Phoenix Ba


ABOUT THE DESIGNER


Phoenix Ba, a Toronto-based fashion designer, specializes in women’s wear and leather accessories. Raised in a family of pattern drafters and tailors, her passion for creating beautiful garments began early, leading her to study fashion design at George Brown College. There, she discovered a deep interest in surface textile. After successfully showcasing her womenswear lines across North America, Phoenix expanded her creativity to leather molding and sculpting, focusing on accessory design.
In collaboration with Sun Xiaotian of Ming Tang, a fifth-generation master dedicated to preserving traditional Chinese leather sculpture techniques, Phoenix launched a line of leather floral ornaments and jewelry. Her work blends traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, using leather carving and molding techniques to create unique, custom designs. The combination of various shapes, materials, and patterns gives her leather accessories a distinct artistic appeal, making them nearly indistinguishable from real flowers.
Much like her womenswear, Phoenix's accessory designs are inspired by nature, particularly plants and floral elements. Each piece is handcrafted from premium cowhide, showcasing her exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Her designs are truly one-of-a-kind, blending traditional artistry with contemporary fashion sensibilities.


F/W 2024

Celebration

1664 Iconic Accessories Award

Inspired by the rich history and culture of 1664, "Celebration" is a mid-body accessory collection featuring handbags, gloves, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. The designs reflect the iconic shapes, colors, and patterns of this French brand, blending luxury with elegant simplicity. Crafted from vegetable-tanned cowhide of varying thicknesses, the pieces are painted with acrylics for an oil painting-like texture. Real-life elements like flowers, bottles, and mandarins are molded into 3D forms, enhanced through shaping, coloring, and drying processes. Attention to detail is further emphasized through diverse leather surface techniques, creating a refined and textured finish.

Show Credits

Photography

Photo Editor

Models

Jack Hathaway

Devan Sakaria

Lucas Bauer, Andre Mandela Lopez, Eleonora Abakumova, Yuliia Burlaka, Maryna Bartash, Chenghui Zhao, Peiji Song, Stephanie

Makeup Arists

Sponsors & Awards

Anna Bohatska, Karla Ostoa Martinez, Francine Padilla, Yu Liu(Cindy), Monique Guidi

Hyeeun Park, Monica Zawadzki, Nathalie Ramirez, Tianna Webb

1664 Iconic Accessories Award

Creative Hair Director

Creative Makeup Director

Hair Stylists

Dylan Cruickshank

Jez Taylor

Key Hair Stylists

Dylan Cruickshank

Key makeup Artists

Jez Taylor