YEAR-END REFLECTION + HIGHLIGHTS OF 2025

Happy New Year! January 1st, 2026 marks the 3rd anniversary of Atelier Yan.

Three years ago, Atelier Yan began as an independent jewelry brand rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and the belief that wearable art can create meaningful connections for every moment.

As we reflect on 2025, this year was defined by intentional growth, evaluation, and refinement. We participated in 90+ market days, meeting customers across the Greater Toronto Area and continuing to share both our original designs and carefully curated works. Alongside this, our brick-and-mortar space, Rainbow Collective @rainbowcollective.ca , remained home to 20+ artists and hosted 50+ independent businesses through curated pop-ups and collaborative events.

Beyond the numbers, 2025 was a year of critical analysis and learning. We took time to identify operational challenges, review our systems, and listen closely to feedback. This process helped us uncover areas for improvement and actively enhance the overall experience for everyone who stepped into our space.

Rainbow Collective continued to evolve as a creative community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainability. More than a retail space, it has become a platform where artists are supported, voices are heard, and ideas are exchanged.

Year three reaffirmed our belief that true success lies not only in scale, but in consistency, trust, and long-term vision. We are deeply grateful to our artists, vendors, collaborators, customers, and community for growing with us and supporting us through every stage. Thank you for being part of our creative journey. We’re excited for what year four will bring and can’t wait to see you!

Explore the list at the bottom of this page to discover the unforgettable pop-ups we attended throughout 2025.

2025 POP-UP EVENTS

January 12th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

January 17th, 2025 Toronto Metropolitan University: Mutual Market

January 19th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

January 23rd, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Indoor Market

*February 13th, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Indoor Market (Cancelled)

March 14-16th, 2025 Toronto Comicon

March 20th, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Indoor Market

March 29-30th, 2025 Toronto Game Expo

May 10th, 2025 The Welcome Market (Toronto)

May 11th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

May 16-17th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

May 18th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

May 19th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

*May 23-26th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

May 30th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

May 31st, 2025 Hippie Market at The Well (Toronto)

June 1st, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

June 2nd, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

June 5th, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Outdoor Market

June 6th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

June 7-8th, 2025 Unionville Festival (Markham)

June 9th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

June 13-15th, 2025 Taste of Little Italy (Toronto)

June 20-21st, 2025 Markham Village Music Festival

June 22th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

*June 23rd, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

June 27-30th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

July 1st, 2025 East York Canada Day Festival (Toronto)

July 4-5th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

July 7th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

June 10th, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Outdoor Market

July 11th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

*July 12th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

July 13th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

*July 14th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

July 18th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

July 19-20th, 2025 Big on Bloor Festival (Toronto)

*July 21st, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

July 27th, 2025 Sunday Variety Market (Toronto)

*July 28th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

August 1st, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

August 4th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

August 8-10th, 2025 WNMFEST Waterfront Night Market (Toronto)

August 15th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

August 16-17th, 2025 Ghibli Market: Jewelry Workshop (Toronto)

August 29th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

September 5-7, 2025 Taste of the Kingsway (Toronto)

September 11, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Outdoor Market

September 12th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

September 13-14, 2025 Roncesvalles Polish Festival (Toronto)

September 19th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto)

September 20th, 2025 Stack Market x Menage Toronto: Backyard Playdate (Toronto)

September 23-25th, 2025 University of Toronto Mississauga: Charity Fashion Show Club Market

*September 26th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

September 27th, 2025 Markham Museum: 40th AppleFest (Toronto)

*October 3rd, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

October 9-13th, 2025  Sherway Gardens: Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville (Toronto)

*October 10th, 2025 The Distillery Historic District (Toronto) (Cancelled)

October 16-19th, 2025 Sherway Gardens: Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville (Toronto) (19th Cancelled)

November 1st, 2025 Little Jamaica Night Market (Toronto) 

November 11-13th, 2025 University of Toronto Mississauga: The Citizens Foundation Market

November 15th, 2025 Novotel Toronto Centre: Holiday Popup Market

November 21-23, 2025 Anirevo Toronto 

November 24th, 2025 University of Toronto Scarborough: Charity Fashion Show Market

November 26th, 2025 University of Toronto Mississauga: Because I am a Girl Holiday Market

*November 26-28th, 2025 University of Toronto Mississauga: Charity Fashion Show Club Market (Cancelled) 

December 5th, 2025 Novotel Toronto Centre: Holiday Popup Market

December 15-24th, 2025 OCAD U x Soulpepper Theatre Distillery Winter Village: OCAD U Alum Marketplace