Erika Avellaneda
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
At just 19, I’m an Industrial Designer and fashion creative studying at Carleton University, building my brand independently. I have a sharp eye for upcycling and love working with unconventional materials to tell bold, meaningful stories through design. This summer I studied at Parsons School of Design, where I honed my creative perspective and learned valuable skills. My work includes being a runner-up in the Duck Tape “Stuck at Prom” scholarship contest, where I designed and constructed an entire gown made solely out of duct tape. As I grow my practice, I’m eager to collaborate, expand my skills, and learn from other designers in my community who share a passion for innovation and individuality.
F/W 2025
CHAPEL
A bold reimagining of wedding tradition, this collection flips bridal norms with attitude. The bride is adorned not in soft florals, but in sculpted denim flowers — raw, unexpected, and romantic with an edge. Surrounding her are bridesmaids and guests in skin-baring silhouettes that celebrate the human form with fearless confidence. One dazzling guest dares to upstage the bride in a white, sparkling showstopper — a glamorous rebellion against tradition. Each look is sexy, powerful, and unapologetic. This is not just a wedding — it’s a statement. Rules are rewritten, and every outfit declares: we came to be seen. This collection takes inspiration from the image of a guest upstaging the bride—a moment where celebration turns into competition. It serves as a metaphor for a culture consumed by self-promotion, where our desire to be seen eclipses others, revealing the selfishness and media-fueled hunger for attention that defines modern society.”
Show Credits
Photography
Photo Editor
Models
Jack Hathaway
Devan Sakaria
Melina karami, Erin Leigh, Sheirane Marseille, Victoria Gracie, Dana Kulia, Davyd Karpik, Jacqueline Shkabari, Dymund Cave
Makeup Arists
Sponsors & Awards
Inna Rodionova, Meiyan Laforme, Yuka Nihira, Teodora Stoyanova, Melanie Hendrick, Jaimeson Sopha, Sofia Cottone, Jelani, Livia Lepore, Darya Khoshgoo, Amber Fenton, Tim, Donna Richards, Michelle, Mariana Castro, Raquel Osegueda Hernandez, Nosheen Akhter, Mamak Tabatabaie, Sarina Seyed, Samoela Tarelli, Dana Margulis, Karla Ostoa, Chelsea Macaulay, Rachel McKay, Angelina G Ieraci, Debra Novack, Ronnie Rozycki, Natalie Williamsonle.
Tina Ghannoum, Amarpreet Singh, Nadiia Artysh, Alanna Tran, Monica Chau, Hiroko Andrews, Cheyenne Renee Korban, Hassan Haque, Judi Mcleish, Ashwiny Severes, Abigail Elizabeth Nelson, Brooke Simmons, Tanmeet Longani, Maya Milczarczyk, Rachel Park, Alexandra Hayes, Angela, Maira Candela, Jennifer Younadim, Yosi Mora, Vanessa Mendez, Haruka Ogino, Pritti, Pritti Sohl, Lexi Jakobsons, Danielle David, Monica Hernandez, Natalia Marín Gómez, Nathaly Gonzalez, Rocío Custodio, Eva Paula Moura Queiroz, Monica Zawadzki, Binndi Suvarna, Eve Fortin-Soumis.
Creative Hair Director
Creative Makeup Director
Hair Stylists
Dylan Cruickshank
Jez Taylor