May Fashion Events list
May 4 Burlesque The Catwalk at The Caprice Night Club (867 Granville). Fashion show featuring many local burlesque and pin-up inspired designers with models from the local burlesque community. The evening includes burlesque performances, the chance to shop in a sexy bazaar and a charity raffel benefiting "Dress for Sucess". Doors open at 8 pm, fashion show at 11. $5 cover - free with VIBE pass.
May 4-5 Jason Matlo Sample Sale in his Vancouver Studio (#508-857 Beatty St - Buzz #50). Hurry in to shop Jason Matlo's much anticipated Sample Sale. This is your chance to snag that fabulous piece you've been wanting at up to 80% off. For more information phone 604-682-0726 or visit the website at www.jasonmatlo.com.
May 5 Cecile Benac Trunk Show at Hum (3623 Main St. ). Just in time for mother's day! Celebrate spring with this event showcasing the exquisite knitwear created by local designer Cecile Benac. Stop by and enjoy some wine and cheese, meet Cecile in person, shop her exclusive collection and receive a 20% discount. 5 pm - 8 pm. RSVP by phone at 604.708.5486 or by email at hello@humclothing.com.
May 5 Mother's of Style at In the Pink @ Home www.inthepinkboutique.ca (Grandview Corners, Surrey). In the Pink Boutiques and Babycheeks are pleased to present a joint fashion show and private shopping night. Doors open at 6:45, and the show starts at 7pm. Enjoy cosmetic touch-ups, a spring makeup trends report, and great gift bags by Casbah Evolution, while mingling over champagne and refreshments provided by U-Lounge. This is a complimentary event. To reserve a seat please phone (778)294-2094 or email inthepink@shaw.ca.
May 6-9 Mother's Day Sample Sale at Christine Vancouver (#201-657 Marine Dr, West Vancouver). Received discounts of up to 50% off wholesale while shooping new inventory in all sizes. Included are silk chemises, gowns, pajamas and robes plus sewing notions. W - F 10-7 S 10-4. For more information go to the website at www.christinevancouver.com.
May 7 First Thursday at Morton's Steak House (750 W. Cordova). Join us in the bar to savour the good life at Morton's! Trinchero "Wingnut," Zinfandel, Amador County wine tasting and fashion show by Tommy Bahama. Free event. For further information or to make a reservation, please contact Irene Laronde at 604-915-5105 or irene_laronde@mortons.com.
May 8 One of a Kind Wearable Art Fashion Show at Capilano Mall (North Vancouver). Hosted by the North Vancouver Community arts Council this fashion show will feature local clothing and textile designers, Sufi dance performance by Sham s Asna, and refreshments. No cost. Fresh fashion show at 7, reception at 8 where you can meet the artist and designers.
May 8 Fashion Business & Creative Arts Graduation at the Vogue Theatre (918 Granville St.). This is the farewell fashion show put on by the spring graduating class of from John Casablancas. There will be a silent auction with proceeds benefitting Amnesty International. Doors open at 6 with the fashion show at 7. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets and information call 604-688-0261.
May 8 Talia Designs at the Autumn Brook Art Gallery (1545 W. 4th). The evening will include wine & cheese, a Spring/Summer fashion show and a raffle with all proceeds benefiting SEVA (www.seva.com). Bring your friends for a great evening out and a chance to shop Talia's latest collection. For more information go to www.talia-designer-clothes.com .
May 8 Cabriolet Charity Fashion Gala at Brian Jessel BMW (2311 Boundry Rd.). The elegant event hosted by Coleen Christie and Mike Killeen of CTY will include local cuisine, a wine & martini bar, silent auction, "elegant" dress code and valet parking. Grand prize is a 1-year lease on a 2009 BMW 128i Cabriole. Tickets are $125 and proceed benefit BC Women's Hospital Gynecological Program and The Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. For tickets and information call 604 222 7788
May 8 Sugarlime Jewelry Mother's Day Sale at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course (7600 Halifax St., Burnaby). Shop from Sugarlime's popular Spring/Summer collection along with a great selection of one-of-a-kinds and limited designs. Prices from $5 - $500. Every purchase enters you in a draw for $100 gift certificate. Visa, MC, debit & cash accepted. Free admission but RSVP required: events@sugarlime.com. For more show info, visit: www.sugarlime.com.
May 8-10 Health and Beauty Expo 2009 at Canada Place (999 Canada Place). This bi-annual event showcases health, beauty, lifestyle, wellness and lifestyle products/services from over 300 exhibitors. Included are fashion shows and the Miss Vancouver 2009 beauty competition. Hours are Fri. 12-8, Sat. 11-8 and Sun. 11-6. Ticket in advance are $10 for adults, Students/Seniors $5 and at the door are adults $12.50, Students/Seniors $7.50. Children under 10 are free. For more information go to www.healthandbeautyshow.ca
May 8-10 Epic Vancouver at the Canada Place (999 Canada Place). The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada's ONLY green consumer tradeshow and eco-marketplace. Join this three-day celebration of green living and surround yourself with 300+ exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment and smart shopping in one jam-packed weekend. Fri. 1-8, Sat. 11-7, Sunday 11-5. Both one day and full event passes are available. For tickets and information go to www.epicvancouver.com.
May 12 The Healthy Lifestyle Fashion Show at The Jewish Community Centre (950 W. 41st). Help support programs and facilities for youth throughout the lower mainland by attending this flashy, fashion, fund raiser with a new media twist. Professional hair and make up provided by Blanche MacDonald graduates. Fashion outlets are chosen by our youth as the ones they want to wear in 2009. Models (grades 8 to12) will share how they maintain a healthy lifestyle with their own personal video blogs. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more details go to www.thelook09.wordpress.com, call Stephanie at 604-257-5114 or email thelook2009@gmail.com.
May 15 International Fluevog Day. Wherever you are this Fluevog Day, remember to cherish your friends, park your car, serve and be served, value your soul, leave small prints, and be Fluevogian (oh, and show off your Fluevogs). Also be sure and pop by the Gastown store (65 Water St.) or the Granville location (837 Granville) to join other Fluevogers in the festivities with fun outfits, louder music, wider smiles and FlueBallons. Wear your Fluevogs and receive a deal on the purchase of a new pair. Check the website for updates at www.fluevog.com
May 15 Flaming Angels One Year Anniversary Party (644 Seymour St.). Stop by the boutique for drinks, dancing, a fashion show, two live performances by Bloody Betty, DJs, and 10% off all regularly priced items. With a full bar set up, we know we'll be shopping with a cocktail in hand! 9 pm to 3 am. Cover charge is $5 and you must be 19 to attend. For more information visit www.flamingangels.net or contact 604-689-3224.
May 17 BomBa Collection Vancouver Launch Party at the Mint Night Club (750 Pacific Blvd. Plaza of Nations). Hosted by Strawberry Nights the evening features special guests DJ's Crystal Adare and Kasania. A fashion show by the Vancouver Model Search finalists will showcase the Bomba Collection by Paulo Cardoso of Montreal. Cover $15. Doors open at 9 with ladies free before 10. Tickets are available at www.nightbat.com. Guest list/table reservation - info@strawberrynights.com.
May 21 JK Models Grand Opening Launch Party at Blushing Boutique (579 Richards). Now that we are officially official its time to celebrate!!! Come see some of our models, eat some food, drink some wine and try on some gorgeous fashions by designer Shelley Klassen of Blushing Boutique! The evening includes a silent auction and donation jar with proceeds benefiting the Looking Glass Foundation. For more information phone 604-709-3485.
May 31 Dream Dress Auction at Telus House (768 Seymour). To celebrate the Cinderella Project's 10th Anniversary, Dream Dress will be auctioning off 25 beautiful new wedding gowns in size 4-16 and holding a silent auction all to benefit this charity. Guests will have the opportunity to check out products and services offered by local wedding industry experts. Tickets are $15 and include a gift, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $1,000 Dream Whistler Weekend Getaway as well as $200 in Sugarlime™ Jewelry. To purchase tickets go to www.dreamdressauction.com.
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Strut: A Fabulous Evening of Spring Fashion for a Cause
By Vanessa Lewis
Coquitlam Centre presented their 2nd annual fashion show extravaganza at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in support of Variety - the Children's Charity and Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. It was definitely an event to be remembered!
Upon arrival, guests were given a paparazzi treatment emceed by Virgin Radio's morning duo, Nat & Drew. After the photos were taken, guests mingled during cocktail hour and checked out the various "backstage" pamper stations that showcased Coquitlam Centre retailers such as the Body Shop. Various celebrity impersonators such as Paris Hilton, Tina Turner and Ugly Betty took pictures and entertained everyone as they enjoyed their custom cocktail and appetizers. Before the fashion show, guests were able to participate in the silent auction and indulge in chocolate and gelato.
Then guests were ushered to their seats by local firefighters. The live auction, emceed by Nat & Drew, featured great prizes such as a Maserati for the weekend and a private wine tasting for 10. The fashion show featured fashions from Coquitlam Centre retailers and was produced by local stylist & fashion show producer, Tracey Pincott and emceed by Global TV's Randene Neill. Concluding the event was a knock out performance by Tina Turner who belted out some of her hits. This is definitely an event not to be missed next year!
Show Off
by Marilyn Wilson
April 17th saw the the debut of Imogene Productions' premiere fashion event - Show Off. MC'd by Johnn Staub from the BEAT 94.5 FM, it was an upbeat evening of food, drink, fashion, music and dance which catered to a young urban crowd. Although the start was delayed, DJ's Richie McFly and Hustle kept the music flowing until the show began with a high-energy performance of Electro Rock by The Tito Deville Band.
Following was a 2-part fashion show presenting lines from 10 local designers/stores - Boys'Co, DIPT, Freshmans, Goodfoot, Stussy, Paris Angel, Merder Tees, F as in Frank, Mental Wealth and Ultra. The focus was street wear, high end denim, urban and contemporary fashions. Most garments were casual and in an unusual twist there was a larger selection of men's wear. In the intermission everyone was amazed with the performance by a group of local Hip Hop - sorry no luck finding out their name. "The best is always saved for last" was never truer than with the fashion show. Closing the evening was the debut launch of the Fall/Winter 2009 collection by Christopher Bates for Ultra. This high-end mens wear designed with a strong European influence is due to be the next big must-have label. Partial proceeds from this event went to benefit Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
Congrats to this new company on a successful first event. Be sure to keep an eye on their website at www.imogenpro.com for other upcoming events.
Absolute Style 2009
by Marilyn Wilson
Absolute Style 2009 featured the collections of 18 Fashion Design students graduating from the University of the Fraser Valley's 2-year diploma program. The one thing I love about attending this show is that it also presents a broad overview of the program.
The show begins every year with examples of the best work in many areas of study and includes work from students other than graduates. Designs for the speciality market included swimsuits, jackets, coats and bustiers. While all of these pieces were excellent, the swimsuits surprised me. Lycra swimsuits just aren't normally a part of most grad shows, and these suits were all unusual and fit beautifully. Several of the coats also stood out and there were a couple unique ones I would love to own. Next was a section titled "Art To Wear" which featured garments sewn from materials that had been created by weaving, machine knitting, surface design (dyeing, over dye, screen printing, image overlay, shibori pleating, devore burn-out) or draping.
The grad collections this year were a great mix. The designers each found a very personal artistic statement and did an excellent job of pulling the look together to support it. The move to 3 looks this year also let one get a better feel for the collection as a whole. The hardest part of these review is always which ones to mention. Jennifer McManaman's medical scrubs were a brand new take and it worked. The hip collection in silver and black by Nancy Chi was strong. Sarah Davis and Gina Hopkins produced burlesque-fantasy-goth creations that were show-stoppers. An unusual draped bridal and flower girl dress inspired by Arabian Africa and designed by Kidde Itto also caught my attention. The biggest smiles always come with the kid's collections. Christa Dunlop's urban layered look and Jeanine Vidal's more polished designs, both for young girls, were no exception. Award winners were: Gina Hopkins for Most Creative, Sarah Davis for Technical Proficiency, Justine Schoeber for Illustration, Emily McIntyre for Textile and Courtney Stewart for Most Marketable.
For more information on the UFV Fashion Design program, please go to the website at www.ufv.ca/fashion
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