WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2025
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Words by Jacqui Chaisson | Photo Sara Baker
▲ (L-R) Fariba Viand, Olena Bonderenko, Christine Zareck, Elina Salabai (Photo: Jacqui Chaisson)
F ounded in March 2018 by furnishings, upholstery, drapery, and décor, offering high-quality craftsmanship and a personalized touch. With a team of three talented women working with Zareck, the business thrives on creativity, skill, and a deep passion for design. With a background in interior design and experience in the mega yacht industry, Zareck combined her love for design and sewing to create Christine Zareck, Material Girl specializes in custom home Material Girl. By curating the largest fabric selection in the Maritimes, collaborating with restaurants and marinas, and leveraging social media, the business has gained thousands of followers. The most rewarding part? "Connecting with customers, sharing design expertise, and making the process fun," Zareck says
honed in Iran—where custom clothing is a tradition—she now handles all alterations and can create virtually anything with fabric. Looking ahead, Material Girl’s priority is keeping its talented team employed and happy while expanding its commercial work. "As an all-female business, we take pride in their skill, creativity, and dedication—turning fabric into masterpieces and passion into success," Zareck says.
Meet Her Team
Olena Bonderenko came to Canada from Ukraine due to the war, joining her daughter and grandson. Initially equipped with only basic home sewing skills, she quickly mastered upholstery and now equals any seasoned upholsterer. Olena also creates stunning patio enclosures, expanding the business’s offerings. Elina Salabai also relocated from Ukraine to reunite with her family. Sponsored for permanent residency, she transitioned from home sewing to becoming Material Girl’s principal drapery maker. Her keen eye for precision makes her exceptional at crafting Roman shades and custom drapery with flawless detail. Fariba Viand was introduced to the business through a local minister. With extraordinary tailoring skills
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MATERIAL GIRL FABRICS 565 N River Rd, Charlottetown 902.218.7128 materialgirl.pei@gmail.com materialgirlfabrics.ca
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