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Vancouver Fashion Week Opening Gala sure to be event of the season
“Every year [style devotees] leave the past behind and look forward to the future… this is known as Fashion Week” — Carrie Bradshaw We’re inclined to believe our beloved fictional fashionista....
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Work 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...
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Vancouver 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...
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The 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...
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Vancouver 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,...
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Vancouver 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...
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Emerging 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...
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Crochet, 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...
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Bahamian 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...
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Valerio 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...
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It 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...
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It 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...
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Leather 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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Look Good, Feel Great: MASC is at the forefront of men’s skin care and grooming
Let’s be honest, this time of year is downright cruel to our bodies. Hair tends to get a nasty case of the frizzies; skin, drier than a desert and flaky; lips more cracked than a Vancouver sidewalk....
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2015 Officially Launches with Opening Gala
The well-heeled and who’s who were out in full force for the opening gala of Vancouver Fashion Week, which kicked off September 15th at 7pm. What is most noticeable this season is the change of venue...
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2015 Day Two
Vancouver Fashion Week guests were treated to an elegant opener for Mary Zilba’s runway debut. Goh Ballet ballerinas danced down the catwalk in yoga onezees from Mary and LotusActiva’s new line. The...
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2015 Day Three – Emerging Designers
Emerging designers are the future of fashion and design and therefore are an important addition to any fashion week and runway show. Day three of Vancouver Fashion Week SS2015 had an impressive array...
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2015 Day Three – Sara Armstrong
Day three of Vancouver Fashion Week brought an eclectic and far-reaching group of emerging designers. Eco-designer Sara Armstrong’s presentation enthralled VFW attendees with her minimalist collection,...
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2015 – Shravan Kumar
“Fashion is my religion,” says Sharvan Kumar Ramaswamy, who feels blessed to be able to “weave magic through fabric.” Shravan Kumar, who hails from Hyderabad India, is a craftsman at the top of his...
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Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2015 – Green Embassy
Australian-based Green Embassy had its first Vancouver runway show last season at Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 2014 with couture proffered more as great works of art than mere fashion, and setting the...
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VIFF Red Carpet Premiere: Ana Valine is ready for her close up
“It is a true gift to wear these dresses and jewelry for festivals. As a filmmaker, there are a lot of parties and events to plan for and choosing what to wear can be just another thing to add to the...
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