The first-of-its-kind Canadian awards ceremony saluted local Black talent, from the top influencer to the skincare brand of the year.
The night started out with a red carpet photo op followed by trays of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the lobby where guests were free to mingle and network.
Then came her acceptance speech: “Listening to people say that I couldn’t do certain things based on how I looked and sounded really took its toll on me, and there were times I was going to give up and walk away. But I felt it within my spirit that I belonged in fashion. We all go through ups and downs and ugliness in life, but it’s what we take from [those experiences] and what we do with them,” she said. “Don’t give up on yourselves. Love yourself. Own yourself. Embrace yourself.
She ended by commending founder Ann-Marie. “I’ve been in the industry for 25 years, and I’ve never come across an event like this celebrating Black people — my people — within fashion and beauty. It’s important for us as a community to really work together and that is what you’re doing here, Ann-Marie. This event that you’re putting on, honouring and showcasing talent within the Black community, is really important and phenomenal. Drop this event every year.
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