StylLounge Industry Mixer: Celebrating Costume Artistry Post-TIFF Panel

Celebrate the artistry of costume design, connect with top professionals and meet honorary guests including Oscar-winner Luis Sequeira, Antoinette Messam, and Anne Dixon.

🎬 StylLounge Costume Designer Mixer – Post-TIFF Industry Event

Immerse yourself in an evening celebrating the craft, creativity, and storytelling power of costume design.
Held directly after the TIFF Industry Talk: Costume Design & Character Building (4:00–6:00 PM), this mixer offers a relaxed yet inspiring space to connect with peers, mentors, and industry icons.

More than a networking event, it’s a celebration of clothing craftsmanship and the artistry that brings characters and stories to life on screen.

Honorary Guests & Industry VIPs

This is a unique opportunity to connect with and celebrate the work of celebrated industry leaders:

• Luis Sequeira: Academy Award, Emmy, and BAFTA winner (The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley). collaborator with Guillermo del Toro
• Antoinette Messam: Black Reel and CAFTCAD Award winner (Creed, The Harder They Fall, The Book of Clarence) collaborator with Jeymes Samuel and Ryan Coogler.
• Anne Dixon: CAFTCAD Award winner (The Shrouds, Falling, The Dead Don’t Hurt) collaborator with David Cronenberg

Key Focus

This event strengthens Toronto’s creative industries by:

• Promoting Canadian films made in Toronto.
• Creating professional development and mentorship opportunities for designers.
• Highlighting the cultural impact of costume craftsmanship in film and television.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Time: 6 pm - 9pm

Location: Oria on king - 220 King Street West (3 blocks) from TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Tickets

🎟 General Admission – $15
Access to the main mixer, networking opportunities, and cash bar.

🌟 VIP Access – $80
Includes:

• Exclusive access to the VIP area
• Dedicated networking with honorary guests and industry VIPs
• Two complimentary drinks included

All additional drinks available for purchase at the cash bar.

Community Partnership

This event is presented in partnership with CAFTCAD (The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design) — promoting mentorship, community engagement, and designer development within Toronto’s creative sector.

About StylLounge Industries

StylLounge Industries is a Toronto-based creative agency connecting costume and fashion designers with high-profile opportunities in film, television, and hospitality.

We collaborate with CAFTCAD, and TIFF to promote design excellence through events, mentorship, and showcases that bridge creativity and industry.

Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate.

Additional Info

• Cash Bar: Guests purchase their own drinks.
• Dress Code: Industry chic / creative professional.
• Attendees are encouraged to also attend the TIFF Industry Talk: Costume Design & Character Building (4:00–6:00 PM) prior to the mixer.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oria on king, 220 King Street West, Toronto, Canada