About

Leyla Kashani is a Toronto based, ethical and forward high fashion brand that revives the purest essence of cultural lineage and history. Led by the designer and founder, Leyla Kashani, this conscious luxury house, practices safe trade principals and holds the artisanal techniques and heritage as main motto. 

  • Mission

    Encouraging distinctive ancestral craftsmanship, KASHANI innovates as a particular unseasonal fashion brand. In each of the timeless pieces the history and story of a community is told, is worn and is revered. Always true to the origins, from the most meticulous embroidery, crochet process or overlaying of fabrics, the artistic techniques of workmanship are celebrated and kept alive in the most personalized way.

  • Vision

    Designing with the highest quality silk or wool blends, and incorporating vintage techniques of Iranian rugs and salvaged crafts, the final hand-woven creations carry the ultimate goal: to reveal authentic beauty and give value to the world’s ancestral and endangered artisanal heritage.

The Journey

Born in Iran, with exposure and background in fashion studies in France and Canada, I started building on my passion for repurposing antique clothing in private capsule collections and showing in art galleries in Tehran, as well as fashion installations in Toronto

"When you wear Kashani, you are wearing something original with history and design, and now tinting it with your own soul to pass it on, hopefully to the next generation."

  • Respecting the Cultural Heritage

    At the heart of Leyla Kashani's brand is a commitment to preserving honoured handcrafting techniques. Her creations are bridges connecting the past, present, and future. With profound respect for the cultural heritage of remote areas in Iran, Leyla has formed deep personal connections with the local artisans who embroider her creations. These relationships are not just transactional; they are bonds that empower local artisans and advocate for the revival of fading art forms.

  • Commitment to Sustainability

    Leyla Kashani and her namesake brand are dedicated to keeping honoured handcrafting techniques alive through wearable and standout fashion and accessory items. She works to build a tangible bridge between the past, the present and the future.

    In 2021, Leyla Keshani was celebrated as one of three sustainable brands from Iran by Fashion Revolution UK.

  • Crafting Luxury with a Purpose

    In every stitch and fold, Leyla Kashani's
    designs speak of intricate artistry and ethical craftsmanship. Her signature
    style often involves artful pleating, a result of close collaboration with
    origami masters, creating clothing that is as much a work of art as it is
    fashion.

Our Purpose