![]() The runways at FAT have always been open to every person and Vasic and her team have always wanted to continue to “break the stigma associated with fashion and body size and image - by presenting various body types, age groups, ethnicities, and sexual identities of models.” This inclusive attitude has made many designer and models, and attendees who may not feel like they fit in elsewhere, otherwise feel welcomed and accommodated. This accountability is important, as it points out the industry’s blindspots and provides a way to potentially fix them. We’re seeing people involved in the fashion industry call on making runways and designs more diverse and inclusive. Right now, we’re seeing the media hold the fashion industry accountable by highlighting brands and designers who are ignoring entire demographic segments. There is a need for alternative fashion spaces, like FAT. She saw an opportunity to change that and provide a safe space where fashion could be explored creatively. The mandate of FAT has always been to support diversity in fashion, with Vasic pointing out that 14 years ago when she started the event, mainstream fashion events weren’t reflective of the unique character of Toronto. “The purpose of the event was to be more supportive of new emerging designers by providing a space that is open to experimentation and freedom of expression and offering a more feasible platform for them to show, while maintaining a high production value,” explains Vasic. Since its launch, the event has become somewhat of a beacon of hope and a lighting rod for designers growing into their own and finding their voice. “I wanted it to take a more diverse, experimental, artistic, and thoughtful approach to fashion,” Vasic shares. She always wanted the event to be a space that was different from your traditional Fashion Weeks in New York or Paris. Vanja Vasic, executive director of Fashion Art Toronto, started the event 14 years ago as a young fashion designer herself. Photo by Vai Yu Lawīilled as Toronto’s largest showcase of contemporary and experimental fashion and arts, the five-day event (which takes place Wednesday, April 24 to Sunday, April 28) at the Daniels Spectrum, will inspire. However, one place we’ve always seen diverse representation on the runway and from designers is at Canada’s own alternative fashion week, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT). But when speaking about diversity in fashion, it goes far beyond discussions of race on the runway.įor years, fashion insiders have been calling on designers, modelling agencies, scouts, and the media to showcase models and designers who encompass differences in abilities, age, gender, and sexual orientation. Please wear shoes that you can walk in.Diversity is undoubtedly one of the biggest issues in the fashion industry. HEADSHOTS: We will be taking headshots of everyone who auditions - no need to bring photos with you. NOTE: There is no minimum height requirements. All funds go towards covering pizza costs for models at the show. There will be no registration fee since you have been vetted by us previously.įEE: The registration fee is to avoid 'no-shows' and to ensure reliability / credibility of those who are genuinely interested in participating. She will send you a separate link to bypass the audition to just attend for potential fittings. SFW ALUMNI MODELS - if you have walked for us before and would like to be considered again, please send an email to executive producer Jodi Goodfellow ( ) - and indicate your name, what year you walked and what Designer(s) you walked for. We will notify all successful candidates a few days after the casting to ensure there are no logistical conflicts with selections. This does not mean you have been officialy selected. Once you audition - if we approve of your walk and a Designer would like to fit you for one of their looks they will take you to do a fitting on site. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition time to reggister. Startup Fashion Week™ is coming back this October to Toronto for its 9th year! We are looking for mostly female models and we will also be casting a few androgynous models as well as a few male models who would like to volunteer to walk in our runway show on Oct 14. Startup Fashion Week™ is coming back this October to Toronto for its 9th year! About this Event
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