For many years, Portugal has been a source of textiles and production in the international fashion world. It was only by the 1980’s that the fashion design industry flourished in Portugal with the birth of specialty schools. This late development in the culture is clear in Toronto, Canada; where one of the largest Portuguese communities outside of Portugal exists. With the majority immigrating before the 1980’s, this community would bring with them the traditions and culture of the Portugal of that time. The implementation of typical bakeries and traditional Portuguese “Churrasqueiras” (bbq chicken) were among the most popular.
Although an extraordinarily large community, there has been a lacuna in the availability of Portuguese contemporary art and high fashion.
Citizenry, owned and operated by a young Portuguese couple, was born from this observation. A boutique attributing added value to our country in this very multi cultural city. Featuring high fashion designers out of Portugal. Showcasing Portuguese culture and attitude never experienced before in Toronto.
Check it out on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/oz.photography/
and, on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OzPhotography
Citizenry exclusively showcases to Toronto, three great Portuguese designers: Storytailors, Daniela Barros, and Dominique.
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photographer: Oz Photography
model: Kelleth Cuthbert
make-up: Heather Snowie
hair: Allison Kam
wardrobe: Fernando Ferreira
model: Kelleth Cuthbert
make-up: Heather Snowie
hair: Allison Kam
wardrobe: Fernando Ferreira
editorial story: Paula Seica
Solice Magazine
Check it out on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/oz.photography/
and, on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OzPhotography
