The Clothing: Device is for women who love the glamour and fantasy of high fashion, but are more influenced by cost, versatility, and their own unique personal style. The clothing is all about simplicity, quality and versatility, with an emphasis on original design details and fit. Device strives to provide a range of versatile, exclusive, well-made garments that will serve the wearer for years to come. Each and every item is made in Toronto. With an effort to become more eco-conscious, bamboo fabric is now part of every collection.
A bit about bamboo: The environmental benefits of using bamboo fabrics are numerous. Unlike cotton, it requires fewer pesticides, grows much more quickly, and doesn't require irrigation. Bamboo fabrics have 2x the absorbency of cotton, natural antibacterial properties, and cause fewer allergic skin reactions than other fibers.
The Designer: Melanie Ferrara hails from the suburbs of Scarborough Ontario, Canada. Despite the surrounding scores of malls, gas stations and Tim Horton's, she never managed to stomach sweats and t-shirts. A creative and curious girl, she looted her mother's sewing supplies to begin making her very own (and very unique) clothing by the time she was 12. Melanie graduated from Toronto's Ryerson University School of Fashion in 2004, and in 2005 Device was born.
