Angela Smith

Fashion & Lifestyle producer of ET Canada

From her first photo shoot in the late 1990s to current interviews with top celebrity stylists & designers, Angie Smith rose to become one of the prominent voices in Canadian Fashion.

With a Masters Degree in Journalism, Angie uncovers provocative stories behind the fashion industry – challenges, designer start-ups, model profiles, controversies and emerging trends.  She's been featured in LouLou Magazine, on Slice's The Mom Show, Three Takes, Global News, The Morning Show, Revive Magazine, Prelude Magazine and various other publications.

Her job includes regular tete-a-tetes with Editors from Elle, Flare, Fashion and LouLou Magazine. Angie's fashion-based interviews include power-house Kenneth Cole, Oscar de la Renta, Ivanka Trump, D'Squared, Camilla Alves, Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, Jason Trotzuk, Lucian Matis, Joe Mimran, the world's top models and even elegant media mogul Barbara Walters.

Although working for Entertainment Tonight Canada as the Fashion & Lifestyle Producer is exhilarating, Angie's also freelanced for various media houses such as CBC in New York City, Canadian Geographic and CG Kids and Citytv in Toronto.

Asif Husain

Retail Buying & Product Development

Asif Husain is the genius behind many brands and his extensive experience with companies such as Aritiza, Steve Madden and Nygard are just the few highlights of his colourful resume. He is a Retail Buying and Product Development Specialist and currently represents brands such as Ricki's, Cleo and Bootlegger at Comark. He also teaches and you may check out more info on him at asifhusain.com

Amina Said

Holt Renfrew Public Relations

Having worked in the Public Relations Department at Holt Renfrew can be a dream job for many and Amina Said has lived it! Amina studied at the University of Toronto and then went on to work for Rachel Roy building her experience in the world of fashion and lifestyle. She currently works at Canada's top fashion retailers and has access to luxury brands, endless products and is the perfect go to person to learn about public relations!

Plutino Group

Plutino Group is one of the leading talent sources for hair and makeup artists, fashion stylists, off figure stylists, props decor, creative direction, and production.
With a wealth of resources and the ability to organize the most talented team of professionals, Plutino Group handles everything from print advertising, editorial celebrity appearances, fashion shows, television and music videos in Canada and abroad.

Aya McMillan

Former fashion journalist at Flare & Wedding Bells

Aya McMillan is a fashion, design and lifestyle expert with over a decade of experience in print and online publishing. The former Fashion News Editor of Flare magazine and Senior Editor of Flare.com, where she remains a contributing editor, her work has appeared in Elle Canada, The Globe & Mail, Vogue Nippon and Weddingbells, as well as online portals like Yahoo, MSN and Sympatico.

David Dixon

Fashion Designer

Canadian born David Dixon, enjoys tremendous media acclaim, standing out among his Canadian contemporaries as one of the leaders in fashion design.

In 1995, after an apprenticeship with the world-famous Canadian designer Alfred Sung, Dixon established his own label. He started out at the Toronto Fashion Incubator, a highly respected training ground for up-and-coming new designers, and began manufacturing and wholesaling his own line in 1996. Dixon left the Incubator to launch his own Toronto-based design and production studio, but he remains affiliated with the TFI and sits on its Board as the President.

Today, David Dixon’s designs are sold across Canada and in the United States, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong.  Dixon possesses a modernist openness towards emerging design while rejecting the notion of radical change from one fashion trend to another.  His innovative designs have won him a following among the elite communities of film and fashion, including:  Meg Ryan, Noot Seear, Jeanne Beker, Wendy Crewson, Daria Werbowy, Ashley MacIsaac, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Paul Gross, Catherine O’Hara, Kristin Booth, Ivana Santilli and Katie Holmes.

More recently, Dixon has expanded his successful signature collection, and has partnered with several National and International brands to further the David Dixon label.  Collaborations with the highly successful Town Shoes Chain have resulted in a nationally recognized David Dixon shoe line, while partnerships with The Shopping Channel and Mattel International have brought Dixon into other new and exciting arenas.

In 2008, Dixon secured the exclusive licensing rights for Barbie by David Dixon, a ready to wear collection for real women, to be sold across Canada exclusively through The Bay Department Stores.   This collaboration with the International Brand Mattel and The Bay is the first of its kind in Canada. Of more recent in 2011, “David Dixon, LITTLE BLACK DRESS,” has been officially launched across Canada through The Bay.

Over the past two years Dixon, known for his attention to detail, integrity of the design process and over all high quality control expectations throughout all divisions of his brand, has expanded his companies marketing and sales strategies and now designs and sells several collections exclusively for the highly popular The Shopping Channel.  This has reinforced Dixon’s belief that fashion is not just for the few, but also rather for everyone.

The ever-growing presence of the David Dixon brand will continue to develop in the years to come.   Currently the David Dixon Signature Collection can be found at The Bay, Holt Renfrew, Simons, and specialty boutiques across Canada.

Further information is available upon request.

Annesley Broadhead - Cargo Cosmetics

National Make-up Artist & Education Manager

A make-up artist for 15 years, Annesley Broadhead has a wealth of experience in the beauty industry as well as a varied portfolio in film, print and fashion including work for Wedding Bells Magazine, Cosmo, Mode, Homemakers, New York Fashion Week, Toronto FashionWeek, Canada's Walk of Fame, The Giller Awards, The Toronto Film Festival and the Live 8 Concert.

Annesley began her make-up career in the fashion and film industry before bringing her knowledge and talent to CARGO Cosmetics in 1999. As the National Make-up Artist for Canadian-based CARGO, she has traveled the globe spreading her make-up magic. When in Toronto Annesley creates make-up looks for CARGO's beauty campaigns and works supporting a variety of media needs including television appearances and providing expert quotes for various fashion magazines. Annesley has made guest appearances on CityLine, Canadian Living Television, Today's Lifestyle, E-Talk Daily and most recently StarTV. Annesley also heads the Education and Product Training for CARGO Cosmetics and handles the Murale account nationally!

Other career accomplishments include working along side internationally acclaimed make-up artist Pati Dubroff at Fall Fashion Week (7th on Sixth) in New York and work with famed singer Celine Dion. Annesley, who also enjoys writing, has contributed as a beauty columnist for the Canadian Network of Make-up Artists and is a regular expert for Elle Canada's "Miss Blush".

Annesley finds personal reward in her ongoing work with private clients as it allows her to practice her philosophy of making woman feel beautiful and confident with the right make-up tools and tricks of the trade. Annesley is a master at translating looks from the fashion runways into everyday, wearable styles.

Mark

Cocoa Jewellery Owner

Mark has always had a passion for business. From the early age of 15 he started his first business with friends called Classic Driveway Sealing. Since then Mark has created and launched many successful businesses in Canada. He has a natural science background which has helped turn his curiosities into successful business ventures.

For the last 10 years Mark has implemented multi channel strategies and operational efficiencies for a major Canadian organization. He has been successful in delivering over $100 million in incremental revenue and cost savings for the business.

Over the past year, Mark has been working side by side with his wife, as President & COO of Cocoa Jewelry Inc. Along with the help of his wife and team, he has been successful in growing the business from a home based jewelry company to a jewelry wholesale power house. Cocoa Jewelry is already being sold in over 300 locations across Canada with 2 major retailers, Shoppers Drug Mart & Sears.

Cocoa Jewelry is also attracting tons of media attention across Canada from major magazines like LOULOU to celebrities like Dina Pugliese. Our high quality, ultra affordable jewelry is a hit with consumers and is quickly taking market share away from other jewelry brands.

Although Mark loves business, his favorite thing to do is to hang out with his amazing wife and kids, Martina (4 years old) and Rocco (2 years old)

Jessica Jensen

Designed for over 25 International Brands

Canadian-born, Jessica Jensen grew up in the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario and moved to Toronto in 1997 to train in fashion at the prestigious Ryerson University. Jessica graduated with honours and now has over 10 years experience marketing and designing licensed accessories for over 25 international brands including: Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, John Varvatos, Lulu Guinness, Claiborne, Roots, Elle and Buffalo by David Bitton.

In May of 2007, Jessica left her role as Fashion Director at a Toronto-based accessory firm to launch her own signature handbag collection. The label debuted for spring summer 2008 and is lauded for it's modern design philosophy, luxurious styling and effortless sensibility. Jensen's investment-worthy creations breathe life into classics season after season, refreshed by their unique detailing and exclusive European leathers.

Milos Vranesevic

Vice President, Sponsorships & Merchant Marketing Canada Region, MasterCard Worldwide

As Vice President of Sponsorships and Merchant Marketing for the Canada Region of MasterCard Worldwide, Milos Vranesevic has more than 14 years experience in integrated marketing and is responsible for strategic planning and execution of all sponsorship and merchant marketing activities. Leading a cross-functional team, Milos oversees all sponsorships including World MasterCard Fashion Week & Stylicity, Toronto Maple Leafs and numerous other properties in sports, arts, culture, and music. Milos also leads the development of marketing strategies to drive brand preference and revenue growth with key merchant partners across Canada. He is also responsible for all content development and partnership management for Priceless Toronto, as part of the Priceless Cities global program.

In addition to his work with MasterCard, Milos' professional experience includes 6 years with the Air Miles Reward Program, responsible for brand strategy and advertising, as well positions with TBWA Chiat/Day advertising in Toronto, and the National Hockey League in partnership marketing.

Fashion Weekly Magazine is not only the host of this fabulous event but will also be on the hunt for their next batch of fahsion interns for pr, marketing, design, promotions, editorial, styling and much more.

Moro Talents is a model and talent agency representing actors and models for the past 11 years! With a branch in Mississauga and Toronto they provide their roster for commercials, tv series, movies, print jobs, editorials and much more. Representing real people fo all ages and sizes, they will be searching for their next Junior Fashion Booker who will intern and learn the ins and outs of the talent agency industry www.morotalents.com

Style Nine to Five is a fashion career website for Canada that connects employers and job seekers. Whether it be as a design intern for your favourite label, working for a PR company, writing for a top fashion magazine, or working in retail as a visual merchandiser, our goal at Style Nine to Five is to give you access to your dream job, or at least a job that will lead you to it. StyleNineToFive.com