COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES​

This is your chance to showcase your designs to key film, fashion and hospitality industry professionals, forge valuable relationships, and ensure your brand is remembered for upcoming projects

Interested?

  • Current StylLounge Members: Please email 3-5 available looks.
  • New Designers: Kindly complete the application form.

Upcoming Designer Collaboration Opportunities

SUPPORTING OUR INDUSTRY: StylLounge will donate $50 to CAFTCAD or Toronto Fashion Incubator for selected Project-by-Project collaborations by members.

Following the success of TIFF 2024, we are thrilled to announce new collaboration opportunities for TIFF 2025.

This year, we will style prominent figures for several high-profile TIFF events, as VIPs are already planning their key appearances. Participating designers will gain unparalleled exposure on the prestigious TIFF red carpet.

•  Application Deadlines:  August 15, 2025

StylLounge has provided styling services for high-profile TIFF events, including

• TIFF Oscar Brunch.
• Golden Globes Glitter at TIFF
• TIFF Tribute Awards
• TIFF Opening Night Gala
• TIFF premieres

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the most prestigious and largest publicly attended film festivals in the world. Founded in 1976, the festival takes place every year in early September.

https://www.tiff.net/ 

Chance to get your designs in front of International hospitality industry professionals who make decisions about staff attire.
 
• Model: World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Mid-USA & Mid-Canada Academy Chair
• Size: Women’s size 2-4
 
• Style Request: Mediterranean glam chic (hot weather)
• Fee: Project-by-Project / StylLounge Member Fee 
• Deadline: Sept.3
 
 
The World’s 50 Best flagship international event convenes innovative global leaders and key decision-makers from all facets of hospitality, including chefs, hoteliers, drink experts, writers, and influential figures in international travel.
 

The World’s 50 Best: https://www.theworlds50best.com/
Renee Suen: https://www.theworlds50best.com/voting/the-academy

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a significant cultural event in Toronto that celebrates Asian cinematic talent and fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures through film. The 29th edition of the festival will take place from November 2025.

• Model: Festival Director
• Size: Women’s size 4-6
• Location: Opening Night Gala / Toronto, Ontario

• Fee: Project-by-Project (Free for Yearly Members).
• Style Request: Chic, formal cocktail dress
• Deadline: TBA

Website: reelasian.com

2025

Chance to get your designs in front of International hospitality industry professionals who make decisions about staff attire.
• Model: World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Mid-USA & Mid-Canada Academy Chair
• Size: Women’s size 2-4
 
• Style Request: Mediterranean glam chic (hot weather)
• Fee: Project-by-Project / StylLounge Member Fee
• Deadline: May 1, 2025
 
 
The World’s 50 Best flagship international event convenes innovative global leaders and key decision-makers from all facets of hospitality, including chefs, hoteliers, drink experts, writers, and influential figures in international travel.

Gain unparalleled visibility by dressing the Executive Producer/Writer of a multi-award-winning CBC TV show (2 Canadian Screen Awards) on the prestigious red carpet. This is a unique opportunity to connect with a key decision-maker whose show is currently nominated for 8 more Canadian Academy Awards / The Screen Awards!

• Model: Executive Producer/Writer
• Style Preferences: Jewel tones, masculine/avant-garde flair over classic; open to suits or gowns (past calf, asymmetrical, or with a slit); Fashion icon: Marion Cotillard.
• Size: Women’s size 8
• Fee: Project-by-Project (Free for Yearly Members).
• Delivery: Designer’s responsibility (delivery & return).
 
• Critical Deadline: April 14, 2025
Unique opportunity to showcase designs to key industry professionals in Canadian and Hollywood films. Participating can lead to valuable relationships for upcoming productions.
 
• Guests: Reel Asian Directors
• Size: Women’s size 4-6
• Fee: Project-by-Project (Free for Yearly Members).
• Deadline: May 5, 2025
 
• The Fire Horse Award recognizes an Asian Canadian in media arts or screen-based industries with a $25,000 cash prize.
• Event Website: https://www.reelasian.com/seeking-fire-horse-nominations/
Chance to get your designs in front of Canadian hospitality industry professionals who make decisions about staff attire.
 
• Event: TBA TED-style talk for influential travel and hospitality members and decision-makers.
• Model: World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Mid-USA & Mid-Canada Academy Chair
 
• Size: Women’s size 2-4
• Style Request: Business chic.
• Fee: Project-by-Project (Free for Yearly Members).
• Deadline: April 15, 2025.
• Link: Renee Suen: https://www.theworlds50best.com/voting/the-academy

• Model: Prominent figures in the music and arts industry [ size 2 – 4 ]

• Style Request: Glamorous, edgy, boho.

• Fee: Project-by-Project / StylLounge Member Fee (See details )

• Deadline: February 11, 2025

Juno Awards: Canada’s Biggest Night in Music to Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 30th. Hosted by Michael Bublé, 

https://junoawards.ca/events/the-2025-juno-awards/

 CAFTCAD Awards: Sunday, March 2, 2025

This is your chance to get your designs in front of industry professionals in the film industry who make decisions about what goes into films and movies.

Model: Host | Presenter

Style: Formal Men attire [ chic to loud and fun ]
Size: Men’s Small (Jacket 42-44, Waist 38)

Fee: Project-by-Project (Free for Yearly Members)
Delivery: Designer’s responsibility (delivery & return).
Deadline: February 28, 2025 (Submit within 2 days for consideration).

The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design (CAFTCAD) Awards honour and recognize the contributions of costume designers and artisans to the international film, television, video, and commercial industries.

For more information, visit: 

https://www.thecaftcadawards.com/

• Model: World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Mid-USA & Mid-Canada Academy Chair  [ size 2 – 4 ]

• Style Request: Elevated and chic

• Fee: Project-by-Project / StylLounge Member Fee (See details )

• Deadline: February 11, 2025

Links:

The World’s 50 Best: https://www.theworlds50best.com/

Renee Suen: https://www.theworlds50best.com/voting/the-academy   

•Model: Golden Globe Board of Directors (size 16, woman)

•Location: CBS and streaming on Paramount+

•Style Request: Classic chic, formal award dress

•Fee: Project-by-Project / StylLounge Member Fee

•Deadline: Submit dress pictures by November 1, 2024

Link:

    • 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards: https://goldenglobes.com/tags/2023-golden-globe-awards/

    • TIFF   https://tiff.net/press/news/tiff-announces-appointment-of-judy-lung

    • Golden Globe Awards https://goldenglobes.com/board-of-directors/

Fee Structure

This fee helps cover the administrative costs of coordinating design presentations to VIPs and talent, including logistical support, styling coordination, and communication with industry professionals.

Please note that only a limited number of designers are chosen for fittings, ensuring a curated selection for VIPs and talent.

While your design will receive exposure to key decision-makers, this fee does not guarantee that the garment will be worn at the event, nor is it a paid product placement. However, participating designers benefit from having their work showcased to influential professionals in the film and entertainment industry.

Designer Responsibilities:
• Provide the selected garments.
• Designers submitting designs for consideration are required to commit to a project-specific fee, payable upon confirmation of your design’s selection for a fitting.
• Cover associated costs,including pick-up or return fees (e.g., Uber delivery or shipping), dry cleaning costs, and alteration fees.

Talent Responsibilities:
•VIPs & Talent must provide three photos of themselves wearing the chosen look.

Yearly Membership Fee: $50 CAD
(Includes Contract Fee for Collaborations)

Key Benefits:
• Get Your Designs Seen: Submit your designs for consideration in various styling projects.
• Stay Informed: Receive email notifications for upcoming collaboration opportunities with talent and VIPs.

Additional Costs:
• Collaboration Fee: A separate fee applies per project if your design is selected for a fitting.

Project Fee: $350 Cananda / $500 International

Features: Showcase designs in VIP fittings (Film/Music)

Collaboration Limit: 1 per Project

Note: Membership required.

Additional Costs:
• Starter Membership Fee (if not already a member)
• Pick-up, return, or shipping (e.g., Uber)
• Alterations (if required)

Annual Fee: $1700 Cananda / $2500 International

Includes: Starter Membership

Key Benefits:
• Personalized Growth: Coaching.
• Enhanced Support: Priority Support.
• Exclusive Access: Pre-Approval for Events.

Collaboration Features:
• Showcase your designs in VIP fittings for film and music events.
• Unlimited Project Collaborations.
• Priority Consideration for Collaborations.
• Tailored Collaboration Recommendations.

Additional Costs:
• Pick-up, return, or shipping fees (e.g., Uber)
• Alterations (if required)

Event Fee: $500 Cananda / $750 International

Covers all StylLounge (TIFF) or (Canadian Academy Awards) Styling Projects

Includes: Starter Membership

Features:
• Showcase designs at VIP fittings for this event.
• Access exclusive StylLounge styling projects for this event.
• Receive project briefs and guidelines.

Collaboration Limit: Unlimited submissions for all (TIFF) StylLounge projects.

Additional Costs:
•Pick-up, return, or shipping fees (e.g., Uber)
•Alterations (if required)

Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design