{"id":1612162,"date":"2023-01-16T22:41:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T03:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1612162"},"modified":"2023-01-17T22:04:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T03:04:58","slug":"a-look-back-at-the-cafa-awards-2022-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/a-look-back-at-the-cafa-awards-2022-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle Levy Spotlights: A Look Back at the CAFA Awards’ 2022 Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking back at 2022, it was thrilling to be back at events in-person and celebrating Canadian fashion is always a highlight. The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA<\/a>) brought together the fashion industry\u2019s top artists, influencers, and business leaders from across the country and around the world to commemorate the 2022 winners and honourees at its eighth annual awards gala<\/a> in Toronto.<\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Co-Host Karine Vanasse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year\u2019s event was co-hosted by Canadian activist, sommelier, and model Grace Mahary and French-Canadian actress Karine Vanasse and took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
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\n\u201cI am so proud that CAFA was able to create a celebratory moment to bring the Canadian fashion community together again,” said Vicky Milner, CAFA President<\/em>. “The Gala Awards allow us to inspire one another and spotlight our incredible nominees, honourees, and Canadian fashion champions.”<\/em> <\/p>\n

The 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award was presented virtually by Matthew Williams, Creative Director of Givenchy and Founder of 1017 ALYX 9SM, <\/strong>to co-founders Rami Atallah, Firas Atallah, and Bassel Atallah of SSENSE for the Montr\u00e9al-based brand\u2019s international critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content.<\/p>\n

Brooke Wall, founder and CEO of The Wall Group, was presented with the 2022 Vanguard Award for her contributions as a trailblazer in championing and elevating creative talent across the beauty and fashion industries.<\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
2022 Changemaker Award Recipient, Sage Paul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year, CAFA introduced the Changemaker Award, created to honour the remarkable achievements of individuals who have spearheaded meaningful, positive, and progressive change within the Canadian fashion industry and beyond. Both Sage Paul and George Sully were honoured with this inaugural award. Through her work as an artist, and Executive & Artistic Director of Indigenous Fashion Arts, Sage Paul has been a champion of strengthening awareness, education and support for Indigenous talent in this country across fashion and the arts. By creating the Black Designers of Canada Index, George Sully has long been a champion of change, strengthening awareness, resources and support for Black Canadian artists, designers and creators. <\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
2022 Changemaker Award Recipient, George Sully<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The International Canadian Designer Award went to Jennifer Zuccarini, founder and CEO of Fleur du Mal, for her illustrious career and innovative approach to fashion. The Toronto-born designer founded Fleur du Mal in late 2012. In addition to lingerie, Fleur du Mal has  expanded to include a growing ready-to-wear and swim collection. <\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Jennifer Zuccarini, Winner of International Canadian Designer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Emefa Kuadey, founder of ISRAELLA KOBLA, was awarded with The Bay Fashion Fund<\/a>, an initiative built to mentor and support emerging BIPOC designers and brands in Canada. The $25,000 grant and three-year mentorship program honours one BIPOC designer or brand to help tackle some of the obstacles new designers face when entering the competitive retail landscape.<\/p>\n

Additional CAFA Winners Included: <\/h2>\n
\"CAFA:
LECAVALIER accepts Womenswear Designer of the Year Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

LECAVALIER<\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Mr. Saturday Accepts Menswear Designer of the Year Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Menswear Designer of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Mr. Saturday <\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Kathryn Bowen, Winner of The Award of Emerging Talent, Fashion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion<\/h3>\n

Kathryn Bowen<\/p>\n

The Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories<\/h3>\n

Maguire<\/p>\n

The Accessory Designer of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Melanie Auld<\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Bojana Sentaler Accepts Outerwear Brand of the Year Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Outerwear Brand of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Sentaler<\/p>\n

The Fashion Innovation Award<\/h3>\n

Calico<\/p>\n

The Digital Fashion Creator of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Myles Sexton<\/p>\n

Fashion Design Student Award<\/h3>\n

Kevin Quang Thai Nguyen<\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Awar Odhiang Accepts Model of the Year Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Model of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Awar Odhiang <\/p>\n

\"CAFA:
Justin Wu Accepts Image Maker of the Year Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image Maker of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Justin Wu<\/p>\n

Fresh Face of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Willow Allen<\/p>\n

Stylist of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Nariman Janghorban<\/p>\n

Fashion Impact Award<\/h3>\n

Izzy Camilleri<\/p>\n

Sustainability Award<\/h3>\n

Kelly Drennan, Fashion Takes Action<\/p>\n

Makeup Artist of the Year Award <\/h3>\n

Viktor Peters<\/p>\n

Hair Artist of the Year Award<\/h3>\n

Janet Jackson<\/p>\n

Photo credit for all images: George Pimentel Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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