Saturday, October 15, 2016

VCC, ATIRA and Favs from Vancouver Fashion Week

Was very fortunate to meet VCC Grads and see a preview of their runway collection here. But the runway and red carpet really showcase the fabulous year round work of designers. VCC set the stage for the evening; they absolutely owned the whole space. Loved the background and music and very professional, well paced presentation. You can see more here.

There are so many professional videos and photographs of VFW, most of them up right away! Kudos to all of those in the pit, who have the eye, the love of fashion/art and the skills to edit immediately. I bow, but also like to live in the memory, watch for those fashions on the street and then do a couple of reminders that so much fantastic design and hours of prep to wow us on the runway, is not only unforgettable but also to be repeated in the Spring. So thanks, VFW! Thanks for bringing in the up and comers, the schools, local designers and designers from all over the world. The volunteers are truly special too and make us all feel welcome to a fashion space that is accessible.

So a few of my picks from the VCC runway show...well, truthfully I want them all...
Two colorful landscape graffiti jackets from Polina, the white dress with red yarn, the textured, layered dress (Kayla) and the embellished cape by Ekta. To me, these looks are fresh, new and fun, and, of course, Ekta does couture but in an entirely unique and extraordinary way. These looks make me want to travel and to see fashion in new locals.

VCC set the stage for the whole evening, with their energy, music, artistry and vision for clothing as adventure, empowerment and message. Atira, an organization which provides an umbrella of services to combat and end violence against women, has participated many times in major fashion events around the city, and created a joyful, strong, colorful and beautiful show, following VCC and continuing that proud message. This year's designers included Ivani Adamastor (Brazil) crochet hats, scarves, Khongorol Navanvochong (Mongolia) jewellery, Vivian Bomberry, a FN designer: hats, fascinators and jewellery. There were many more involved in this show, and I loved how they were included and held hands for the final bow.

VFW, in your 28th year, you're the tops!


What I wore, because we all dress for VFW, was my Hermes scarf, 
a thrift gift from Japan, another thrift find, a silver and gold metallic 
dress and cotton/linen jacket, and, from my favorite little gem, 
My Sister's Closet, came the sunnies and the bejewelled pumps. 
When I go to VFW, I see wonderful styles that I can wear, 
and isn't that the way it should be? I say to new designers, 
"Please don't limit the age or size group for your work - 
we all want to wear it, buy it, and treasure it."









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