2012 Raw

2012 RAW

As part of the competition, the Art of Fashion challenges designers to interpret and bring to life their expression of the artistic theme, “RAW”.

Only 10 of Canada’s top emerging designers were selected for a chance to participate in the Art of Fashion 2012 ‘RAW’ fashion design & exhibit competition. Vying for the titles of Most Promising Designer and Best Exhibit they were required to create a collection of six unique outfits based on their interpretation of the year’s theme.

The finalists for the design competition were selected by a panel of industry judges and the Art of Fashion board of directors.

RAW 2012 Highlights

The RAW 2012 Award Winners

The RAW 2012 Designer Finalists


Amy Yuen	Anouk Moran	Andrea Kuntz	Charlotte Ghesquiere	Devlyn Van Loon

Jennie Uhlman	Mary Duldouras	Ryan Joelson	Tess Barbieri	Tess Elizabeth

The 2012 Judging Panel


Jessica Jenson Designer & President Jessica Jensen	Michelle Bilodeau Editorial Director Front Row Magazine	Marie Saint Pierre Designer & Owner Marie Saint Pierre	Franco Mirabelli Owner Franco Mirabelli Design Inc.	Erin Hershberg Managing Editor TORO Magazine

Jacqueline Parrish Fashion Editor Anokhi Magazine	Kait Walker Publisher Trends Magazine	Albert Yuen Designer 2011 Art of Fashion Winner	Norwayne Anderson Owner NAM Inc.	Mikhail Moudrakovski Dsigner & Owner Mikhail Moudrakovski

Lisa Delorme Co-founder & CEO Rent Frock Repeat	Phenixx Creative Director Pencil	Kristy Wieber Co-founder & President Rent Frock Repeat	Brent Weisgerber Buyer The Bay	More information >

Past Industry Panelists Included


Cynthia Rea Owner & Fashion Designer Black Daffodil	David Dixon Canadian Designer David Dixon	Shawn Hewson Creative Director Project Runway Canada Judge Bustle Clothing	Brian Bailey Creative Director Brian Bailey Design Project Runway Canada Mentor	Marika Brose Fashion Direction Manager, Women’s The Bay

Liz West Entertainment Specialist	Farley Chatto Canadian Designer	Kendra Francis Canadian Designer FRANKE	Pat McDonagh Canadian Designer Pat McDonagh	Sarah Casselman Fashion Market Editor