Design Forward is Canada's Sustainable Fashion Award, celebrating the talented and dedicated designers from across Canada who have not sacrificed style in the name of sustainability. In addition, Design Forward is an excellent opportunity to better understand sustainable fashion and how far it has come over the years. We have an incredibly talented community of designers in Canada, and this award recognizes their tremendous efforts.

As a non profit organization, Fashion Takes Action also relies on this annual event as a fundraising opportunity so that we can continue to deliver year-round programming to eco fashion lovers, concerned citizens and the conscious curious!

Congratulations to our 3 finalists: Triarchy, Obakki and Anian!

This year will feature a fireside chat about the future of sustainable fashion, and each designer will showcase 3 looks, modeled by influencers and activists. Fashion icon Jeanne Beker will emcee the event. There will also be a silent auction - full of amazing eco friendly products, services and experiences. And our signature Green Carpet Challenge with H&M is back so bring your unwanted clothing and help us reach a goal of collecting 1000 lbs this year that will be responsibly reused, repurposed or recycled.