The Vainqueur Podcast

Vainqueur Magazine
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  • FASHION & BEAUTY

The Vainqueur Podcast is a platform for in-depth conversations at the intersection of Canadian fashion, beauty, business, and culture. Hosted by Danica Samuel, founder and editor-in-chief of Vainqueur, the podcast brings together designers, founders, executives, and creatives shaping Canada’s fashion and beauty industries, offering insight into how the market is evolving and where it’s headed next. The podcast is part of Vainqueur’s broader reporting and analysis of Canada’s fashion and beauty economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. JAN 22

    Markantoine on Rebuilding Montréal’s Fashion Ambition

    Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert has spent the past decade quietly reshaping what a Canadian fashion career can look like — one rooted in narrative, community and cultural memory rather than scale alone. In Episode 001 of The Vainqueur Podcast, the MRKNTN founder reflects on the personal experiences, industry setbacks and creative decisions that shaped his resilience — and why recognition from Quebec’s fashion industry reaffirmed a responsibility to build beyond himself. After early training in Montreal and a formative period working in Paris, Lynch-Boisvert returned home with a clearer sense of identity as a Montrealer and a sharper view of the structural gaps facing Canadian fashion. He argues that Montreal’s fashion legitimacy already exists, embedded in Quebec’s industrial and cultural history — from garment manufacturing and leather production to hydroelectric infrastructure and geography — but that cultural modesty continues to limit ambition. Throughout the conversation, Lynch-Boisvert challenges the Quebec expression né pour un petit pain, which encourages restraint and modest aspiration. Instead, he calls for a more self-assured fashion culture — one willing to pursue prestige, scale and international relevance without apology. The episode also examines his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, presented during Semaine Mode de Montréal, which was conceived not as spectacle but as cultural infrastructure. Framed as a communal moment bringing together students, industry figures and collaborators, the show served as a tangible example of what Canadian fashion can achieve when storytelling, production and collective belief align. This episode explores why rebuilding Montreal’s fashion ambition requires both individual resilience and collective confidence — and what it will take for Canadian fashion to stop underselling itself. Key InsightsMarkantoine Lynch-Boisvert frames resilience as a defining force in his career rather than a byproduct of circumstance. Personal and professional setbacks shaped his approach to fashion, reinforcing his belief that longevity depends on perseverance paired with intention.He argues that Montreal’s fashion legitimacy already exists through its industrial and cultural history — from garment manufacturing and leather production to hydroelectric infrastructure — but that this foundation is often overlooked.Lynch-Boisvert challenges the Quebec expression né pour un petit pain, viewing it as a cultural mindset that limits ambition in Canadian fashion. He calls instead for a willingness to pursue prestige and international relevance without apology.Fashion shows, in his view, function as cultural infrastructure rather than spectacle. His Spring/Summer 2026 presentation was conceived as a communal moment and as a tangible example of what Canadian fashion can achieve when scale, storytelling and collective belief align. Episode Chapters00:00:00 — Introduction 04:30 — Creative Origins 11:45 — Paris to Montréal 18:30 — Resilience Forward 26:15 — Fashion Infrastructure 34:45 — Montréal’s Ambition Additional Resources: MRKNTN Spring/Summer 2026 Collection — VQ Runwayhttps://www.vainqueurmag.ca/runway/mrkntn-ss26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. 2025-12-31

    Welcome to The Vainqueur Podcast

    The Vainqueur Podcast explores the ideas, decisions, and cultural forces shaping Canada’s fashion, beauty, and creative industries. Hosted by Danica Samuel, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Vainqueur, the podcast features in-depth conversations with Canada’s designers, founders, executives, creatives, and industry leaders understand­ing how this market is evolving and where it’s headed next. Across each episode, we unpack how Canadian professionals are building brands, navigating growth, responding to global pressures, and defining a distinctly Canadian approach to fashion, beauty, retail, and culture. From emerging voices to established leaders, these conversations go beyond headlines, offering context, strategy, and real-world insight from those shaping the industry from the inside. Whether you work in fashion, beauty, media, retail, or the creative economy or simply want a deeper understanding of Canada’s cultural industries, The Vainqueur Podcast offers a perspective you won’t find elsewhere. Subscribe to Vainqueur Memberships for full access to reporting, runway archives, industry insights, and data-led coverage: https://www.vainqueurmag.ca/subscription Podcast listeners receive 25% off an annual Vainqueur Membership. Use code VQPODCAST at checkout. Stay connected through Danica’s Debrief Newsletter, a regular editorial newsletter offering analysis, reflections, and behind-the-scenes context on Canada’s fashion and beauty economy: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7350256514810429440 For comments, questions, or guest inquiries, contact: contact@vainquermag.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

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The Vainqueur Podcast is a platform for in-depth conversations at the intersection of Canadian fashion, beauty, business, and culture. Hosted by Danica Samuel, founder and editor-in-chief of Vainqueur, the podcast brings together designers, founders, executives, and creatives shaping Canada’s fashion and beauty industries, offering insight into how the market is evolving and where it’s headed next. The podcast is part of Vainqueur’s broader reporting and analysis of Canada’s fashion and beauty economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Vainqueur Magazine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danica Samuel Media Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Vainqueur Podcast