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INUK CHIC SHOWS SIMPLE ELEGANCE AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W22
INUK CHIC Martha Kyak is an Inuit fashion designer and artist, who grew up in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. She has exhibited her Inuk Chic garments across Canada. Her designs combine traditional Inuit, and contemporary design, as well as paintings and jewelry. She has also illustrated several children’s books and has had a long career as...Continue reading→
LOVE TO UKRAINE SHOWCASE AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W22
While many may see fashion lovers, as a frivolous bunch this could not be farther from the truth. On Thursday, April 7th Vancouver Fashion Week showcased " Love to Ukraine " a presentation that shone a light on Ukrainian culture and the horrors of war. The showcase started with a video montage showing the incredible...
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK ; A CASUAL VIEWERS GUIDE TO A FASHION SHOW
Whether you have attended fashion shows before or are a casual viewer, there is no time like the present to enjoy a fashion show. Attending a fashion show can be a great evening out. For those who like fashion, seeing a fashion show may be your next step, in developing your appreciation and knowledge...Continue reading→
OSCAR FASHION; THE CLAPS AND THE SLAPS
The 94th Academy Awards was a noteworthy affair not just for the Oscar fashion and who took home the statues but also for the behavior of a certain guest. The behavior of Will Smith will go down in Oscar history; when he left his seat, took to the stage, and slapped Chris Rock. While everyone...Continue reading→
MANOLO BLAHNIK; A LIFE IN SHOES
MANOLO BLAHNIK Let me start by saying no woman's wardrobe is complete without a pair of shoes by Manolo Blahnik. Whether you relate to the classic designs or the cutting edge styles Manolo Blahnik designs a shoe for every woman. Certainly fans like Vogue's Anna Wintour will wear nothing else. Manolo Blanik has become the...Continue reading→
COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 ; DRESSES DREAMS ARE MADE OF
COUTURE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Moda held court last week in Paris with the presentation of the Couture Spring/Summer 2022 collections. Since its beginning in late 19th-century Paris, haute couture has been an exceptional proving ground of artistry and design innovation. The couture shows are where designers can explore free...Continue reading→
ANDRE’ LEON TALLEY ; MY TRIBUTE
RIP ANDRE' LEON TALLEY I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andre' Leon Talley. I have followed his career since I first learned of him in 1983. He had a career of firsts. Talley was the first black man to be a fashion editor. Talley was also the first black man to...Continue reading→
ALICIA PERRILLO GLITTERS AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
ALICIA PERRILLO ALICIA PERRILLO returns to Vancouver Fashion Week from her home city of Chicago. Perrillo is an award-winning graduate of the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago’s fashion program. The brand ALICIA PERRILLO was started in 2016 and first showed at VFW in 2017. Perrillo designs a line that features contemporary silhouettes with the traditions...Continue reading→
BERENICE JIMENEZ SHOWS DETAILED EVENING WEAR AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 22
Berenice Jimenez comes to Vancouver Fashion Week from Aguascalientes, Mexico. From a young child she was interested in art and design. Eventually her creativity lead to a degree in Fashion Design, in Clothing and Textiles at the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes. Jimenez started her eponymous brand 2017. Her work stands out for the innovation of...Continue reading→
ALEX S. YU SHOWED COOL PLAYFULNESS AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 22
Alex S. Yu first showed at Vancouver Fashion Week in 2014. Since then, Yu has shown nine collections on the runway of VFW. He is trained at Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver and furthered his education at the prestigious London College of Fashion in the United Kingdom. Alex has shown his collections internationally including, in...Continue reading→