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ORIGINEL @ VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 24
ORIGINEL On the 5th night of Vancouver Fashion Week, French fashion designer Lucie LeFranc of Originel showed her up cycled collection of womenswear. The following excerpt comes from the designers biographical notes provided to Vancouver Fashion Week. I joined the MJM school in Lille to study fashion design, where I spent 2 years learning the... Continue reading→
TESS MANN HAUTE COUTURE @ VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
TESS MANN HAUTE COUTURE Tess Mann Haute Couture showcased a stunning bridal collection on the fifth night of Vancouver Fashion Week. Hailing from the United States, Tess Mann is a highly acclaimed bridal wear designer renowned for her exquisite and sophisticated gown designs. Her creations are meticulously crafted, boasting intricate details and showcasing superior craftsmanship.... Continue reading→
MAHAUD @ VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 24
MAHAUD Mahaud came to Vancouver Fashion Week from France. Designer Mathilde Covelli showed her collection on day 2 of VFW. The following are biographical notes provided by the designer to Vancouver Fashion Week. Mahaud is Mathilde Covelli's new take on fashion. Mathilde carries with her the questions of a young generation perceptive about ecological... Continue reading→
VIVIDUS RUNAWAY @ VANCOUVERFASHION WEEK S/S 24
VIVIDUS RUNWAY The 2nd night of Vancouver brought Seattle brand VIVIDUS RUNWAY to the catwalk. Designer Tierra Alysia shared her biography with Vancouver Fashion Week, the following is from that bio. Tierra Alysia is a Native American and Filipino fashion designer from Seattle. She attended New York Fashion Academy and Central Saint Martins in... Continue reading→
DUNNE CLIFF @ VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 24
DUNNE CLIFF Dunne Cliff, a label produced by Allison Dunne, showed the 2nd night of Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 24. The collection entitled "The Giants of Shallot" is the second collection from A. Dunne. The following are background materials provided by Alison Dunne to Vancouver Fashion Week. DUNNE CLIFF is an artisanal label that seeks... Continue reading→
KIMONO REMAKE @ VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 24
THE KIMONO REMAKE Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 24 showcased five designers who presented collections based on remaking the kimono. My curiosity was piqued about this traditional garment and how modern designers are reinventing it. The kimono is the most recognizable element of Asian apparel, evocative of ancient Japan. But it is not only a historical... Continue reading→
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→
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.