Top fashion designers crowned at Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards

The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards have crownedBeaufilleand SpencerBaduthis year's top fashion designers.

Beaufille, founded and designed by sisters Chloe andParrisGordon, was namedwomensweardesigner of the year, while SpencerBaduwas declared top menswear designer at a weekend gala in Toronto.

The accessory designer of the year award went toMaguire, whileNobisearned top outerwear brand.

CAFApresident VickyMilnerannounced a new award called the Indigenous Fashion Award, to recognize the talent and creativity of Indigenous designers, brands and artisans.

Milnersaid the organization wants to foster "a vibrant ecosystem that honours tradition while embracing innovation and business development opportunities."

The event also sawsupermodelLindaEvangelistareceive the vanguard award and Ben Barry, Dean of Fashion at New York's Parsons School of Design, collect achangemakeraward.

Other honours included achangemakeraward for sisters Justice Faith Betty andNiaFaith Betty for their efforts to empower young people, and the outstanding achievement award for lifestyle brand Roots.

Here's a look at the other winners:

Emerging Talent, Fashion: Jontay Kahm

Emerging Talent, Accessories: Steff Eleoff

Fashion Design Student Award: Tia Kureshi

Image Maker of the Year: Richard Bernardin

Stylist of the Year: Amber Watkins

Fresh Face of the Year: Dalton Dubois

Model of the Year: Mathieu Simoneau

Fashion Impact Award: Vanja Vasic, Fashion Art Toronto

Digital Fashion Creator of the Year: Mei Pang

Sustainability Award: Kotn

Makeup Artist of the Year: Sabrina Rinaldi

Hair Artist of the Year: Kristjan Hayden