Posts Tagged ‘Candy Pants’

What kind of work do you do and what materials do you use?
I make hand-detailed undies from earth-friendly materials such as bamboo and organic cottons. I recently started incorporating lace into my designs and am planning on experimenting with hand dyeing over the next few months.

What makes your work unique?
Well first and foremost I like to keep the cuts of the undies comfy while using ruffles and other embellishments to up the cute factor. Anything that isn’t sewn by me personally is manufactured in Canada at fair prices and I pick fabrics with as little environmental impact as possible; the dye process for all of the fabrics is certified by the Oeko-tex standard 100, which ensures chemicals weren’t released back into the environment and there’s no harmful chemical residue on the fabric either (your lady parts will thank you)!

Who or what are your influences?
Candy Pants started because I couldn’t find earth friendly underwear for myself that wasn’t beige or cut like granny panties. Social responsibility is important but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice fit or style. In that respect I’m mainly influenced by my own needs and wants as well as those of the other women in my life. I think women should celebrate their curves rather than try to downplay and cover up. My mom plays a big part since she’s not afraid to tell the truth when something isn’t as good as it could be.

What is your current creative obsession?
hand dying and body painting! I’m getting ready to pack up for a summer in Alberta leaving me free to set up in my parents basement and work creatively with some women there who i find super inspiring. I’m going to get my hands dirty learning how to dye with berries, herbs, and other natural ingredients. I’m also planning a photo shoot in collaboration with my friend Marley Blair Wilson who is an amazing makeup artist and airbrusher (see: topless women of all shapes and sizes)!

Who’s your favorite Canadian artist or designer?
Hmm that’s a hard one. I think its a tie between Zuzanium, Faren, and Stacey Zhang. They all make pieces that are feminine, easy to wear, and drape beautifully. I’m also loving Elemental, the current exhibit in the shop by Jessica Rode.

This Saturday, May 1st Candy Pants is excited to be participating in this fundraiser for Covenant House. The event is called Heart & Soul and it’s held in the Debates Room in Hart House at the University of Toronto. Some of my (earth-friendly) undies have been donated to the silent auction and I will be there offering a variety of bamboo styles for sale with 50% of the proceeds being donated to the cause. Covenant House is Canada’s largest youth shelter which “opens doors of opportunity and hope for our homeless youth.”