…decorative knots were used as fastenings while black silks were embroidered with subtle oriental detail, reminding us of her Asian design influence.
…e-interview with designer and metalsmith Kerianne Taves, a jewelry participant in VFW 2009.
…full-length party dresses adorned with flashy jewels and sequins.
Fashion High is hosting a Project Runway finale viewing on Tuesday April 14th at Lamplight Pub (92 Water Street) in Gastown. Get the early eastern feed on the big screen starting at 7pm, join other style savvy locals for networking and get entered into a raffle. Tickets cost $5 and include a raffle ticket which will be used to vote on one of the three finalists; votes from the winning finalist will be drawn at the end of the show. The winning vote will receive an awesome prize pack! Doors open at 6:30pm, viewing begins at 7:00pm.
For more information, visit the Fashion High Events Page.
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It’s that time of the year again. And with a website name like “Modern Mix Vancouver”, it’s only appropriate that we cover the 9th annual Vancouver Fashion Week, which takes place at Storyeum. The opening gala last night at Leone (757 West Hastings Street) featured a melange of fashionable designers, models, media and photographers.
A widespread range of chocolates by Daniel was available for sampling, wine was served in the back corner of the spacious venue, and jewelry and accessories were displayed on glass counter tops as members of the fashion industry mingled and networked throughout the evening. Keep on reading for show schedules, designer highlights, a photography gallery as well as a discount coupon for VFW.
Orb Clothing (2028 West 4th Avenue) is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, April 4 with the second-ever Hoody Swap charity clothing drive to benefit Beauty Night Society. Long story short, if you’re one of the first 50 people through the doors of Orb on Saturday April 4th (starting at 10am), with a used hoody to donate, you will receive a free, brand new Orb hoody in exchange. Your old hoody will then be donated to Beauty Night, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides makeovers and other wellness programs to women and youth in need.
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Also, everyone who visits the store on April 4 will receive an Orb Empowered card, which offers 10% off all Arson Girl and Orb regularly priced items in the store all the time. Spring has arrived and Orb’s beautiful new line is now in stock. Orb’s wardrobe consultants are always be available to provide product information and put together the perfect spring outfit.
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