@suerandhawa_, owner of @theopticalboutique, has never been afraid of colour, individuality, or making a bold choice. There’s a confidence that comes from knowing who you are and no longer looking for permission to express it. Less interested in the rules. More confident in our choices and not afraid to be seen. Beauty is simply the freedom to stop being who we think we should be, and simply become ourselves. Model: Sue Randhawa@suerandhawa__ Product: @theopticalboutique Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: @yhanson_photography Stylist: Yvonne Lal @styled_bylal Makeup: Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Hair: Martin Hillier @martinhillierhair Production Assistant: Elijah Silva @silvanator

The final shots from our teams contribution to @solenemagazine. Magazine: @solenemagazine Designer: Nathee Rav @natheerav Designer assistant: Grace Escalona @gracee_escalona Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: Yvonne Hanson @yhanson_photography Makeup: Jen Little @artistjenniferlittle Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Hair: Sare Nelson @sare.hairdesigns Sayyeda Mills @the.vivid.vision Zahra Dee @beautybyzahradee Cliodhna Masters @cliohairandesthetics Models: Victoria Toews @victoria_t012 Olena @model._olena Pardiss Behrouzi @art_by_pardiss Melika @faceofbeautyiran Nails: Ren Rosario @klawedbyren Production Assistant: MJ Alarcon @mj.alarcon

Reliving this epic shoot while I flip through the pages of @solenemagazine makes me so proud of the creativity in Vancouver. We have so much to say ❤️ Publication: @solenemagazine Designer: Nathee Rav @natheerav Designer assistant: Grace Escalona @gracee_escalona Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: Yvonne Hanson @yhanson_photography Hair: Sare Nelson @sare.hairdesigns Zahra Dee @beautybyzahradee Sayyeda Mulla @the.vivid.vision Cliodhna Masters @cliohairandesthetics Makeup: Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Jennifer Little @artistjenniferlittle Models: Pardiss Behrouzi @art_by_pardiss Victoria Toews @victoria_t012 Olena @model._olena Melika @faceofbeautyiran Nails: Ren Rosario @klawedbyren Production Assistant: MJ Alarcon @mj.alarcon

@natheerav set a new benchmark for design when she created her 2026 collection, Unchained. And seeing our work in @solenemagazine is the most fitting way I can think of to honor this beautiful art. Gratitude to the team of creatives who brought this project to life! Magazine: @solenemagazine Designer: Nathee Rav @natheerav Designer assistant: Grace Escalona @gracee_escalona Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: Yvonne Hanson @yhanson_photography Makeup: Jen Little @artistjenniferlittle Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Hair: Sare Nelson @sare.hairdesigns Sayyeda Mills @the.vivid.vision Zahra Dee @beautybyzahradee Cliodhna Masters @cliohairandesthetics Models: Victoria Toews @victoria_t012 Olena @model._olena Pardiss Behrouzi @art_by_pardiss Melika @faceofbeautyiran Nails: Ren Rosario @klawedbyren Production Assistant: MJ Alarcon @mj.alarcon

Just the boys. This collaboration with @lizbellagency was the perfect day! Agency: @lizbellagency Photographer: @danicruzphotography Creative Director: @curlyhairvancouver Models: @callumgreene.png @luka_roizman Lead stylist: @bunniehills Stylists: @climatebarbie_ @apamelaela Makeup: @jaredanielz @lalettreu Hair: @jessie_zzhu @hair.by.jackm Nails: @yournailgirlash Production Assistants: @dthomson12 @s4v.lee

Just the girls. In collaboration with @lizbellagency our team made this farm look good! Agency: @lizbellagency Creative Director: @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: @danicruzphotography Models: @mita.linn @emilysaintclaire @juan._kam Lead Stylist: @bunniehills Stylists: @climatebarbie_ @apamelaela Makeup: @jaredanielz @lalettreu Hair: @jessie_zzhu @hair.by.jackm Nails: @yournailgirlash Production Assistants: @dthomson12 @s4v.lee

In collaboration with @lizbellagency, we created art this summer! Thank you to the huge team that created this ambitious farm photoshoot ❤️ Agency: @lizbellagency Photographer: @danicruzphotography Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Models: @mita.linn @juan._kam @callumgreene.png @luka_roizman @emilysaintclaire Lead Stylist: @bunniehills Stylists: @apamelaela @climatebarbie_ Makeup: @jaredanielz @lalettreu Hair: @hair.by.jackm @jessie_zzhu Nails: @yournailgirlash Production Assistants: @dthomson12 @s4v.lee

Sovereign Part 3. The synergy of a good creative team is powerful! These shots are 🔥 We are so grateful to @vous.magazine for publishing our work. Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photography: Dani Cruz @danicruzphotography Models: Deo Rodriguez-Sulemanji @domusdeoartistry Pawni Prabhakar @pawni.prabhakar Angel @ange.elle__ Jasmine @loverboyjasmine Lead Stylist: Sarah Karsten @bunniehills Stylists: Pam @apamelaela Sierra Aston @climatebarbie_ Hair: Lala @lalaartist Sare Nelson @sare.hairdesigns Makeup: Jennifer Little @artistjenniferlittle Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Nails: Ren Rosario @klawedbyren Production Assistants: Diana Thomson @dthomson12 MJ Alarcón @mj.alarcon

Part 2 of Sovereign. This was a powerhouse team down to the detail. A HUGE thank you to everyone involved. We’re so grateful to be published in @vous.magazine and get the opportunity to share our work ❤️ Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: Dani Cruz @danicruzphotography Models: Deo Rodriguez @domusdeoartistry Jasmine @loverboyjasmine Angel @ange.elle__ Pawni Prabhakar @pawni.prabhakar Lead Stylist: Sarah Karsten @bunniehills Stylists: Sierra Aston @climatebarbie_ Pam @apamelaela Makeup: Jennifer Little @artistjenniferlittle Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Hair: Lala @lalaartist Sare Nelson @sare.hairdesigns Nails: Ren Rosario @klawedbyren Production Assistants: Diana Thomson @dthomson12 MJ Alarcón @mj.alarcon

Sovereign. Thank you @vous.magazine for publishing our work. This project was an epic undertaking made possible by every single person who participated. We are grateful beyond words for eachother. The power of women never fails 🫶🏼 Creative Director: Karyn Rudance @curlyhairvancouver Photographer: Dani Cruz @danicruzphotography Models: Deo Rodriguez @domusdeoartistry Jasmine @loverboyjasmine Angel @ange.elle__ Pawni Prabhakar @pawni.prabhakar Lead Stylist: Sarah Karsten @bunniehills Stylists: Sierra Aston @climatebarbie_ Pam @apamelaela Makeup: Jennifer Little @artistjenniferlittle Jared Daniels @jaredanielz Hair: Lala @lalaartist Sare Nelson @sare.hairdesigns Nails: Ren Rosario @klawedbyren Production Assistants: Diana Thomson @dthomson12 MJ Alarcón @mj.alarcon