The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala Awards Magazine Issue 01 - Fall 2020

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BACK LEFT TO RIGHT FRANCINE FRANCIS, NIACOLE GREEN, AMELIA MITCHELL, GAIL THOMPSON, ANN-MARIE DANIEL-BARKER, LESLIE THOMPSON, ZAYNNA BECKFORD, NAOMI WILSON, VICTORIA JOHN FRONT LEFT TO RIGHT EMEFA KUADEY, TANEKA CLARKE-POWELL, MALLORY PARKER, ZOLA JEFFERS, TRICIA DACOSTA, MAYA BOATENG, WINNIE HOLDER

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

ANN-MARIE MYSTIQUE DANIEL-BARKER

ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER CHEVILLE SHAW

SOCIAL MEDIA SADEKIE REID

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EDITORIAL PRODUCTION SANDRA GABRIEL

CONTRIBUTORS CBWIFB SHOOT CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ANN-MARIE MYSTIQUE DANIEL-BARKER

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ith a new year came a fresh start and renewed hope. Then Covid-19 hit us and everything came to a standstill. Many have lost love ones and, as we reflect on what has transpired and how to move ahead with the current new normal, many continue to struggle to rebuild while others have been forced to shut the doors to their businesses. Still, many found a way to thrive through this pandemic or create new business ventures while others aren’t faced with that possibility.

FINALLY, AN AWARD REPRESENTING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CANADIAN BLACK CREATIVES IN FASHION AND BEAUTY, AND WE’RE ONLY GETTING STARTED.

Over the past few months, our community continues to struggle with racism. The death of George Floyd and several other Blacks who have been killed sparked protests in the streets around the world. Social media posts with cries for justice forced fashion and beauty companies to address the lack of representation of Black creative talents and announce that they are ready to make up for their shortcomings. But are they really making that change by supporting the Black community or they just showing face?

- CHEVILLE SHAW

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he BFBG Awards might be one year away from now, but one cannot help but feel the inspiration and excitement that comes along with being a part of Canada’s most prestigious Black Fashion & Beauty Awards night. Social inequity has always existed but with the recent turn of events from George Floyd, Breonna Taylor to Jacob Blake, we are now reminded that the support for US and by US is needed more than ever.

The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala Awards is in the midst of planning its first annual awards show that will acknowledge, foster education, and mentor up-and-coming talents. We are counting on those companies to support this event that will benefit the many creatives. We are focused on building, supporting and progression and it is my hope that something will be done about the systemic racism that exists in the industry.

The Canadian BFBG Awards’ aim is to support the many creative talents within Canada. The Archer Statuette was designed to symbolize our self-worth in a field that has never acknowledged the works of Black Canadians. During the creative process, designing the award was an intricate task and required much planning and execution. The statuette needed to embody how we view Black creatives in Canada—exceptional and brilliant.

With this in mind, we bring you the premiere issue of BFBG Awards magazine. We have placed our hearts and souls into its pages, featuring some of our most talented creatives and their brands in Canada. We now look ahead to featuring some of our most talented Black men in the Fashion & Beauty industry.

The Archer is a complex and prestigious symbol of achievement and contribution to the Canadian Fashion and Beauty industry. Forged from solid bronze then plated in gold, mounted on a solid marble base with the iconic archer figure in marble. The Archer statuette, depicting an archer shooting an arrow, represents the direction Black creatives are heading in beauty and fashion—above and beyond.

The trophy is meticulously handcrafted from Canadian artisans, creating a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and extraordinary design.

-ANN-MARIE MYSTIQUE DANIEL-BARKER

On September 24th, 2021, a symbol of prestigious contribution will be awarded to the following categories:

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Photographer Of The Year Influencer Of The Year Model Of The Year Hair Artist Of The Year Skincare Brand Of The Year Make-Up Brand Of The Year Make-Up Artist Of The Year Fashion Merchandiser Of The Year Fashion Retailer Of The Year Fashion Stylist Of The Year Designer Of The Year

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CANADIAN BLACK WOMEN IN FASHION & BEAUTY

THE WOMEN BEHIND THE BRANDS AND THEIR STORIES.

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

AWARDS

HAIR: FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS DRESS: STYLYZ BY ZEE SHOE: ALDO EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS FRANCINE FRANCIS FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO @FRANCINEFRANCIS_

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Francine Francis is a mane celebrity artist who has been working in the industry for over 20 years. As a hair expert, Francine combines her passion with her purpose of helping individuals look and feel their finest. Her biggest drive is to always stay progressive within her field and she is constantly seeking to improve her skills and stay up to date with current trends. This standard of education is evident in her studio as she continues to uplift all her guests by doing their hair. Her studio allows for a 1-on-1 experience that keeps each guest safe. As well, she continues to adhere to the busy lifestyles of others by creating a flexible schedule.

As a celebrity mane artist, she has decked out many actors and musicians. Usher, John Q, Kimberly Elise, the cast of Soul Food the TV series, the cast of the movie Hairspray, and Laurence Fishbourne are just a few of the household names that have visited her chair.

Outside of embellishing celebrities’ hair, Francine is also an educator. Francine created Signature Mane Academy as a place to educate and empower other hair professionals and stylists to improve their skills. She does this by providing them with the tools and education to keep up to date with the trends in the industry. Francine has over 22 years of industry experience and is an all-time master in the art of hair.

Signature Mane Academy aims to help other professionals remove the trial and error and, in place, offer classes that close the gap on the finishing touches. She offers 4 different training classes; On the Edge (hair cutting techniques), Pixie (short haircutting techniques), On Track (full head weave sewing) and Hair Inside Out (providing healthy haircare solutions).

HAIR STYLIST BFBGALA.COM | 23 | AUG/DEC 2020

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NIACOLE GREEN NIA JEWELS

@NIA_JEWELS

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Nia Jewels focuses on beaded jewellery that uses gemstones and crystals. These gemstones and crystals work well with reiki, aura, and energy. Ultimately, they help bring balance to your body.

Some of the gemstones used are jade, amethyst, pink, zebra, onyx, turquoise, and agates. While each gemstone has a bright natural colour to them, they are paired with metallic accents like stainless steel and brass. Nia creates a one-of-a-kind bracelet that not only looks unique, but also contributes to energy balance.

The fashion and beauty industry requires authenticity and uniqueness. Nia does just that with her jewels which are a positive addition to reiki, aura, and energy. Her touches of embellishment make her pieces distinct to her brand. She utilizes the natural and earthy strengths of her product, to give her a distinctive edge in the industry. Nia brings a unique product along with aesthetic.

Nia’s jewellery is more than just aesthetically pleasing, it also improves overall energy and healing. Her products are natural, thus, extending a positive impact on the body.

Beautiful jewellery that also provides healing and energy is a combination that few brands can achieve. By using products that are natural yet beneficial, Nia breaks into the fashion and beauty industry with a unique flare and elevates her brand to a different level.

NIACOLE

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

JEWELRY DESIGNER BFBGALA.COM | 24 | AUG/DEC 2020

AWARDS

HAIR: NIACOLE GREEN MAKEUP: PINTAGWAPA EARRINGS: CASTLE 9 COUTURE DESIGNS NECKLACE: DZUAFRANCIS WRIST ESSENTIALS HAIR: FRANCINE HAIR STUDIO BRACELETS: NIA JEWELS MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY TOP: H&M LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS SKIRT: RUNWAY STYLED DRESS: STYLYZ BY ZEE BY MYSTIQUE BELT: WINNERS SHOE: ALDO SHOES SHOES: CALVIN EARRINGS: OLA KLEIN FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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HAIR: FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS HAIR: AMELIA DAVID DRESS: STYLYZ

BY ZEE MAKEUP: PINTAGWAPA SHOE: SHOES DRESS:ALDO AMELIA DAVID COUTURE EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE SHOES: VIZZANO STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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AMELIA

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS AMELIA MITHCELL AMELIA DAVID COUTURE @AMELIADAVIDCOUTURE

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Amelia David is a designer and pattern maker who owns her own boutique business. She specializes in bridal, galas and ball formal wear. She was born and raised in Trinidad where she lived until 1989. From a young age, Amelia has always been interested in drawing. She would focus on her art while other kids played outside. A lot of her drawings were sketches of dresses and other formal wear, revealing her love for fashion. When she was 13 years old, she started bringing her sketches to life and made her first dress which she wore to church. In high school, she took sewing for one of her final exams. Amelia knew she wanted to study Fashion and Design in post-secondary school, which she did for 3 years before attending Teacher’s College.

Amelia worked for 10 years in the fashion industry in Trinidad teaching fashion before moving to Toronto. She worked part-time with the Toronto District School Board, while continuing her work in the bridal industry. Her first instinct was to pursue mass production, but she soon realized she preferred the individuality of 7 to 1 designing which prompted her to open her own business.

What sets Amelia David Couture apart in the industry are her unique designs. She never makes any piece the same and if she designs a similar style, she ensures it either has a different texture or colour. She also takes into consideration her client's personality and preferences. Her pieces are styled to fit. She sketches out each design and customizes it to the client's exact measurements.

Amelia has worked in the fashion industry for 40 years and has taught for 20 years. She will soon be retiring from teaching to focus on her business, while continuing to specialize in formal wear for special occasions. She also hopes to work with celebrities in the future.

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GAIL & LESLIE THOMPSON THE LONG & SHORT OF STYLE @THELONGANDSHORTOFSTYLE

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

The Long and Short of Style is a sibling duo from Montreal, named Gail and Leslie, who are now Toronto-based. These two sisters, with completely different body types, value body positivity. They cater to all shapes and sizes through their clothing designs. Both sisters went through the trials and tribulations of figuring out what worked for their body types. They grew up loving fashion but never knew how to dress for their bodies. Through education and perseverance, they eventually discovered how to express themselves through fashion, and thus began their first venture—Fab Four Fashion, a blog-style platform created with two friends.

The blog showcased positive images of Black women of all different sizes expressing themselves through fashion as well as highlighting their style struggles. The goal of this project was to represent the types of women many magazines do not showcase and to be positive role models for younger generations. Growing up, the sisters didn’t have any examples of Black women in fashion, so their goal has always been to close that gap.

Leslie’s style has evolved over the years and, as a woman who lives with visual impairment, she is very open about her disability. When she was younger, she would blend into the crowd with her style choices. Now she uses fashion in order to draw attention to herself and her personality instead of her disability. She notes that the first thing people usually notice about her is her outfit.

Gail’s style has also progressed over the years. She notes that when she was younger there were not a lot of options for plus-sized fashion. She so greatly wanted to express herself, but found that a lot of places did not carry her size. As a long-time fashion lover, and with the plethora of options we see in stores today, she is grateful to be able to express herself with a variety of colours, patterns and outfit combinations.

Leslie and Gail continue to be symbols of self-expression and great role models to current generations through their blogging ventures. Learn more about this dynamic duo by visiting their blog, The Long and Short of Style.

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DIGITAL STYLE INFLUENCERS BFBGALA.COM | 30 | AUG/DEC 2020

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GAIL HAIR & MAKEUP: GAIL THOMPSON DRESS: FASHION NOVA ACCESSORIES: HUDSON’S BAY SHOES: ZARA HAIR: FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO LESLIE MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY HAIR & MAKEUP: LESLIE THOMPSON LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS DRESS: RUNWAY

BY MYSTIQUE STYLYZ BYSTYLED ZEE EARRINGS: COAT FACTORY SHOE: ALDOBURLINGTON SHOES BRACELET: & CO EARRINGS: TIFFANY OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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HAIR: HAIR STUDIO HAIR &FRANCINE MAKEUP: FRANCIS ITSZAYBAYBAY MAKEUP: CHYNAA ACCESSORIES: ZAY’SBEAUTY CLOSET LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS DRESS: FASHION NOVA DRESS: SHOES: STYLYZ ALDO BY ZEE SHOE: ALDO SHOES EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS ZAYNNA BECKFORD ITS ZAY BAYBAY @ITSZAYBAYBAY

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Zaynna Beckford, better known as @itszaybaybay on Instagram, is a young makeup artist, influencer, and creative. Her popularity online began from her intricate looks inspired by the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, which takes place every August. Her glamorous over-the-top makeup looks are admirable and hard to miss.

Admittedly, Beckford never really liked makeup growing up, but makeup has always been a part of her life as a trained artist and dancer. Eventually, she learned to do her own stage makeup. With her mother’s encouragement, she decided to pursue makeup as a career after taking a course at Seneca. She was eventually able to work with established makeup artists and create her own clientele.

Makeup is a creative outlet for Beckford. Through her network and working with various clients, she realized many people got their makeup professionally done for Carnival. It was part of the performance. As such, her artistry was quickly noticed and her bookings filled up.

Beckford gained publicity through her Carnival looks and reflected it through her content online. Her social media following, has given her a platform to post makeup related content and further showcase her talent. You can find her on several social media platforms including, TikTok, where she posts creative reels, Instagram, which showcases beautiful imagery and videos and YouTube, where she hosts in-depth tutorials.

Beckford is quickly solidifying her online presence one makeup look at a time.

MAKEUP ARTIST BFBGALA.COM | 33 | AUG/DEC 2020

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MS MILANIA BEAUTY @MS.M_BEAUTY

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Nai Justine, otherwise known as @Ms.M_Beauty, offers several beauty services. She is an eyelash technician, eyebrow microblading artist and also offers a lip blush service. This busy mom of three is a self-made businesswoman who offers services to make your makeup routine simple and easy.

Her eyelash extensions come in three sets—regular, hybrid and volume. The beauty behind eyelash extensions is that you can wake up and look like you tried. Lashes change the face and remove the hassle and worry of strip lashes or heavy makeup application.

Justine’s offers microblading with an option of an ombre effect or a powder brow finish. This service is for women who want to avoid the daily hassle of filling in their eyebrows. Microblading is a great option to create a more effortless makeup routine. Several before and after photos and videos of her clients are posted on her Instagram page and the results speak for themselves.

Justine also offers a lip blush service—a newer service and trend in the beauty industry. It is a semi-permanent application of colour to the lips. This natural flush of colour will look as if your lips are hydrated and healthy without any application of lipstick.

Justine’s goal is to create an easy daily routine for her clients, allowing them to focus on simple hygiene rather than a complicated makeup routine. As a busy mother of three, she has created a service that encourages the importance of simplicity in daily routines. Utilizing her services introduces effortlessness while maintaining personal beauty and self-care.

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HAIR: NAOMI WILSON MAKEUP: SHENEKA CRUISEHAIR STUDIO HAIR: FRANCINE FRANCIS EARRINGS:

BY CEE COLLECTION MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY DRESS: LASHES:ARITZIA HOUSE OF DOLLS SHOES: ZARA BY ZEE DRESS: STYLYZ SHOE: ALDO SHOES EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS VICTORIA JOHN JV ACCESSORIES

@SHOP.JVACCESSORIES

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

JV Accessories is a small accessory brand that has worldwide shipping for access to their colourful pieces. Available accessories include necklaces, headpieces and silk robes. The style and colours of their pieces are inspired by Africa with a modern twist.

Their pieces are bold and eye-catching. Many of their fashion shoots mimic icons like Beyoncé and Rihanna in combination with their independent flair. In doing so, their modern, dazzling pieces create a statement, especially when incorporating a theme to showcase their brand.

JV Accessories is a modern representation of Africa. Their contemporary take on the flat hat, as well as handmade headpieces, show their passion and attention to detail. The aesthetic of these pieces is a glamourized version of African wear. Merging inspiration from Africa with modern-day glam gives JV Accessories an edge in the industry.

JV Accessories participates in African Fashion week every year and, in 2018 won the prize as the Designer of the Year. The receipt of this award is a big step in the direction JV Accessories would like to go. In addition to their options for accessories, the company is slowly incorporating clothing into their collection. The introduction of luxurious silks brings together the colours of Africa and comfort.

JV Accessories is slowly evolving. Through the creation of additional products, they intend incorporate more aspects of African culture into the brand, resulting in a global sharing of African art and beauty through the brand aesthetic.

ACCESSORY DESIGNER BFBGALA.COM | 39 | AUG/DEC 2020

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

ISRAELLA KOBLA @ISRAELLAKOBLA

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Emefa Kuadey is a British-born Ghanaian designer and founder of Israella KOBLA, based in Toronto. Her story is unique. Kuadey has a background in Civil Engineering but, when her brother unexpectedly passed away in 2012, she travelled back to Ghana where she discovered her a passion for pattern drafting and sewing.

Upon her return to Canada, Kuadey finished her engineering degree while maintaining her new-found creativity on the side. She initially only created clothing for her friends for fun. However, two years into her engineering career, she decided to pursue fashion. Kuadey took a course in fashion at George Brown College and moved to Toronto to develop her brand.

Kuadey has taken the elements she has learned from engineering and incorporated them into her brand mission.

She is aware of the sustainability concern in fashion and does her best to remain ethical. Her brand mission is to be sustainable while maintaining practicality and good design. Even if the fabric is simple, she wants the design to accentuate timelessness and minimalism.

Kuadey believes good design is more than an aesthetic; it is part of her brand ethic and should be environmentally friendly. She achieves this through a made-to-order model. She also recycles and donates as much as possible.

Kuadey sources locally to reduce transportation impact, uses reusable packaging and provides consumers with care instructions to avoid premature discard. Her background in engineering has been a positive addition, not only to her brand aesthetic, but to ethics in general.

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Kuadey’s passion for fashion and background in engineering have come together to create an ethical, aesthetic, and thoughtful brand. She is redefining minimalism and design while enforcing an ethical mission.

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TANEKA

HAIR: BOSSY HAIR MOLLY MAKEUP: TANEKA CLARKE-POWELL DRESS: SLAYED BY TEN SHOES: MOSCHINO

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS TANEKA CLARKE-POWELL SLAYED BY TEN @SLAYEDBYTEN

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Slayed by Ten is a fashion brand that brings fashion looks to life. Regardless of fit or style, their goal is to create the look their customers desire. Not only will this lead to ultimate customer satisfaction, but it also brings out their client’s individuality allowing them to stand out.

The name Slayed by Ten is representative of always looking your individual best. The major goal of Slayed by Ten is to make their clothing custom to each client. Their services range from prom dresses to bridal dresses as well as custom outfits. Slayed by Ten wants to be inclusive to anyone and have each client’s outfit ideas come to life. Working with a custom-fitted production model automatically reduces the stress of sizing. Clients receive a unique experience and an outfit catered to especially to them.

Aside from bringing any look to life, Slayed by Ten prides itself on the fabric they use. The retailer uses quality material that is built to last. The experience that they provide for their clients manifests their individual best.

Every look is different and designed to best suited to the client’s needs.

By putting each client’s unique needs first, Slayed by Ten provides a service that allows them to stand out. It is not about clients fitting the brand, rather the brand fitting the clients. From their quality materials and personal experience, Slayed by Ten brings out your best—your ten.

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MALLORY PARKER PARKER HUE @PARKER.HUE

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Parker Hue is an up and coming shoe brand that has eccentric styles for exceptional glam. Mallory Parker is the face and founder behind Parker Hue. The goals and direction for her brand are limitless. Parker Hue does not follow the current trends but creates their own trends.

Although Parker has a large vision for her brand, it is inspired by sentimental experiences. Parker reveals the details of creating her products and how there is meaning behind her creation. Her father is a musician. As such, she names her shoes after songs that have a sentimental value between herself and her family. Much of her inspiration and brand mission is rooted in her love for her family.

Parker looks up to her sister and mother as her style icons and fell in love with the unpredictability in their statement pieces. Parker’s vision for her brand is to make a statement with shoes. This statement demands attention from unique styles, but also sends a message with the story it holds.

Parker wants her brand to be distinctive and luxurious.

Parker Hue was created to be a designer brand and for each piece to be an art form. This is achieved through each design and the sentiment with each piece, bringing together style and meaning.

Despite being new to the game, Parker is excited and anticipates a bright future in fashion. She is open to opportunity and wants to grow her brand in the direction of luxury through their statement pieces.

MALLORY

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ZOLA

HAIR: FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS HAIR MAKEUP: BEAUTYY DRESS:& STYLYZ

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS ZOLA JEFFERS STYLZ BY ZEE @STYLZBYZEE

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Zola Zee is a Style Curator based in Toronto, Ontario. She is a social worker by day and a stylist by night. Having obtained a Masters in Social Work, Zola is a trained trauma worker with a focus on advocating for youth criminal justice. When she is not practicing social work, Zola has a diverse clientele ranging from the Canadian Country Music Awards to TIFF. Most of her work in the fashion industry is to create looks for TV, print, red carpets and music videos.

Zola Zee’s slogan is “Fashion is prescriptive. Style is descriptive.” As she explains, style is not about how much a piece costs but rather how the outfit itself looks. She notes that, if you have an eye for style, you can look great at any price point. She considers fashion to be an equalizer, where anyone can have style if they try.

Active on Instagram, Zola’s advocacy background shines through her posts. She consistently brings awareness to topics that need to be discussed. In one of her most recent posts, she wears a mask and shirt that says “I can’t breathe” in front of George Floyd street art. Her work is not only a place for expression through clothing but a fierce and fertile ground for activism and advocacy.

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TRICIA’S BEAUTY BAR @TRICIASBEAUTYBAR

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Tricia Dacosta is the owner of Tricia’s Beauty Bar in Toronto.

She offers a diverse selection of services, with a focus on braids, weaves, styling, and wigs, setting herself apart in the industry with her creative and professional approach to hairstyling. Tricia listens to her client’s vision and uses her artistic brain to create a masterpiece.

Tricia’s clients have praised her for being equally talented in all areas of beauty. In addition to hair, Tricia’s Beauty Bar offers natural and organic body butters that she makes by hand in-house. In addition, and unlike many salons, Tricia supports local Black-owned businesses by only using Blackowned products in her salon. Tricia also provides natural nail services and offers a variety of lux products including beauty soaps, shower gels, hair shampoos, and conditioners that are all organic or vegan. Outside the salon, Tricia has a bridal page that focuses on luxury bridal styling.

Tricia’s Beauty Bar promotes togetherness and unity, making you feel welcome the moment you enter the salon.

Outside of her work in the salon, she is a youth mentor and community advocate.

TRICIA

TRICIA DACOSTA

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MAYAH

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FEATURED | INTERVIEWS MAYAH BOATENG HAIR SPECTRUM @HAIRSPECTRUM

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Hair Spectrum is a hair extension emporium located in the GTA and owned by Mayah Boateng. It is a proud Blackowned business and promotes the importance of supporting Black businesses. They offer long-lasting, great quality hair that will have clients feeling their best. Their selection of hair extensions includes weaves, closures, frontals and wigs in various colours, lengths and hair types. With a variety of options, clients are guaranteed to fall in love with a vast range of looks across the hair spectrum.

Hair Spectrum was created to make everyone feel beautiful, with the guarantee that everyone who purchases is getting luxury and quality hair. Hair is the ultimate accessory and is displayed as an important part of beauty. The company goes above and beyond to ensure that every client is provided with exactly what they want and is happy with their purchase. They pride themselves in good quality, longlasting hair with products lasting an average of six to twelve months.

Boateng graduated from the University of Toronto with an honours Bachelor of Arts with distinction. She is also a visual artist, having participated in a variety of art shows.

One of her most recent art shows displayed her art with the intention of opening a dialogue about how women of colour are taking back their representation through social media.

She notes that social media has become a place where women can extinguish respectability politics and show that they can be sexy, smart, fun and a boss all at the same time.

She continues to advocate for others through her platform while growing her business one day at a time.

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WINNIE HOLDER WINNIE EFFECTS

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BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Winnie Effects is a mobile hair salon, based in Toronto, and owned by Winnie Holder. Holder serves clients across the GTA through a variety of hair services. Winnie Effects specializes in crochet weaves and offers full services including wigs, colour, braids and weaves. Holder also has an in-home salon that caters to all hair needs.

If clients are unsure of what works for them or simply want to learn about their hair, Holder offers hair consultations.

She will analyze clients’ hair to figure out what products work best and teach clients how to revamp their hair regimen to meet hair growth goals. Consultations are also available for wigs, hair projects and bridal hair.

Alongside full-service haircare, Holder creates 100% customized, handmade wigs from scratch, allowing the client to control thickness from beginning to end. These wigs are especially made for those suffering any type of hair loss such as alopecia or chemo treatment. She also works with Monat, a naturally-based and vegan hair and skincare product. She markets Monat as a treatment with anti-aging effects, which is also suitable for anyone with balding, hair thinning, alopecia, dry scalp and eczema.

Outside of her home salon, Holder has a background in public relations, music and runs her own YouTube channel.

She has interned with PRdiva, an out of the box public relations agency specializing in the entertainment industry and high-profile lifestyle brands. She has curated events, launches and more. With her diverse background, Holder continues to grow and educate others within the hair community.

WINNIE

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HAIR: FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY HAIR: WINNIE EFFECTS LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS MAKEUP: TISHA DRESS: STYLYZ HENNY

BY ZEE ROBE: RUNWAY STYLED BY MYSTIQUE SHOE: ALDO SHOES BELT: RUNWAY STYLED

BY MYSTIQUE EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BY ZEE

PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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Inspiring to Excel BFBG Mentorship Workshop Program —DEBORAH MORIAH

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entorship is a vital component to the community—especially in the Black community. We face greater barriers and culture of systemic bias. Despite our struggles, we persevere and excel and, with that excellence, develop a yearning to inspire the next generation.

OPENING DOORS

The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala (BFBG) Awards celebrates the achievements of Black creatives and businesses by acknowledging their accomplishments and awarding their contribution to the Fashion and Beauty Industry. However, our obligation does not end there. We are dedicated to providing future generations with opportunities to discover their passions and hones their crafts.

The BFBG Awards has partnered with Cloré Beauty Supplies to host a mentorship program for up-and-coming talent.

Fashion and Beauty hopefuls will have the opportunity to enhance and refine their skills in the following areas: • Branding • Financial Literacy • Business planning, growth and sustainability • Mental Health and Wellness • Community

FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

We are excited about inspiring the next generation of Black Fashion and Beauty creatives to share their exceptional talents with the world.

Are you an aspiring Black Fashion and Beauty professional?

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Classes will be available in person for up to 10 individuals on a first come first serve basis. We will also be offering virtual classes for those unable to attend in person. The first class begins on November 14, 2020.

Visit bfbgala.com/mentorship to enroll today!

The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala Humanitarian Award —DEBORAH MORIAH

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e live in a time of global inequity. This year, especially, has revealed many injustices and a grave disproportion of basic human necessities. While most of the world tends to move on with life, ignoring the percentage of the population impacted by these disparities, there are individuals who have dedicated their own time and resources to bring about positive change and much needed aid to those less fortunate.

The BFBG Humanitarian Award is presented to a Black Fashion and Beauty creative or company who has demonstrated outstanding humanitarian aid. The recipient will have a proven dedication to the fight against human suffering, injustice and intolerance, the protection of life and the promotion of health and wellbeing on a local, national or international scale.The BFBG Humanitarian Award is a board nominated and selected award. The objective is to inspire others to contribute to positive change by recognizing this spirit of humanity and drawing public attention to humanitarian efforts.

We look forward to celebrating the efforts of a Fashion and Beauty Industry creative or company who is passionate about closing the gap of inequality.

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