16 talented designers will bring the 2026 Cashmere Collection theme, Symphony, to life through one-of-a-kind couture in support of the breast cancer cause
Today, the internationally recognized, award-winning Cashmere Collection unveiled the 16 Canadian designers who have been selected for the 2026 runway show. Inspired by this year’s theme, Symphony, designers will transform luxuriously soft and strong Cashmere Bathroom Tissue into one-of-a-kind couture creations for the program’s 23rd annual fundraiser in support of the breast cancer cause.
From established fashion leaders to rising design talent, the 2026 roster reflects the breadth of Canada’s fashion community, bringing together designers from across the country whose work spans a wide range of creative backgrounds.
Much like a symphony, each designer will bring their distinct voice and perspective to the runway. In harmony, the designers will form a collection that demonstrates the power of our Canadian community helping to create a future without breast cancer.
“Each year, the Cashmere Collection encourages designers to push the boundaries of creativity in support of an important cause,” said Susan Irving, Chief Marketing Officer, Kruger Products Inc. “This year’s roster includes an incredible mix of established and emerging talent, each bringing their own interpretation of the Symphony theme to the runway. While every design will tell a different story, together they reflect a common purpose to shine a spotlight on the breast cancer cause through the spirit of fashion with compassion.”
While the collection celebrates Canadian creativity, its purpose extends far beyond the runway. With more than 30,000 Canadians diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the long-standing Cashmere Collection continues to use fashion as a platform to raise awareness and funds in support of the breast cancer cause.
The 2026 Cashmere Collection will be unveiled on October 7, 2026, at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto, ON.
Canadians Invited to Cast Their Vote
Beginning October 7 at 9 p.m. EST, Canadians can visit the Cashmere Collection website to explore the 2026 designs and vote for their favourite garment. For every vote cast, Cashmere Bathroom Tissue will donate $1 to the breast cancer cause through its charitable partners, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, up to a maximum of $100,000.
Canadians can further support the cause by purchasing specially marked pink ribbon packages of Cashmere and Purex Bathroom Tissue. An additional $1 from each package purchased will be donated to the breast cancer cause through the Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, up to a maximum of $100,000.
The Designers Bringing Symphony to Life
When voting opens, Canadians will have the opportunity to explore creations from this year’s 16 participating designers, including nine returning designers and seven designers making their Cashmere Collection debut.
Returning Designers
- Antoinette Di Carlo (Montreal, QC)
- Christopher Paunil (Toronto, ON)
- Donn Sabean (Halifax, NS)
- Catherine Addai (Toronto, ON)
- Kelsey Erin (Upper Tantallon, NS)
- Lesley Hampton (Toronto, ON)
- Nikki Yassemi (Toronto, ON)
- Oscar Mendoza (Montreal, QC)
- Sam Wong (Toronto, ON)
New Designers
- Claudette Floyd (Montreal, QC)
- Curtis Matysek (Toronto, ON)
- Funmilayo Odeniyi (Halifax, NS)
- Richard Wei (Burnaby, BC)
- Somaya Ahmadi (Vancouver, BC)
- Sudha Hemnani (Middle Sackville, NS)
- Tia Kureshi (Toronto, ON)
