Canadian Retailer leela Launches E-commerce Site for Women’s Fashion

Today marks the official launch of leela, a new Canadian women’s clothing retailer founded by industry professionals Nikki Tighe and Karyn Woodhouse. The retailer debuts with a curated collection featuring established Canadian and European labels including Picadilly Canada, Carré Noir, Compli K, Esqualo and Garcia. leela was created in response to a significant gap in the Canadian women’s retail landscape.

Through extensive conversations with Canadian women about their shopping frustrations, the founders identified a clear need for fashion that combines sophistication and comfort.

“We kept hearing the same message from women across Canada – they want retailers to know that they’re here to spend, but they simply don’t love what’s currently available,” says co-founder Nikki Tighe. “Many retailers just aren’t giving women what they want. Women don’t all just fall into either the category of wanting skin-tight sequin dresses or floral muumuus.”

Each piece has been chosen…