Mckenzie. You may not have heard of her and trust us, that’s your loss. She’s the alter-ego and drag persona of makeup and hair artist Raphael Gagnon. Mckenzie, and the art of making her up, ushered in a very real, new world for Raphael.

You are invited to Make Up Artist Jiefan Alan’s Masterclass in collaboration with MAKE UP FOR EVER Toronto Pro Loft.

Learn more about Jiefan’s signature emollient skin & complexion techniques reimagined in a modern way. The Masterclass will be followed by a Q&A.

As far as paths go, some follow a direction set by their parents while others are shaped by other societal norms and expectations. Rare are those that possess the courage, discipline and vision to forge their own path— especially when so far away from the touchstones of family, friends and culture.

Vanessa Lee Jackson is a woman of action. Growing up in the suburbs of Mississauga, the activities she did not try were few and far between. Ballet? Yes. Hockey? Indeed. Camping? Loved it. Competitive cheerleading? But of course. So, at fourteen, when a duo of strangers approached her at Toronto Pearson Airport and asked if she was interested in being a model, Jackson thought “maybe.”

While her signature look is an effortless natural glam, Make Up & Hair artist Shannie Jung also loves to explore her creativity and work on edgier editorial fashion beauty. Bold colors, textures and shapes are as much part of her repertoire as a nude lip and subtle smokey eye.

CAFA was created to celebrate outstanding achievement and emerging talent in the Canadian fashion industry. Mandated to grow a stronger appreciation of Canadian talent both at home and abroad, the goal of CAFA as a national platform is to foster the next generation of Canadian talent through an annual awards show and year-round economic development initiatives.