DATE: Thursday, February 19, 2026
TIME: 6:30pm – 7pm
LOCATION: 401 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor, ON
COST: This event is part of AWE at Night.
Accessibility: Accessibility and accommodation requests must be made at least two weeks in advance of the event. Please contact [email protected] for questions.
What defines style in Windsor-Essex? Is it function, storytelling, culture, community, or reinvention? This panel brings together local creatives to explore how lived experience, culture, and creative practice shape personal and collective style in our region. Drawing from backgrounds in design, costumes, community leadership, and the arts, panelists will reflect on how identity, movement, and environment influence how we represent ourselves.
Rather than chasing trends, style in Windsor is often rooted in practicality, expression, and layered histories shaped by migration, industry, and creativity. Through personal stories and visual examples, this conversation will examine common misconceptions and how Windsor continues to define its own creative voice.
Moderated by Moya McAlister
Speakers:
Moya McAlister is a Toronto born, Windsor based arts leader, President & Costume Manager of Arts Collective Theatre (ACT), and Production Manager for Fashion Week Windsor-Essex. A child of immigrant parents from Trinidad and Tobago, Moya’s sense of style and identity has been shaped by culture, storytelling, and self expression. A lifelong lover of fashion, from costume design to the joy of a great Winners find, she approaches fashion as both practical and performative, valuing creativity that is affordable, adaptable, and grounded in everyday life.
Stephen Drouin is a local fashion designer, costume designer, and arts leader with over a decade of experience supporting arts, culture, and creative initiatives in the Windsor–Essex region. He approaches costume design as a key storytelling tool, creating garments that support character, movement, and visual impact on stage. With hands-on experience working in Fabricland stores in both Windsor and Toronto, Stephen brings a strong, practical understanding of design and construction to his work. As the founder and Executive Director of Fashion Week Windsor–Essex, he has collaborated with local designers, artists, and community partners to create opportunities for emerging talent and strengthen the region’s growing fashion sector
Tracey Harding is a retail buyer, interior design consultant, and award-winning theatre costume creator with over 20 years of experience in fashion and retail management. Having lived and worked in Toronto, London, Bermuda, and New York City, her global perspective deeply informs her approach to style, storytelling, and home. Her background spans fashion buying, creative design, and community-based work, grounding her work in lived experience and thoughtful attention to detail. Tracey also serves as the Advertising Liaison for Fashion Week Windsor-Essex, connecting local businesses and creatives to the region’s growing fashion community.
Angelina Ebegbuzie-Terry is a community leader, entrepreneur, and hairstylist with over 15 years of experience in hair design and education. She has lived in the Windsor–Essex region for more than 42 years, bringing a deep, lived understanding of the community she serves. A proud Nigerian-Canadian, Angelina is also the Talent Curator for Fashion Week Windsor-Essex, where she champions diverse artistry and emerging voices. Her creative work centers VISION, honours ORIGIN, uplifts IDENTITY, and celebrates CULTURE through EXPRESSION.
A world traveller and aspiring filmmaker, she is inspired by cultural storytelling and collective care. With a love for fashion and photography, Angelina approaches style as VOICE — a powerful language shaped by heritage, place, and purpose. To her, fashion is a quiet yet bold declaration that connects people, invites reflection, and strengthens community without ever needing to speak.
