Aadhe


ABOUT THE DESIGNER


Aman Gill is the visionary designer behind Aadhe, a fashion brand that seamlessly blends traditional Punjabi aesthetics with contemporary urban style. With roots in both India and Canada, Aman draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and the dynamic energy of Toronto. Aadhe—meaning "half"—symbolizes the fusion of two worlds, creating unique pieces that honor tradition while embracing modernity. Since its inception, Aadhe has become a symbol of cultural pride and innovation, offering fashion-forward designs that resonate with a new generation of global citizens. Aman’s work is a celebration of identity, diversity, and the art of storytelling through fashion.


F/W 2024

Cultural Collide

"Cultural Collide" is Aadhe's 2025 collection that fuses the vibrant spirit of Punjabi heritage with Toronto's edgy streetstyle. This line blends rich colors—dark wine, hot pink, deep blue, cream, orange, and gold—with intricate embroidery and modern silhouettes. Each piece embodies the energy of cultural fusion, reimagining traditional motifs for a new, diverse generation. Designed for those who proudly wear their heritage while embracing the future, "Cultural Collide" is a bold statement of identity and style, where tradition meets innovation in the heart of the city.

Show Credits

Photography

Jack Hathaway, Matthew Reid

Photo Editor

Devan Sakaria

Models

Darius Zee, Michell De la Cruz , Hailey Richardson, Alyssa Aquino, Sawith Abey, Gayle Williams , Sienna Kishore, Romone Thomas, Cassidy Jacobson, Sanjay Negi, Dilshan Marasinghe

Creative Hair Director

Dylan Cruickshank

Key Hair Stylists

Jessika Guy, Athena Abraci, Marina Lima 

Hair Stylists

Anna, Anna Bohatska, Anna Shamrai, Athena Abraci, Ayako Campanella, Charlotte Huang, Crystal Reeves, Dana Margulis, Darya Khoshgoo, Davit Gratiashvili, Donna Richards, Felicia Ukiri, Greer Brooks, Jessica Guy, Karla Ostoa Martinez, Keiko kobayashi, Mai Kitazono, Mariana Casyro, Mariana Casyro, Marina Lima, Monique Guidi, Muffin Mitchell, Muffin Mitchell, Natalie, Robyn Henry, Sharon Tong, Sofia Cottone, Stefanie kaufman, tanya, Tetiana Murasheva, Tomomi Yamashina, Victoria Khanlari, Yu Liu(Cindy)

Creative Makeup Director

Jez Taylor

Key makeup Artists

Nicolas Teboul, Laurence Tassot Landry, Angelina Locilento

Makeup Arists

Amira Almahadi, Amira Almahadi, Angelina Locilento, Eve Fortin-Soumis, Fatima Al-Bulushi, Francine Padilla, Gigi Victoria Lin Zhang, Hyeeun Park, Izza Aadil, janaiya johnson, Janessa Yuen, Jessica Khural, Kassandra Crasnier, Kate Gummeson, Kate gummeson, Laurence Tassot Landry, Lauren Gomez, Milad Taherzadeh, Monica Zawadzki, Natalia Marín G, Nathalie Ramirez, Nicolas Teboul, Nicole Gutierrez, Sage Chaytor, Sage Chaytor, Saloni Jagwani, Sarah Samchek, Serhat Ulas Karadag, Tabea Diab, Tianna Webb, Vanessa Mendez, Verna Perdon, Victoria Calderon, Victoria Calderon

Sponsors & Awards