Fashion – Toronto

EVA TERESA APPAREL I hate wearing bras. Like… I really hate them. They're uncomfortable, restrictive, pinching, sweaty, awful. I hate them so much that I decided to stop wearing them all together, and I haven't looked back. Yup, even with my double D’s! And so, my brand, Eva Teresa Apparel, is all about embracing that braless lifestyle, particularly in those situations when you need to look like a professional, put-together human. I’m all about body positivity, about confidence, diversity, and loving the shape you are. Its a surprisingly empowering feeling, not wearing a bra. For me, it says, ‘this is who I am, this is what I look like, I’m an intelligent, professional woman and my girls are comfy af’! All my dresses and tops are designed to be worn without a bra, whether you’re dressing for the office, attending a cocktail party or just want to be your awesome boss-lady self while going about your day. Everything is designed and handmade by me in my little downtown-Toronto apartment. HISTORY I owe my love of sewing to my mom, who taught me when I was a kid. Growing up, I loved experimenting with fabric and making my own clothes and costumes. In 2013, right before I graduated University (for environmental science), I opened my first Etsy shop on a whim. I named it GearPunk’D, and I still operate it today, selling steampunk costumes and accessories. It’s a lot of fun, but I’ve been wanting to do something that reflects my personal style and values, something less 'cosplay' and more 'everyday'. Thus, I started working on my braless clothing line in the spring of 2017, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me!