From Uganda to Calgary, Fashionably

A couple of weeks ago, I asked on the 1Y1C Facebook page if anybody knew any designers in Calgary who I might connect with. I was passing through Cowtown for a speaking engagement, and had a few extra hours to do an interview. I received a suggestion that I talk with Hadija Gabunga of Hipband.

We met at the Art Gallery of Calgary, where I shot this video:

Being a rookie video interviewer, I failed to ask where she got her fabrics from. In a follow-up email, she tells me they’re manufactured in Montreal.



  1. A Novel Woman (Reply) Posted on February 18, 2011

    These are amazing! What a great idea. My twenty-something daughters would love these.

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  3. Natalie B (Reply) Posted on February 19, 2011

    I’m so happy you contacted Hadija!. She’s a great woman and has a great product!

  4. Sarah (Reply) Posted on February 28, 2011

    I love that you shot this video at the Art Gallery! Their gift shop is so awesome, they only carry Canadian made pieces. Hadija’s work is so amazing!