Fashion Talks is a podcast that observes the world through the lens of fashion and produced in partnership with CAFA, the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Join host Donna Bishop as she interviews designers, stylists, industry insiders and even those outside fashion to reveal insights, observations, personal stories and historical moments on how fashion helps to shape the world we live in and how our world shapes fashion and the clothes we wear. Follow Fashion Talks @FashionTalksPodcast and to see images from each episode check out www.fashiontalks.ca. To learn more about CAFA follow @cafawards.
FashionTalks
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Fashion Talks is a podcast that observes the world through the lens of fashion and produced in partnership with CAFA, the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Join host Donna Bishop as she interviews designers, stylists, industry insiders and even those outside fashion to reveal insights, observations, personal stories and historical moments on how fashion helps to shape the world we live in and how our world shapes fashion and the clothes we wear. Follow Fashion Talks @FashionTalksPodcast and to see images from each episode check out www.fashiontalks.ca. To learn more about CAFA follow @cafawards.
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Recent Episodes
January 21, 2026
Project Runway Canada Finale Recap: Winner Revealed
<p>In this finale episode of FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay celebrate the incredible achievement of Project Runway Canada's final three designers—Charles, Curtis, and Leeland—as they each present 10-look collections. Charles crafted a love letter to his Vietnamese heritage and family, Curtis explored gender identity in historically-referential designs, and Leeland interwove his Chinese and Scottish heritage with joyful, kitschy exuberance that ultimately captured the judges' hearts and earned him the title of Project Runway Canada Season 3 winner.</p><p>With interviews featuring all three finalists, this episode celebrates not just the competition's end but the beginning of bright futures for these accomplished designers. As Toronto's gala season approaches, and with the CAFA awards in April, Donna and Sarah express confidence that the Canadian fashion community will continue to embrace and support all three talents who left everything on the cutting table.</p><p>Links in this episode:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Donna Bishop: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thisisdonnab</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Sarah Jay: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahjaystyle?igsh=MWE2cXAzM2k0bXVt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sarahjaystyle</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>FashionTalks: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@fashiontalkspod</a> | <a href="https://fashiontalkspodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>CAFA: <a href="https://www.cafawards.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cafawards.ca</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cafawards</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Charles Lu’s FashionTalks Episode <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/netflixs-next-in-fashions-designer-charles-lu/id1271856693?i=1000479791827" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uvjSizXN5LWvwJYSav2Pd?si=4778ed67e1274e11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li></ol><br/>
January 15, 2026
Project Runway Canada Episode 9 Recap: Top 3 Revealed
<p>In this penultimate episode of FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dive into Project Runway Canada Episode 9, where the final three designers—Curtis, Leeland, and Charles—open their homes and studios for intimate visits as they build their 10-look finale collections. With just seven weeks and $10,000, each designer faces the ultimate test of their skills and vision.</p><p>The episode takes viewers behind the scenes of model castings, runway choreography decisions, and the physically demanding reality of fashion design. Donna and Sarah reveal their top three predictions from the season's start, discuss the importance of authentic design voice versus judge feedback, and explore why these technically brilliant collections represent the future of Canadian fashion. The episode concludes with exclusive interviews featuring eliminated designer Foster and the incomparable Jeanne Beker, setting the stage for an unforgettable finale runway show.</p><p>Links in this episode:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Donna Bishop: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thisisdonnab</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Sarah Jay: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahjaystyle?igsh=MWE2cXAzM2k0bXVt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sarahjaystyle</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>FashionTalks: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@fashiontalkspod</a> | <a href="https://fashiontalkspodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>CAFA: <a href="http://cafawards.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cafawards.ca</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cafawards</a></li></ol><br/>
January 7, 2026
Project Runway Canada S3E8 Recap: Top 4 Fight for the Podium
<p>This week on FashionTalks, hosts Donna Bishop and Sarah Jay dive into the most emotional episode yet of Project Runway Canada Season 3. Episode 8 drops all the rules for the "authenticity challenge," giving Charles, Leeland, Curtis, and Foster complete creative freedom — and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Plus, Donna and Sarah celebrate the incomparable Jeanne Beker, whose presence on this episode reminds us of her legendary impact on Canadian fashion through Fashion Television and beyond.</p><p>The hosts also share their 2026 fashion hopes — including sustainable fashion practices and supporting Canadian independent designers — and break down why this cliffhanger ending has them both anxious for next week's reveal. Whether you're team Charles, Leeland, Curtis, or Foster, one thing is clear: all four designers are winners. Tune in for the full breakdown and join Donna and Sarah as the competition heats up heading into the final two episodes of the season.</p><p>Links in this episode:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Donna Bishop: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thisisdonnab</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Sarah Jay: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahjaystyle?igsh=MWE2cXAzM2k0bXVt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sarahjaystyle</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>FashionTalks: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@fashiontalkspod</a> | <a href="https://fashiontalkspodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>CAFA: <a href="http://cafawards.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cafawards.ca</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cafawards</a></li></ol><br/>
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