Leigh-Ann Waller
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Leigh-Ann Waller
Upcycle Designer
Leigh-Ann Waller
Upcycle Designer
Leigh-Ann Waller is the founder and designer of Second Verse Apparel, a London, Ontario slow fashion brand that transforms reclaimed textiles into one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. From vintage quilts and wool blankets to linens and lace, she gives materials with a history a new life through thoughtful design and craftsmanship.
Before launching Second Verse Apparel in 2025, Leigh-Ann spent 25 years teaching fashion design and design foundations at Fanshawe College. She now brings that experience to a business rooted in creativity, sustainability and local production, collaborating with local sewers on small-batch pieces. Leigh-Ann loves connecting with other women entrepreneurs and sharing the stories behind the textiles she works with.