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Marianne Skanks – The Phoenix
Reflecting on her struggles, resilience and success.
Steve Carty – Visionary Photographer
He defied all limits and blazed his own trail in...
Lana Ogilvie – She’s Real, She’s Resilient
She gets raw about her 30-year career.
Denise McLeod – Posing Beauty
The face that graced dozens of fashion covers.
Gérard Gentil – Nonconformist Photographer
Taking risks opened doors to an extraordinary life and career.
Jennifer Shaw – Be A Model Or Just Look Like One
From flipping through the TV guide to walking down runways.
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Adrian Aitcheson – Too Black Guys in Hip-Hop Fashion
From local Scarborough fame to global fashion acclaim.
Adrian Carew – What Can’t He Do?
He wants to teach the world how to manage Black and ethnic hair.
Alice Parnis – Trendsetter of Embellishments
The girl who felt she never fit in — built a store that became a beacon of style.
Asha McLeod – Nourishing and Styling Black Hair Textures Since 1985
She's recognized globally for Kerasoft Hair Care products and co-owns the prestigious Jazma Hair salon.
Avaneil John – Four Decades of her Fashion and Fitness Career
From token to trailblazer: her rise, resilience and reinvention.
Bombshell Bijette – Her Strut Beyond the Runway
Canadian fashion in the ’70s was an exclusive industry, but she challenged its status quo.
Green Pioneer – The Eco-friendly World of Brian Phillips
An unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and product innovation.
Buster Berkeley – Zen Master and the Art of Hair
His inspirations, iconic collaborations and evolving creative passions.
Calvin French – Model, Photographer and Friend
A look at this Trinidad native’s career and lasting legacy.
Celia Sears – Backstage Trailblazer
Placing diversity and inclusivity at the forefront of backstage culture.
Charlene Francique – Ruler of the Runway
Keeping it real and relevant for 14 years in the modelling industry.
Chris Tyrell – Partner in Design and Diversity for 40 Years
His enduring partnership with Jim Searle and their impact on fashion diversity.
Colette Harmon – Captivated by Her Charms
With passion and dedication, she continues to create mesmerizing, unmatched jewellry.
Dale King – The Runway is Her Stage
Choreographing fashion shows spotlighting Black designers and models.
David Cardoza — Handsome and Humble
He made strides as one of Toronto’s first Black male models.
Denise McLeod – Posing Beauty
The face that graced dozens of fashion covers.
Derrick Adams – The Steps of a Footwear and Fashion Entrepreneur, Times Two
This powerful duo’s success was in their DNA.
Don Jordan – The Dapper Don of Montreal
One of the first Black male models in Canadian fashion.
Multi-Media Trailblazer Donna Holgate
Her career includes publishing and broadcast, hosting and producing.
Ebonnie Rowe – Representation Matters
She documented for Contrast Magazine the untold stories & challenges of the Black fashion community.
Elayna Wallace – The Ebb and Flow of a Fashionable Life
From modelling and sales, to motherhood and fitness.
Etheline Joseph – Committed to Always Learning
An apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon led to styling hair on the biggest sets in music, fashion and film.
The Wonderful World of Ethné Grimes-de Vienne
A glimpse into the life of Montreal’s ‘it girl’ during the 80s and 90s.
Everton McDougall – Streetwear to Footwear, With Care
Luxury footwear inspired by art and functionality.
Garie Adamson’s Journey of 100 Miles to Hip Hop Fame
A fashion legacy shaped by music.
Gary Archibald – Model, Media Personality, Meteorologist and More
His diverse talents and lasting influence on multiple industries.
Gemma Raeburn-Baynes – Making Community Outreach Fashionable
With an eye for fashion and a drive for change, she merged the two into an impactful career.
Gérard Gentil – Nonconformist Photographer
Taking risks opened doors to an extraordinary life and career.
Gordon Espinet – Makeup Magnet
As global artistic trainer with MAC cosmetics, he travelled the world redefining beauty.
Hondo Flemming – A Shining Star
His success opened doors that others could follow.
Irene Wattley – The Rise of Fashion Fair and Her Impact on Inclusive Cosmetics
Her pioneering work with makeup artist Lloyd Cousins and Fashion Fair cosmetics.
Iris Simpson – Business Class
The trailblazing luxury buyer reflects on her fashion career and the industry's lack of diversity.
