BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Roxanne Nikki started designing when she was just three years old. After noticing her sketches, Nikki's mother began making her clothing. It was not until writing her final exams to receive her Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and sociology from the University of Winnipeg however that Nikki realized she could have a career in fashion design. Her aha moment led her to Montreal where she studied fashion design at the prestigious College LaSalle. Upon graduating in1990, Roxanne worked for a variety of companies as an illustrator, patternmaker, and junior designer. Her unique styling soon evolved into a full-time obsession and the creation of the eponymous ROXANNE NIKKI ® label. In 1994 her first ready to wear collection emphasizing her unique artistic viewpoint hit stores nationwide catapulting Nikki's fashion dreams into a business. 

Roxanne has always stressed that she is first an artist and that fashion design is the vehicle of expression for her creativity. The authenticity, masterful tailoring and attention to detail in her work has led her to achieve national and international recognition. Among her many career accolades, Roxanne Nikki was first recognized as one of Canada's elite when she was named one of 4 top new Canadian designers by the Matinee Fashion Foundation and Toronto Fashion Incubator (1997), followed by three consecutive prestigious Matinee Fashion Foundation Awards of Excellence (2000, 2001,2002). Roxanne's work has been sold across Canada and showcased internationally in New York, Los Angeles, and Japan.

Dressing celebrities for many years, both on- and off-screen around the world is kismet to the brand. ROXANNE NIKKI ® designs are hard to miss during the futuristic party scene in Arnold Schwarzenegger's "The 6th Day". Actress Milla Jovovich slipped into a Roxanne Nikki knit chainmail dress for the international advertising campaign of Sony Picture's "The Messenger". ROXANNE NIKKI ® menswear worn by the likes of rock legends Michael Stipe, and Nick Gilder is also a hit with Romeo Miller, Jesse McCartney, Avan Jogia and Kevin Hart to name a few. ROXANNE NIKKI ® womenswear counts many fans among the stars including Carmen Electra, Bai Ling, Kristanna Loken, Judith Hill, Angela Simmons, Tiffany Hines, Carrie Preston, Stacy Francis, Christina Milian, Nicki Minaj, Divine Brown, Bif Naked and longtime muse Fei Ren.

Nikki instinctively sets new trends combining signature couture detailing and edgy luxury design, fundamental to the brand philosophy. Interwoven in every piece is a story, a history. Integral to every detail is the creative expression sourced from the various stages of the designer's journey. Entwined in everything is her dedication, passion, and gratitude for the ability to express herself as an artist.

An entrepreneur and traveler at heart, Roxanne has lived in Montreal, Paris, and Vancouver. Today, her inspired adventure continues returning the designer full circle to Montreal with an ever-growing international audience, with her latest project now complete the beautiful ROXANNE NIKKI ® boutique in Old Montreal…stay tuned for what’s next!