06/03/2026
LethFW ss26 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT:
Paige Callaway
“Red is the foundation on which I created the new line. It is such a versatile color that it could nearly qualify as neutral, if it weren’t so powerful.
The color red draws the eye and symbolizes the contrasting emotions of love, anger, passion and aggression, excitement and alert. Red is a dominant color on the Canadian flag, which makes for an appropriate tribute to my first business trip back to Canada since immigrating to the states. A country that represents to me, my home and the place I left, mirroring the contrasting emotions the color represents.
The main reason I was drawn to red was the variety of colors it pairs well with, from a cobalt blue to a peony pink.
Red shows us balance in dichotomy. It stands firmly in both tradition and modern color pairings and represents both love and anger. A friendly reminder that two contrasts can be true at the same time.
In this line you will see plenty of cranberry red piping and eyelet textures in colors reflective of the Alberta prairies. There are solid denims, plaid denims and two tone denim combinations, a nod to my ever-favorite Canadian Tuxedo. We have traditional red pairings with white eyelet and denims, as well as modern pairings with sea foam green and peony pink.
Grounded in the tradition of couture high fashion, I am proud to bring you this Functional Fit line of shirts and jackets inspired by the powerful color red and my home and native land.
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Two major themes in the fashion industry right now are sustainability and the influence of western fashion. I love to see this, it plays into my hand and the brand I have spent a decade building. But more so when people place importance on sustainable fashion and appreciate the western way of life, I appreciate that!”
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