The Shopping Channel TV Guest and Canadian designer Monika Schnarre inspired the crowd who gathered for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel annual Women of Peel fundraising luncheon. (Peel is the region of Ontario just west of Toronto, where The Shopping Channel TV Studios also happens to be located).

Mississauga.com staff photo by Fred Loek

Monika spoke about the challenges and pressures of growing up in front of a camera lens, as well as a recent health scare.

To read the full article about the event, click here.

You can shop Monika’s fashion collection - Tall by Monika Schnarre - exclusively at The Shopping Channel.

The National Post’s Fashion Guest Blogger - Canadian shoe designer Ron White - writes about all things shoes & Monika Schnarre during the recent LG Fashion Week in Toronto. Another one of our favourite Canadian designers gets a mention too (we’ll give you a hint: his initials are D.D.)

Read Ron White’s full blog.

Shop Monika’s TALL by Monika Schnarre collection, only available at The Shopping Channel.

Model & actress Monika Schnarre is getting back to basics. With her Tall by Monika Schnarre collection, she set out to fill a void in the fashion market. Her pieces feature extra inches in the bodice, sleeve and length and give tall Canadian women the basic, flattering clothing they are looking for, at affordable prices.

Photography:  Arline Malakian

Tune in to The Shopping Channel today at 9am, 1pm or 5pm ET as Monika joins our Canadian Designer Week Event and showcases her newest designs. Here are just some of the beautiful basics she’s brought with her:

The secret is out! The Shopping Channel is THE place to find, shop & show love for our amazingly-talented Canadian fashion designers.

We joined the team from Entertainment Tonight Canada, lead by Producer Angela Smith, as they interviewed Lucian Matis and Monika Schnarre at our studios in January.

Monika & Lucian shared insights about breaking into the Canadian fashion industry and the many, many pros of selling their designs to Canadians coast-to-coast on The Shopping Channel.

Look for the ET Canada segment to go to air within the next couple of weeks. We’ll let you know as soon as the date has been confirmed! In the meantime, here are some photos from the shoot:

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We wish everyone at least one big bash during the Holiday season. If you’ve got a big night out on the books, take a look at these head-turning party dresses from our fav Canadian Designers.

David Dixon Mesh & Sequin Dress
Available in silver or purple, this dresses is the perfect combination of sophistication and easy-to-wear. It’s simple crew-neck cut and relaxed fit lets the glam & sparkle of sequins take centre stage.

Brian Bailey Michelle Dress
This isn’t your ordinary little black dress. Featuring a chiffon mock neck & a floating chiffon scarf that trails down the back, this dress is oh-so elegant.


Lucian Matis Open Shoulder Dress
Lucian’s design aesthetic is defined by the fit and fall of his clothing. With it’s dolman sleeve, open shoulder and v-neck drape, this dress will flatter your figure and highlight your curves.

Monika Schnarre Fitted Satin Dress
Also available in this season’s hottest red, and classic black, this satin stunner is full lined and hugs in all the right places. As with all pieces in our Tall by Monika Schnarre collection, this dress is 2 inches longer in both the bodice and hem.