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SALAISES ZAMARRIPA at Vancouver Fashion Week
SALAISES ZAMARRIPA at Vancouver Fashion Week Salaises Zamarripa at Vancouver Fashion Week. With their captivating collection, Salaises Zamarripa, a rising fashion brand, made waves at the Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW). Let’s delve into the world of Salaises Zamarripa, exploring their unique style, the impact of their runway show, and the fusion of sensuality and surrealism.... Continue reading→
CHIDORI AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W24
CHIDORI AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W 24 Chidori at Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 24. The brand Chidori presented on the fifth night of VFW. Fuminari Fujiwara, the mastermind behind Chidori, hails from Okayama, Japan. After graduating from Marronnier College of Fashion Design, he began his career as a pattern maker. Drawing from practical experiences in... Continue reading→
AHBLO LUXURY KNITWEAR AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W 24
AHBLO LUXURY KNITWEAR AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Ahblo Luxury Knitwear took center stage at Vancouver Fashion Week FW24. Ahblo Luxury Knitwear shines as a symbol of sustainable sophistication. Created by the innovative mind of creative director Raquel Grebler Quesne, this brand effortlessly marries opulence with ethical awareness. Step into the realm... Continue reading→
HAZI HAUS AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W24
HAZI HAUS at Vancouver Fashion Week F/W24 Hazi Haus at Vancouver Fashion Week. Hazi Haus is a new brand showing its first collection at VFW F/W 24. The brand is the creation of designer Lexi Chang, who has worked for the past few years with designer Alex S. Yu. Chang, a Taiwanese-born Canadian with fashion... Continue reading→
SO LIT AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W24
SOLIT AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK On the day 1 of Vancouver Fashion Week F/W24, the first show to take to the runway was Japanese fashion designer Misaki Tanaka with her brand So Lit . The following excerpt comes from the designers biographical notes provided to Vancouver Fashion Week. SOLIT! is born as a solution to... Continue reading→
A FASHION WRITER’S WORLD: COVERING VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
As Vancouver Fashion Week opens, I penned this short essay about a fashion writer's world and what a fashion critic like me actually does. Firstly, this is a passion project. I do sell occasional stories and advertise on my blog, but I do this because I love fashion. I trained as a theatre designer, worked... Continue reading→
THE NEW LOOK; A TV SERIES ABOUT WAR AND CHRISTIAN DIOR
THE NEW LOOK As a self-proclaimed fashion history aficionado, I was absolutely thrilled tо dive into the series "The New Look." I indulged іn multiple episodes at a time, immersing myself іn the captivating world іt portrayed. Not only did the show transport me tо occupied Paris during WWII, but іt also whisked me away tо the glamorous realm оf haute... Continue reading→
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK IS BACK APRIL 23-28 2024
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W 2024 Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and style that draws fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and designers from around the world. As the second-largest fashion show in North America, VFW has become a must-attend event for those seeking inspiration, networking opportunities, and a glimpse into the future of fashion.... 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.