Surrey sisters Teresa and Christina Le have hit some big stages with there clothing line Jaide Clothing.
Surrey-based singer Elise Estrada rocked a black dress designed by the sisters to the 2011 Juno Awards. “When she was on the red carpet we were glued to three different TVs. We were glued to different channels to make sure we caught that moment because as far as accomplishments for us, that was probably one of the biggest,” Teresa said.
The sisters first styled Estrada for a reality show she was on. Estrada returned and asked the duo to style her for the Junos. While working with Estrada, the sisters learned that they were all Holy Cross Secondary School students at one point. Their designs were also worn by UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste for the 2011 World MMA Awards, set to air on Dec. 11.
The sisters have no formal training in design, but they said their journey began when their mom showed them how to sew a pair of pants when they were kids. After attending post-secondary university, the girls decided to start their own fashion company, knowing they could fall back on their education if the business didn’t work out.
Four years later, their designs are being worn around the world. They have clients in countries such as China, Australia, the United States and more.While they started as a dress line, they have now expanded to include tops, outerwear and accessories.
Find their designs at Solar Flare Sun Studio in Burnaby and Hollywood Boutique in Yaletown. For more information or to buy items online visit jaideclothing.com.
