We love labels but hate to be labelled. You might as well open up Pandora’s box because in the fashion industry labels are inevitable. Shawna Robinson and Natalie Sydoruk created Label, so we can finally scrap labels and define ourselves.

And if we had to describe the collection in one word, it would be awesome. The Toronto duo reinvents classics in a modern way. We love the Easy Access bamboo skirt, tencel and lycra YinYing Dress, cotton Hood Cape, and our favourite piece of all? The silk Tent Dress.

Label is in Toronto at Chasse Gardee (chassegardee.com), FINN (finnboutique.com), Model Citizen, and online at See No Label Boutique (www.seenolabelboutique.com).

Photo courtesy of Common Cloth.

Sisters Melanie Talbot and Kristina Bozzo are the design duo behind Common Cloth. Through the use of chic and timeless designs, their fashions embrace the concept of wardrobe building, adding to their existing styles from one season to the next. The garments are easily transitional from day to night and can be worn on their own or easily mixed and matched with other designer labels to accommodate one’s individual style. Regardless of how you chose to wear Common Cloth clothing, you will forever carry yourself with confidence, knowing that you look sophisticated, fashionable and are dressed appropriately for wherever your day may lead you.

GLOSS: Where is Common Cloth based?

Common Cloth: Toronto.

GLOSS: How long have you been involved in the fashion industry?

Common Cloth: 10 years.

GLOSS: How would you describe your most recent collections?

Common Cloth: Tailored, menswear appeal, and sophisticated.

GLOSS: What are your views on sustainability?

Common Cloth: We believe that sustainable style is the new revolution in fashion and this will even separate great designers from the rest.

GLOSS: What makes your designs scream Common Cloth?

Common Cloth: Our aesthetic.

Visit Common Cloth online at commoncloth.com.