Projet Friperie MTL

Gracia is a creative based in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal whose relationship with fashion began long before she had the means to fully participate in it. Growing up in a one-bedroom apartment, style wasn’t about excess — it was about expression, resourcefulness, and pride. Luxury labels were out of reach, but she learned to value quality, craftsmanship, and originality, developing an eye for well-made garments and a talent for remixing pieces into looks that felt entirely her own.

Fashion was also deeply personal. When her father arrived in Montréal from the Philippines, clothing became his way of finding belonging in a new country — a visual language that shaped Gracia’s perspective, but while studying at McGill, she began to see fashion not just as a way to fit in, but to stand out, expressing individual style & remaining culturally relevant.

The city became her classroom. “Projet Friperie MTL” reflects her belief that great style isn’t about price tags — it’s about perspective.