Amanda Lee Shirreffs

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Mississauga, Ontario. I had a very idyllic childhood. My parents’ house back’s onto a natural park & ravine, so I lived my days like I was a member of Pan’s Lost Boys. What brought you to Toronto?  Ironically – an expired visa brought me to Toronto. After a year at Ryerson, I moved to the UK to attend University of Arts, London College of Fashion. What was only supposed to be two years quickly became five. When I returned to Toronto I knew I needed to live in an area that mirrored the lovely community vibe I had in Kensington, so I’m blessed to have found my little haven in Roncesvalles. ...