Biography
BEHIND THE RUNWAY
Ula Zukowska created her own label, Ula:She (www.ULASHE.com), which combines seemingly contradictory elements outside the traditional canons of the fashion industry. Her garments are sensual, effortlessly elegant, practical and wearable.
Ula:She uses rough fabrics, irregular shapes and unique scents to create a totally new vision of the attire as a whole. Designer Ula Zukowska combines rural and urban perceptions, and embraces the unintentional and unexpected, which provides inspiration for current and future collections. Each collection appears as a form of art installation.
www.ULASHE.wixsite.com/Ula-Zukowska.
Ula Zukowska has wonderful customers. “...Our clienteles are passionate about our products and we are passionate about our clienteles...”
For the past two years she is sharing her 25 years experience as a passionate teacher at Fashion Exchange. She is also part of George Brown College's faculty (Bridal & Evening Wear) and a mentor at the Joe Fresh Centre for Fashion Innovation at Ryerson University (Design Zone).
Academic Credentials
BA, Structure Architecture Design, University of Silesia, 1983, Poland
Master’s Degree, Importance of Public Spaces in Residential and Commercial Architecture, University of Silesia, Poland, 1983
Areas of Specialization
Power Sewing
Garment Construction
Bridal and Evening Wear in Fashion Department
Areas of Expertise
Fashion Strategy
Product Development
Collection Planning
Runway Production
Marketing & Promotion
Career Highlights
2017-Present: Professor, Fashion Faculty, George Brown College
2015-Present: Teacher at Fashion Exchange, George Brown College
2016-Present: Mentor at J.F.Centre for Fashion Innovation in Ryerson University
2010-Present: Creative Director, ULA:SHE Inc. Canada
2004-2010: President, President and Creative Director, Y5 Inc. Canada
1995-2003: Vice President , Ula International Corporation, Canada
1990-1995: Fashion Designer, Ula Design, Toronto
1984-1989: Creative Designer, Miasto-Project, Poland
Other Activities
Advisor – Council for Client Relationships and Customer Experience, Conference Board of Canada.
Board Member – Human Capital Executive Research Board, Market intelligence Arm of Talent Management and Diversity Education.
Awards
Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, George Brown College, 2012
Gold Medal for Entrepreneurship, MBA program, University of Toronto, 1997
Nominated for iBBA/BBA Teaching Award 2008
Nominated for iBBA/BBA Teaching Award 2007
