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"Sustainable Plus-Size: An Interview with Lisa Aviva," Trend Prive, May 2020.

*Note From Lisa: "As the result of recent Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training, I now understand that the use of the word "tribe" in interviews was culturally insensitive. What I intended to communicate, was a group of like-minded people with shared values.
I am grateful for the opportunity to keep learning."

The sustainable fashion movement has the ability to completely overhaul the industry. There are many aspects of the industry that have resulted in a construct much like a house of cards. Now is the time to make a change and co-create a new industry – especially with the addition of the effects of Covid-19 on fashion, at both the manufacturing and retail levels.

"Plus-Size Ethical Fashion with LISA AVIVA," 33 Magazine, May 2020.

Sustainability is considered at each and every stage of the business, from sourcing through shipping. Travel and carbon emissions have been reduced with domestic sourcing. Textiles have become increasingly green, season after season – including the expansion of the Hand Knits collection. Hand Knits are custom orders, which require only samples and no stock – which cuts down on possible overstock, as well as costs. This also allows for minimal waste, as compared to Cut & Sew collections which generally produce a larger amount of waste, regardless of how carefully patterns are cut.

"Sustainable Plus-Size: LISA AVIVA - An Interview with Lisa A. Bleviss," VFiles, May 2020.

I am not generally enamored of celebrities. While there are some I would be delighted to work with – I prefer instead, powerful women making great strides in their communities. For example, I greatly admire the work of Swiss art collector, patron and force of nature, Maja Hoffman, and would be delighted to see her in the collection.

"Ethical Fashion + Plus-Size: A Chat with Lisa Aviva," Kreep. Magazine, May 2020.

The LISA AVIVA woman is empowered by her clothing – she is the work of art. The garments are a tabula rasa, allowing the wearer to be the artist, embellishing the look as they see fit.

ON THE RUNWAY: VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK

Apparel Magazine, March 2019.

Refinery29 Canada, April 2019.

PARIS' BLENDER BOOKMAGAZINE: LISA AVIVA

"Lisa Aviva, de la créatrice canadienne, basée entre Toronto et New-York Lisa A. Bleviss, a dirigé la piste avec une collection extrêmement accessible mais modérément sensuelle. De marque 10 +, la collection Bleviss était une célébration des courbes. Il présentait une sélection de robes et de jupes allongées qui flottaient sur la piste dans des couleurs à la fois discrètes et sophistiquées: vert armée, camel et blues. La collection proposait des pièces à la fois ajustées et flatteuses qui ne cachaient pas mais célébraient une forme entièrement figurée. La collection s’est terminée sur un haut avec deux tricots, longueur du talon, ponchos cintrés à la taille en rose rougeâtre et rouille avec des touches de bleu, marron et vert. Véritable témoignage de l’art minutieux, créatif et novateur, Lisa Aviva a créé une ligne qui séduisait non seulement les femmes de taille plus grandes, mais qui, en fait, était meilleure sur une forme complète que toute contrepartie de taille zéro."

and in English:

"Lisa Aviva, by Canadian designer Lisa A. Bleviss based in Toronto and New York, led the track with an extremely accessible but moderately sensual collection. Branded sizes 10+, the Bleviss collection was a celebration of curves. It featured a selection of elongated dresses and skirts that floated on the runway, in both understated and sophisticated colors: army green, camel and blues. The collection offered both close-fitting and flattering pieces that did not hide but celebrated a fully figured form. The collection ended on a high note with two knits, heel length, ponchos cinched at the waist in reddish-pink and rust with hints of blue, brown and green. True testimony to creative and innovative art that is finely detailed, Lisa Aviva created a line that appealed not only to larger women, but the garments fit the curvy bodies better than any of the size 0 garments."

NAMED:

Thank you Fupping.com for naming LISA AVIVA, one of "The 11 Greatest High End Clothing Websites." Delighted to make the cut!

FARM TO FASHION 2018

While LISA AVIVA has been honoured to receive invitations to participate in events around the world, an invitation to show in Farm to Fashion 2018, in conjunction with the Regenerative Earth Summit in Boulder, Colorado, was an opportunity that could not be missed. Collaborating with industry leaders in the sustainable fashion and regenerative farming spheres was an honour. The runway show took place on December 4th, at Larimer Social in Denver and highlighted a range of worldwide sustainable fashion brands, including: Eileen Fisher, Mara Hoffman and Patagonia. The event was hosted by, Seleyn DeYarus (Founder & Executive Director, At the Epicenter) and directed by, Sarah Jay (Fashion Show Director). The event was produced with the collaboration of Fibershed and the Savory Institute.

Photography: Rick Photo Studio

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SEMI-FINALIST - DESIGN FORWARD 2017 AWARD

On May 27th, 2017, LISA AVIVA participated in Design Forward 2017, a runway show celebrating Canada's Top 10 Sustainable Fashion Brands. The Design Forward 2017 Award semi-finalists were selected by a panel of judges, including some of Canada's most notable fashion industry figures: Robin Kay (President, Fashion Design Council of Canada), Jeff Rustia (Executive Director & Founder, TOM and Toronto Women's Fashion Week) and Kelly Drennan (Executive Director, Fashion Takes Action). The event and award were produced by Fashion Takes Action, Canada's premier non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in fashion.

Model Karyn Inder, is featured below, in LISA AVIVA.