Angela Mark is a Canadian fashion designer based in Peterborough, Ontario. Her downtown showroom opened in 1987. She was one of the first Canadian designers to implement CAD technology (Computer Aided Design) into her pattern making processes. She is one of the only high end Canadian designers to produce their clothing entirely in Canada.
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Early life and education
Angela Mark was born in Montreal, Quebec. At 5’11” she found it difficult to find quality clothing that fit her properly which inspired her passion for creating clothing. She prepared a portfolio while taking art courses during summer school, then applied for and was accepted into the Fashion Design Program at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. In 1987 Angela started her business and launched her own label at 22 years of age. In 1989 Angela took courses at Virginia Tech University to learn CAD.
Career
Angela was one of the first Canadian designers to implement computer-aided design technology into her pattern-making processes. In 1990 Angela established herself as an innovative business women and was recognized by the Federal Business Development Bank as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Labels
Angela Mark produces ready-to-wear, made-to-measure, and couture clothing collections all in-house from her studio in Peterborough, Ontario.