for themselves, Mejuri blends minimalist design with quality craftsmanship and a direct‑to‑consumer model that makes fine jewelry more accessible. With a strong female‑focused ethos and leadership, the brand has built a global following and expanded into retail locations while continuing to champion empowerment and style.

Female Founded & Led

Prairies & Petals, female‑founded and led by Reena Kumar, is a Canadian luxury floral boutique transforming how we give and display flowers. Their handcrafted preserved rose arrangements last up to a year, blending timeless elegance with sustainability and expert craftsmanship. Perfect for gifting or home décor, each piece is thoughtfully designed to make every moment feel special. Now at Yorkdale, Prairies & Petals brings long‑lasting floral beauty to shoppers looking for something truly unforgettable.

Female Founded & Led

Reformation is a Los Angeles–born contemporary fashion brand female‑founded by Yael Aflalo in 2009 with the mission to merge stylish, modern design with environmental responsibility. Known for its effortlessly chic aesthetic and focus on sustainability, Reformation creates wardrobe staples: from dresses and denim to tops and jumpsuits, using eco‑conscious materials like organic cotton, recycled fabrics, and deadstock textiles, with carbon‑neutral goals and transparent impact tracking at the heart of its approach. Today led by CEO Hali Borenstein, the brand continues to push boundaries in responsible fashion while offering pieces that feel both timeless and trend‑forward, making it a go‑to for shoppers seeking fashion with purpose.

Female Founded & Led

Smythe is a female-founded Canadian fashion label established in 2004 by Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe. Known for redefining the modern blazer, the brand blends sharp tailoring with a distinctly feminine perspective, creating polished pieces that feel both timeless and contemporary. Designed in Canada, Smythe has built a loyal following for its structured silhouettes, quality craftsmanship, and confident approach to dressing — championing women through fashion that is strong, refined, and thoughtfully made.

Female Founded & Led

Veronica Beard is a contemporary fashion label female founded and led by sisters in law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard, launched in 2010 to create versatile, stylish women’s clothing for every part of a busy life. Known for their signature Dickey Jacket and a full collection of ready to wear essentials, the brand blends timeless tailoring with modern ease. Veronica Beard celebrates confident, multifaceted women while giving back through VB Gives Back, supporting causes that benefit women, children, and families.