My Sister's Closet is a special store at 1092 Seymour, Vancouver, that raises funds to support programs and services for battered women and their families. It is a great place to come to shop for donated new and new to you clothing, accessories, cards and jewelry and much more. T-shirts, ribbons, and posters, all around the store, further support the stop the violence against women message. The warmest greetings are always accompanied with the question: Do you know about our programs and services? There is pride, strength and commitment from all who work here. People have all sorts of talents and skills: there are artisans, stylists, bloggers, photographers, window dressers/display experts, vintage fashionistas and more. This is a meeting place, a place to find friendly conversation, to find free children's clothes, to locate designer labels, that just right outfit for tonight, and to learn from those who know how to organize, outfit, plan the music and put on the very best runway show on their first try. Yes, this is My Sister's Closet's first stellar appearance at ECO Fashion Week and I know they'll be back for many more.
The runway show began with a stunning, form fitting white dress with silver details that set the tone of confidence, pride and power. The second dress, a vibrant blue, was beautifully accessorized by 15 point porcupine quill earrings by Melanie Cookson, that touched the model's shoulders.My Sister's Closet always features the terrific work of local artisans, yet another way they support women's talents. Throughout this show, symbols of peace, t-shirts with Stop the Violence slogans and specially made ribbons were prominently featured on men and women. All of the models were not only thoughtfully accessorized but were also very animated as they tossed a leather jacket casually over the shoulder, held up a handbag (Melanie Cookson) or stopped for a confident gaze at photographers and lingered just enough for the audience to get just that great photo. One of my favourite looks was the Olive Oyl green little green tshirt with the wide red belt and flirty black long skirt - such a unique combination. To all at My Sister's Closet and BWSS - Kudos and Bravo!.
The complete runway extravaganza can be viewed live at Eco Fashion Week by FMG here.
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I love it! Great name for a store with a great cause, and a great runway show to top it off. I've always wanted to go to Eco Fashion week in Vancouver and one day I *will* make it there. There's so much awesome innovation going on there..
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