On this episode of Off The Rack, we discuss how fashion differs from in different regions of the world and how that diversity impacts Canada with immigration, trend sharing and social media. Our guests include Shelli Oh, Farhan Haque and Catherine Addai.Born and raised in Toronto with Bangladeshi roots, Farhan Haque, a dynamic fashion designer, draws inspiration from his upbringing in dance and theater. MR.HAQUE the brand embodies a "villainess look," emphasizing the transformative power of clothing to instill confidence and strength.In 2021, amidst a global pandemic, Mr. Haque burst onto the fashion scene, driven by a hunger for the world to experience his unique perspective. His designs transcend mere fashion,serving as a medium for empowerment, telling stories that resonate beyond the runway. MR.HAQUE is a celebration of powerful women, reflecting Mr. Haque's life experiences andinfluential figures. As his career advances, his dedication to crafting narratives through clothing continues to define his evolving journey in the fashion industry.Catherine Addai is the founder and owner of Toronto based women’s clothing company KAELA KAY, a brand she started in 2013 out of the basement of her home. The premise of the brand is to offer bold, creative, and colourful clothing for today’s modern woman with a focus on using prints from her native Ghana, West Africa. Over the years, Catherine has grown her brand into a thriving business with 5 employees, a physical brick-and-mortar location, and a lucrative partnership with The Hudson’s Bay – all while raising her family. She is a wife and mother to 3 young children. Over the years Catherine’s designs have graced many runways including New York Fashion Week, African Fashion Week Toronto, Fashion Arts Toronto and many magazines including FASHION and ELLE. Catherine has appeared on TV segments as well on Cityline and Today’s Shopping Choice (TSC).Catherine has won several awards including The Woman’s Wear Designer of the Year awarded by The African Fashion Industry Awards and the Peoples Choice Award Designer of The Year awarded by By Blacks. She has also worked with many significant corporations over the years to share her entrepreneurial journey in keynotes, podcast, and conversations.Born and raised in Toronto with Bangladeshi roots, Farhan Haque, a dynamic fashion designer,draws inspiration from his upbringing in dance and theater. MR.HAQUE the brand embodies a"villainess look," emphasizing the transformative power of clothing to instill confidence andstrength. In 2021, amidst a global pandemic, Mr. Haque burst onto the fashion scene, driven by a hunger for the world to experience his unique perspective. His designs transcend mere fashion,serving as a medium for empowerment, telling stories that resonate beyond the runway.MR.HAQUE is a celebration of powerful women, reflecting Mr. Haque's life experiences andinfluential figures. As his career advances, his dedication to crafting narratives through clothingcontinues to define his evolving journey in the fashion industry.