CAFA Comes to Montreal in 2026 + More Fashion News

CAFA unveils the 2026 awards show gala date and location

Attention, fashion industry! The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) just revealed that its 2026 awards show gala will be held on April 23, 2026, in Montreal, Québec, for the first time.

CAFA celebrates Canadian fashion excellence every year with awards for emerging talent, impact, sustainability and more. After hosting in Toronto for over a decade, it’s now taking the festivities out east. Montreal has a longstanding legacy in Canada’s fashion industry, with many manufacturers and design houses calling the city home. We’re excited to see CAFA pay a visit.

Bottega Veneta opens a new Vancouver store

Bottega Veneta fans, rejoice! The Italian brand just opened a new boutique in Vancouver’s downtown Holt Renfrew flagship, and it’s molto bene.

The new location features everything from women’s ready-to-wear and bags to accessories and fragrances, bringing an exciting IRL shopping experience to the city. Tapping into their Italian heritage, the space’s unique terrazzo tiling and walnut wood shelves are all traditional to Italy. It’s warm and contemporary with an inviting allure—a true taste of luxury shopping.

Kotn reimagines Black Friday for the better

What if Black Friday wasn’t just about saving money, but helping communities? This weekend, Kotn is doing just that.

As part of its ABCs project, Kotn will fund two brand-new primary schools in rural Egypt with every dollar made over Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The brand sources its cotton from these very farming communities, making it all the more important to support. “Black Friday has always felt like an opportunity to give back rather than mark down,” says Rami Helali, CEO of Kotn. “By 2017, less than two years into Kotn, we made the decision to direct all revenue from the weekend to our ABCs Project.” Chic style, high quality and big impact. Talk about a perfect Black Friday purchase.

H&M drops an après-ski collab with Perfect Moment

Still going back and forth on booking that winter ski trip? This collab just might convince you.

H&M is teaming up with luxury ski and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment to create a 28-piece capsule that will effortlessly take you from chalet to city in classic après-ski style. Picture down-filled outerwear, separates, accessories and more in striking neutrals with burgundy and blue contrasts. After a long day hitting the slopes, bundle up in the collection’s merino wool, mohair and cashmere knitwear for unbeatable coziness. Consider your winter break wardrobe sorted.

Vitaly makes wearable art with Dorian Who

Some partnerships just make sense—case in point: Vitaly’s latest collaboration with fashion designer Dorian Who. Both CAFA-awarded powerhouses, Who and Vitaly have been recognized for their craftsmanship and adventurous approach to design. The Ravān, named after the Farsi word for flowing or soul, is a geometric stainless steel neckpiece. Resembling molten silver, its distorted shape and textured surface are a nod to Dorian Who’s head-turning style.

Steff Eleoff’s cult-fave Canadian jewellery goes international

When a brand is worn by the Kardashians, Cardi B and Doja Cat, it must be doing something right. Such is the case for Steff Eleoff, a small Toronto designer.

This December, her eponymous jewellery brand will officially be available at Selfridges in London, making this the brand’s first expansion to international markets. It’s a major move for an independent Canadian designer, especially one who makes everything locally in Toronto with zero waste, 100 per cent recycled materials. Her most famous pieces are dubbed “drip” jewellery: abstract metal forms that seemingly trickle like water droplets. It’s true wearable art—and even celebrities can’t get enough.

Chanel’s Winter Constellation pop-up arrives at the Eaton Centre

What could be more magical than personalized beauty recommendations straight from the experts? Getting to try them in person, of course.

Discover the celestial scene of Chanel’s winter beauty pop-up. Located on level two of the CF Toronto Eaton Centre, the space features holiday exclusives like the pearl-hued Coco Mademoiselle body oil and the N°5 refillable purse spray, among a constellation of gift-worthy fragrances, makeup and skincare. While you’re there, indulge in an exclusive beauty appointment, where on-site artists are ready to offer holiday makeup pointers. Think of this as a gift from Chanel to you.