The fashion industry is one of the largest in the world. At the Concordia Fashion Business Association (CFBA), we give students a glimpse into this exciting field. Our goal is to connect Concordia students with industry professionals through educational events that eventually lead to internships, job opportunities, and lasting relationships.
What we do
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INTERACTIVE EVENTS
The CFBA hosts various events throughout the year including networking cocktails, fashion conferences, case competitions and more.
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Networking
Most notably, the CFBA hosts its annual networking event “Cocktails & Connections” where students have the opportunity to network with business professionals and fellow students who have an interest in fashion.
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Recruitment facilitation
By connecting students with leading industry professionals, the CFBA fosters internship and employment opportunities for students.
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social media content
Through educational and informative content, the CFBA is the Montreal student’s source for all things business and fashion.
Cocktails and Connections
November 9th, 2025
Fukurō: tapas + cocktails
2000 Mont-Royal Ave E, Montreal, Quebec H2H 1J6
This year, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world where elegance meets quiet rebellion — inspired by Sofia Coppola’s dreamy aesthetic in Lost in Translation. Our Found in Translation dress code calls for fluid silk, soft pastels, subtle Japanese influences, and just a whisper of animal print. Think refined, cinematic, and unmistakably chic — a visual love letter to individuality, culture, and understated glamour.
Our evening brings together Montréal’s emerging leaders in fashion, marketing, and creative industries for thoughtful dialogue and genuine connection.
We are honoured to welcome our keynote speaker, the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Atelier Détails, one of Montreal’s most acclaimed emerging fashion houses. Attendees will gain exclusive insight into what it truly takes to build a brand from the ground up — from developing a distinct creative vision and crafting a compelling aesthetic, to strategic positioning and scaling a design-driven business in a competitive landscape.
Whether you're an aspiring designer, marketer, strategist, or creative visionary, this night offers: A behind-the-scenes look at brand-building. Lessons in creative leadership and storytelling. Real conversations on growth, ambition, and authenticity. A space to meet, mingle, and connect with Montréal’s next wave of creative talent
Join us for a night where artistry meets ambition, where ideas take shape over cocktails, and where Montreal’s creative future gathers in one room.
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The Team:
The CFBA’s 2025-2026 executive team is not only made up of a multitude of majors from JMSB, but also includes students majoring in communications, design and more.
