Hotpot Variety


ABOUT THE DESIGNER


Hotpot Variety is a Toronto fashion label and was founded in 2021 by Jessica Papp. Hotpot Variety is metaphorically a mirror of Jess’ inner child - combining her passion of knitwear and crochet with vibrant colours and versatile patterns, creating designs for the eccentric in all of us.

Hotpot Variety represents more than just fashion; it’s a celebration of personal expression and the courage to be unapologetically yourself. The label was founded in the belief that true style is about embracing your uniqueness and standing tall in your authenticity.

With each hand-made garment that is created, Hotpot Variety aims to ignite conversations around slow fashion while empowering the end user to also feel one-of-a-kind.


F/W 2024

Main Character Moments

In the journey of self-discovery, we all dream of becoming the protagonist we’ve always aspired to be. "Main Character Moments" celebrates this transformation through fashion, inspired by iconic characters of our teenage years who shaped our dreams. This collection honours the essence of becoming who you've always wanted to be, with handmade garments reflecting the timeless spirit of defining films and shows from our youth. Crafted with crochet, knit, and hand-sewn techniques, each piece transforms classic silhouettes into narratives of empowerment. With 8-10 looks, the collection bridges fantasy and reality, inviting you to embrace the main character within you.

Show Credits

Photography

Jack Hathaway, Matthew Reid

Photo Editor

Devan Sakaria

Models

Gywenne Campos, Caity Sicat, Flashka Vdovenko, Nick Crawford, Ange Nzobonimpa, Gillian Cartar, Mary Ruth Billones, Stefani Kimber, Daniella Williams, Zhané

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