MEET TORONTO DESIGNER HAYLEY ELSAESSER

Since launching her eponymous brand out of fashion school in 2013, Toronto's Hayley Elsaesser has become one of the hottest local names to rocket to notoriety. Known for her punchy graphic prints, bright palette, and open casting calls, Hayley's brand has successfully evolved from a student project to a thriving business - boasting both a buzzy e-commerce site and a bricks and mortar location in Toronto's hip Queen Street district. We caught up with Hayley this summer to discuss what it means to be a young designer in today's competitive climate and what she stands for as her brand continues to grow.