About Me 🌸

My name is Myla and I am a self taught designer and sewist :) Gilded Girl is my handmade clothing brand, all made by me to live up to my younger self’s dream. Growing up calls for grieving. Grieving of your innocence, and grief of who you once were, who you can no longer be. My brand is for the girls who are honouring their innocence but growing into their womenhood - a beautiful, strong, but soft women. I hope each piece helps you find your way there :)

From the first time my mother asked me what shirt I wanted to wear, I realized how deeply clothing shaped the way I felt about myself. The colour of my shirt mattered, the material of my tights mattered, and the way my top fit mattered. No matter my age, how I felt about myself mattered. What you wear and how you wear it changes the way you see yourself. Fashion allows expression, and expression allows freedom within yourself. Fashion to me is an art that is freeing.

Over the years, that feeling has grown into something much bigger. Fashion is not only my passion but it is my purpose. It allows depth in a world full of shallowness. It goes beyond what we wear and touches who we are becoming. Fashion oversees appearance and speaks to the unspoken parts of who we are.

I have dedicated myself to self-teaching the foundations of fashion: sewing, construction, illustration, design, and the business side of the fashion industry. In 2024, I started listening to my calling and began reselling secondhand clothing, which quickly sparked my interest in upcycling and garment creation. After buying my first sewing machine, I attempted to sew fur onto the hood of an old sweater, marking the beginning of my journey as a designer. I was able to sell my first piece, which led to many more. Each piece is made with happiness and pure joy in my little bedroom! I have been accepted into Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU’s) Fashion program where I will be studying for four years to further my experience + knowledge in fashion design!