This Is Your Brain On Plants F/W 26'
Designer: Stacey Lee Ottman for This Is Your Brain On Plants
Stylists: Sierra Highfield + Stacey Lee Ottman
Models: Emily Anderson, Justin Psek, Selin Aliyeva, Dasha Sierova, Ava Quimby, Gaius Olovba, Bronson Ellery, Giovanni Lucas Bell W., Carine Eehe, Romone Thomas, RéSean Russell, Emmett Bradshaw, Julius Egbuonu, Sierra Highfield, Natalia Simone, Chris Omu, Morgan Skeete, Evelyn Monette, Keon Leung, Colin Mcleod, Victoria James
TIYBOP Producer: @zalezy
Visual Projections: Stacey Lee Ottman + Basm
TIYBOP Studio Team: Bektas Esendemir, Wardrobe Wench (Kathleen), Ava Quimby, Jasmine Page, Shradha, Thomas
Makeup Artists: @ehmulsify, @Itbeautyy, @gggw_27, @rodionova_mua_hair, @glossymuabyartysh, @evamoura.mua
Hairstylists: @hair.priestess, @iamyuka_1, @amc.braids
TOFW Director: Sadaf Emami
Runway Director: Danielle Ford
Backstage Mgmt: Megan Hamilton
Event Producer: Toronto’s Own Fashion Week / RCHIVE
Media Coordinator: Julia Tsaknis
Photography: @juliatsaknis, @cfaststudios, @ninjahmal, @cfaststudios, Micky
Videographers: @thisaintkristoff, @kianatagabing, @vhsghost3, @scratch.suzuki,
DITS: @taniahabibb, @yehseungpark
Video Editor: @ben.fudge_
For the This Is Your Brain On Plants runway — the brand’s first — styling was approached as world-building, creating a cast of characters that brought the collection to life. Crafted from reworked vintage clothing, the collection shaped the styling direction, giving each look a sense of history while remaining playful and contemporary. The concept of the “TIYBOP World” emphasized inclusivity, celebrating that the collection allows all walks of life to play, experiment, and make fashion their own. Each model represented a distinct archetype — from hungover divas and corporate punks to skaters, jet-setters, brides, outdoors personas, and rockstars. By treating each look as a visual narrative rather than a single outfit, the styling emphasized personality, mood, and identity.
Through bold colour stories, layered silhouettes, intentional texture play, and carefully chosen props that heightened attitude and character, the runway presented a cohesive, expressive vision that elevated the collection’s concept beyond individual pieces.
