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Join us at the @riotheatre for a conversation about the Art of Costumes with Ann Foley @ann.foley Rebekka Sorensen @7sistersnorway and Rafaella Rabinovich @costume_designer101 ! A wonderful opportunity to spend time with industry professionals and your peers at lovely event sponsored by @iatse891 Sunday May 24, 2pm Link for ticket purchase available at the bio Use code: Caftcad26 for $5 off!

Thank you to our media partner the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design! @caftcad Use their discount code: CAFTCAD to enjoy 25% off tickets to the Toronto Prop Expo! Visit torontopropexpo.com for tickets and info. Saturday May 30, 2026 - The Toronto Prop Expo is a gathering of pop-culture loving creatives, focusing on replica props, 3D printing, makers, SFX and cosplaying. We are proud to be hosted at George Brown Polytechnic School of Media and Performing Arts. Come see table after table with filled with collections of hand-crafted props, models and costumes from all your favourite movies, tv shows, and video games. Meet the makers who can help bring your next cosplay items to life. Connect with brands that can help you source everything you need for your next project. Enjoy demos, workshops and sessions to learn how to get started or get inspired for your next build. Topics like- how to use electronics in your builds, SFX makeup and modelling, professional painting and finishing techniques, crafting with unconventional and found materials, mould making and casting, how to showcase your work on social media, and more! Full schedule coming soon. Grab a raffle ticket (or 30!) to test your luck and win awesome prizes! Raffle tickets start at $5 each with savings increasing the more you buy, 30 ticket packs are only $50 -that’s less than $2 each! Thousands of dollars in maker supplies and models provided by @wheelswingshobbies and @sunlu_official ,plus gift cards, passes and more from @medievaltimestoronto , @sculpturesupplycanada , @thedangerousladies , @rosco_labs , @pishop.ca , @torontogameexpo , and more to be announced soon! #torontomakers #torontoevents #torontocosplay #torontosfx #torontocommunity

Tickets are moving quickly for CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, May 24. Join three internationally acclaimed costume designers for an afternoon of conversation, behind-the-scenes insight, and audience Q&A exploring the art of costume design for film and television. From superhero blockbusters and prestige television to cult favourites and award-winning dramas, hear directly from the designers behind some of the most iconic characters and cinematic worlds on screen today. Featuring: • Rebekka Sørensen-Kjelstrup (Riverdale, School Spirits) • Rafaella Rabinovich (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Kung Fu) • Ann Foley (The Last of Us, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Godzilla vs. Kong) Whether you work in the industry, are studying costume and design, or simply love film, fashion, and storytelling — this is a rare opportunity to hear from some of the leading voices in contemporary costume design. Sunday, May 24 Doors: 1:30 PM Event: 2:00 PM 📍 Rio Theatre Presented by CAFTCAD in partnership with the Rio Theatre. Proudly sponsored by IATSE 891. 🎟️ Don’t wait — reserve your tickets in the bio! #CAFTCAD #CostumeDesign #FilmCostume #TVcostume #CostumeDesigner FilmIndustry TheLastOfUs Riverdale SheHulk GodzillaVsKong FilmDesign WardrobeDepartment ProductionDesign VancouverFilm RioTheatre IATSE891

🧵✨ VINTAGE SALE ✨🧵 Our friends at Ian Drummond Collection are hosting a curated vintage sale on Saturday, May 23 from 10AM–4PM featuring incredible finds for film, fashion, collectors, and vintage lovers alike. You’ll find: 👗 Vintage & designer clothing, footwear, jewelry, and accessories for men & women 🪡 Vintage fabrics, sewing patterns, trims, and notions 🛋 Vintage furniture, décor, and bedding 📚 Vintage magazines, catalogues, tear sheets, and books 📍 222 Islington Avenue, Unit #8 🚪 Access Door 18 at the rear/west side of the building on Eighth Street 🅿️ Free street parking available for up to 3 hours FREE ENTRY — come treasure hunting! ✨ #VintageSale #TorontoVintage #VintageFashion #TorontoEvents #DesignerVintage #VintageFinds #FilmFashion #CostumeDesign #VintageDecor #VintageClothing #TorontoShopping #VintageLovers #SewingCommunity #FashionHistory #IanDrummondCollection #TorontoStyle #ThriftFinds #VintageFurniture #TextileLovers #WardrobeDepartment

Membership renewals for 2026–2027 are now open! 🎉 We know the industry is in flux, and we want to make sure your CAFTCAD membership is within reach. For anyone who renews or joins by June 1, 2026, we're offering flexible payment options — pay in half-year or quarterly installments. Email us at [email protected] to have your invoice adjusted. 🔗 Join CAFTCAD! Link in the bio #CAFTCAD #CostumeDesign #FilmCostume #TVCostume #CanadianFilm #Membership #CostumeDesigner #FilmIndustry #IATSE

🧵 Ready to level up your hand sewing skills for film & TV? Join us for **Introduction to Hand Sewing: Essential Skills for Every Role in the Costume Department** — a hands-on workshop designed for everyone from beginners to industry pros. 📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026 🕛 12:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Tribro Studios, Toronto 🎟️ Limited to just 10 spots! Learn essential on-set techniques like basting, backstitching, ladder stitch, sewing buttons & closures, and more — all with real-world application. ✨ BONUS: Take-home sewing kit included! 💸 CAFTCAD members receive an exclusive discount code sent directly to their emails Spots are extremely limited — don’t wait! 👉 **Get your tickets — link in bio**

THE ART OF COSTUME DESIGN - LIVE PANEL Step into the world behind the screen and stage Join us for a special afternoon with award-winning costume designers as they reveal how characters come to life through clothing. From Emmy-winning television to major film productions, this panel brings together some of the most exciting voices in costume design today. Featuring: *Rebecca Sorensen @7sistersnorway (Riverdale, School Spirits, Coven Academy) *Rafaella Rabinovich (Dandyland, The Imperfects, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) @costume_designer101 *Ann Foley @ann.foley (The Last of Us, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., She-Hulk) 🎬 Expect behind-the-scenes stories, creative process, and industry insight - plus a live audience Q&A. 📍 Rio Theatre 🗓️ Saturday, May 24 ⏰ 2:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets + info here and in the bio: https://riotheatre.ca/event/caftcad-presents-the-art-of-costume-design/ CAFTCAD/Union members: use code CAFTCAD26 for $15 tickets 🎁 Ticket giveaway coming soon - stay tuned Proudly sponsored by @iatse891 #CAFTCAD #CostumeDesign #FilmIndustry #VancouverEvents #BehindTheScenes

From Hudson’s Bay stockroom to Hollywood — Ian Drummond’s journey into vintage is one for the books. 🎬✨ @marciascott_costumedesign sat down with the man behind the @iandrummondcollection to trace four decades of true vintage, film history, and the kind of expertise that only comes from doing the work. Read the full feature in the latest issue of Bespoke — link in bio. #CAFTCAD #Bespoke #CostumeDesign #TrueVintage #IanDrummondCollection CostumeHistory FilmCostume VintageClothing CanadianFilm CostumeDesigner VintageFashion FilmIndustry

Celebrating BeSpoke 20! ✨ What began as a space to share stories within our community has evolved into a new chapter—BeSpoke is now a quarterly e-zine, continuing to spotlight the voices, history, and artistry of Canadian costume professionals. In this latest edition, revisit the unforgettable night of the 2026 CAFTCAD Awards, honouring icons, innovators, and the next generation of talent, including Industry Icon Izzy Camilleri and a moving tribute to Loretta Chin (by @bthevv ) @izzy.camilleri @izzy.camilleri We also go behind the scenes with vintage connoisseur Ian Drummond, exploring the journey behind his legendary collection and its lasting impact on the costume industry (by @marciascott_costumedesign ) @iandrummondvintage @iandrummondcollection Here’s to 20 years of storytelling—and to many more ahead. 🔗 Read the latest issue at the link in bio Cover image by @holliidolli #CAFTCAD #BeSpoke20 #CostumeDesign #CanadianFilm #Wardrobe #CostumeCommunity #FilmIndustry #Eznine #Anniversary

🎬✨ Love costume design for film & TV? Join TIFF Next Wave 2026 for Young Creators Co-Lab: Costume in Conversation — a panel featuring incredible Canadian costume designers sharing their process, insights, and career journeys. 🧵 Featuring: Hanna Puley (CAFTCAD Member, "Heated Rivalry," "Overcompensating" Charlene Akuamoah (CAFTCAD Member and Award Winner, "BET," "Canada's Drag Race" Courtney Mitchell (CAFTCAD Award Nominee, "Mile End Kicks") 📅 April 19 📍 TIFF Lightbox From research to final look, this is your chance to go behind the scenes of storytelling through costume. 💥 CAFTCAD Members — check your email for an exclusive 25% off code! #CAFTCAD #TIFFNextWave #CostumeDesign #FilmCostume #TorontoFilm #NextWave #CostumeDesigners #FilmIndustry

Network with the West Coast Costume Community! Join CAFTCAD West for an open brunch designed to bring the costume community together to connect, network, and celebrate this year’s Nominees and Award Winners. 📍 Glowbal Restaurant 🗓 Sunday, March 29 ⏰ 10:30 AM This informal gathering is a great opportunity to meet and network with some of Canada’s most established West Coast costume professionals, while celebrating the incredible work recognized this awards season. Whether you're a nominee, winner, member, student, or part of the wider film and television community, all are welcome. RSVP through the link in the bio

We want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible CAFTCAD Awards sponsors. Your support makes it possible to celebrate and uplift the artistry, craftsmanship, and community of costume designers across Canada and beyond. We are so grateful to have you as part of this journey.