If you’re like most Vancouverites you’re probably unaware Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) is currently underway. Monday night’s Opening Gala marked the event’s 27th season and 15th year! Community leaders have recognized the goodwill the event generates and Mayor Gregor Robinson sent a taped greeting to start the show. Even MP Jody Wilson-Raybould sent her regrets for being unable to attend. The weeklong event showcases established, student as well as international designers from Germany, Britain, Korea and Japan to name a few countries. From today (Thursday) through Sunday, March 20th a total of 56 designers will send their creations down the runway. If you’re curious about attending but worried about which fashion is “right” for you, I suggest the following. 1. Visit www.vanfashionweek.com. 2. Click the Event link at the top of the page and click the FW16 Schedule button. Make a mental note of the designer’s names from Thursday - Sunday. 3. Lastly, click the Designer link at the top of the page and click the Designer's names. Most designer profiles contain a few images. Please keep in mind some profiles contain work from last season but it will be enough to give you a sense of their style. You’ll see everything from sheer and edgy to cute and whimsical to sophisticated and chic. Provided you’re excited by what you’ve seen, ticket prices range from approximately $30 (for two consecutive shows only) to approximately $75 for an entire evening. Each evening contains a few 10-minute intermissions to mix, mingle and pose for the all-important selfie! The event is held at the Chinese Cultural Center at 50 E. Pender (and within walking distance of the Stadium/Chinatown Sky Train station).
If you’re planning to attend VFW, now’s the time to “dress to impress”. While I have one eye on the runway, I have the other eye scanning the crowd for well-dressed guests. There were so many designers and fashionistas to pick but I had to limit my selection to four.
Photo caption:
Anna: Design Student
Sleeveless jacket: Bebe
Blouse & pants: made by Anna
Jewelry: Chanel
Purse: Chanel
Heels: Valentino
Street & Saddle
Vancouver based designer
Emma Bellini
Peruvian based designer
Kanika: Fashion Editor/Model/Mom
Scarf/headwrap: Dynamite
Necklace: Adore by Kanika
Pants & jacket: Masaba Gupta
Purse: BCBG
Heels: Steve Madden
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