Montreal made history, and she dressed for the occasion.
For the very first time, the 12th annual Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards left its Toronto home and descended upon our beloved city and darling, what an entrance it made. Hosted by the incomparable singer and model Caroline Vreeland alongside beloved television and radio host Isabelle Racicot, the evening was a dazzling celebration of everything that makes Canadian fashion so extraordinary.
This year’s honourees were nothing short of iconic. Legendary fashion journalist Tim Blanks received the prestigious Vanguard Award, a moment that had the entire room on its feet. The incomparable Coco Rocha was presented with the Changemaker Award, a recognition as powerful and deserving as the woman herself. And in a deeply meaningful moment, designer Dorothy Grant received the inaugural Indigenous Fashion Award, a milestone that felt long overdue and absolutely beautiful.
As always, the CAFA red carpet delivered bold, creative, and proudly homegrown fashion moments that reminded the world exactly why Canadian design deserves every spotlight it gets. From stunning gowns to fearless styling choices, our designers showed up and showed out in the most spectacular fashion.
Montreal, you were the perfect host. We could not be more proud.
Photo courtesy: George Pimentel Photography