Celebrating Canada’s Creative Vanguard in Montréal
Canadian fashion’s most anticipated evening returns with fresh momentum. The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) has revealed its 2026 nominees, spotlighting an impressive roster of established visionaries alongside rising talents poised to shape the industry’s future.
A landmark addition this year is the debut of the Indigenous Fashion Award, honoring the nation’s most influential Indigenous creators. Trailblazing designer Dorothy Grant has been named its inaugural recipient.
In a historic first, the 12th annual CAFA Gala will take place in Montréal on Thursday, April 23, bringing the country’s premier fashion celebration to Québec’s style capital. “This city has been a cornerstone of Canadian fashion for generations, and its rich creative community makes it the perfect stage to celebrate our country’s talent,” said CAFA Co-Founder and President Vicky Milner. “We are proud to continue shining a spotlight on the people and brands defining Canada’s arts and पहनावा scene, and to share this vibrant story on a global stage.”
Tickets for the event are now available.
Womenswear Designer of the Year Nominees
- Dodiee
- Eliza Faulkner
- Evan Clayton
- RVNG Couture
- Silk Laundry
Menswear Designer of the Year Nominees
- Domrebel
- École de Pensée
- Joey Gollish
- Section 35
Emerging Talent, Fashion Nominees
- Eduardo Ramos
- Golshaah
- Jozeph Diarbakerli
- Serena Li
- SteMargScot
- Tristan Rehel
Emerging Talent, Accessories Nominees
- Atacz
- By Mademoiselle Jules
- Studio Rybko
- Sacrd Thndr
- Vimeria
- WILYMI
Accessory Designer of the Year Nominees
- Biko
- Heirloom Hats
- L.L.Y. Atelier
- Matt and Nat
- Wolf Circus
Outerwear Brand of the Year Nominees
- Freed
- Kanuk
- Quartz Co.
- Wuxly
Fashion Design Student Award Nominees
- Delbar Mohamadi
- Hoang Gia Linh Doan
- Kirstine Fernandez
- Mackenzie Cyr
- Samuel Castaing
Imagemaker of the Year Nominees
- Alexis Belhumeur
- Garrett Naccarato
- Natasha Gerschon
- Nick Merzetti
- Ted Belton
Stylist of the Year Nominees
- Amanda Lee Shirreffs
- Ashley Galang
- Florence O. Durand
- Jaclyn Bonavota
- Leila Bani
- Olivia Leblanc
Fresh Face of the Year Nominees
- Avah Adams
- Camille Desjardins
- Cecilia Wu
- Divine Mugisha
- Emaan Zishan
Model of the Year Nominees
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- Emm Arruda
- Heather Diamond Strongarm
- Lauren Chan
Fashion Impact Award Nominees
- Brave Soles
- Lignes De Fuite
- M.A.D. Festival
- Pyrrha
- Wuxly
Digital Fashion Creator Award Nominees
- Dorian Who
- Isabelle Allain
- Lisa Corbo
- Sara Camposarcone
- Sarah Nicole Landry
- Yuki Zhao
Makeup Artist of the Year Nominees
- Caroline Levin
- Julie Cusson
- Leslie-Ann Thomson
- Maïna Militza
- Veronica Chu
Hair Artist of the Year Nominees
- David D’Amours
- Duyen Huynh
- जेनेट जैक्सन
- Ryan McGovern
- Steven Turpin
The 2026 CAFA Awards mark another milestone in elevating Canadian talent on the global stage, with the Montréal gala promising an unforgettable night of recognition and शैली.
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