
Chanel leather jacket; Messika Glam’Azone Double Ring in 18-karat pink gold.
Jackie Kai Ellis: An Inspired Life in Pictures
Modern muse.
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Writer, designer, pastry chef, fashion ambassador, and entrepreneur, Jackie Kai Ellis is a kaleidoscope of passions and professions. She may best be known as founder of Vancouver’s beloved Beaucoup Bakery, which was born from a romantic decision to move to Paris and study pastry after years working for a design firm. Since selling the bakery, Ellis has floated through the ripple effects of her Parisian adventure, from writing a memoir, The Measure of My Powers: A Memoir of Food, Misery, and Paris, to giving TED Talks. She splits her time between Vancouver and Paris, carving out her passions into bite-sized morsels.

Gucci look.

Fendi one-piece and slides; Messika Glam’Azone Double Ring in 18-karat pink gold.

Dior look.

Max Mara pants; Messika Lucky Move Arrow Necklace in 18-karat pink gold.

Left: Michael Kors look. Right: Brunello Cucinelli sweater and pants; Messika Glam’Azone Double Ring in 18-karat pink gold.

Mandula look.

Hermès top; Jackie’s own jeans; Messika Glam’Azone Double Ring in 18-karat pink gold.
Hair Tania Becker for Nobasura; Makeup Melanie Neufeld for Lizbell; Assistant Stylist Araceli Ogrinc; Assistant Photographer Kitt Woodland.