Return to Romanticism: Noe Bernacelli Haute Couture
In the current sartorial pop culture milieu of naughty candy striper meets cyberpunk cartoon character — I’m thinking Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj — the more outlandish the garb the more...
View ArticleDesigning Woman: Kristina Banden is ready to make her fashion debut
After years spent working for other fashion houses and raising her family, Kristina Banden is ready for her spotlight. If you haven’t met Kristina, you’re about to soon enough as she presents her...
View ArticleWork of Art: Lilla Csefalvay exhibits her eclectic designs at Vancouver...
Fashion is art is fashion. Or, fashion is fashion is fashion, to borrow from Gertrude Stein and Aristotle. In the laws of sartorial identity the words are synonymous. In the fashion industry, there is...
View ArticleVancouver Fashion Week Itinerary: Your personal survival guide for the week
Tonight’s the night. Vancouver Fashion Week begins with our glitzy opening gala at the Chinese Cultural Centre, 50 East Pender St. Doors open 7 p.m. and event kicks into high gear 8 – 11 p.m. VANCOUVER...
View ArticleThe Beautiful People: Vancouver Fashion Week opening a night to remember
Style for style, last night’s Vancouver Fashion Week opening gala was a huge success as Vancouverites dressed to impress and packed the Chinese Cultural Centre. Designers provided the audience with a...
View ArticleVancouver Fashion Week Day One: Front Row Impressions
There was something for everyone at last night’s runway show at Vancouver Fashion Week. The audience got a little colour, rich textiles and patterns, shape-conscious silhouettes, menswear, swimwear,...
View ArticleVancouver Fashion Week Live Stream: be front row anywhere
Vancouver Fashion Week is live streaming the runway shows all week, so even if you can’t make it this season or there are a couple shows you’ve missed, don’t fret. Actor and model Theres Amee is your...
View ArticleEmerging Designers Future of Fashion: Vancouver Fashion Week Day Two
Wednesday night at Vancouver Fashion Week day two, for me, was one of the shows I was looking forward to most. And that’s because I am a strong supporter of up-and-coming, raw talent in the fashion...
View ArticleCrochet, Knitting and Resort Colours Dominate Day Three of Vancouver Fashion...
After the eye-popping, conceptual designs on display from day two of Vancouver Fashion Week (revisit my last post here), day three was a return to mostly softer, feminine and classic collections. Here...
View ArticleBahamian Model Contest Winners Heat up the Runway at Vancouver Fashion Week
Vancouver Fashion Week may be over, summer has officially transitioned into fall (bringing with it familiar stormy weather) and Vancouverites are already gearing up for the next big soiree, but it was...
View ArticleValerio Moda is the Brand – Ali Mokhtarian is a Designing Tour de Force
The man behind Valerio Moda has been in the fashion industry for 20 years and continues to aspire towards new heights in elegant and timeless designs. You can, however, be forgiven if you aren’t...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village – The People Behind Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2014 (part...
Theres Amee about to take the stage at Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2014. PHOTO: Amy Williams Theres Amee Every event needs someone to hold it together and keep things moving smoothly, at least from the...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village – The People Behind Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2014: Chris...
When you’ve got a glamorous party to attend but your tresses are a hot mess, who do you call? Chris Funk is one of Vancouver’s leading session stylists and the hair designer for much of the city’s...
View ArticleLeather Artistry: Xixo Apparel brings Cuadra leather goods to Canada
“Xixo” (Shee-Sho) translates to “well done” in the Aztec language Nahuatl, and it is perhaps a modest statement given the innovation and creativity that goes hand-in-hand with Xixo – Cuadra. What you...
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