This Canadian Designer On the Post-Gender Revolution
December 17, 2021 at 02:30PM “We really wanted to create a uniform,” says Spencer Badu, founder and creative director of his eponymous brand. “The whole idea was to create pieces that were minimal yet directional, real and not pretentious, that anyone could incorporate into their everyday lives.” Badu has always been inspired by the people around him, hence the effortlessly easy garments that abound in his collections. Described by the Canadian designer as “contemporary streetwear,” his assortment of understated tracksuits, neon cargo vests and wearable bucket hats are distinct for their attention to detail and innovative design sensibilities. A bit of a Canadian nomad, Badu was born in Brampton, went to university in Calgary and now resides in Toronto, though he credits his time out west for the birth of his brand in 2015. “Once I finished fashion school, that’s when I started…