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YAXIN ZONE AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
YAXIN ZONE TAKES CENTER STAGE Yaxin Zone showed on the first night of VFW. The inaugural evening of Vancouver Fashion Week is consistently an exhilarating affair. This occasion offers us a tantalizing glimpse into the world of local, national, and international designers who command the spotlight. Throughout the six-day extravaganza, a diverse array of designers...Continue reading→
GENDER FLUID FASHION AT THE S/S 2024 MENSWEAR SHOWS
What is gender fluid fashion? Gender Fluid fashion, non-binary fashion and gender neutral fashion are fashion styles that blur the lines between clothing with masculine and feminine connotations. GENDER FLUID FASHION I am writing this from my point of view as a gay cis male who has never had any hang-ups about gender identity. I...Continue reading→
FUGLY SHOES: ARE THEY DONE YET?
FUGLY SHOES In my mind, I somehow convinced myself that the era of fugly shoes had finally ended (probably just wishful thinking on my part). However, it appears that the rumors of their demise have been greatly exaggerated. The word itself speaks volumes, effortlessly combining "fucking" and "ugly" into the delightful abbreviation of "fugly"( fucking...Continue reading→
MY TAKE ON TRENDS FROM NYFW S/S 2024
THE TRENDS FROM NYFW S/S 2024 NYFW is the starting point for the fashion season. For us fashion lovers, this is the kick-off for a time of inspiration. The runway shows are where the fashionistas, fashion editors, and journalists get inspired for the coming season. The trends from NYFW S/S 2024 often have their...Continue reading→
GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE NYFW S/S 2024
WHAT IS GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE ? GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE NYFW S/S 2024. I'm excited to introduce many of you to Global Fashion Collective. Certainly, many of you who are familiar with Vancouver Fashion Week may have heard of Global Fashion Collective. However talking to my Vancouver fashion industry friends and other fashion lovers, many know little or...Continue reading→
BARBIE MADE ME A FASHIONISTA
BARBIE The sensational blockbuster of 2023 is none other than "Barbie," and the box office figures undeniably support this claim. Margo Robbie effortlessly breathes life into the iconic Mattel doll, infusing her with joy and panache. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig's film beautifully captures the essence of Barbie and Ken, weaving a tapestry of imagination and wonder....Continue reading→
OUT AND ABOUT; LASALLE COLLEGE FASHION PORTFOLIO SHOW
LA SALLE COLLEGE FASHION STUDENTS SHOW THEIR WORK Thursday, June 22nd, I was "Out and About" at the Renfrew Street campus of La Salle College. The purpose of my trip was to see the work of graduating students from the fashion program. La Salle College offers a diploma program and is one of the few...Continue reading→
DEVAYANI MEHROTRA SHOWS INDIAN INSPIRED ELEGANGE @ VANFASHION WEEK F/W 2023
DEVYANI MEHROTRA AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK The eponymous label DEVYANI MEHROTRA showed their collection on April 13th, day 2 of Vancouver Fashion Week. I was so happy to see a brand from India on the runway of VFW. Fashion is influenced by the culture from which it comes. It is commonplace for designers to use...Continue reading→
About Me
Launched in 2015 "Dress the Part" jandrewspeaks.com is for all you fashion students, fashionista's and fashion lovers. If you love fashion and style you'll be right at home here.
"Who Am I"
Firstly and most importantly I am a lover of Fashion. As a confirmed mommy's boy I learned sewing from my home seamstress mother. From a very young age I loved to design create and explore the world of fashion and costume . I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, in Costume Design and Art History. After working as a theatrical costume designer , teacher and artist , I have recently dedicated myself to writing this blog .
I live in Vancouver , Canada with my partner Angelo. A great life begins with a purpose , my first priority is my partner and family and my second is meaningful work. In fact Dress The Part started with an idea to spread my love of fashion and sharing my expertise and knowledge. Hence this is my meaningful work.