TORONTO,
Sept. 17,
2024 /CNW/ - The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute
(SRFI) at The Creative School is proud to announce the latest
addition to its fellowship program. Serena
Li, a recent Toronto
Metropolitan University fashion design graduate, joins the
Institute as its newest Fellow, infusing the SRFI community with
her unique approach to contemporary fashion.
"We are thrilled to welcome Serena Li to the SRFI," says Robert Ott, Director of the SRFI. "Serena's
unique vision and dedication to fashion epitomizes our program's
mission. The SRFI continues to evolve, creating unparalleled
opportunities for our Fellows as they navigate the ever-changing
landscape of the fashion industry. Serena is well-positioned to
make a significant impact, both within our program and within the
industry."
The SRFI has become a dynamic platform centered
on individual flexibility for recent alumni aiming to make
significant strides in their fashion careers. The Institute has
contributed $2 million in support and
mentorship, aiding Fellows in international master's programs,
developing, producing and showcasing collections at renowned
fashion weeks, and competing on a global stage. This financial
support, mentorship, and specialized programming, empowers Fellows
to innovate and lead in the fashion industry.
Serena Li enters
the program alongside current SRFI Fellows, continuing the
tradition of excellence that defines the SRFI.
About Serena
Li
Serena Li is a
2023 graduate of the TMU Fashion Design program, who has honed her
craft with notable brands like Spencer
Badu, 032c, and Reese
Cooper®. Serena brings a unique vision that blurs
the boundaries between traditional ready-to-wear and contemporary
technical apparel.
Driven by a passion for performance and
functionality, she seamlessly integrates technical materials and
innovative design elements into classic fashion silhouettes.
Serena Li's designs represent a
dedication to urbane sophistication, equipping wearers with the
necessary functional needs to combat the city environment with a
cutting-edge style.
About The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute
The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute (SRFI) at The Creative
School is a program dedicated to supporting emerging Canadian
fashion designers nationally and internationally.
Serving fashion design recent graduates from Toronto Metropolitan University, the Institute
educates and provides mentorship, awards, and international
opportunities to new talent in fashion craftship. Founded in 2016,
The SRFI is made possible through the generous on-going support of
The Edward and Suzanne Rogers Foundation. For more information,
visit www.torontomu.ca/the-suzanne-rogers-fashion-institute.
About The Creative School
The Creative School is a dynamic faculty that is making a
difference in new, unexplored ways. Made up of Canada's top professional schools and
transdisciplinary hubs in media, communication, design and cultural
industries, The Creative School offers students an unparalleled
global experience in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more information, visit
torontomu.ca/the-creative-school.
SOURCE Toronto Metropolitan
University, The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute