The Evolution of Quiet Luxury
How Toronto brand SENTALER is making outerwear an elevated experience.
By Sasha Reid-Dempster | Photography courtesy of SENTALER
SENTALER has become a modern emblem of understated refinement, where architectural silhouettes, sumptuous textiles and quiet strength intertwine. “When I design, I think deeply about the person wearing each piece; how they move, how they live, what makes them feel powerful,” says SENTALER Founder Bojana Sentaler. “Every seam, every silhouette, is considered with that in mind. Each piece becomes part of their story. When someone slips into a SENTALER coat, I want them to feel composed, empowered and at ease.” Timeless elegance, feminine strength and architectural craftsmanship are the foundation of everything this designer creates. In the Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection, Sentaler explores the dialogue between heritage and modernity through a prepcore lens.
Left: “At the heart of the season is Cherry Lacquer, our ‘Colour of the Year’ and a celebratory hue marking SENTALER’s 16th anniversary,” says Sentaler. “This rich, high-gloss red embodies strength, passion and transformation — a symbol of confidence and evolution. It captures the spirit of SENTALER today: bold yet graceful, powerful yet poised.” Here, the colour makes an impact in this Baby Alpaca Cape with Shawl Collar and Belt.
“The collection introduces sculpted maxi coats, refined topcoats and hyper-textured shearling pieces—all designed with a meticulous eye for proportion and movement,” Sentaler explains. “It’s about crafting garments that feel enduring yet distinctly of the moment; luxury that’s intentional and deeply personal.” In each piece, colour is carefully considered, whether it’s a bold hue or something more understated. “Colour has always been the soul of every SENTALER collection—it’s where my design process begins,” says Sentaler. “For FW25, I was drawn to an unexpected yet deeply harmonious palette: cherry lacquer, sea kelp and dark mulberry, softened by blush pink, camel and glacial blue. Each tone carries its own quiet emotion, anchored by the timeless strength of grey.”
Looking ahead, the brand is poised to reach new heights, bringing luxury outerwear to a growing audience. “We’re expanding with new seasonal boutique openings in Toronto and New York, and our SENTALER Suite Sixteen Trunk Show Tour allows us to connect with clients in cities like Chicago, Park City and Beverly Hills, creating immersive, personal experiences that go beyond traditional retail.”
“I think of storytelling less as a concept and more as a connection,” Sentaler says. “SENTALER is not about creating fantasy; it’s about designing for real lives and real confidence.” Tell a story worth listening to in this Baby Alpaca Maxi Trench Coat with Alpaca Shearling Collar in Ivory.
With an Oversized Baby Alpaca Fabric Scarf, this Baby Alpaca Long Double Breasted Notched Collar Coat in Dark Camel keeps its wearer warm all winter.
Make a statement even when the temperature drops with the Suri Alpaca Maxi Notched Collar Wrap Coat, pictured here in the brand’s iconic Cherry Lacquer colour.
These Oversized Baby Alpaca Fabric Scarves, in Dark Camel and Grey Mélange, add a dose of sumptuous luxury to any outfit.
SENTALER was founded on a clear why: to make people feel good, to make women feel beautiful,” Sentaler says. “That sense of purpose remains our compass.” Here the Baby Alpaca Peak Collar Topcoat in Graphite combines polish and practicality.
In Bleeker Beige, this Baby Alpaca Cape turns up the heat with a shawl collar and belt. Says Sentaler, “My vision is to continue building a world around the SENTALER woman and man, one defined by craftsmanship, authenticity and connection.”
Sasha Reid-Dempster Wears:
Bouclé Alpaca Long Notched Collar Wrap Coat in Powder Blue, Hérmes Kelly Belt, Jimmy Choo Ixia 95 Patent Leather Pumps and Bulgari Watch.
Makeup: Arabella Trasca
Photography: YYZ Events, Steve Blackburn