Samantha Brunner is a Calgary-based sustainable fashion designer trained in Costume Cutting and Apparel Construction. She obtained her training at Olds College: The Fashion Institute, with additional certifications in Sustainable Fashion. Samantha is known for her ability to transform unforgiving marine debris and reclaimed materials into breathtaking couture.

Her latest work follows a lineage of pieces that tell stories of transformation, resilience, and reclamation. In previous collections, she has crocheted, embroidered, beaded, and hand-sewn gowns from discarded mosquito netting and fishing rope pulled directly from the ocean by the Ocean Legacy Foundation, and other sources of reclaimed materials.

Samantha’s work has been awarded Best in Show by Future Oceans International (2024), featured at Eco Fashion Week Australia (2024), and shown on the EFWA Sustainable Fashion Art Runway in Florence, Italy (2025). Through her brand, she champions ocean conservation as both an artistic and a collective responsibility.

Cristal Cherry-LeBel is a Calgary-based fashion designer and maker whose work merges technical skill with a clear environmental mission. Trained in Costume Cutting and Apparel Construction at Olds College, she has built a diverse portfolio, from bridal couture, runway fashion, costume and piecework. Her eco fashion brand, Designs by Miss Cherry, offers unique hand crafted clothing and accessories made of organic and repurposed fabrics, and hinges on the importance of sustainability within the industry.

Her work has been featured in Avenue magazine, StandUp publications, and on both local and international runways. As an ambassador for the Future Oceans International Foundation since 2019, Cristal uses her talent to raise awareness to the urgent need for ocean conservation and to address the fashion industry's waste output.

Cristal's collections often feature feminine silhouettes. Using fishing nets, ropes, tarps and various other materials pulled from ocean, and out of the landfill, she knits, drapes and sews together wearable art inspiring and inviting viewers to consider their own role in protecting the planet.

Catherine Larose is an experienced curator, creative producer, and arts educator with over 25 years of work in the cultural, environmental, and fashion sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has worked across Canada and internationally, producing fashion shows, exhibitions, and community-based art projects in Canada, the United States, Ireland, and multiple provinces in China.

As the founder and President of Future Oceans International, Catherine develops initiatives that connect sustainable fashion, ocean conservation, and public art. Her work often brings together artists, designers, educators, and community members to explore environmental issues through creative expression.

Catherine has curated and produced runway shows, installations, and educational programs focused on upcycled and sustainable design. She has also led artist workshops and public engagement events, with a focus on accessibility, collaboration, and ecological awareness.

In addition to her artistic practice, Catherine has held senior roles in marketing and communications, including serving as Marketing Lead for Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, Communications Officer for CBC Edmonton, and Editor-in-Chief of LUXE by Calgary Bride Magazine. She has led national campaigns for nonprofit organizations such as the Cecchetti Society of Canada and the Canadian Space Society, blending creative strategy with community engagement.

She continues to support both emerging and established artists by developing opportunities for exhibition, mentorship, and collaborative project work.