Fashion – Toronto

Monika is the president and head designer of Canadian label Monikova. Born in the Czech Republic, Monika cultivated a love for design at an early age while observing her mother create handcrafted designs. Her first foray into design materialized after experimenting with her grandmother’s antique Singer to create a kimono fashioned from hand-embroidered linen. Prior to moving to Canada, Monika specialized in women’s tailoring at the SOUO College in Pardubice, Czech Republic. She was named one of the top ten young designers in Canada and was selected to participate in the Bell Celebrity Gala in 2006. Her ambition for excellence led her to study under highly trained artisans at Stratford where she further refined her tailoring skills. Using luxurious fabrics, her designs evoke an innovative elegance that employs exquisite tailoring and fit. Monikova creates unique and timeless pieces that are for the confident, modern woman.