Trained as an industrial psychologist studying workplace well-being and intrinsic motivation, Milo & Dexter founder Jobair Jaber realized he was chasing titles and external validation.
"So, I shifted gears, moved back to Montreal, and immersed myself in cultural and creative projects," he says from a cluttered desk in the company's manufacturing space, covered in spools of thread, papers, and product samples.
"Milo & Dexter became an outlet for my creativity and philosophy. I’ve built a company that reflects my values and provides a space for meaningful work."
Working out of Montreal's garment district in Chabanel, Milo & Dexter today has become somewhat of a multihyphenate company—a retailer, a manufacturer, a lifestyle brand, a cultural collaborator, a content creator—that's since made a name for itself through garments.
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