Lesley Hampton

Lesley Hampton is an Anishinaabe artist, fashion designer, model, and speaker in Toronto. She runs her own brand called Lesley Hampton, which focuses on size-inclusive clothing and accessories. Her brand aims to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs in fashion, media, and beauty. The Globe and Mail describes her as “an important Indigenous face in the Canadian fashion landscape” for her advocacy and entrepreneurship. In 2023, Lesley received the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business’s Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award. Her fashion brand has collaborated with some major clients including Margaret Trudeau and Lizzo, and she has been featured in media outlets like CBC and Vogue.