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Recently, a number of us at Crowe Soberman were fortunate to meet a young fashion designer and visionary entrepreneur, Laura Siegel.

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Susan Hodkinson, BA

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Recently, a number of us at Crowe Soberman were fortunate to meet a young fashion designer and visionary entrepreneur, Laura Siegel.

Laura is a Toronto native who launched her first socially conscious collection in 2012. Laura's identity as a designer has been shaped in large part by her encounters with artisans in Kenya, Peru and India. These artisans, usually women, have practiced their crafts for generations. The sale of these pieces supports their families and in some cases sustains entire communities.

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