Susan Langdon


Susan Langdon is chief executive of the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI).[10] Since 1994, Langdon has mentored many Canadian fashion designers; including David Dixon, Sunny Fong of Project Runway Canada, Joeffer Caoc, Sid Neigum, Pina Ferlisi at McQ, Todd Lynn, Arthur Mendonça, Laura Siegel, Line Knitwear and Smythe.[11][12][13]

Susan Langdon
Born
Danforth, Ontario Canada[1]
EducationRyerson University [2]
OccupationChief Executive
AwardsOrder of Canada, 2021 [3]

JoAnna Townsend Award from the Organization of Women in International Trade, 2005.[4][5][6]

Ryerson University's Alumni Award of Distinction, 1998.[7]

Inducted into Ryerson University's hall of fame, 1998.[8]

City of Toronto Excellence in Fashion Industry Achievement Award, 1996 [9]
Websitefashionincubator.com

Career

Langdon attended Ryerson University and completed the Fashion Design program. The career that followed lead to awards including the Woolmark Award of Distinction and Concours Design Award.[14][15] Langdon has been at the helm of the Toronto Fashion Incubator since 1994.[16] In 2021, Langdon told the Toronto Star, "As the chief executive, I’m responsible for the daily operation of the organization including all financial management, government relations, promotion and marketing, fundraising and sponsorships, programming, community outreach and developing special events. My background as a fashion designer gave me valuable insight as to what designers need in order to succeed, so I added mentoring to my list of duties because that was something I really wished I had access to when I was starting out."[17]

Awards

In 1996, Langdon received the City of Toronto Excellence in Fashion Industry Achievement Award,[9] and in 1998 received Ryerson University's Alumni Award of Distinction and inducted into the university's hall of fame.[18] In 2005, Langdon received the JoAnna Townsend Award from the Organization of Women in International Trade.[4][5][6]

In January of 2021, Langdon received the Order of Canada for her services to Canadian fashion. [19]

References
  1. https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2021/01/17/susan-langdon-was-just-awarded-the-order-of-canada-for-services-to-canadian-fashion-heres-why-that-matters.html
  2. https://m.facebook.com/rualumni/photos/a.171093496161/10158628026426162/?type=3&source=54
  3. https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2021/01/17/susan-langdon-was-just-awarded-the-order-of-canada-for-services-to-canadian-fashion-heres-why-that-matters.html
  4. "OWIT-Toronto - News - Blog". owit-toronto.ca. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  5. "meet the Mentor Behind the Catwalk — Taste of Life". tasteoflifemag.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  6. "Party photos of the week: Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards - The Globe and Mail". theglobeandmail.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  7. http://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/enjoy/awards/past/bios/98-slangdon.html
  8. http://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/enjoy/awards/past/bios/98-slangdon.html
  9. "Growing from girl to fashion guru | The Eyeopener". theeyeopener.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  10. "TFI New Labels design contest names winner: Style Czar | Toronto Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  11. http://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/enjoy/awards/past/bios/98-slangdon.html
  12. "Canadian fashion designer David Dixon reflects back on 20 years - Toronto | Globalnews.ca". globalnews.ca. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  13. "Inside Toronto Fashion Incubator’s 25th anniversary gala New Labels competition at the ROM | Fashion | FASHION Magazine |". fashionmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  14. "FAJO Magazine". fajomagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  15. "Sid Neigum opens Fashion Week then wins Mercedes Benz-Start Up and $30K prize | canada.com". o.canada.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  16. https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2021/01/17/susan-langdon-was-just-awarded-the-order-of-canada-for-services-to-canadian-fashion-heres-why-that-matters.html
  17. https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2021/01/17/susan-langdon-was-just-awarded-the-order-of-canada-for-services-to-canadian-fashion-heres-why-that-matters.html
  18. http://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/enjoy/awards/past/bios/98-slangdon.html
  19. https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2021/01/17/susan-langdon-was-just-awarded-the-order-of-canada-for-services-to-canadian-fashion-heres-why-that-matters.html
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