E25: An Inspiring Showcase of the Next Generation in Business and Fashion
Photo: Paul Doumit
On May 15, at the Pavillon du Grand Quai du Port de Montréal, the LaSalle College Festival hosted E25 an outstanding evening celebrating emerging talents from our Fashion Marketing and Business Management (Profile in Creative Industries Management) programs.
This evening shone a spotlight on exceptional final projects, rich in creativity, innovation, and passion. In a festive yet professional atmosphere, guests discovered the business concepts developed by our graduating students, engaged in conversation with them, and celebrated their academic journey.
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A Dynamic Competition and Impactful Ideas
A highlight of the night was the on-stage presentation of the five finalist teams, selected by a jury of experts for the quality and potential of their business projects. Each concept stood out with its unique vision and strong message:
- The Designer Bag: Never lose your passion—carry it with you.
- Lueur: Brightening the lives of young people in our community through creative workshops.
- BLNKS*: An innovative platform for customizable products, merging AI and sustainability.
- ISOTEK: Smart construction uniforms that adapt to body temperature.
- SwimCare: Swimwear that empowers women with confidence.
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Congratulations to this year’s grand winners: Team ISOTEK, made up of Charlie Brousseau, Miguel Lavergne, Marie Héroux, and Naomi Parent, who earned the title of Best Business Concept at E25! Their visionary and highly functional concept impressed Vito Cassotta, a Fashion Marketing graduate and recipient of the Alumni Award, who was given the responsibility of selecting this year’s winning project.
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A very special thank you to our five experts this year, who also had a challenging task: selecting the five finalist teams from all the graduating cohort teams.
- Gildas Awuye: Owner and Founder at Messan Studios | Team BLNKS*
- Alain Desmeules: General Manager at Ewool | Team ISOTEK
- Bianca Izzo: Fashion Director at La Vie en Rose | Team Swimcare
- Catherine Morellon: Head of Communications at the McCord Stewart Museum | Team Lueur
- Anita Turano: Owner of Boutique La Mansarde Bleue | Team The Designer Bag
The Multidisciplinary Team Behind the Event
E25 is more than just a graduation event—it's a project brought to life by a dedicated and dynamic student team who managed every aspect from start to finish:
- Naya Basmadji – Finances
- Eduardo Cuéllar – Logistics
- Julia Silva & Laurence Demers – Social Media
- Elizabeth Esposito – Communications
- Natasha Moll – Communications & Video
- Gabriella Moschetta – Graphic Design
- Leonardo Giraldo – Digital Design
Their meticulous work made this evening an unforgettable and highly professional experience.
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Awards and Recognition
E25 was also an opportunity to celebrate individual excellence with the presentation of prestigious awards and scholarships:
- Academic Award of Excellence, presented by Coccoli: Emma Zavadell
- Continuing Education Award, presented by Ardene, Psycho Bunny, and Reitmans: Ariane Poulin, Kosta Daniilidis, and Renaud Bédard
- Faculty Award of Excellence, presented by Ookpik and La Vie en Rose: Elizabeth Esposito and Rose Pilon
- Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Desjardins: Naya Basmadji
- Voyage Mode College LaSalle (Fashion Trip) Award, offered by Bonlook and Desjardins: Émilie Lussier
- LCI Barcelona Scholarship (Graduate Studies), presented by LCI Education: Elizabeth Esposito and Julia Silva
Photo: Paul Doumit
Congratulations to all the teams and students for their ingenuity, perseverance, and passion.
Once again, E25 confirmed that the next generation is ready to transform the future of the creative industries.
