FLARE Was There: The 2015 CAFA Awards

On Saturday, January 31, at the historic Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto, icons from the world of Canadian fashion gathered to fete the 2015 CAFA Award winners. Our heads were on a swivel all night spotting gown after glorious gown, such as the Mikael D creations worn here by Jenna Bitove, left, and Moe Razi. This year's CAFA Jury (including FLARE EIC Cameron Williamson) awarded Karim Rashid-designed statuettes to some of the most creative and inspiring talents in the country. The Canadian fashion industry is small, but mighty, and having seen the future, we can tell you that it sparkles.

2015 CAFA Awards Winners
Menswear Designer of the Year: Philippe Dubuc
Yorkdale Stylist of the Year: Zeina Esmail 
Accessory Designer of the Year: Jerome C. Rousseau
Sephora Image Maker of the Year: Tommy Ton
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion: Sid Neigum
Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories: Beaufille
Hudson's Bay International Canadian Designer of the Year: Erdem
Blogger of the Year: Tommy Ton
Model of the Year: Anais Pouliot
The Outstanding Achievement Award: Marie Saint Pierre
Womenswear Designer of the Year: Mikhael Kale
The 2015 Vanguard Award: Joe Zee