Designer of the Day: RozeMerie Cuevas
| Label: Jacqueline ConoirFashion school: E.S.M.O.D. in Paris.Theme of your new collection: Sophisticated urban dressing with a modern edge.Colours, fabrics and silhouettes in your new collection: Emphasis on muted tones, featuring the return of navy; black is always included. Fabrics are soft and flowing for separates and textured for suiting. Silhouettes are structured yet soft in the drape and details.Three pieces that belong in every stylish wardrobe: Skinny pant, whether it is a jean or a black pant. A blazer, whether it is fitted or a boyfriend jacket. A great tunic that can double as a top or a mini dress.How has your life been touched by cancer? My mother passed away from brain cancer and I have a client who has overcome breast cancer.© Copyright (c) The ProvinceRead more:http://www.theprovince.com/health/Designer+RozeMerie+Cuevas/3723165/story.html#ixzz13P7eC2hV |
Awesome Blogger #1
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Designer of the Day: Beverley Huynh
| Label: HuynhFashion school: The Art Institute of VancouverTheme of your new collection: Fragile sovereignty.Colours, fabrics and silhouettes in your new collection: Off white silk duchess satins with black chiffon and a variety of feathers: ostrich, rooster and peacock. Silhouettes are mermaid, tutu and bubble with a variety of necklines.Three classic, versatile pieces that belong in every stylish wardrobe: Black or grey blazer, black or grey high-waisted pencil skirt and a pair of classic black stiletto pumps.How has your life been touched by breast cancer? I have been around many friends who have experienced it firsthand. Their stories, love and encouragement for one another are truly inspiring. I have run the CIBC Cure for Cancer Run five years in a row and the joy at the finish line is always an experience to cherish.© Copyright (c) The ProvinceRead more:http://www.theprovince.com/life/Designer+Beverley+Huynh/3735340/story.html#ixzz13f0ZDeE1 |
Vancouver Fashion Week Line-Ups
| Here is the designer fashion show line ups!Wednesday November 3rdOpening the Show Designers7:00pm Jacqueline Conoir (Vancouver)8:00pm Valerio Moda (Vancouver)8:30pm Michel Tudor (Trinidad)9:00pm Patricia Fieldwalker (Vancouver)Thursday November 4thNew Generation/Emerging Designers4:00pm Blake Hyland & Carmina De Young (Vancouver & Ontario)4:30pm Molto Dance & Queen of Jeans (Vancouver)5:00pm Haneka Azuma & Sid Neigum (New York & Calgary)5:30pm Caterine Sanchez & NRT Fashion (Vancouver & Calgary)6:00pm Kristen Summersgill (Calgary)6:30pm Kamila Gougain, Lacey Yorston & Anna Isabelle (Vancouver)7:00pm Sermin Sesoren (Vancouver)7:30pm Sarah Runnalls (Vancouver)Friday November 5thEco-Friendly Designers5:00pm Laura Siegel (New York)5:30pm Nate Organics (Vancouver)6:00pm Hawks Ave. (Vancouver)7:00pm TBA7:30pm Bellissima (Vancouver)8:00pm Fala Chein (Vancouver)8:30pm Eva Chen (Vancouver)9:00pm The Trues (Vancouver)Saturday November 6thLocal & International2:00pm- 4:00pm Fashion Seminar4:00pm Frederick Fung (Vancouver)4:30pm Papillon Eastern (Vancouver)5:00pm Ginger Martini & Lori Dawn (Vancouver & USA)5:30pm Katharine Demarchellier (Toronto)6:00pm Drew William (Vancouver)6:30pm Ha Sang Beg (Korean)7:00pm Doli Lee (Korean)7:30pm TBA8:00pm TBA8:30pm Samars Design (India)9:00pm Maggie Coulombe (Hawaii)Sunday November 7thLocal & International Designers12:30pm Kids Show2:00pm- 4:00pm Fashion Seminar4:00pm Andrea Spratt (L.A.)4:30pm Alvilde David-Andersen (Norwary)5:00pm Gordana (L.A.)5:30pm Lisa Jayne Dann (U.K.)6:00pm James Steward Couture (U.K.)6:30pm TBA7:00pm Carolyn Massey (U.K.)7:30pm Chiyuki Sugimoto (Japan)8:00pm Simin Haute Couture (California)8:30pm Kersh (Vancouver)9:00pm Press (Vancouver) |
Day 4: Local & International
| Yesterday featured both local and international designers -- some of which were from Korea, Mongolia and Hawaii! Check out these exclusive photos from the shows!Frederick FungPapillon Eastern Ginger MartiniLori DawnKatharine DemarchellierDrew WilliamHa Sang Beg Doli LeeShilmel ZagvarMaggie Coulombe |
Designer of the Day: Sermin Sesoren
| Label: Sermin SesorenFashion education: Mimar Sinan University School of Art and Design (Istanbul) and Vancouver Community CollegeTheme of your new collection: Being in tune with your femininity and the goddess inside you. I wanted to remind women that they all are beautiful.Colours, fabrics and silhouettes in your new collection: Earth tones, faded floral patterns and, of course, texture. Fabrics are cotton, faux leather and chiffon. The silhouettes are form- fitting — feminine with a touch of a raw look to give a primal feel to it.Three classic, versatile pieces you think belong in every stylish woman’s wardrobe: Fitted black leather or faux leather pants to wear day or night; a sexy, textured sweater to go with the pants; a black, jersey, form-fitting mini- dress that can be worn with leggings/jeans during day or solo at night.How has your life touched by breast cancer? My grandmother survived her first diagnosis (and had one of her breasts removed), but couldn’t survive the second one at age 85. I admired her strength and passion for life. All women know it could happen to anyone of us. I check for lumps and anything unusual myself, every day.© Copyright (c) The ProvinceRead more:http://www.theprovince.com/Designer+Sermin+Sesoren/3713857/story.html#ixzz13Ii4X3FL |
Awesome Blogger #2
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Milano -Boutique Coffee Roasters-
| Vancouver Fashion Week presents...Milano Coffee!Three generations of Italian heritage blended with a quarter century of West Coast coffee culture culminate in Milano Coffee's world class Italian expresso and exotic coffees.At Milano, they combine 7-12 premium Arabica coffee bean varietals from around the world in search of the perfect balance of body, flavour sweetness, acidity and aroma. The result is a truly unique coffee experience; a sensual pleasure, a moment of perfection, a coffee for coffee lovers.Master Roaster, Brian Turko brings passion, tenacity, expertise and a natural talent for the craft of roasting and blending espresso. Combining careful diligence for Italian tradition with a boundless appetite for innovation, Brian's novel blending concepts have created the 'Milano taste' hailed by coffee connoisseurs everywhere. |
Vancouver Fashion Week Contest #4
| “When I die I want to go to Vogue.”- David Bailey, English Photographer.Calling all… Fashion photographers- or- aspiring fashion photographers! Here’s your chance to win tickets to Vancouver Fashion Week! We are looking for creative people to send us their dark fashion photography shots. With Halloween just a few weeks away...the twisted, eerier and creepier fashion the better!Post your photos on the Vancouver Fashion Week Facebook fan page wall. And Whichever 5 participants present the most weird and dark fashion photo and receive the most comments by the end of the week, each win a pair of tickets to one of the Vancouver Fashion Week shows! Don't forget to name it "Contest #4". GOOD LUCK!Contests open at 12:00 pm on Sunday October 24th 2010, and closes on Saturday October 29th 2010 at 12:00pm. The winners will be announced by 7pm on October 29th 2010. After winners are announced they will be asked to e-mail aina@vanfashionweek.com with their name, home address, e-mail and phone number. Each contest winner will receive two tickets to a selected Vancouver Fashion Week show. |
WREN boutique
| In the midst of Vancouver Fashion Week, I sneaked away to Bowen Island to find some rest and relaxation. (Don’t worry, I’ll be back to watch the fabulous shows!) However, the quaint town boasts gorgeous views overlooking the water, places to have bed and breakfasts, and gorgeous little stores of all types. One location the peaked my interest in particular was WREN, a new modern and fashion boutique nestled away in Bowen Island’s Artisan Square; this one stop shop is ideal for any lady who wants to look chic and warm for the upcoming winter months. Entering the store, I was automatically drawn to the beautiful knitwear which included everything from toques with matching mittens to chunky neutral coloured sweaters. But that’s not all that the store has. Delicate jewelery. Wool dresses. Dark denim jeans. You name it – WREN’s got it. Can’t find your must-needed Hunter rain boots locally? No worries. WREN carries several types of Hunter boots to suit your style. In addition, the boutique carries some impressive designers based out of Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles . So if you’re looking to get away for a winter weekend and do some early Christmas shopping while exploring the outskirts of Vancouver, WREN is the perfect place to go. Visit www.wrenboutique.com or http://twitter.com/wrenboutique for more information or see what’s inside the store for yourself at #569 – Artisan Lane, Bowen Island B.C. V0N 1G0. |
Shanti Uganda: Fashion Making a Difference
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Awesome Blogger #3
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Designer of the Day: Ingrid Bergstrom Kendrick
| Label: IBEKFashion school: Art Institute of VancouverCelebrity you’d love to see in your clothes: Madonna.Three classic, versatile pieces you think belong in every stylish wardrobe: A hat, a baggy fitting tank-top, a pair of really worn jeans.How has your life been touched by breast cancer? My grandmother is one of the oldest breast cancer survivors living in Sweden. And my grandma is one of my idols so I’m forever grateful for people working to fight cancer. I did the charity bike ride, the Ride to Conquer Cancer, last year and I’m doing it again next year. All participants raised over $9 million last year. So for me that’s one way of contributing!© Copyright (c) The ProvinceRead more:http://www.theprovince.com/health/Designer+Ingrid+Bergstrom+Kendrick/3728726/story.html#ixzz13VINr0nD |
Designer of the Day: Lisa McLeod
| Label: VarnerFashion school: The Art Institute of VancouverTheme of your new collection: Athletic street wear.Colours and fabrics in your new collection: Neon spandex, black leatherette, cotton and fleece with stud accents, grommets, chain and trapunto detailing.Style icon you most admire: Alexander McQueen.Celebrity you’d love to see in your clothes: Rihanna.Three pieces that belong in every stylish wardrobe: A great pair of skinny dark denim, a tailored blazer and a colourful scarf.How has your life been touched by breast cancer? My grandmother survived breast cancer at a young age but succumbed to spinal cancer a few years ago. I have always had so much respect for her and felt such a loss when she passed away.© Copyright (c) The ProvinceRead more:http://www.theprovince.com/health/Designer+Lisa+McLeod/3730409/story.html#ixzz13bfUaAQD |
Day 3: Eco Friendly & Eastern Allure
| Three eco-friendly designers were featured today along with a great line-up of high-class "eastern allure" designers. Here are some exclusive photos!Laura Siegel Nate OrganicsHawks AvenueClice LissaBellissimaFala ChienEva Chen The TRUE'S |
Celebrity Style: Whitney Port
| WHITNEY:1) Balmain Blazer-$2,405.002) Chloe Stripped Pullover-$325.003) Valentino Studded Bag-$2,930.004) Current Elliot Boyfriend Jeans-$260.005) Fendi Booties-$790.00VS.VFW:1) Zara Short Cross-Over Blazer-$89.002) Urban Outfitters Truly Madly Deeply Stripe Tee-$28.003) Urban Outfitters Deena & Ozzy Chain Tote-$58.004) Aldo 'Baltierra'-$89.985) Urban Outfitters RVCA Boyfriend Jeans-$68.00TOTAL:WHITNEY-$6,710.00VFW-$332.98 |
