The Vanguard
The Vanguard is an annual fashion and music extravaganza held at The Well in Toronto during Pride Month, celebrating bold expression, creativity, and communitys. More than just an event, it’s a cultural spectacle that showcases designers, artists, and small businesses while supporting meaningful causes such as The Rainbow Railroad. Inspired by the world’s most iconic red carpets, The Vanguard invites guests to embrace fearless, avant-garde style—uniting fashion, art, and purpose in an unforgettable celebration of inclusivity.
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Theme: Vintage Vanguard
This years theme reimagines iconic style eras where vintage and modern fashions collide—Victorian refinement, Roaring Twenties glamour, and the structured elegance of the 1950s—through a boldly futuristic lens. At The Vanguard, you are the spectacle.Step into the spotlight in your most era-bending look and be part of a fashion revolution where history meets haute couture.
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Our goal is to bring awareness and support to meaningful initiatives and the arts industry by means of the music and fashion industries.
The Vanguard Challenge – Toronto
Are you a visionary
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: The Well, Toronto
Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2025
About The Vanguard Challenge
The Vanguard invites guests to embrace fearless, avant-garde style—uniting fashion, art, and purpose in an unforgettable celebration of inclusivity, and creativity.
The Vanguard Challenge is a bold fashion competition where designers bring their ideas to life.
This year’s theme: Vintage Vanguard. Reimagine iconic style eras—Victorian refinement, Roaring Twenties glamour, and the structured elegance of the 1950s through the 1980s—all reinterpreted through a futuristic, avant-garde lens.
Challenge Guidelines
· Create original avant-garde designs inspired by the Vintage Vanguard theme, push boundaries with unexpected materials, bold silhouettes, and storytelling through style.
1. Fill out the application form below
2. Pay the registration fee of $100.00 CAD
(Fee includes competition entry + admission to The Vanguard event)
E-transfer to info@artxperiential.com
Use password VChallenge2025
3. Submit your application by June 15, 2025
4. Designers will be judged on creativity, execution, and overall impact.
5. Show up and show out at The Vanguard Challenge on June 22, 2025
Prize for The Vanguard Challenge
• Magazine Feature: Be featured in a prominent local magazine, showcasing your brand to a wider audience.
• Headline the 2026 Vanguard Runway: Your brand will the Vanguard 2026 show with full support, including professional models, makeup, and hair styling.
• Exclusive Market Opportunity: Receive a complimentary spot in our exclusive Vanguard Marketplace, giving you premium exposure and access to our vibrant audience.
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