Join us in watching the first edition of our new series Community Unwrapped: Where Are They Now?, where we speak with a long-term member of the Toronto Estonian community, Sylvi Oja.
Growing up, Sylvi participated in all the “classic” Estonian activities, including Girl Guides, summer camp, and Estonian school. Now, she's working in the fashion industry.
Sylvi gives an inside look at her assistant role at Dotty, a small business that designs and manufactures women's clothing in Toronto. It's a brand with ethical work practices (including fair wages for factory workers) and body positivity at its core.
See what it's like to work in a sustainable fashion company. In this video interview, Sylvi gives an inside look at her assistant role at Dotty, a small business that designs and manufactures women's clothing in Toronto. It's a brand with ethical work practices (including fair wages for factory workers) and body positivity at its core. As founder and designer Heather Bolt states, “My mission is to design clothing that makes women feel fierce in their bodies.”
For viewers who are especially interested in fashion, watch closely to see how the making of clothing is fine-tuned through cut sheets. We'll also hear about how Sylvi envisions starting her own fashion label one day.
So what are you waiting for? Watch the interview below and share it with your friends!
This article and video were created by Natalie Jenkins as part of the Local Journalism Initiative.
Community Unwrapped: Where Are They Now? gives you the life updates you’ve missed out on. Watch it today and stay connected with your community.
