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THE REASONS WHY EVERYONE LOVES GUCCI
GUCCI A LOVE AFFAIRGucci is a brand that sits at centre of the fashion world . As one of the biggest brand successes , Gucci is at the top of it's game . Since Alessandro Michele took the helm of this Italian luxury house in 2015 the brand has soared and his distinctive collections have...
SPRING DRESS ; CHOOSE AN ON TREND SPRING DRESS
SPRING DRESSA spring dress is something that should delight and thrill. Today is the spring equinox , meaning for the northern hemisphere its the first day of spring. Here in Vancouver the first sign of spring are the cherry blossoms . Therefore I look to see the streets lined with those bright pink blossoms to...
FASHION BRANDS I LOVE THIS SPRING 2017
FASHIONS BRANDSFashion brands or fashion houses put out four major collections each year. Hence last fall the fashion brands showed their collections for this spring. Since the fashion brands set the season for all of us it's nice to have something to get...
SPRING WEDDING , WHAT TO WEAR TO BE THE BEST DRESSED GUEST
SPRING WEDDING SEASON IS HERESpring wedding season is here and the biggest question is what do I wear.? It is now March and spring is here. The cherry blossoms are on the tree's here in Vancouver and although we have had more snow than usual spring is in the air. Further more I am guessing...Continue reading→
RESORT and CRUISE WEAR 2017, HOW THE 1930s INFLUENCED TODAY
Travel and ClothingWhat is resort and cruise wear? While times have changed resort and cruise wear is still an important part of a fashion houses calendar. Resort and cruise wear originally was meant for wealthy customers and jet-setters who escaped the winter months for warmer climates. Therefore the resort and cruise wear collections usually have...Continue reading→
TRENDS FOR SPRING 2017 -THE 1980’S – FLASHBACK
THE 1980'S ARE BACK - WHAT A FEELING The 1980's are the biggest fashion trend of 2017. While it has been the 1970's that has fueled the fashion industry's retro gene, the 1980's are now back .While the last few seasons we saw a glimpse into the 1980's now that glimpse has now become the...Continue reading→
The Oscar Night Fashion Show , Who Wore What !
THE NIGHT OF A THOUSAND GOWNSThe Oscar night fashion show has begun. Hollywoods biggest night of the year, the Academy Awards. I have always been a huge fan of the Oscars. Since I was a child I loved Oscar night .First of all I am a big movie fan. I remember as a child and...Continue reading→
IMMIGRANT DESIGNERS ; STAND UP TO DONALD TRUMP
STAND UP FOR IMMIGRANT DESIGNERSI am a fashion lover and I am the child of immigrants.Probably most of you can make similar statements because they would be the truth. While unfortunately for us the new U.S. administration has divorced it's self from the truth. Under the leadership of President Donald Trump they are actively demonizing...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.