2015 Official CAFA Nominees
CAFATM nominees have been selected by a nominating committee made up of 44 industry professionals from across the country. Winners will be selected by a separate Jury made up of influential members of the Canadian Arts and Fashion community.
The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian womenswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the Canadian fashion industry.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Kirk Pickersgill & Stephen Wong, Greta Constantine
- Mikhael Kale
- Marie Saint Pierre
- Melissa Nepton
- Christie Smythe & Andrea Lenczner, SMYTHE
The Menswear Designer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian menswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the Canadian fashion industry.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- wings + horns
- Philippe Dubuc
- Christopher Bates
- Frank & Oak
The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion will be presented to an innovative Canadian designer who is emerging as a true creative force in Canadian fashion.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Beaufille
- Sid Neigum
- Matthew Gallagher
- Malorie Urbanovitch
The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories will be presented to an innovative Canadian designer who is emerging as a true creative force in Canadian fashion.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Kat Marks
- Beaufille
- Noelle Hindi & Alex Cirka, The Leather Atelier
- Jon De Porter
The Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented to celebrate the exceptional career of an established Canadian fashion designer.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- David Dixon
- Lida Baday
- Marie Saint Pierre
The Accessory Designer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian fashion accessory designer who has made a significant creative impact in the Canadian fashion industry.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- ela
- Jerome C. Rousseau
- Herschel Supply Company
- Jenny Bird
- Mackage
The Sephora Image Maker Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian fashion photographer or filmmaker who has made a significant impact within the Canadian fashion industry.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Gabor Jurina
- Tommy Ton
- Jake Rosenberg
- Leda & St. Jacques
- Max Abadian
The Hudson’s Bay International Canadian Designer of the Year Award will be presented to a Canadian designer who has achieved International success and brought attention to Canadian talent on the world stage.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Erdem Moralioğlu
- Thomas Tait
- Steven Tai
- Mikael D.
The Yorkdale Stylist of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian fashion stylist who has made a significant impact within the Canadian fashion industry.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Susie Sheffman
- Zeina Esmail
- Liz Cabral
- Juliana Schiavinatto
The Model of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian model who has made a significant impact within the Canadian fashion industry.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- Anais Pouliot
- Jessica Stam
- Heather Marks
The Fashion Blogger of the Year Award presented to a Canadian fashion blogger or website that demonstrates creativity, excellence, and range in online fashion critique, reporting, and photography.
- Official 2015 Nominees are
- The Coveteur
- Tommy Ton
- Beckerman Blog
- Jay Strut