Vancouver Fashion Week has kept up its presence through photos: Paris, Tokyo, New York and around Vancouver, all keep it at the forefront! As Media, we got our instructions and safety protocols, a thank you in advance, and a warm welcome. Wait times were short and there was a Media room for us to meet other writers and photographers. There were two runways and chairs, a distance apart, lined both walls and the center of the room. We had multiple views of the international and local styles that are what Fashion Week is all about. 

I wore bright colors: coral, cobalt blue and purple, just such a break from the darkness of covid (no capital letter for that one) and flats because of all of the running around for meet and greets and photos. However, I did don the Fluevogs to set off the brilliant blue of my dress by local Designer, Shelley Klassen, who has graced the red carpet at VFW many times. On night 3, I wore purple dress and a vibrant purple necklace and earrings by local Designer Carolyn Bruce. 

Here is Day 1, my  Friday night list of Designers and favorite photos.

MINA ESMAEILI

Mina Esmaeili, a Canadian Designer and her line, MIVINNA. See more of her beautiful formal and bridal gowns on Instagram #MIVINNA.

Aranka Jacoba Scheeper

Aranka Jacoba Scheeper (Denmark) Collection: LONE FLOWER. This Collection honors Danish Military Home Guards' service during lockdown. Colorful zippers and cargo pants with lots of pockets, an injection of fashion for uniforms. Honoring service and bringing light to dark times. More here.

ATIRA X EWMA

The Women's Resource Society and EWMA - Enterprising Women Making Art, collaborated on this powerful collection. The models always make a strong, confident statement as they own that runway. They have been showing at Fashion Week since 2015 and keep the Violence Prevention Message at the forefront. More at atira.bc.ca.

CRYSTAL KANG

Crystal Kang, a Korean Designer of CRYSTAL DRESS. A couture line of fashions for women and men. Silks, satins and lots of embellishment. The models were a range of ages and absolutely delightful in the pride and attitude they displayed on the runway. They looked fabulous! More at www.crystaldress.co.kr

LILYMOON 

Lily Mool is an American Designer with a background in stage design and her collection was full of Drama and costume features. Black, red and gray were layered, pleated, frilled, laced and gathered. More at Lily Moon Studio.

UNDEPENDANT Japan

Saki Nakamura, sent a sporty, unisex line down the runway. Bright colors and very wearable styles.

PRIYANKA SIGNATURE COUTURE

Priyanka Chopra (USA) is an established Designer of Indian clothing for women. Traditional and modern clothing made to order. Visit priyankacouture.

EMERALD QUEEN ART

Urszula Luczkanyn is a Polish Designer/Corsetiere. Her TIME TO WAIST Collection was fantasy and alternative fashion at its best! Feathers/Accessories by BLANKA ATELIER.

J.A COLLECTION

Collaboration between J. Actors and Designer Kim Hak-sun, from Korea. Excellent models and classic design. See more here.

TOOT

Menswear/Underwear from Japan. "Color Yourself by Underwear" Great models and styles. See more here.