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BeSpoke magazine no. 13 CONTENTS

Editor-in-Chief Martha Mann Tribute: CAFTCAD bids Fall Forward: CAFTCAD’s stylists Loretta Chin 05 farewell to an industry icon 09 showcase Fall/Winter 2019 Trends Creative Director Jo Jin 06 A Piece of The Pie: Inclusive Stylists 13 Ready, Set, Go: Hunting for treasure Managing Editor & step up the move to Diversity at CAFTCAD’s Movie Wardrobe Sale Advertising Manager Lynsey Clark Style Council: An intimate look at the Close Up: First looks on what Executive Board Liaison 08 craft of Styling 14 CAFTCAD members are doing Leslie Kavanagh Judith Ann Clancy Copy Editor Kim Harkness Photography Cover and Features David Hou Tribute to Martha Mann Hart House Movie Wardrobe Sale C Semco Salehi

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CMY Printer Digital Won K Contributors Loretta Chin Lynsey Clark Vanessa Fischer Jo Jin Minda Johnson Nicole Manek Marie-Eve Tremblay

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LETTER FROM LETTER FROM THE EDITOR THE PRESIDENT

or BeSpoke 13 we have created I hope you enjoy this edition of Welcome to the 2019 fall edition FThe Stylist Issue, which shines a BeSpoke - my last. Over the past seven of Bespoke. Our popular magazine spotlight on the craft of styling within issues, along with Kim Harkness our has been helmed by Loretta Chin as our CAFTCAD community. As a stylist Copy Editor, this volunteer editorial Editor-in-chief since 2014. On behalf with a couple of decades of styling team in numerous incarnations has of the whole team I’d like to thank under my designer belt, in our feature sought to create a vehicle that would Loretta for her inspiration, insight, story, Style Council, my goal was to give our CAFTCAD family an engaging and eloquence as she signs off of provide our community a more intimate overview of the organization and her position to move on to other portrait of what a stylist is and does. community, and those outside our endeavors. industry the opportunity to understand Since we are celebrating stylists in what CAFTCAD is, represents, and In the pages of this issue we our community, we are pleased to actively does. celebrate the art of styling. There feature a fashion editorial that covers has often been a perceived divide some of the trends you will see this It has been my privilege. between the styling and costuming fall. Traditionally, the stills photoshoot communities, but in our membership is the root of styling and where many we see many who excel at crafting stylists begin their careers. stunning visual imagery for print, commercials, and music videos, but On a more serious note, within these also design costumes for long format pages we also acknowledge that within and vice versa. There are so many the styling community there is an facets to our costuming community underrepresentation of the diversity and we are excited to highlight our that makes Canada one of the best CAFTCAD stylists and explore the countries in the world. behind the scenes of the job.

We also pay tribute to Martha Mann, In this issue we also pay tribute to one of the legends within the costume Martha Mann Southgate, one of our industry, a true pioneer of the craft and founding members, and a pillar of the the matriarch to countless costumers Canadian costume community. Our in our industry. We always have to heartfelt condolences go out to her acknowledge and honour the legacy family and friends as we all mourn her of those lights who shine brightly and LORETTA CHIN passing. She was a true artist and will pave the way for those who come after. Editor- in-Chief be sorely missed.

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Martha Mann A Legend in Canadian Costuming

By Minda Johnson

comment I’ve heard repeated from those remembering For all this (and more!) she has earned the titles: ‘Grand Martha is that working with her was the beginning dame’, ‘doyenne’, ‘legendary’ … true accolades, but I saw A of their career, some even say she gave them their her all too human determination to convey her craft in the careers. This attribution is not only a matter of sheer time uncompromising artistry she felt it deserved. Through her, not in, but dominance of the costume industry. I suppose it’s only do I know how to tie a cravat, copy a Worth gown (period possible that many did not have these auspicious beginnings, seam finishes and all), name 50 shades of beige etc. etc., but that you could be a costumer without directly meeting her, learned that costuming has an important place. Beautiful yes, but make no mistake, that if you work in Canadian costuming, frivolous never. and whether you have met or worked with her or not, you have been influenced by Martha Mann. Such is her legacy and The clarity of her vision was always remarkable to me. ours to pass forward. Seemingly so sure of every detail and if she wasn’t, in the early days before internet, it meant a trip to the Anglican I first met and worked for Martha at Hart House Theatre in diocese, or Eaton’s archives to seek the answer in darkened 1985. At the time, I didn’t totally comprehend that such a job as rooms with white cotton gloves. Her knowledge, strength and costumer existed. Yet here I was with a woman who had virtually character were formidable. She was “larger than life;” large created this role in Canadian theatre as a midcentury pioneer. physically and vocally, in spirit and generosity. She wasn’t As a dresser I stabbed the leading actress with a huge hat pin selfish or greedy of these bounties, sharing them in such a in a quick change so my future didn’t feel particularly bright but way as it was assumed to be public knowledge and never 15 years later we were still working together, continuing at the suggested we were fledging idiots if we didn’t know. Well not Drama Centre, various theatre productions, films and operas. to our face anyway.

At that point in her 50+ year career she had already been Beyond the clothes, I feel so fortunate to have known Martha Head of Design for the Grand Theatre, University of Toronto the woman, the mother, the wife. To share her infamous (U of T) Drama Centre; designed for the Stratford Festival laugh, sense of humour and the inner sanctum of tea parties. and was a founding member of The Associated Designers of She was one of the most inspired and authentic people I Canada and later of CAFTCAD. Further accomplishments in have known. As voracious in life as in work, she had a hunger her story include six Gemini Awards and a Dora Mavor Moore to see and know all. I surely thought she was one of the Award for her exquisite work with Opera Atelier. She taught immortals but with this supernova loss we somehow have to at Ontario College of Art & Design and U of T and created a carry on and carry all that was brought to our field and our costuming program at The International Academy of Design, lives by the grace and gift of our dear mentor and friend. perhaps to fulfill her dream as a young woman to pursue this course of study which was not available at the time. With love and thanks, Minda Johnson

5 BESPOKE no. 13 A Piece of the Pie Creating Opportunities for Diversity in the Film Industry

By Vanessa Fischer

nclusive Stylist Toronto was created by wardrobe stylist IGeorgia Groom and stylist and costume designer Vanessa Fischer. The duo noticed a lack of diversity and inclusion in the world of commercial styling and took action.

By thinking positively about actions they could take to help promote the craft to those who are underrepresented in the industry, they decided to create a workshop that covered the basic concepts of styling. The mandate was specifically created to foster and encourage more diversity and inclusivity within the industry, by initiating a dialogue and providing practical skills to junior stylists determined get their foot in the door of commercial styling.

Since then, Vanessa has been featured in NOW Magazine talking about her experience as a designer, about how much has changed since she started, and how happy she is to try to encourage change and inclusivity wherever she can. Georgia has been featured in the Globe and Mail where she reaffirmed her view that those behind the scenes should be a reflection of the wealth of diversity within Toronto.

Inclusive Stylist Toronto has held four workshops since their inception in August 2018. The first workshop was held in partnership with POV 3rd Street. This organization actively works with youth (18 – 29 yrs. old) who face social barriers – those who are racialized, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, or queer (LGBTTQ), Indigenous, recent immigrants, or living with disabilities and mental health issues. The second and third workshops were held with the support of Kate Day and Maeve McKee at Liberty Wardrobe Rental House. The most Georgia Groom and Vanessa Fischer instructing their Introduction recent one was in partnership with CAFTCAD at Ildsjel Collective. to Commercial Styling Course in March at Ildsjel Collective.

The workshop curriculum includes how to maintain good kit. Selected participants who show promise and ambition organization, from the beginning of a project to its completion. in styling have been offered mentorships and shadowing How to decipher head sheets, and call talent. How to properly opportunities. purchase, pull, and return clothing and how to figure out stylist policies. It covers how to keep your budget on track; managing Inclusive Stylist Toronto has found much success with their receipts; and how to effectively wrap a project. Also featured workshops. Several students who have attended are now in discussion are set etiquette and what to stock in an onset assisting stylists and pursuing their own projects.

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Turn the pages of a magazine. Watch a commercial or music video. See an ad campaign, shop from an online shopping site, view an awards show - chances are you’re seeing the work of a stylist.

f a picture paints a thousand words, seamless. Unless I want you to see it, be expected to handle prep and ward- Istylists are masters of non-verbal if you’re noticing the wardrobe I’m not robe call, for a cast of upwards of 15 for communication. Our medium is cloth- doing my job,” says Marie-Eve Tremblay, a two days shoot, in as little as two to ing, our canvas the body. Stylists are the recipient of the CAFTCAD Awards three days with a day of wrap. Depend- fluent in a visual short-hand, experts in first Stylist Award. ing on the complexity of the job and the conveying mood, emotion, or narrative number of cast and changes, we can be the instant you see the image, or with Although our work is often uncredit- given a second or third assistant. commercials – in 30 seconds or less. ed, we create signatures. We have an instinctual reflex that knows what works, Most of us begin by apprenticing with Stylists can be consultants who interpret what doesn’t, what’s right, what’s wrong other stylists, where we learn everything a fashion designer’s POV or provide an and know when it’s wrong, it too can be from how to interact with clients, how to alternative interpretation for a collec- oh so right! It’s called having “the eye”. pin a garment, where to get a fire-fight- tion’s runway show or look book. They It’s a gut instinct that can be developed er’s uniform, how to dress a football can help fashion brands, acquire a buzz through training and practice, but it team, acquire clothing for a period by putting the right bold face name in helps if it’s in your DNA. It’s about navi- shoot, or source a designer gown. And the right look, which can catapult a col- gating the unexpected and the expected. it is where we acquire our all-important lection to its next level. And sometimes Book – the sources and relationships re- they can become designers themselves We are flexible, adept at adjusting our quired from showroom to retail to rental in fashion and in film. eye to fashion’s unceasing cycle. We house that you go-to, whether you are have an appreciation of scale and under- doing a pull or a purchase. “When styling for fashion I could be pull- stand when to layer or not, how to mix ing the latest trend, for a photoshoot, ad pattern, colour, or both. The best of us Just like in long format, stylists experi- campaign, music video or commercial. In are skilled at fashion math – when to add ence their own job specific nightmare long format I’m interpreting the script, an accessory, or many, or take one away. scenarios, which are often amplified focusing on the character and bringing On a photoshoot, a stylist may ask the because commercial turnaround time that character to life. Although the medi- hair/makeup artist, for a twist to the hair can be minimal: Receiving cast at 4pm ums are different, both the Costume De- or a more exaggerated eyeliner. Or may and having to come up with a variety of signer and Stylist are storytellers using ask a model, “Oh doll, can you do it like look(s) for tomorrow’s 10am wardrobe clothing as language,” says Antoinette this?” as they strike the pose that they call. Ending up owning an always expen- Messam, a founding CAFTCAD member want from a model that will give the shot sive size 10 shoe, because the model, and award-winning Costume Designer. the best angle on a particular garment. slipped and scrapped the sole of a taped shoe on the creative you were doing! We are artistic voyeurs, observers who We are problem solvers, psychologists, Who will do that last-minute alteration? draw from a vast frame of reference – researchers, managers, dedicated orga- Is there a breakdown artist you can art, photography, film, design and life. nizers, accountants, shipping clerks, and reach, or will you have to do it yourself? Stylists trade in aspirational dreams or laundry experts. We are collaborative but Or hearing, the infamous, “I don’t know iconography whether we are creating have many masters, from the creatives about fashion, but … ,” as the director or images that are beautiful, unconvention- - photographers, fashion editors, art client proceed to give their opinion. al or ugly. There is a freedom in styling, directors and hair and makeup people a creative autonomy best represented by and directors to the client side - the Despite the many minefields to navigate the creatives we do, but also translat- ad agencies, their clients, and our own in styling, no matter how grueling a job able into our paid jobs. “To a degree, as private clients. is, the reality is there is great joy in this a commercial stylist, I’m inventing the work. Creating great images is rewarding background story for the character. With Unlike costume designers we are the and addictive, that’s why so many of us film, you are interpreting someone else’s department. Alone or with an assistant, a keep coming back for more. script. Regardless, wardrobe should be commercial stylist works swiftly and can

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COLOUR POP Silk blend suit and trousers by Tiger of Sweden; cuff, mini purse and heels by Hermés; pearl earrings by Biko; silver pin by Hestia. Styled by Jo Jin

BLACK ARTS Tulle dress by Narces; earring, bracelet, and ring by Rita Tesolin; evening gloves and heels by Grigiarancino, available at Berman & Co. Styled by Marie-Eve Tremblay FALL FORWARD CAFTCAD STYLISTS TAKE ON FALL/ WINTER 2019 TRENDS

Photography David Hou Stylists Loretta Chin Jo Jin Nicole Manek Marie-Eve Tremblay

SEQUIN MAJORITY Evening dress by Narces; headpiece at Berman & Co; crystal earrings and ring by Rita Tesolin. Styled by Marie-Eve Tremblay

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DISCO INFERNO Sequin dress by Alexandre Vauthier, at Cabine; hat by Saint Laurent; hoop earrings by Jenny Bird; bracelet, stylist’s own. Styled by Loretta Chin

MUST-HAVE METALS Blazer, top, skirt and boots by DSquared, at NORTH42; silver earrings by Jenny Bird. Styled by Loretta Chin

COLOUR CRUSH Jumpsuit by Greta Constantine; earrings and rings by Hestia; ring by Birks; necklace, stylist’s own; heels by Zanotti, at Browns Shoes. Styled by Loretta Chin

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MODERN BOURGEOIS Velvet jacket, lace blouse, wool skirt, scarf, leather boots, and belt available at Berman & Co; leather gloves by Tiger of Sweden; hat by Marc Cain. Styled by Nicole Manek

PRINCIPAL PATTERNS Faux fur coat by Smythe; silk top and pants by Silk Laundry; bag by Kurt Geiger; boots by Tiger of Sweden; earrings and necklace by Biko. Styled by Jo Jin

MAXIMUM MINIMALISM Matching dress and trousers by Judith & Charles; leather purse by Hermés; heels by Tiger of Sweden; earrings by Dean Davidson. Styled by Jo Jin

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ANIMAL INSTINCT Snake print top by Smythe; leather tights and belt by Marc Cain; earrings by Biko; bag by Hermés; boots by Casadei. Styled by Jo Jin

FULL PLUMES Feather dress by Narces; diamond earrings and bracelet by Birks; ring, stylist’s own. Styled by Jo Jin

MUA: Mark Jordy Gonzales @ Judy Inc Creative Direction and Production: Jo Jin ARCHITECTURAL GLAMOUR Stylist Assistant to Jo Jin: Rizelle Sadcopen Long sleeved shirt and ruffle top by Marie Stylist Assistant to Marie-Eve Tremblay: Loretta Vivianca Diaz-Lada St-Pierre; earrings by Jenny Bird; pants by Model: Badu @ WANT Management Greta Constantine; boots by Balmain. Special thanks to Berman & Co. Styled by Loretta Chin

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Next Movie Wardrobe Sale October 19th Queen Elizabeth READY, SET, GO! Building The Goods on CAFTCAD’s Movie Wardrobe Sale

By Lynsey Clark

wice a year over 1,000 shoppers Vendors include vintage collectors, sale also benefit The AFC (formerly The Tpass through the doors of CAFT- Costume and Fashion Designers, and Actors’ Fund of Canada), a benevolent CAD’s signature public event, the Stylists. The eclectic mash up of finds, fund supporting all in the entertainment Movie Wardrobe Sale. The MWS as it is includes everything from gently worn, industry who fall on difficult times. affectionately known in the community is to broken-down items, dead stock, to a one-day extravaganza of clothing used box fresh clothing and accessories in CAFTCAD also supports The Clothes Off in various film and television productions both designer, contemporary and period Our Racks, a non-profit initiative, that made in Toronto, one-of-a-kind pieces categories. The bonus of shopping at the accepts clothing donations as well as (many by CAFTCAD members), select MWS is there is often a story to be told collecting clothing from film and televi- vintage items and so much more. about many of the pieces, especially if sion productions. These items are then they come from one of the shows that is filtered to homeless communities and The show always goes on at this highly letting go of their inventory. those in need within Toronto. anticipated event that opens rain or shine. Don’t be surprised to find line- The MWS is also an important fundraiser So come, shop, browse, buy, network, ups beginning early, as patrons from for CAFTCAD, which operates as a not- and enjoy the event, and know that by far and wide eagerly await the oppor- for-profit organization. Over a month of attending you are supporting arts and tunity to be first through the doors in tireless work is undertaken by staff, an entertainment communities and those in the hopes of finding their treasure. Not army of volunteers and vendors from need within Toronto. only will you find items that have been finding a venue, to setting up the tables, seen on screen, you will likely see items chairs, mirrors, change rooms, to orga- In celebration of our special Stylist Issue that have yet to appear in front of the nizing the food trucks and the on-site of BeSpoke, the MWS team wanted to camera as many of your fellow shop- ATM to loading in the inventory for the show some of our favourite looks from pers are professionals from within the nine-hours sale. our Spring Sale at the Enercare Centre. costume community, carefully picking items for their next project or their own In addition to supporting CAFTCAD We hope to see you in the fall for some collections. initiatives, partial proceeds of every treasure hunting!

13 CLOSE UP THE SCOOP ON YOUR CAFTCAD COLLEAGUES, FROM A-Z

ALEX KAVANAGH happy to see has become a wardrobe DEANNA SCIORTINO CONNECT: @costumealex staple is the utility jumpsuit...... love CONNECT: @deannabiancas FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Personal me a jumpsuit. FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Zendaya. style icon: Darth Vader. Fave of all THE WORK: I am about to do addi- FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: time: David Bowie. Current icon crush: tional photography on a film I thought Alexander McQueen. Zendaya. was wrapped. I’m looking forward to it WHAT FASHION TREND DO FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: because I will be reunited with Jeffrey YOU WANT TO SEE DIE? I’m Alexander McQueen, Guo Pei. Wright who I have worked with a few ready for the 90’s come- WHAT FASHION TREND DO times, and love collaborating with. My back to go back out. Loved YOU WANT TO SEE DIE? new cast crush is also in this film – the nostalgia, but it’s time Men wearing pants riding Ashton Saunders who is fast becoming for something new. lower than their butt, how the newest style icon. The film is called WHAT FASHION TREND ARE is that even comfortable? All Day and a Night by Netflix. YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD WHAT FASHION TREND TO THIS FALL? CAPES! Love them, and ARE YOU MOST LOOKING BENJAMIN TONER I can’t wait to have them all! Along FORWARD TO THIS FALL? I’d CONNECT: with the bourgeois trends that are like to see more women’s smart @benjamintoner coming our way, with “a return to a suits and tuxes. THE WORK: I am an style code with elegance at its core” - THE WORK: Helped teach CAFT- Assistant Costume Vogue France. CAD’s two days breakdown course, Designer based out THE WORK: An interesting year so far. “The Art of Destruction”. I have also of Calgary, Alberta. Had the pleasure of designing a fast- been doing breakdown on props for paced sci-fi feature film, Enhanced, Mrs. America, background costumes BRIGETTE BOARETTO early in the year. Now moving on to on Dog Pack, and cast’s costumes on CONNECT: @3inchheels assistant BG Co-ordinator on a highly Magnesium. FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Rihanna - anticipated series! Can’t tell you yet, She is fearless. but stay tuned for details... ALLISA M. SWANSON FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: CONNECT: [email protected] Sarah Burton. FRANCISCA ALVARADO FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Audrey WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT CONNECT: @franciscacaceres_ Hepburn. TO SEE DIE? Hands down – above the FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Stevie Nicks. FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: ankle wide leg pants. Let’s get back to FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: Alexander McQueen. regular pant lengths to help elongate Stella McCartney. WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT the leg! WHAT FASHION TRENDS TO SEE DIE? Pleated waist mom jeans. WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU DO YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD DIE? Sweatpants & MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS TO THIS FALL? Capes! I Heels. FALL? Culottes!! love how the cape can WHAT FASHION TREND THE WORK: I am currently enjoying a provide coverage (for ARE YOU MOST LOOK- summer holiday! Starting Firefly Lane weather) but doesn’t ING FORWARD TO THIS in August. hide the entire outfit! SEASON? Millennial Purple. Go CAPE! THE WORK: Currently I’m ANTOINETTE MESSAM THE WORK: I love working on the Netflix show Zeus, CONNECT: @antoinettemessam everything fashion and to as Costume Coordinator. FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Grace Jones style anyone who is willing! Looking a singer, model, actress and a true forward to learning from the best JENNIFER BUNT Icon. and gaining as much experience and CONNECT: @nifferdesign mentorship as possible through this FAVOURITE FASHION CAFTCAD AWARD FAVOURITE STYLE community. DESIGNER: I don’t have ICON: Lauren Bacall. just one favourite, FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: depending on my CIARA BRENNAN Christian Dior. mood, project or CONNECT: @ciaradrawsstuff WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT year it could be FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: 1990s Drew TO SEE DIE? Low rise jeans. Alexander McQueen, Barrymore. WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU Vivienne Westwood, FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS but recently obsessed Valentino for embroidery. FALL? Animal print everything. with the print prince Chu WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT THE WORK: I spent the first half Suwannapha. TO SEE DIE? Giant fake eyebrows and of 2019 BG Coordinating various WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT “Mom” jeans! productions including the TO SEE DIE? The 80’s can we let it go WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU multi-decade spanning You already! I have lived it and lived it and MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS Brought The Sunshine. I lived it. FALL? Anything other than Mom am looking forward to WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU jeans. returning to American MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS THE WORK: Star Trek Discovery: Gods for season three in FALL? A trend that I love and am Season 3. the fall.

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JO JIN FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: ya Watanabe and Kei CONNECT: @stylist_jo Alexander McQueen. Ninomiya, and despite CAFTCAD AWARD FAVOURITE STYLE WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT the controversy, ICON: I’ve been really loving Kate Bo- TO SEE DIE? Pants not worn at the what John Galliano sworth’s style for the past few years. waist and pj pants worn in public. for Dior was pure FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER? Iris WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU magic. van Herpen and Alexander McQueen. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS WHAT TREND DO WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT FALL? Deep, moody colours and period YOU WANT TO SEE TO SEE DIE? Any trend that literally details. DIE? Mom Jeans and every fashion bloggers/ influencers THE WORK: I’m currently a cutter for micro bags. are trying to pull off. 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Practical, minimal, sporty, CONNECT: and Victoria Beckham. confident, timeless style. @whodunnett WHAT FASHION TREND FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: Dries FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Iris Apfel. DO YOU WANT TO SEE Van Noten. He continues to quietly FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER? The DIE? OMG Acid Wash!! influence mainstream fashion with Blonds. Especially jeans with the his use of proportion, mix of pattern, WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT front pleating...but this colour palette and utilizes the fine TO SEE DIE? God hates corduroy seriously needs to go balance of period perspective with a skirts. away!! modern aesthetic. WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU WHAT FASHION TREND ARE WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT MOST LOOKING FORWARD YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO TO SEE DIE. OK…socks with slides or TO THIS FALL? Further THIS FALL? I’m not sure if it’s a trend sandals. Especially peds! Ugh! incorporation & but I love a skirt, tights and boots! WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU development of MOST LOOKING FORWARD three-dimensional LINDA MUIR TO THIS FALL: Trend or printed elements. CONNECT: not, looking forward to THE WORK: Jump, lindamuircostumedesign.com discarding my trainers and Darling (feature). FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: flip flops for a good pair of New original work Yohji Yamamoto. comfortable black boots! Also hoping to find the per- with the Orlando Bal- WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT fect soft tailored black jacket let & (ACD) on The Boys, TO SEE DIE? Black skinnies with pre- to go with everything! Season 2. ripped knees. THE WORK:Starting prep on Guill- THE WORK: I’m excited ermo Del Toro’s next period feature LAURIE LEMELIN to see 2019 releases Nightmare Alley with Bradley Cooper CONNECT: @abrashembroidery for two films for which and Cate Blanchett. Set in the late FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Celine Dion. I thoroughly enjoyed ‘30’s, this is a remake of the classic designing the cos- FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: Ann 1947 film noir movie starring Tyrone tumes: Robert Eggers’ Demeulemeester. Power and Joan Blondell. ACD Ann The Lighthouse starring WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT Steel; Costume Supervisor: Suzanne Willem Dafoe and Robert TO SEE DIE? Die? Nothing in particu- Aplin; Cutter: Tamiyo Tomihiro; Extras - Pattinson, set in the 1890’s off lar. They are conversation starters. Coordinators - Amy Szulwark & Hanne the coast of Maine, and Random Acts WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU Whitfield; Buyer: Sara Schilt. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS of Violence, contemporary, starring Jay FALL? Definitely capes and feathers! Baruchel, Jesse Williams and Jordana Brewster. MARIE-EVE TREMBLAY THE WORK: I’ve been a CAFTCAD mem- CONNECT: @Marieevealamode ber for 2 years now and have recently [email protected] been permitted with IATSE. I’ve worked LORETTA CHIN FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Iris Apfel. a few set days and I am hooked! CONNECT: @lorettachin FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Katherine Her eclectic style is so natural; she is fearless and I absolutely love her. LELA STAIRS Hepburn, Jane Birkin and Talitha Getty. FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: I am CONNECT: [email protected] FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: Comme des Garçons - Queen Rei a big fan of Canadian Designers. My FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Catherine, favorites are Greta Constantine and Duchess of Cambridge. Kawakubo and her princes Jun- 15 CLOSE UP THE SCOOP ON YOUR CAFTCAD COLLEAGUES, FROM A-Z

Narces. I also love Haider WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU that I love all the time. If I had Ackermann but Alexander MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS to choose a current one, I McQueen will always have FALL? Razor-sharp tailoring as would say Jeremy Scott my heart. seen at Alexander McQueen Fall because I like the “sharp- WHAT FASHION TREND 2019 Ready-To-Wear ie” pattern he created. DO YOU WANT TO SEE collection. WHAT FASHION TREND DIE? Dad sneakers and im- THE WORK: I am DO YOU WANT TO SEE DIE? practical microbags. I would also currently working There isn’t anything out there that ban skin coloured leggings and pants. as a costume cutter I can say I hate. I believe fashion is WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU at the Tiny Dancers self-expression and mood dependent. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS feature. WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU FALL? Sharp power suits, neon turtle- MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS necks and snakeskin boots. PATRICIA BOULDEN FALL? It’s my favourite time of year THE WORK: I am currently working on CONNECT: [email protected] and I love the one constant that re- a few TV commercials. FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Carine mains each year: fitted jeans with knee Roitfeld. or thigh high boots and a cute jacket. MARIKA RENEE FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: THE WORK: Currently I’m on my first CONNECT: @kinkengineering Stella McCartney. big show, working/learning the ac- FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Baddie WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT counting aspect of running a costume Winkle. TO SEE DIE? Acid wash denim. office. It’s so incredibly important FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU to see how a bigger show operates Jean-Paul Gaultier. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS with almost 50 people in the costume WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT FALL? Capes, great boots and fall department. I can’t wait until I get to TO SEE DIE? Bucket hats. The 90s can colours. design for something on that scale and work with a crazy team of creatives! keep them. THE WORK: CAFTCAD offers a terrific WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU networking platform for Costume MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS professionals. Very excited to be part VANESSA FISCHER FALL? Darker florals and jewel tones of this organization. CONNECT: @vanessaismagic always translate well to latex... so it’s FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Grace Jones. time to whip up some fun new outfits! PEGGY LI FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: THE WORK: Currently working on CONNECT: [email protected] Patrick Kelly. a lot of inflatable latex animal FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Cate WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT suits. We made one for the Blanchett. TO SEE DIE? Crocs. Netflix series, Happy and FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: One? WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU a lot of hobbyists are fol- Robert Lee Morris. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS lowing suit. Right now, I’m WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT FALL? Satin. drafting a dragon, with a TO SEE DIE? Scrunchies! THE WORK: Currently I am designing a Pokemon next on the list. WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU web series for CBC called Bit Playas. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS MEILEEN SON HING FALL? Pearls, pearls and more pearls. WANDA I. MONTANEZ CONNECT: @imijwardrobe THE WORK: Working on Fall designs CONNECT: [email protected] [email protected] and connecting with more costume FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Cara FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Emmanuelle designers for next season’s shows! Delevingne. Alt, Editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris. FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: RICHARD CROSSMAN Balenciaga. Haider Ackermann. CONNECT: [email protected] WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT WHAT FASHION TREND DO YOU WANT FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Billy Porter. TO SEE DIE? Mom jeans. TO SEE DIE? Dad socks and shoes. FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU WHAT FASHION TREND ARE YOU Randi Rahm. MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS THE WORK: Private FALL? Illustrations on garments, origa- FALL? Fall’s separates-based commissions and mi inspired fashion, bright colours. dressing, which celebrates personal regional theatre THE WORK: Professional taste over a single must-have item. projects. Also Freelance Fashion Illus- THE WORK: Working with Hosts as several Santa trator specializing in the CBC Stylist, styling commercials Clauses. costume, hospitality, and expanding my business lifestyle, editorial, model, IMIJ. and portraits. Suc- SOPHIA RICKSON cessfully produced NINA TOPIC CONNECT: fashion illustrations CONNECT: @sophiaricksondesigninc for international [email protected] FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Cher. hospitality brands. Portfolio at FAVOURITE STYLE ICON: Coco Chanel. FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: I montanezdesign.com FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNER: don’t have one specifically, I discover Studios Toronto/Puerto Rico. Oscar de la Renta. new things from different designers 16

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