25 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
1995-1999

Fur: the fabric of the future. The Lishman collection was appreciated for its unique quality garments and accessories. In particular, the company was attracting a lot of interest and sales in the American and Japanese markets.

The company continued to grow, and Paula hired several designers to work with her to continue to define a new fashion category  in a very old industry. New colours and knitting techniques were introduced in every year between 1995 and 1999, including corduroys, wave stitches, and methods to incorporate pelting, piping leather, and fur mosaics.

1 - Jockey Jacket - This dramatic advertisement was featured in a Vogue magazine in 1996, in partnership with the Fur Council of Canada.

2 - Wrap Jacket - Our best selling wrap jacket of all time. This example was trimmed in chevron piping.

3 - Lishman Rocker - Wishing to revive hand knit fur, Paula went north to Fort Providence, Northwest Territories, and established Dene Fur Clouds. This men’s rabbit pullover was hand knit re-make of a classic style.

4 - Mosaic Pelting -  Paula created sheared beaver mosaic using pelted trim as shown on this long blouson, featured in a Vogue ad.

5 - A Montreal runway show. This versatile crochet ring shawl has become a staple of the Lishman collection, worked in a wide array of colours.

6 - Biker Jacket - This timeless short jacket appeals to the wearer's sense of fun.