Carriage Trade Canadian Designer Showcase Application

Carriage Trade Canadian Designer Showcase Application

Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025
Unlock an exciting opportunity to elevate your brand and showcase your designs at Carriage Trade in Toronto! Carriage Trade, with 60 years of legacy in luxury fashion, is offering Canadian designers the exclusive opportunity to feature their collections in its renowned boutique.

Mandatory eligibility criteria:

*Be Canadian, and based in Canada
*Produce high-end women's apparel or accessories
*Has a spring/summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection
*Legally able to conduct business in Canada
*Can deliver your first shipment by May 1, 2025

Preferred eligibility criteria:

*Products are made in Canada
*Have some previous wholesale experience
*Have existing stockists
*Are members of the Toronto Fashion Incubator

Be sure to complete this application before April 4, 2025, for your chance to take your brand to the next level and join a community of celebrated Canadian designers featured at Carriage Trade!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Company or brand website address (URL)*
Are you a Canadian designer or brand that can legally work in Canada?*

YesNo *If you selected this option, please note that you currently do not meet the eligibility criteria. We recommend withdrawing your application at this time.
What are you selling?

Women's apparelWomen's accessoriesBoth women's apparel and accessories
Are your products made in Canada?*

Yes, 100%No50% or more is made in Canada49% or less is made in Canada
Is your company based in Canada?*

YesNo
How many years of wholesale experience do you have?*

1 to 5 years6 to 10 yearsMore than 10 yearsNo experience
List your current stockists or include a URL where we can find this information.*
What are your suggested retail price (SRP) points? Provide a range or include a URL where we can find this information.*
What is your women's apparel size range? (Accessory designers, skip this question)
Describe your brand:*
Describe your target market:*
Which fashion brand is your key competitor in terms of both price and style?*
What is your design POV (point of view)? In other words, what differentiates your product from your key competitor's?*
Do you presently have a spring/summer 2025 collection completed?*

YesNo
If yes, how many unique styles are in this collection? Do not count dupes in alternate colours:*

10 to 1516 to 2526 to 35More than 35Not applicable because my line is not ready
Do you have a DEI (diversity, equity, inclusivity) statement on your site along with a sustainability statement? If yes, copy and paste it here or include a URL where we can find this information.*
Upload your most recent lookbook here. If you don't have a lookbook, please upload 3 to 5 different product images from one season.*

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If you are a TFI member, enter your membership number here. Priority consideration will be given to current TFI members. If you can't find your membership number, please contact tfi@fashionincubator.com.
Please sign here to confirm that you have signing authority for your company. Please ensure that your email address and phone number are correct in case we need to reach you. *

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Thank you so much for your application!

If you have any questions, please contact tfi@fashionincubator.com

during regular business hours (M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET).

We will be in touch with potential designers after applications have been reviewed.
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