Linda Lundström
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Linda Lundström, O.Ont.
, (born 1952 Red Lake, Ontario
) is a Canadian fashion designer. She studied fashion at Sheridan College
in Toronto before receiving a scholarship to travel to Europe to continue her studies.
Upon her return, she started a fashion design business in Toronto, Canada in 1974, and sold clothes in Canada, the United States, and Europe. She was named to the Order of Ontario
in 1995.
The economic downturn of 2008 took its toll on her business, and she filed for protection from bankruptcy on 21 January 2008. After her business was acquired by a private investment firm, she was able to start designing again.
Order of Ontario
The Order of Ontario is the most prestigious official honour in the Canadian province of Ontario. Instituted in 1986 by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier David Peterson, the civilian order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to...
, (born 1952 Red Lake, Ontario
Red Lake, Ontario
Population trend:* Population in 2006: 4526* Population in 2001: 4233* Population total in 1996: 4778** Golden : 2248** Red Lake : 2277* Population in 1991:** Golden : 2355** Red Lake : 2268-Climate:...
) is a Canadian fashion designer. She studied fashion at Sheridan College
Sheridan College
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is a diploma and degree granting Canadian polytechnic institute with approximately 15,000 full time students and 35,000 continuing education students...
in Toronto before receiving a scholarship to travel to Europe to continue her studies.
Upon her return, she started a fashion design business in Toronto, Canada in 1974, and sold clothes in Canada, the United States, and Europe. She was named to the Order of Ontario
Order of Ontario
The Order of Ontario is the most prestigious official honour in the Canadian province of Ontario. Instituted in 1986 by Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier David Peterson, the civilian order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to...
in 1995.
The economic downturn of 2008 took its toll on her business, and she filed for protection from bankruptcy on 21 January 2008. After her business was acquired by a private investment firm, she was able to start designing again.