The Raptors weren’t the only big winners in Toronto last night. The industry’s top designers, artists and leaders gathered for the ultimate celebration of fashion in Canada at the sixth annual Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Among the honorees? Fashion and art curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot, photographer Douglas Kirkland and Brother Vellies designer Aurora James were all acknowledged for their contributions to Canadian fashion, while Toronto-based designer Sid Neigum took home the $20,000 Suzanne Rogers Designer Grant for International Development (he also won Womenswear Designer of the Year). Throughout the evening—which was hosted by Jessi Cruickshank and included a special performance by Montreal-based singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin—more top Canadian talent were recognized for their work, including Fresh Face of the Year Award winner model Krow Kian and Image Maker of the Year Award winner, photographer (and frequent ELLE Canada contributor) Max Abadian.
Here is the complete list of winners. Congrats, all!
The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award
Sid Neigum
The Menswear Designer of the Year Award
Christopher Bates
The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion
Marie-Ève Lecavalier
The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories
Corey Moranis
The Image Maker of the Year Award
Max Abadian
The Accessory Designer of the Year Award
Dean Davidson
The Outerwear Brand of the Year Award
Mackage
The Joe Fresh Fashion Innovation Award
Focals by North
The Simons Fashion Design Student Award
Marie-Eve Aubry
The Stylist of the Year Award
Cary Tauben
The Fresh Face of the Year Award
Krow Kian
The Fashion Impact Award
Matt & Nat
The Digital Fashion Influencer of the Year Award
Fecal Matter
The H&M Sustainability Award
KOTN
The Makeup Artist of the Year Award
Hung Vanngo
The Hair Artist of the Year Award
Harry Josh
The Model of the Year Award
Tasha Tilberg