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Fashion Book Friday; The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley
I'm launching a new feature here on jandrewspeaks.com, "Fashion Book Fridays," where I will discuss a book of interest to those in the fashion world every week. Please join the discussion, order and read the book, and engage in an online book club. My first choice was inspired by the recent Met Gala, which had...Continue reading→
DRESS COZY A BRAND TAKES FLIGHT AT VFW
DRESS COZY: A BRAND WITH SOUL Dress Cozy. The name alone could be a manifesto. Dress Cozy made its second appearance at Vancouver Fashion Week on April 11, 2025. A whole month has passed since the last whirl of heels and photo-ops at Vancouver Fashion Week, and I've intentionally let the fashion dust settle. While I...Continue reading→
EDUARDO RAMOS AFTER HIS TRIUMPHANT SHOW AT VFW F/W 2025
EDUARDO RAMOS I sat with designer Eduardo Ramos a few days after his fall-winter show at Vancouver Fashion Week. It has become a ritual for Eduardo and me to get together the week after his latest shows at VFW. I wouldn't call it an interview, but more of a decompression, a time to discuss, share,...Continue reading→
THE BROOCH IS BACK; Why Men Are Pinning Their Style Stories
The Brooch Is Back, Darling: Why Men Are Pinning Their Style Stories in 2025 Once relegated to the realm of grandmothers' jewelry boxes, the brooch has made a triumphant return, now gracing the lapels, collars, and even shoes of the fashion-forward. In 2025, this accessory has transcended gender norms, becoming a staple in men's...Continue reading→
CHANDRA V ; A DESIGNER FOLLOWS HER DREAM AT VFW F/W 2025
Chandra V debuted its most recent collection at Vancouver Fashion Week on Wednesday, April 9th. I am always interested in writing about Vancouver's local designers. Eva Red is the designer of Chandra V, and I have been aware of her presence on the local fashion scene for a while now. I was excited to see...Continue reading→
COLECTIVA NUDO 6/6: ANCESTRAL THREADS, MODERN RUNWAY at VFW FW25
On April 12, 2025, I had the privilege of witnessing Colectiva Nudo 6/6 in their powerful debut at Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) F/W 2025. This collective of over 750 Indigenous women from Mexico presented a collection that celebrated ancestral textile traditions and boldly stated contemporary Indigenous identity. Nudo 6/6 presented four designers at VFW, and...Continue reading→
LA SALLE COLLEGE ; INSIDE THEIR IMPACTFUL SHOWCASE AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
On Wednesday, April 9th, La Salle College Fashion graduates showcased their collections at Vancouver Fashion Week. These two entities partner to promote fashion education and offer a professional environment for the students to showcase their work. Five students showed their collections, and the audience ate it up. I had seen some of the students' work...Continue reading→
BEHIND THE LENS; ARUN NEVADER’S CAPTIVATING PHOTOGRAPHY AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
As Vancouver Fashion Week prepares for its F/W 2025 season, I thought it was interesting to share how those amazing runway images you will see come about. Arun Nevader is the head photographer for Vancouver Fashion Week and Global Fashion Collective. Last fall, during the S/S 2025 VFW, I sat down with the Getty photographer...Continue reading→
DRESS COZY A VANCOUVER BRAND BRINGS FINESSE TO THE VFW RUNWAY
DRESS COZY Dress Cozy showed their collection at Vancouver Fashion Week on October 26; I was excited to share about this vibrant new brand, which has the potential to significantly impact the Vancouver, Canadian, and International fashion markets. Carol Botelho Carol Botelho, the founder and creative mind behind Dress Cozy, created her brand after becoming...Continue reading→
LESLEY HAMPTON IN CONVERSATION AT VANCOUVER INDEGENOUS FASHION WEEK 2024
LESLEY HAMPTON Lesley Hampton is an Anishinaabe artist and fashion designer focused on mental wellness and body neutrality in fashion through the lens of the Indigenous worldview. Lesley is a member of Temagami First Nation, and she identifies as an adult 'Third Culture Kid' with her formative years spent in Canada's Arctic and Atlantic, Australia,...Continue reading→