ABOUT CFN
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE IMPACT OF CANADIAN FASHION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Canada Fashion Network/Réseau de la mode du Canada (CFN) is a non-profit corporation that advocates for Canadian Fashion, both, nationally and internationally. Which was created to raise funds for charity and industry activities and partners under One 7 Co. to work on development in the Canadian sectors.
ABOUT
Canada Fashion Network’s mission is to build a community for the Canadian fashion industry and strengthen the impact of Canadian fashion in the global economy. The network is open to all supporters, fashion enthusiasts, photographers, videographers, makeup artists, stylists, models, influencers and investors. As we progress, we plan on addressing commonly faced issues in the industry, including the lack of community support, fashion-related carbon emissions, cultural awareness and appropriation, representation, financial aid, job opportunities, recognition, resources, safety, sustainable fashion and technology.
Lidia Tesfamicael, Co-Founder (@LidiaDaniell)
Luxi Mathi, Co-Founder (@LuxiMathi @LuxiMgmt)
ABOUT FOUNDERS
About CFN Founders
The Co-Founders, Lidia and Luxi, are the leading female forces behind the vision, as they have a vast set of experiences in the fashion industry.
Lidia Tesfamicael is a Canadian Designer with her private label, Lidia Daniel, and has a background in marketing.
“As a black woman, I wanted to create a platform to change the stigma around Canadian fashion, and put my efforts to create equal opportunity for a better future in the industry.” — Lidia Tesfamicael.
Luxi Mathi is a Canadian Makeup Artist, Founder of Luxi Management, a marketing firm providing help to over a hundred local Canadian businesses since 2016. The pair strongly believe in the future of Canadian fashion and advocating for its advancement, and have been planning to commence this movement since 2018.
“Fashion is a form of art, and as Canadians, we have the fundamental right to exercise our freedom of expression through the clothing we wear, create, design, sell and/or purchase. To successfully achieve this, we have to create an environment that allows these individuals to succeed.” — Luxi Mathi
Lidia Tesfamicael & Luxi Mathi
Founders