August Fashion Event list
Aug 1-31 Mother/Daughter modeling contest. To help celebrate their new fall fashions, The Velvet Room Boutique (2248 W. 41st) is looking for Mother/Daughter teams to participate in a photo shoot and in-house fashion shows. Each team selected will have a personal styling session and receive a gift package. Apply on-line at www.thevelvetroomboutique.com or phone 604-264-8664.
Aug 15 End-of-summer sale at the Dace Studio (201-343 Railway St.) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Other brands throughout the building will be offering sales the same day making this a huge event. For more information on the Dace sale contact Adele at 604-694-2442.
Aug 17 3rd Annual BitchinGear Fashion Show at the Gastown Motorcycle Show 'n Shine (Water St.). Event runs ll-5. Fashion shows are at 12:30 and 2:00 with models from The Felions - the BC Lion Cheerleaders. For more information about the fashion show please call 604-642-5293.
Aug 20 "Shakti" Fashion show launching Baljit Rayat Designs and Nektar Designs at Le Marrakech (52 Alexander St.). Time 7 p.m. For more information e-mail bkrayat@yahoo.ca or call 778-288-6236.
Aug 22 Fallen Fashion Show at Flaming Angels Boutique (644 Seymour St.). See fall fashion plus burlesque, DJ and live music. $5 cover charge. Doors open at 9 with fashion show at 10:30. For more information phone the store at 604-689-3224.
Aug 22 Concertfashion: Freedom 2008 by Blitzgear Inc. at The Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Dr.). Formal Dress. Doors open at 7 with no entry after 8 p.m. General tix $20, VIP $30. Proceeds to benefit Canadian Diabetes. For more information e-mail info@concertfashion.com or call 778-859-1563 or 604-837-8026.
Aug 31 Portobello West Fashion and Art Market; London style market with over 100 local fashion designers and artisans, Rocky Mountaineer Station (1755 Cottrell St. off of Terminal Ave.), $2 admission, children under 12 free, Noon-6pm .www.portobellowest.com
Sep 5-6-7 Spend on Trend - Canadian Designer Trend Show at Scotia Bank Dance Centre (677 Davie St.) Tix $5 with $1 going to the St. Elizabeth Home Emergency Shelter for Woman and Children. The first 25 people through the door each day will receive a goodie bag worth over $50. For more information go to their website at www.spendontrend.com.
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Helen Lefeaux
annual graduation fashion show
By Alicia-Rae Light
Helen Lefeaux School of Fashion Design, established in 1981, held its 27th annual graduation fashion show on July 3rd at the Croatian Cultural Center in Vancouver. Friends, family, media and other members of Vancouver's ever-growing fashion community gathered to scrutinize and admire this year's exciting new garment fabrications.
Live beats spun by DJ PK Khorsadi filled the large room and set the tone for the evening, as the gorgeous models showcased the 26 graduate's masterpieces with attitude.
Past graduates also showcased their established clothing and accessory lines, including Randi Obenauer's line 'Ora' featuring carefully hand-crafted recycled leather handbags as well as Cassie Dee's 'Studio Scrubs' cleverly designed with the intention of going beyond boundaries of the conventional uniform standard.
All the designers showed standout detailing, effort and construction of their garments, yet some performances stood out above the rest.
Graduate Melissa Sihota's line can be summed up in one word, innovative. It's no wonder she won the fashion construction award. Her fearless designs are all one-of-a-kind, couture pieces. Her hot pink coat captured the eyes of the entire room as the model walked it down the runway.
Amy Bastow's collection featured a few classic pieces complimented with a modern touch. Her detail so stunning was emphasized in her high-waisted overalls and summer dress. Katie Limina, winner of the 2008 Golden Bobbin award, had a line highlighting the very essence of femininity with ruffle details, open pleats, a periwinkle piece alongside a light color pallet. Paulina Kielar's well-made, well-balanced line boasted an air of complexity and sophistication, with a coral and brown colour pallet and an elegant coat.
As one of only two male graduates of the year 2008, and the winner of the fashion design award, Davidson Manaloto's collection of silk pieces left the audience in awe. Featuring a silky brown couture cocktail dress coveted by every female member of the audience, its sweetheart cut v-neck top and wispy short flowing hem created an exceptionally unique look.
Congratulations to all the graduates of 2008, who put on an outstanding performance, bound to bring original, inventive and innovative styles to Vancouver and throughout the world of fashion in the near future.
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