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D<\/span>oes what you\u2019re wearing fit who you are? Does it present the person you want to become? When you step out onto the street, what is your look communicating? The clothes you wear at this very moment tell onlookers about your personality, your values and your current mood, all without you uttering a word. \u201cWhat you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language,\u201d said fashion designer Miuccia Prada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The outside world is a catwalk and the right outfit can motivate you to embrace who you are and follow your ambitions, strutting across the stage towards success. Clothing that fits you just so has the power to make you feel unstoppable and light up the room with your unique personality, piquing the interest of your spectators. A great outfit can help you conquer your fears and elevate you to reach your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI truly believe style is a vehicle to help you get to where you want to go\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI truly believe style is a vehicle to help you get to where you want to go,\u201d says Angelena Satdeo<\/a>, a vivacious designer, entrepreneur, flight attendant and teacher. Angelena runs a fashion line out of Toronto and manages a wellness centre in Edmonton, all while flying around the country with Air Canada. The clothing line that dons her name<\/a> features mostly vintage clothing that Angelena has upcycled as well as silk dresses and organic hemp yoga wear designed by Angelena herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Alex Banman<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As a teenager Angelena had a passion for vintage clothing and it quickly became a key part of her wardrobe. More than simply collecting pieces, she also bought a sewing machine and began altering, adjusting, affixing and adorning. \u201cI\u2019m very drawn to vintage because\u2026it’s a different caliber of quality,\u201d she says. She likes to work with natural fabrics (mainly silk, wool, cotton and denim) because they stand the test of time. She looks for pieces that are \u201ctimeless, that\u2019ll fit well\u2026that are calling me to be reinventive,\u201d she says with a smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome things are super bold, but some things are really subtle, so it\u2019s kind of a fun array. I find that the pieces just add a certain texture to your wardrobe, just a little hit of unconventionality, the je ne sais quoi, <\/em>a little edge.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Her clothing is for the customer looking for something different, something unexpected. She describes her pieces as, \u201csubtle but strong\u2026conversation inspiring. Some things are super bold, but some things are really subtle, so it\u2019s kind of a fun array. I find that the pieces just add a certain texture to your wardrobe, just a little hit of unconventionality, the je ne sais quoi,<\/em> a little edge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c[My pieces are] subtle but strong, like for instance your jacket, you\u2019d never know something\u2019s going on with it, it\u2019s just really cool, it\u2019s contemporary, and [when you turn around] it\u2019s like a party, a pearl party!\u201d says Angelena of her pearl-studded wool moto jacket.

Photo by Angelena Satdeo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When Angelena first announced she would try her hand at starting a small business with her clothing, some of her family members were unsure of the idea. But, the doubt quickly left their minds when her first collection sold out. The Angelena Satdeo brand made its debut in 2002 when designer Jenny Yen<\/a> featured Angelena\u2019s collection at her fashion show in Vancouver. The exposure from the show helped get Angelena\u2019s pieces into a small booth at a designers\u2019 market and her first retailer. Following Vancouver, she sold in boutiques in Edmonton and Brooklyn; \u201cI was really lucky to be supported by very good retailers,\u201d Angelena shares. Then in 2005 Angelena transferred to Toronto with her day job at Air Canada. For a long time she was selling at Julian Finkel & Georgia Groom\u2019s Model Citizen<\/a> in Kensington Market. Since last year her pieces have been available at Toronto Designers Market<\/a> on Queen West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelena is always on the lookout for new items that she can play with and redesign with her own flare. Thanks to her jet-setting lifestyle she\u2019s able to sift through boutiques, markets, thrift shops, bazaars, fairs, brand launches and popups across the country; \u201cwherever I think I\u2019ll find peculiar, unique, amazing pieces,\u201d she says. \u201cYou never know where you\u2019re going to find something. You might find a collection of dead stock super cool hoodies somewhere so random, like in the back of a gas station marketplace,\u201d she laughs. She\u2019s very open to where she finds her stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Alex Banman<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s fun searching for new old accouterment, finding clothing that Angelena feels confident to bring to market is challenging. It\u2019s not as consistent and straightforward as designing a piece, buying fabric, and simply sewing it. Sourcing for the purpose of upcycling is spontaneous and intuitive: it depends on what she finds and how she\u2019s inspired by it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKeep striving to\u2026better yourself as an individual\u2026Work on you, cuz the business is only as good as you are.\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to fashion icons, Angelena is most inspired by Stella McCartney.<\/a> She was one of the first designers to not make anything out of leather or fur and work with new materials that are cruelty free. \u201cI like how bold she was with doing luxury fashion, but not the way everybody else did. \u2026Her pieces are amazing, they\u2019re so well made, they\u2019re so unique, they\u2019re whimsical, they\u2019re classy. She\u2019s a huge inspiration,\u201d she beams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelena\u2019s future is studded with big goals. In Edmonton Angelena and her mom own an 18,000 square foot wellness and creative centre called Lumi\u00e8re Creative Incubation Space<\/a>. Following a calming yoga class, patrons can shop for yoga wear at Angelena\u2019s boutique, Merci Vintage, and listen to live music while sipping on matcha elixirs and turmeric latt\u00e9s at Merci\u2019s vegan caf\u00e9. In the future Angelena aims to create a market for creatives, much like the Toronto Designers Market. She wants to offer spaces to vendors, as well as bring in stylists and image coaches to add personalized services and create a comprehensive shopping experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Alex Banman<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Today Angelena sources the pieces on her own and has a seamstress help her with the sewing. Eventually she would love to upgrade to a small studio where she can have a seamstress work directly with her on a regular basis. Her goals for the next year include hiring interns, becoming more tech and social media savvy, focusing on digital marketing and improving her online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To build on her success Angelena is constantly self-reflecting and self-improving. For fellow entrepreneurs looking to expand, Angelena\u2019s advice is to \u201ckeep striving to\u2026better yourself as an individual, cuz the more competent you are, and the more clear you are, the clearer your line\u2019s gonna come across\u2026Work on you, cuz the business is only as good as you are.\u201d 

Good business is about presenting yourself with poise, authenticity and style. As fashion designer Alber Elbaz said, \u201cStyle is the only thing you can\u2019t buy. It\u2019s not in a shopping bag, a label, or a price tag. It\u2019s something reflected from your soul to the outside world \u2013 an emotion.\u201d The decision to becoming successful starts inside you: choose whom you want to become, dress the part, and it will happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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