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You may imagine a Canadian fashion label to specialize in all things outerwear—those Canadian winters are no joke, after all—but you’d be mistaken. The nominees for this year’s Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) are in fact elegant womenswear labels, sleek menswear brands, and whimsical jewelry collections, among other categories. “We’re really breaking down stereotypes of what Canadian fashion is,” says Vicky Milner, CAFA president.
Now in its seventh year, the CAFAs honor the diverse talent found within the Canadian fashion industry. Typically, the glitzy gala in Toronto sees attendees dress up in their best Canadian-made wares, and accolades are then handed out in such categories as best womenswear, menswear, and accessories. This year, however, the CAFAs will be virtual, featuring both live and pretaped segments. The ceremony will be streamed tonight, and anyone can register to watch it. “Now, people from all over can participate and get to know our industry and our talent,” says Milner. “We’re encouraging people to wear Canadian designers, as they normally would on the red carpet.”