How the Suzanne Rogers Controversy Exposed the Canadian Fashion Industry’s Funding Problem
Photography by Getty Images Largely reliant on private patrons (or "fairy godmothers") like Rogers, designers find themselves with few alternatives when things get problematic. By Sarah Laing Date May 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Once upon a time, there was a fairy godmother. Glamorous and well-connected, she loved clothes, and was generous in granting wishes to people who made beautiful, unique things. With a tap of her wand, she funded scholarships and prizes, liberally dusting her chosen proteges with the kind of magic that drew the attention of other important people....