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The first Black model to gain prominence in Canada during...
Viola Desmond
In the 1940s, a day at the theatre turned this...
Kemeel Azan
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Monica Lewis
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Beverly Mascoll
During the 1970s, Beverly Mascoll made Black hair and beauty...
George Morrison
During the 70s, opportunities for Black stylists in high-end salons...
Jimmy Wisdom
No appointments and no rush; just good cuts, good conversation...
Lana Ogilvie
She's real, resilient and gets raw about her 30-year career.
Gérard Gentil
Taking risks opened doors to an extraordinary life and career.
Miles Tyler Roberts
Skinny, androgynous and a tad theatrical, he knew how to...
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Adrian Aitcheson
Local Scarborough fame led to global fashion acclaim.
Adrian Carew
He wants to teach the world how to manage Black and ethnic hair.
Alarice Jones
Jones' story is not one of overnight success but of dedication and quiet persistence.
Alice Parnis
She co-owned Pleasant Pheasant, a favourite accessories store for Toronto’s fashion-forward shoppers, designers and stylists in the 1980s.
Asha McLeod
Nourishing and styling Black hair textures since 1985, she's the globally recognized founder of Kerasoft Hair Care products and co-owner of …
Berkeley Sobers
With no formal training as a tailor, he relied on instinct, skill and a sharp eye for details.
Beverly Mascoll
During the 1970s, Beverly Mascoll made Black hair and beauty products a whole lot easier to get in Canada.
Bijette Spencer
Canadian fashion in the ’70s was an exclusive industry, until this bombshell challenged its status quo.
Brian Phillips
Blending decades of fashion hairstyling with a bold vision for non-toxic, sustainable haircare.
Buster Berkeley
He's shaped hair, nurtured talent, and styled icons from Beyoncé to LL Cool J.
Calvin French
Inspirational and flamboyant, he was a pioneer for Black models in the 1980s and 1990s.
Celia Sears
Placing diversity and inclusivity at the forefront of backstage culture.
Charlene Francique
Trunk shows and showroom bookings kept her career thriving for 14 years.
Chris Tyrell
Hoax Couture’s Chris Tyrell and Jim Searle created a decades-long collaboration and reshaped Canadian fashion.
Colette Harmon
With passion and dedication, Harmon continues to create mesmerizing, unmatched jewelry.
Dale King
Choreographing fashion shows spotlighting Black designers and models.
David Cardoza
With charm and selectivity, he chose projects that portrayed Black male models with dignity and range.
Denise McLeod
During the 80s and 90s, she was one of Toronto’s most sought after models.
Don Jordan
In the 1960s he became one of the first top Black male models in Canadian fashion.
Donna Holgate
The first Black woman to host a daily, national TV show on style, fashion and beauty during the pre-digital age of …
Ebonnie Rowe
She documented for Contrast Magazine the untold stories & challenges of the Black fashion community.
Etheline Joseph
An apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon led to styling hair on the biggest sets in music, fashion and film.
Ethné Grimes-de Vienne
A glimpse into the life of Montreal’s ‘it girl’ during the 1980s and 1990s.
Everton McDougall
From streetwear to luxury footwear inspired by art and functionality.
Garie Adamson
A fashion legacy shaped by music.
Gary Archibald
A pioneer for Black male models from 1990 to 2010, Archibald’s success opened doors into the Canadian and American fashion market.
Gemma Raeburn-Baynes
With an eye for fashion and a drive for change, she merged the two into an impactful career.
George Morrison
During the 70s, opportunities for Black stylists in high-end salons were limited, so he created his own platform.
Gérard Gentil
Taking risks opened doors to an extraordinary life and career.
Gordon Espinet
Thirty Years, Thousands of Faces and a Front-Row Seat to the Meteoric Rise of MAC.
Hondo Flemming
His confidence, faith and talent took him from Montreal to Milan and onto the covers of international fashion magazines.
Irene Wattley
Her pioneering work with Fashion Fair Cosmetics and makeup artist Lloyd Cousins.
Iris Simpson
The trailblazing luxury buyer reflects on her fashion career and the industry's lack of diversity.
Jean Fleming
With decades of experience in the industry, she continues to give back to the community that helped her.
Jennifer Monteith
In the 1970s she was one of Canada’s first Black catalogue models, and went on to create Toronto’s first multicultural agency.
Jessica Bowden
Her name is inextricably tied to decades of creativity in the Maritimes. She’s done it all in the fashion industry: hair, …
Jessica Carter
She grew up surrounded by fashion shows and photo shoots long before she ever held a makeup brush.
Jimmy Wisdom
No appointments and no rush; just good cuts, good conversation and a barber who made everyone feel at home.
Johanne Harrelle
The first Black model to gain prominence in Canada during the 1950s.
Judith Adams
True luxury isn’t defined by price. It’s an emotion, a way of carrying oneself through life.
Kemeel Azan
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Kendra Francis
Her attention to detail and commitment to quality have earned her a loyal customer base.
Kevin Allwood
Chef, music producer and fashion designer, Allwood says there’s no time for hobbies.
Kevin Carvery
Halifax's first Black male model signed to a professional agency in the 1970s.
Kimberly Huie
Her career is a story of full-circle moments, reinvention, creative breakthroughs and passions that never faded.
Kimberlyn Parris
Discovered at Hamilton's Lime Ridge mall by Elmer Olsen, she went on to conquer the world’s biggest fashion stages.
Lana Ogilvie
She's real, resilient and gets raw about her 30-year career.
Len D. Henry
An eventful career producing prominent and historically important fashion events.
Linda Carter
The renowned fashion model, media personality, actor and producer is known for being a trendsetter and trailblazer in the fashion industry.
Lorna Wilson
She had no plans to become a model. Then fate stepped in.
Lorraine Delsol
Determined fashionista and proud cultural ambassador.
Lydia Moore
Working behind the scenes as a showroom model for fashion manufacturers, she made garments fit and look their best.
Marc Rutherford
The former model turned top agent and agency founder spent decades learning the business, and using that knowledge to uplift others.
Marianne Skanks
She left a lasting impression on Canada’s fashion and performance stages.
Marilyn Jones
How her fashion career led to empowering youth in the arts.
Maxine Green
She and her sisters built her namesake boutique, where clients became family.
Miles Tyler Roberts
Skinny, androgynous and a tad theatrical, he knew how to put on a show.
Monica Lewis
Coming soon!
Paul Cornish
Designer extraordinaire of extravagant couture evening wear.
Paula Holgate
Her fashion style and vision left a lasting impression.
Roxanne DeNobrega
A makeup artist painting the rainbow in a Black-and-white world.
Sean Black
In both boxing and fashion, he's had career defining opportunities that he says felt, “kissed by the hand of God.”
Sophia Ellen Lofters
Her height, signature walk and striking features made her a standout for both cutting-edge and classic designers.
Steve Carty
He defied all limits and blazed his own trail in the photography industry.
Suzi Horton
The dazzling legacy of a multi-talented Toronto muse who aspired and inspired.
Thomas Drayton
Skill and talent built a successful clothing business. Personality and passion won hearts.
Tom Davis
On stage, Davis was known for his swagger, charisma and a “very cocky” attitude that translated onto the runway.
Vânia Aguiar le Blogue
After a successful career in fashion, she’s focusing on fulfillment over flawlessness.
Viola Desmond
In the 1940s, a day at the theatre turned this beauty entrepreneur into a civil rights activist.
Winston Kong
The master craftsman of stunning couture gowns and elegant bridal wear.
