Meet the Judges of Avenue’s 2026 Best Dressed List

We engaged a panel of expert judges to determine this year’s best dressed list.

Jade Davis

With a career spanning more than 30 years in modelling, film and television, Jade Davis has built a reputation for her keen eye, industry expertise and enduring love of fashion. Whether training new talent or planning her next adventure, she approaches fashion with enthusiasm.

 

Cynthia Chang-Christison

Cynthia Chang-Christison approaches fashion as storytelling, cultural expression and creativity. She blends luxury, streetwear, local and handcrafted pieces and uses her personal style to express identity, celebrate culture and support creative communities.

 

Carl Abad

Carl Abad’s journey as a stylist started 29 years ago in London, England. He studied jewellery design and metalsmithing, skills he weaves into his brand, Fun Not Serious. His clients have included Mark’s and Alberta Ballet, and he currently runs his new luxury skincare brand, AbadFace.

 

Kelly Streit

Kelly Streit is the founder and owner of Mode Models International, one of the world’s most influential, global talent agencies. He is the current Board Co-Chair of Contemporary Calgary and has been recognised by Maclean’s magazine as one of its “100 Canadians to watch.”

 

Kara Chomistek

Kara Chomistek is a producer, fashion director and co-founder of PARK Production House and PARK Foundation (PARKLUXE & PARKSHOW Fashion Events). Her creative perspective stems from her engineering and arts backgrounds and she collaborates with creative partners globally.

 

Leela Jacobs

Leela Jacobs, vice-chair and program director of NVRLND. Arts Foundation, has a layered aesthetic built on texture, edge and intentional accessories as her signature. She also designs functional and distinctive pieces through her eponymous leather accessories brand.

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This article appears in the September 2026 issue of Avenue Calgary.

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