2024-04-24 20:54
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 occas… Read More
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2024-04-17 18:04
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 m… Read More
2024-04-11 20:54
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 desig… Read More
2024-02-08 21:20
The Power and Versatility of Wearing Black Wearing black is fashionable. When it comes to fashion, there's one color that stands out above the rest: black. Some, will argue that black is not… Read More
2023-11-23 02:07
On Monday, November 20th, 2023, the Queen Elizabeth Theater in Vancouver hosted a magnificent event celebrating the diverse and vibrant Indigenous cultures through the captivating mediums of… Read More
2023-11-09 21:12
EDUARDO RAMOS The last night of Vancouver Fashion Week is a time to celebrate some of Vancouver's outstanding designers, like Eduardo Ramos. Ramos showed his collection ARS MORIENDI (The Art… Read More
2023-11-03 22:38
LA SALLE COLLEGE La Salle College and Vancouver Fashion Week celebrate 15 years of collaboration this year. One of the most exciting things about attending VFW is seeing the work of students… Read More
2023-10-31 22:07
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 t… Read More
2023-10-29 20:34
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 acc… Read More
2023-10-27 23:01
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 Va… Read More
2023-10-27 02:05
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 i… Read More
2023-10-25 21:32
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 collect… Read More
2023-10-24 23:51
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 ho… Read More
2023-10-24 00:13
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… Read More
2023-10-11 21:04
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 connotat… Read More
2023-10-05 00:46
FUGLY SHOES In my mind, I somehow convinced myself that the era of fugly shoes had finally ended (probably just wishful thinking on my part). However, it appears that the rumors of their dem… Read More
2023-10-02 00:03
THE TRENDS FROM NYFW S/S 2024 NYFW is the starting point for the fashion season. For us fashion lovers, this is the kick-off for a time of inspiration. The runway shows are where the… Read More
2023-09-21 20:37
WHAT IS GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE ? GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE NYFW S/S 2024. I'm excited to introduce many of you to Global Fashion Collective. Certainly, many of you who are familiar with&n&hell…Read More
2023-09-17 19:58
BARBIE The sensational blockbuster of 2023 is none other than "Barbie," and the box office figures undeniably support this claim. Margo Robbie effortlessly breathes life into the iconic Matt… Read More
2023-06-27 23:02
LA SALLE COLLEGE FASHION STUDENTS SHOW THEIR WORK Thursday, June 22nd, I was "Out and About" at the Renfrew Street campus of La Salle College. The purpose of my trip was to see the work of g… Read More
2023-05-03 21:08
DEVYANI MEHROTRA AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK The eponymous label DEVYANI MEHROTRA showed their collection on April 13th, day 2 of Vancouver Fashion Week. I was so happy to see a brand from Ind… Read More
2023-04-28 19:25
EDUARDO RAMOS @ VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK One of the best things about covering fashion weeks is meeting and interviewing the designers. Covering Vancouver Fashion Week offers me the opportunit… Read More
2023-04-26 21:52
SATOMI EL BESO Satomi El Beso closed out day two of Vancouver fashion week with thunderous applause and an audience wanting more. What better way to close a night of great fashion than with… Read More
2023-04-22 18:01
CERITA TUR Cerita Tur comes to Vancouver Fashion Week(VFW) from Osaka, Japan. This is the first collection of Cerita Tur, created by designer Kouge Yuki and her inspiration and best friend A… Read More
2023-04-20 22:35
SHELLEY KLASSEN SHINES WITH RESORT WEAR If you're a woman who loves dresses, then Shelley Klassen is your designer. There's nothing outrageous to see here, and sometimes that's a good thing… Read More
2023-04-19 22:09
SHOWING "LOVE TO UKRAINE" The first night of Vancouver Fashion FW 2023 opened by showing Love To Ukraine. For the third season on the VFW runway, stylist, and model Tetyana Goleta presented… Read More
2023-04-09 22:45
PREVIEW DAY ONE @vanfashionweek Wednesday, April 12th, is the opening night of Vancouver Fashion Week( VFW). I am busy preparing while spending Easter vacation with family. Part of my prepar… Read More
2023-04-03 22:23
,Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 2023 runs from April 12th-16th at David Lam Hall, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver. Tickets to the event are available at MyZone Tickets. Since its co… Read More
2023-03-15 01:45
I have watched the Oscars almost every year since I was a young child. Often this was to the chagrin of my brothers and father. However, my Mum was an avid follower of movie stars and also w… Read More
2023-03-10 21:10
CHANEL F/W 2023 Coco Chanel loved camellias, and they have become a theme for the legendary fashion house. Virginie Viard's collection for F/W 23 took the flower that inspired the… Read More
2023-02-11 19:13
SAINT LAURENT STEALS THE SHOW MENSWEAR PARIS FALL WINTER 2023 Paris menswear week was held from January 17th to the 22nd, 2023. I have just finished my backlog of shows to watch and fou… Read More
2022-11-23 22:37
FASHION BOOK WEDNESDAYS Darlings, I love books, especially fashion books. This post and the following Wednesday's posts will each present an important fashion book. I encourage all fashion l… Read More
2022-11-17 19:22
SILVER AND GOLD " Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold" are the opening lines of a Christmas song I remember from my childhood. I also recall the silver disc… Read More
2022-11-13 19:26
SHABOULI ECLECTIC On Oct, 22, Vancouver Fashion Week welcomed another new comer to the runway designer Shabnam Vaezzadeh with her brand SHABOULI ECLECTIC. Shabnam Vaezzaeh is an Irania… Read More
2022-11-09 22:13
HOLIDAY OUTFITS Holiday outfits are hitting the stores. I just finished looking at a post showing friends and friends' kids at Halloween parties. My days of dressing up for Halloween are beh… Read More
2022-11-05 00:02
ISTITUTO ITALIANO DESIGN Day three of Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2023 brought the graduates of the ISTITUTO ITALIANO DESIGN to the runway. The thrill of seeing student designers sh… Read More
2022-11-01 21:41
MAISON DE COUTURE SIGNÉ VÉRONIQUE LORTIE The 2nd night of Vancouver Fashion Week welcomed to the runway MAISON DE COUTURE SIGNÉ VÉRONIQUE LORTIE. VÉRO… Read More
2022-10-31 23:11
YUINOTO The third night of Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2023 saw designer Yui Noto bring her brand YUINOTO to the catwalk. As always, VFW is a global platform for both local Vancouver and inte… Read More
2022-10-30 20:41
ARTEMISIA HWANG The 2nd night of Vancouver Fashion Week welcomed back designer Artemisia Hwang. Hwang first showed her premiere student collection at VFW for S/S 2020. Hwang's bio stat… Read More
2022-10-29 23:47
BLUE TAMBURIN The second night of Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2023 presented the return of BLUE TAMBURIN. Blue Tamburin is a Korean fashion label by designer Bomin Kim. Kim a designer with 21… Read More
2022-10-28 21:45
TABITHA ANDELIN TABITHA ANDELIN showed her eponymous fashion brand at Vancouver Fashion Week on the 2nd night, Oct 21, 2023. Andelin comes to VFW from Los Angeles, where she produces her lin… Read More
2022-10-27 23:25
UNSERTEN Unserten returns to Vancouver fashion Week after it's tour de force showing at VFW F/W 22. I anticipated a great show from this Japanese design collective that won my heart with its… Read More
2022-10-27 16:17
KU designed by AKIKO HOSOI The brand KU comes to the runway of Vancouver fashion from Japan. VFW has a tradition of engaging with international fashion labels. This is the first appear… Read More
2022-10-26 21:17
ATELIER ARIELLE Atelier Arielle presented " Romance For the Cynics" on Oct. 20th at Vancouver Fashion Week(VFW). Designer Ariel Han brings her premiere collection from New York to Vancouver… Read More
2022-10-25 23:26
KOME CLOTHING As I sit down to write reviews in the days just after Vancouver Fashion Week, I reflect on what I've just seen. It's an intense four days. I contemplate what I want to express… Read More
2022-10-25 00:18
STREET STYLE STREET STYLE STREET STYLE STREETSTYLE STREET STYLE Is Street Style what the fashionistas are wearing? While we were all looking towards the runways, something f… Read More
2022-10-19 19:20
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK S/S 2023 Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 2023 will take place at David Lam Hall , Oct 20 to 23rd 2022. Vancouver Fashion Week's biannual show's are a highlight of thi… Read More
2022-09-29 00:21
Evan Clayton blew the roof off the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday, September 24, with his first show in several years. INFERNO is a fashion show based on Dante's Inferno. I arri… Read More
2022-09-15 18:09
The mullet is back. I found through my years of studying fashion history and as a fashion critic and blogger that hair trends are a huge part of fashion. From the powered wigs of the French… Read More
2022-05-06 20:05
COCKTAIL ATTIRE WHAT DO I WEAR ? I have an invite here, and the dress code says cocktail attire. (There are many different dress codes usually associated with a wedding, I have written… Read More
2022-05-04 17:48
The theme for the Met Gala 2022 is Gilded Glamour. I am a huge fan of glamour and finding it may not always be easy. Seeking an injection of glamour and beauty I watched live the red(beige)… Read More
2022-04-26 23:09
AY LELUM THE GOOD HOUSE OF DESIGN Ay Lelum is a second-generation Coast Salish Design House from Nanaimo, B.C., Canada. They are Sisters who design and produce clothing and fabric patt… Read More
2022-04-24 21:55
#WHYSOCEREALZ! BRAND CONCEPT Why are you so serious?! I have to be good at everything, I must not make mistakes, so I am very serious and sensitive at times. why so serious ? You don't have… Read More
2022-04-22 22:34
SOSEISOUDOU In 2004, I was attracted to a life with sheep so I moved to Bifuka-cho, the Northern part of Hokkaido, Japan. The origin of the brand is that I grasped a large amount of sheep's… Read More
2022-04-21 23:02
SORAYA CREATIONS MODE Soraya Creations is an exclusive brand created by Homayra Kardan in Geneva Switzerland. Homayra designs the models herself, inspired by traditional Afghan clothing. For… Read More
2022-04-21 00:31
L'AMOUR BRUT From the biography published on Vancouver Fashion Weeks website; We are two at the artistic direction of the brand L'Amour Brut. We met during our Bachelor Stylist, Model and Te… Read More
2022-04-19 23:50
GUIDO VERA Guido Vera is a rising star in the fashion world. The Chilean designer with a passion for his cultural heritage and a commitment to sustainable fashion is on an upward trajectory… Read More
2022-04-19 00:29
COULEURS D'AFRIQUE I met the mother and daughter team behind Couleurs D' Afrique, and knew immediately that something special was happening. First established in 1994, the hair, crafts, and… Read More
2022-04-17 19:50
HBT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W22 HBT is a French fashion brand that has been in existence in its present form since 2016. They are active in the French and European markets, and are here at… Read More
2022-04-16 00:56
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W22 Since its conception in 2001, Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) has been dedicated to cultivating the success of both estab… Read More
2022-04-14 16:58
KYLE DENMAN I met Kyle Denman the day before his show at Vancouver Fashion Week. The La based designer and teacher shared his background and insights on his award-winning collection "mul&mid&hell…Read More
2022-04-13 18:15
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 Inu… Read More
2022-04-12 16:46
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 t… Read More
2022-04-04 23:12
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… Read More
2022-03-31 21:59
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… Read More
2022-03-15 00:04
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 B… Read More
2022-02-13 00:52
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. S… Read More
2022-01-31 22:36
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 w… Read More
2021-11-18 22:44
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 fas… Read More
2021-11-16 01:52
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… Read More
2021-11-12 22:02
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 furthere… Read More
2021-11-10 02:51
Elegant Curiosities showed it's collection on the 2nd night of VFW. Elegant Curiosities was founded in 2013 by the Dutch designer Laila Verseput. The brand incorporates jewelry and clothing… Read More
2021-11-09 00:03
Emerald Queen Art awed the Vancouver Fashion Week audience with an eight-piece collection featuring the designer's exquisite corsets. This is The Court of The Emerald Queen's (full name) fir… Read More
2021-11-05 23:40
A big part of Vancouver Fashion Week is the opportunity to see designers from around the globe. These international designers bring a cultural and artistic exchange that enriches us all. The… Read More
2021-11-02 21:50
Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 22 Day 2, brought us three diverse designers from Canada. The three designers highlighted in this post have more in common than separates them. In previous posts… Read More
2021-10-30 20:59
KAKA THE LABEL KaKa The Label opened the second night of Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 22. Before the opening of VFW, I had published a couple of preview posts, including KaKa The Label.&n&hell…Read More
2021-10-28 23:03
Vancouver Fashion Week Day 1 saw evening wear hit the runway. Of all the areas of fashion evening, and bridal is unique unto its self. Often the customer is looking for a bespoke garment han… Read More
2021-10-27 00:07
ARANKA JACOBA SCHEEPER Aranka Jacoba Scheeper showed her collection entitled 'Lone Flower’ on the opening night of Vancouver Fashion Week S/S 22. This young Danish designer shows her f… Read More
2021-10-22 19:39
PREVIEW OF DAY 2 AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK Here is my preview of day 2 at Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW). In this post I will feature Canadian designers. When I first attended VFW, I was impre… Read More
2021-10-21 21:54
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK PREVIEW Certainly my anticipation is growing as we welcome Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) back to the live runway Oct 22-24. It seems like it has been a longtime since V… Read More
2021-10-20 17:25
Here is my list of the 15 most iconic fashion designers. Everybody loves lists. List posts are the most popular posts on the internet. Often the criteria to create the list is entirely… Read More
2021-09-14 19:07
AY LELUM AT NYFW GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE Ay Lelum at NYFW was made possible by Global Fashion Collective. The Global Fashion Collective(GFC) is an extension sister company of Van… Read More
2021-09-10 23:17
NYFW S/S 2022 NYFW S/S 2022 is back with a full calendar of fashion shows. September always has a strange feeling for me. I'm sure for many of you. From a very young age, September symbolize… Read More
2021-08-15 19:42
WHAT'S HOT SUMMER DRESSES , SUMMER DRESSES , SUMMER DRESSES Summer dresses 2021 are the hottest items. Certainly the summer is well on it's way. However with the current climate summer may w… Read More
2021-07-27 19:49
Cruella's costumes truly have the starring role in the latest Disney spectacular. I love films. When one comes along that is a costume film, like Cruella is, I get excited. I settled in to w… Read More
2021-05-28 01:03
HAT DESIGNER EXTRAODINAIRE MARIA CURCIC SHARES HER STORY As a costume designer and fashion journalist/blogger I love hats. If I hadn't been a costume designer I might well have been a hat de… Read More
2021-05-24 21:02
ROYAL FASHION HOW THEY INFLUENCE WHAT YOU WEAR I come from a British background. Both of my parents were immigrants from England, this does not mean that they were supporters o… Read More
2021-05-03 21:30
MOTHER'S DAY 2021;
SHOW YOUR LOVE WITH A MEANINGFUL GIFT
Mother's day 2021 has crept upon us again. Indeed this is a blurred period, where time is measured by how long it's been since w… Read More
2021-04-30 19:56
ASIAN DESIGNERS MAKE WAVES
AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK FW21
Asian designers are a maintain stay at Vancouver Fashion Week. Vancouver is North America's gateway to Asia. With a large Asian c… Read More
2021-04-28 00:34
OSCARS FASHION 2021
The Oscars Fashion 2021 has a story to tell, the long-awaited return of the red carpet, here is my take. Since I was a little boy, I have always watched the Acad… Read More
2021-04-25 00:43
LOCAL DESIGNERS
AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK FW21
Let's celebrate the local designers. Vancouver Fashion Week is unique because of its international outreach. The presenters at VFW FW2… Read More
2021-04-22 02:19
NARDA
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK F/W 2021
Narda Bolivia Handmade is a luxury handmade line of shoes designed and manufactured in Bolivia. The designer is Narda Gabriela Paredes… Read More
2021-04-21 00:04
GUERLINE KAMP
FW21
VANCOUVER DIGITAL FASHION WEEK
As is the tradition of Vancouver Fashion Week the designers presenting are International. Guerline Kamp comes from the Nethe… Read More
2021-04-21 00:03
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK FW 21:
THE NEW WORLD OF THE DIGITAL FASHION SHOW
Vancouver Fashion Week FW 21 is their second season of DIGITAL fashion shows, presented from April 16th-18th… Read More
2021-04-15 23:33
WEARING BLACK AND WHITE ;
HOW TO DESIGN A WARDROBE AROUND A CHIC CLASSIC
The combination of black and white is a true classic. While I may risk being called the waiter, I wear black and… Read More
2021-03-25 22:49
AUDREY HEPBURN A FASHION ICON
A new documentary on Audrey Hepburn has just come to Netflix. It is almost thirty years since Audrey Hepburn left us. . The new documentary looks at the life… Read More
2021-03-20 21:09
A DESIGNER HANDBAG
I love a designer handbag. To me, a handbag has an air of mystery. I remember as a child the beautiful patent leather handbag my Great Aunt carried. Auntie Maud is… Read More
2021-03-07 18:10
NYFW F/W 2021
February is a huge fashion month, starting with NYFW F/W 2021 and following the calendar to London, Milan, and ending in Paris. During the usual Fashion Weeks the streets of… Read More
2021-02-25 22:29
4 BLACK DESIGNERS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021
February is Black History Month. I celebrate 4 black designers whose designs promote and show the best of international black design. I shou… Read More
2021-01-29 22:25
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE S/S 2021
Paris Haute Couture S/S 2021 is the perfect occasion for a fashion lover to escape our current reality. (Here is a link to my last look at Haute Couture.) The… Read More
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