Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards celebrates the great white north’s veterans and newcomers

The Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards brought some stylish flair to Toronto on May 30! <p>Designers, influencers, stylists and creators were honoured with some of the biggest awards in the country, recognizing their talent and creativity on the scene. <p>Plenty of Canadian TV personalities and big names such as <strong><a href="/tags/0/jessica-mulroney">Jessica Mulroney</a></strong> also brought some red carpet fire to the event, which honours the best in fashion that the true north has to offer. <p><strong>Click through the gallery to see some the night's winners, and some of the most amazing looks at the event!</strong> <p>Photos: &copy; George Pimentel
This year's gala was hosted by <strong><A href="/tags/0/jessi-cruickshank">Jessi Cruickshank</a></strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Part of the show featured a hilarious montage of the former co-host of MTV's <i>The After Show</i> being "dressed" by a crew. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Designer <strong>Sid Neigum</strong> won the Womenswear Designer of the Year award. This is not his first CAFA - in 2015, he won the Swarovski Emerging Talent Award, which came with a $10,000 prize. <p>This year, Sid also picked up the Suzanne Rogers Designer Grant for International Development, presented by Rogers. The award comes with a $20,000 prize. <p>Sid has dressed celebrities such as <strong><a href="/tags/0/sophie-gregoire-trudeau">Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau</a></strong>, <strong><a href="/tags/0/jennifer-aniston">Jennifer Aniston</a></strong>, <strong><a href="/tags/0/jada-pinkett-smith">Jada Pinkett-Smith</a></strong>, <strong><a href="/tags/0/kim-cattrall">Kim Cattrall</a></strong> and Jessi and <strong><a href="/tags/0/coco-rocha">Coco Rocha</a></strong>. The latter two celebs were in attendance at the May 30 event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Speaking of Coco Rocha, she chose one of her trademark unique looks for the event! <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Vancouver's <strong>Christopher Bates</strong> won the Menswear Designer of the Year award. The Milan-based designer has dressed celebrities such as <i>Hockey Night in Canada</i>'s <strong>Ron MacLean</strong> and <i>Star Wars</i> actor <strong><a href="/tags/0/john-boyega">John Boyega</strong></a>. <p>Christopher chose a simple blue and black suit with black shoes for his CAFA gala look. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Chilliwack, B.C. native <strong>Tasha Tilberg</strong> won the Model of the Year award. She's known for her work with designers such as Gucci, Versace, Fendi, Bloomingdale's, Moschino, Esprit and more, and was previously a spokesperson for CoverGirl. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
<strong>Aurora James</strong> of <strong>Brother Vellies</strong> won the International Canadian Designer award. She recently dressed <strong><a href="/tags/0/nicki-minaj">Nicki Minaj</strong></a> for the <strong><a href="/tags/0/met-gala">Met Gala</strong></a>. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Model <strong>Krow Kian</strong> (left), who is just 23 years old, was named Fresh Face of the Year. <Strong><a href="/tags/0/sangita-patel">Sangita Patel</strong></a> presented him with his trophy. <p>Krow is transgender and worked in the industry while still living as a woman before he came out and began transitioning. <p>"There is definitley a lack of trans-male models," he told <strong><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/cdn-fashion-awards-cafa-1.5155789">CBC</a></strong> of his award. "So to be representing people from all around the world and from the trans community has been just amazing to be ... that role model for people." <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Speaking of Sangita, here's a closer look at her incredible outfit! The ET Canada host said on Instagram that the Stephan Caras jumpsuit with a cape was intended to bring out her inner Raptor! <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Quebec designer <strong>Thierry-Maxime Loriot</strong> (centre) was given the Vanguard Award by designers <strong>Viktor & Rolf</strong> (left and right). <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
<strong>Eran Elfassy</strong> and <strong>Elisa Dahan</strong> (left and centre) of <strong>Mackage</strong> were presented with the award for Outerwear Brand of the Year by <i>Cityline</i> host <strong><a href="/tags/0/tracy-moore">Tracy Moore</strong></a>. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Speaking of Tracy, she looked completely stunning at the event! Here's a better look at her gorgeous gown, which is by <strong>Kaela Kay</strong>. She posed in a portrait studio at the event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
<strong>Cary Tauben</strong>, who has worked with models like <strong>Coco Rocha</strong>, <strong>Irina Lazeraneau</strong> and <strong>Heather Marks</strong>, was named Stylist of the Year. He certainly brought some glamour and shine to his look! He chose a gold jackt and matching bloots with silver trousers for the event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Montreal's <strong>Marie-Ève Lecavalier</strong> won the Emerging Talent, Fashion award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Photographer <Strong>Douglas Kirkland</strong> was honoured for his incredible career with the outstanding achievement award. He has worked with celebrities such as <strong>Marilyn Monroe</strong>, <strong>Andy Warhol</strong>, <strong>Brigitte Bardot</strong>, <strong>Audrey Hepburn</strong>, <strong><a href="/tags/0/leonardo-dicaprio">Leonardo DiCaprio</strong></a> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/angelina-jolie">Angelina Jolie</a></strong>. <p>Photo; &copy; George Pimentel
Canadian TV legend <strong>Jeanne Beker</strong> stunned in an all-black look at the event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
<strong>Corey Moranis</strong>, who designs handcrafted Lucite jewellery and accessories, won the Emerging Talent, Accessories award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
Toronto-based jewellery designer <strong>Dean Davidson</strong> was named Accessory Designer of the Year. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/Getty Images
<strong>Marie-Ève Aubry</strong> was given the Fashion Design Student Award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
<strong>Matt & Nat</strong>, known for their vegan handbags, won the Fashion Impact Award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Toronto-based <strong>KOTN</strong> won the Sustainability award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
<strong>Hung Vanngo</strong> (left), who once came to Canada as a refugee, was named Makeup Artist of the Year. Actress <strong><a href="/tags/0/sarah-gadon">Sarah Gadon</strong></a> presented him with the award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Here's a better look at Sarah's outfit! She chose a glittery v-neck top with black trousers for the event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Instagram influencers <strong>Hannah Rose Dalton</strong> and <strong>Steven Raj Bhaskaran</strong> - collectively known as <strong>Fecal Matter</strong> - (left and centre) were given the Digital Fashion Influencer of the Year award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Plenty of influencers, designers and stars were also on hand for the event! Fresh off a visit to the UK to meet <strong><a href="/tags/0/archie-harrison">Archie Harrison</strong></a> and see new mom <strong><a href="/tags/0/meghan-markle">Duchess Meghan</a></strong> was <strong><a href="/tags/0/jessica-mulroney">Jessica Mulroney</a></strong>. The stylist chose a peach gown with long, ruffled sleeves for the event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Etalk's <strong>Traci Melchor</strong> was on hand, and spent time talking with Vanessa and Ron. She wore a gorgeous strapless green dress at the event. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
<i><strong>HELLO! Canada</i></strong> Editor-in-Chief <strong>Alison Eastwood</strong> was also there, wearing a black lace dress by Toronto-based <strong>Narces</strong>! <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Actress and singer <strong><a href="/tags/0/vanessa-williams">Vanessa Williams</strong></a> and shoe designer <strong>Ron White</strong> were all smiles in the portrait room! <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
Canadian poet <strong>Rupi Kaur</strong> was also in attendance, looking gorgeous in a pink floral-print dress. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel
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