M: I am standing behind a giant set-piece and Bronwyn is on the other side of an incredibly complicated photography rig. I’m struck with the greatest sense of deja-vu; this shoot seems emblematic of a dream Bronwyn and I had almost exactly a year earlier. Our hope was to create a platform for students to both showcase their work and voice their concerns surrounding the fashion industry. What we as a team created has surpassed our vision and morphed into something much more powerful; a publication that supports its members, promotes collaboration and fosters a sense of unity in an industry that often seems cold. Fashion may be always changing, but with an annual issue we hoped to capture its timelessness in print. This talented group of contributors both humble and inspire me. As I sit perched behind a set piece, I’m filled with the deepest sense of appreciation.

B: Getting involved at Ryerson in my first year was one the best decisions I have made. This engagement has allowed me the opportunity to meet and work closely with incredibly talented students from many different programs with diverse skills and interests. When Millie and I started dreaming about creating a fashion publication we knew it would not be easy, however with endless support from our team and our friends at the Ryerson Communication and Design Society this dream has become a reality. The dedication and work ethic demonstrated by our team has been astound ing particularly since most members are taking a full course in challenging programs. Words cannot express how grateful we are for everyone that has helped us out along the way. School to us is all about meeting people and being able to take the skills that we are learning in the classroom and apply them to a real life setting. The Book by StyleCircle has allowed us to do this and so much more. This industry is not one dimensional and being involved with an interdisciplinary team has allowed our group of students to be exposed to all parts of the industry, has allowed us to develop new friendships and a network of passionate future professionals that we will no doubt be reaching out to in the future.