Editor’s Letter

Individuality, Down to the Details

Fashion is about more than what we wear. It is also revealed through the choices we make, the objects we connect with, and the ways in which we express our personality.

This is precisely what caught my attention in the work of Roxana Nesfintu, founder of RN BAGS, whom we had the pleasure of welcoming to the first edition of CLiC éDiT-ô — An Editorial Collective Perspective.

By taking part in this creative experience, Roxana entrusted her creations to photographers and creative teams, allowing them to become part of different visual interpretations. It was a gesture that went far beyond simply showcasing her accessories. It reflected an openness to collaboration and a willingness to let other creative perspectives bring new dimensions to her own vision.

Her journey, from Romania to Milan, through Bali and eventually Montreal, has shaped an approach to design in which traditional craftsmanship meets a distinctly contemporary aesthetic. At RN BAGS, handmade craftsmanship is not an end in itself. It becomes a way of creating pieces with their own identity, presence and character.

This encounter also reminds us why independent designers deserve a place in the fashion conversation. Behind every brand are decisions, experiments, challenges and, above all, an individual striving to bring a personal vision to life. In an industry where newness follows at an ever-increasing pace, taking the time to discover these creative journeys becomes an expression of distinction in itself.

Through L’@rtikle, I want to bring attention to the individuals who are contributing to the evolution of fashion in their own way. Not simply to showcase what they create, but to understand what drives them, what influences their work and what they hope to communicate.

I invite you to discover Roxana Nesfintu and the world of RN BAGS. You will meet a designer who is not simply interested in making beautiful accessories, but in giving each piece enough personality to become a genuine expression of the person who carries it.

Because beyond trends, it is individuality that gives fashion its richness.

Enjoy the read,

Patrick Croteau

Editor-in-Chief

L’@rtikle | Mode Ô Verre

Coverpage:

Modèle ; Geneviève Rhéaume 

Photo : Catherine Nadeau