Meet the founders
Annie Manjuran , Co- Founder
Annie Manjuran is a dynamic and exceptional leader with a Masters in Business Administration. As the owner of Mrs. Canada Inc., Klaws Inc., Miss and Ms. North America Pageants Inc., and World Universal Pageants, Annie has consistently demonstrated her commitment to empowering women and fostering opportunities for their growth. She is also the co-founder of YEG Fashion Inc., where she continues to make significant contributions to Canada’s fashion and business landscapes.
Annie’s leadership is characterized by her unwavering dedication to uplifting women, providing platforms that celebrate their strength, resilience, and beauty. Her ventures, particularly in the pageant industry, have not only redefined standards of excellence but have also created inclusive spaces for women to shine.
With her latest initiative, Edmonton Fashion Week, Annie aims to further elevate the Canadian fashion scene, offering a vibrant platform for designers, models, and creatives to showcase their talents. Her vision for Edmonton Fashion Week is to make it a cornerstone event that will drive innovation and set trends in the industry for the city of Edmonton.
“True leadership is about lifting others as you rise, creating opportunities, and inspiring the next generation to dream bigger and reach higher.”- Annie Manjuran
Navy Brar , Co – Founder
Navy Brar is a proud Edmontonian, deeply committed to uplifting the city’s fashion and creative communities. As the co-founder of YEG Fashion Inc. (Edmonton Fashion Week) , Navy is committed to boosting the careers of local designers, fashion illustrators, photographers, and models by providing them a prestigious platform to showcase their talents.
A versatile professional, Navy holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta and has served the city in various roles as Transit & LRT Operator and now Transit safety Professional. Her dedication to public safety and her entrepreneurial spirit have driven her to make significant contributions to both the public sector and the fashion industry.
Navy is also an advocate for social change. She co-founded the Pageant Voices Alliance (PVA), an advocacy network that empowers beauty queens to use their platforms for positive impact.
“I want Edmonton Fashion Week a respected name in the international fashion calendar and to bring international attention to the city’s fashion industry .” – Navy Kaur Brar