Written by The Strategy

Occasionally here at The Strategy, we come across someone who is too cool not to talk about. One of these people is Canadian designer/art director/illustrator Christopher Lee Sauvé. 

Suave’s designs are every bit as enticing as they are controversial. A very tongue-in-cheek humour is expressed by way of t-shirts donning everything from “God Save the Queen” written over Anna Wintour’s face, to giant blown-up sketches of the famous crying Kim K face, to a line of rogue Mickey Mouses being anything but family friendly. If one thing is certain, it is that Christopher Lee Sauvé is not for the faint of heart. 

Using collages, text, and bold images, Sauvé focuses on pop culture and fashion. His work causes you to think about what you’re seeing, rather than just seeing it. No easy feat for a designer/artist these days. Unlike everyone else, Sauvé doesn’t take anything seriously which is why he can put out certain messages through his work. He understands the entertainment value of fashion. 

However, though he may have a peculiar way of showing it, he loves pop culture. And it seems to love him back. His work has gained the affection of New York Magazine, Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, and the Huffington Post among others, including none other than the holy grail itself, Vogue.

If you’re brave enough you should definitely take a trip over to his website, ChristopherLeeSauvé.com. You’ll have a shock, a laugh, and an understanding that not everything has to be shiny and perfect.

Written by Katrina Garofalo