Opolaire

From Humble Beginnings to Purpose-Driven Design

Thirty years ago, my mother and I arrived in Canada from Guyana with little more than hope. She worked tirelessly in garment manufacturing, stitching together not just fabrics, but a brighter future for our family. Her resilience—and that sewing machine—put food on our table and instilled in me a lifelong respect for craftsmanship. Today, she’s still by my side, guiding the design of Opolaire’s debut backpack with the same care that once sustained us.