TFI worked with a panel of judges to review dozens of designer applications to select the top brands that will show at the TFI Press & Buyers Brunch. Applicants submitted press kits that were judged on trendiness, newsworthiness, cohesiveness within the collection, cohesive branding, overall press kit presentation, and marketability.
"The TFI is thrilled to be working with IMG to create this opportunity for Canadian designers to show their collections at World MasterCard Fashion Week," said Susan Langdon, TFI's executive director.
"This year's line-up of designers will introduce a wide range of apparel and accessories to national and international buyers, media, and industry VIPs. It is our pleasure to play host to this event every season and our privilege to discover fantastic homegrown talent."
The roster of participating designers includes renowned Canadian apparel labels DUY, Sid Neigum, and Triarchy, who are no strangers to fashion week, and introduces innovative brands: Benjamin Daedfshye (footwear), Blackbird (jewellery), Criopia Design (jewellery), Dutch Blonde (leggings), Elizabeth Tan (Jewellery), Espiritu Folk (womenswear), Heather Campbell Textiles (accessories), Inna (womenswear), Killigrew (menswear), Little White Dress (womenswear), Miik (womenswear), Moose&Beaver (womenswear), Quill & Tine (gloves), Rachel Sin (womenswear), Studio1098 (jewellery), and WILD WORKS (millinery).
ABOUT TFI
The Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) is an award-winning and highly-acclaimed non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and nurturing Canadian fashion designers and entrepreneurs. Established in 1987 as the world's first official "fashion incubator", the TFI model has been adopted by cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Melbourne, Auckland, Amsterdam and Milan.
Housed in an 8,000 sq. ft. heritage building at Exhibition Place in Toronto, TFI provides critical support to creative entrepreneurs to develop the business and professional skills they need to thrive and survive. Start-up and advanced community programs include educational seminars on the business of fashion, one-on-one mentoring with industry professionals, exclusive promotional and sales opportunities, and valuable sales, marketing and trend resources.
Toronto Fashion Incubator
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