What is THREADS?
THREADS is the year-end fashion event of George Brown Polytechnic’s School of Design, showcasing our Fashion graduating class to the fashion industry. THREADS 2026 comprises three live events across two day: FASHIONWORKS (the networking event), the AWARDS, and Chaos & Calm: the Fashion Show.
Produced for and by our graduating students from Fashion Management, Fashion Techniques & Design, and Fashion Business Industry programs, our events offer opportunities for our graduates to display their talents, celebrate their successes and network to establish direct contacts with fashion industry professionals.
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This year's theme is Chaos & Calm. The show takes place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2 and 6 p.m. at Limberlost Place, 3rd floor auditorium, 185 Queens Quay East, Toronto.
The Fashion Show
FASHIONWORKS is our annual networking event. This year it will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Time & location TBC.) Hosted by the THREADS Planning Committee in honour of our graduating class, we invite industry to enjoy an afternoon of engaging with our George Brown Polytechnic School of Design. Network with our outstanding fashion industry partners.
The Networking Event
the AWARDS ceremony at THREADS gives George Brown Polytechnic's School of Design the opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our talented and hardworking Fashion students and graduates. By invitation, industry partners, friends and family of the award recipients are invited to attend the AWARDS presentation ceremony to share in the celebration of their accomplishments!
The Award Ceremony
