Naadei Lyonnais lives a life that’s anything but ordinary. Born in Rouyn-Noranda, Que. and now based in Montreal, with stints in Miami and Iceland in between, Naadei has an accomplished career that’s spanned everything from modelling and writing to music and television.
Naadei Lyonnais lives a life that’s anything but ordinary. Born in Rouyn-Noranda, Que. and now based in Montreal, with stints in Miami and Iceland in between, Naadei has an accomplished career that’s spanned everything from modelling and writing to music and television.
It’s an eclectic variety and a constant evolution that informs her personal style, which is as self-expressive as it is label defying. Always on the move, the multi-hyphenate creative caught up with us in Toronto’s East End to share how she owns her unique sense of style by following her heart—and her mood.
It’s an eclectic variety and a constant evolution that informs her personal style, which is as self-expressive as it is label defying. Always on the move, the multi-hyphenate creative caught up with us in Toronto’s East End to share how she owns her unique sense of style by following her heart—and her mood.
What's your secret to finding authentic self-expression?
My closet is a place where I find liberation, and my style is ever-changing. I welcome in different parts of my personality when choosing my outfits. I don’t feel obligated to stay within one box, and I see pieces as tools to make my vision come to life.
What's your secret to finding authentic self-expression?
My closet is a place where I find liberation, and my style is ever-changing. I welcome in different parts of my personality when choosing my outfits. I don’t feel obligated to stay within one box, and I see pieces as tools to make my vision come to life.
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How did you discover your sense of style?
I fell in love with the idea of expressing myself through clothes shortly after I had just broken up with a boyfriend. I felt so liberated when I realized I could wear whatever I wanted without having to worry about what he was going to think!
How did you discover your sense of style?
I fell in love with the idea of expressing myself through clothes shortly after I had just broken up with a boyfriend. I felt so liberated when I realized I could wear whatever I wanted without having to worry about what he was going to think!
Fall is the biggest season for footwear. How do you pick yours?
Shoes are like the throw cushions that brighten up a room. I have the most fun with boots, they’re great for deconstructing a specific style. I like to pair oversized jeans with heels or go with a sneaker for something more form fitting. Do the opposite of what you were expecting.
Fall is the biggest season for footwear. How do you pick yours?
Shoes are like the throw cushions that brighten up a room. I have the most fun with boots, they’re great for deconstructing a specific style. I like to pair oversized jeans with heels or go with a sneaker for something more form fitting. Do the opposite of what you were expecting.
Naadei gives balance to her looks by shopping outside the box, breaking up a masculine outfit with feminine pieces and contrasting loose layers with fitted tailoring. Incorporating textures, like cable knits and pinstripes, adds visual interest to all-over neutrals.
Naadei gives balance to her looks by shopping outside the box, breaking up a masculine outfit with feminine pieces and contrasting loose layers with fitted tailoring. Incorporating textures, like cable knits and pinstripes, adds visual interest to all-over neutrals.
