CAFA, Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards, united Canada’s fashion industry leaders and creators from across the country to celebrate the 2026 winners and honourees at its 12th annual awards gala, held for the first time in Montreal.

“Tonight, we celebrated excellence,” said CAFA Co-Founder and President, Vicky Milner. “On behalf of CAFA, congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and honourees. We are proud to recognize your achievements and look forward to the remarkable paths that lie ahead.”

 

The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award was presented to RVNG Couture and Menswear Designer of the Year Award was presented to École de Pensée. The Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion, was awarded to Golshaah. The Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories, was awarded to Atacz. The Accessory Designer of the Year Award was presented to Biko. The Outerwear Brand of the Year Award was presented to Kanuk. The Stylist of the Year Award was presented to Ashley Galang. Emaan Zishan was presented the Fresh Face of the Year Award and the Model of the Year Award was presented to Awar Odhiang. The Fashion Impact Award was presented Canadian designer, individual, or brand that has made a significant impact towards sustainability, to Lignes De Fuite. The Digital Fashion Creator of the Year Award was presented to Izzi Allain. The Makeup Artist of the Year Award was presented to Julie Cusson and the Hair Artist of the Year Award was presented to Steven Turpin.

 

This year’s gala also featured immersive experiences and activations from Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty, Amazon Canada, and Los Cabos. The gala and CAFA’s ongoing programming were made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including new presenting and leading sponsor Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty, as well as Reitmans and Tip Top, presenting sponsor of the 2026 NewGen List. CAFA is also grateful for the continued support of returning partners Amazon, Disruptive Edge, Palettera, official airline partner Porter, and media partners The Kit, ELLE Canada, and ELLE Québec.