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Eco-Friendly Fashions Found at Vancouver Fashion Week
Lav and Kush was launched Spring 2008 by designer Angela Saxena. The brand was born out of the desire to create fashionable clothing for women along with an equal desire to make a positive difference in the world . Angela Saxena added that, "We choose to use fabrics that are either organic, sustainable and/or natural. We believe in having it all; style and sustainability. We support various non profits which is a huge area of interest to us, Peta, imagine1day.org and World Vision are among the few. We strongly encourage our Lav and Kush fans to send us feedback on their favorite organizations. Awareness is the first step in change!" The basic aesthetic of Lav and Kush is flirty feminine styles in soft buttery fabrics that flatter most body types with carefully placed details such as gathers, pleats and ruffles. The line is primarily manufactured in Vancouver and features moderate prices points which makes the line affordable for most Eco fashionistas. Most items can be easily transformed from day to evening wear. Found in more than 50 plus boutiques across Canada and Northwestern U.S., Lav and Kush is becoming one of Canada's favorite brands. Lav and Kush was invited by Vancouver Fashion week this season (and participated last season also) to showcase the Spring'10 collection. Saxena continued stating that she is “very excited to work with Vancouver Fashion Week as they are one of the leading organizations on the West coast promoting brands with utmost class. Their commitment to promoting designers and global connections are unsurpassed. The fact that every member of the team has shown so much dedication and commitment is extremely impressive.” Tonight will wrap up with a “Night in Taipei” event that caters to the asian media and asian influence in fashion. Vancouver based designer Angela Chen will showcase designs from her line Orange NYC. Following the shows at Colin Campbell an after party will be held at Tunnel Nightclub in Vancouver. Tickets are still available for tonight shows and afterparties. Check out www.vanfashionweek.com for more information.
International and Multicultural Designs Kick Off Vancouver Fashion Week
“She is paving the way for new comers in this industry to stay true to their roots. She has showcased her Haida roots and with Vancouver at the forefront with the Olympics approaching, Dorothy showcases how her style is truly an art form that is healing and spiritual” says a Dorothy Grant representative. “Today we can expect to see her roots shining thorough but with a modern and contemporary feel. Her designs are artistic and true to the heart” In addition to Grant, at 5:00PM, emerging designers Industry and Button will each be showing their collection, followed by contemporary ready-to-wear designer Papillion. In addition, a trio of Italian designers will each take the runway this evening at 7:00PM. Closing the shows for the day will be Crossover; the product of Raanee Khaira, a Vancouver based designer, and Suniel Shettywhich. Crossover has brought Bollywood style into a mainstream market. Raanee Khaira states that Crossover is “a new and unique retail concept brought to international markets from the world’s largest film industry, Bollywood in India.” Her concept is “an exclusive and unique combination of the Eastern and Western world designs. They allow for the self expression of the woman of today along with enhancing the beauty of the individual.” In essence, Crossover “combines the beauty of Indian Art with the beauty of the Indian woman.”
DESIGNER CARPET SHOWROOM HOSTS VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK A premier wholesaler of high quality carpets, broadloom and area rugs, Colin Campbell is a trade only designer showroom catering to the architect and design community in Western Canada, with showrooms in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. A sterling reputation precedes them as they have been importing and distributing wool and natural floor coverings for over 55 years. Their state of the art carpets are made all over the world, primarily in Nepal or Katmandu, as these areas are known for the finest quality knot and product throughout the world with contemporary and traditional rugs. The majority of the rugs have the rug mark certification which ensures no child labour. Always being ahead of the standard, they have always focused on natural materials, primarily wool carpet. Showcased in their gallery will be designs from two award winning designers, Zoë Luyendijk and Jan Kath, with whom they have exclusive representation in Western Canada for several years and together represent the best talent on the planet when it comes to modern rug making, an opportunity all designers and potential clients should take advantage. Zoë Luyendijk is a local designer with a history in BC designing hand knotted carpets, hand-made by highly skilled artisans in the Kathmandu valley. She along with her partner has developed a type of weave that the original weavers in Nepal have yet to discover. This blend of new weave along with a centuries old traditional weave have created rugs that literally are works of art and has enabled Zoë to create intricate modern designs and textures in a very organic style with a west coast feel. Jan Kath is a fourth generation rug designer with a “new edge” flair unlike previous generations. Also Jan’s rugs are produced in Nepal, and then shipped to Switzerland for a special wash that gives them their signature sheen and sparkle, unlike most other rugs. His ability to create and combine traditional, transitional designs into modern rugs is second to none.
DOROTHY GRANT HAIDA ARTIST STEPS ONTO CATWALK IN ‘TRADITIONAL’ STYLE As the foremost First Nations fashion designer, Dorothy Grant is a brand name in Canada and the USA in fashion and art circles, as well as with high-profile national politicians and leaders. Ms. Grant embraces the cultural landscape of Canada and is aware of her place in it, believing that people are looking for spirituality and significance. Ms. Grant continually blurs the boundaries of traditional Haida art by drawing on it as inspiration for her contemporary clothing and accessories that are rich with history and the transformational ideal that art is healing and meaningful. Vancouver Fashion Week (www.vanfashionweek.com) is recognized as a global platform for established and upcoming designers. Since its debut in 2000, Vancouver Fashion Week has become a much sought-after event for Canadian and International designers. VFW has gained a respectable reputation from its ability to showcase the fashion industry and accommodate multicultural designers successfully. Hailed as the West Coast's most prestigious industry event, Vancouver Fashion Week is committed to fostering the growth of designers and celebrating the fashion industry.
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK GOES GLOBAL On November 3rd, 2009, Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) will commence its 9th annual week-long venue. Attracting Canadian and international professionals, VFW will deliver yet another remarkable multicultural fashion experience. Widely recognized as a global platform for designers, VFW has become the West Coast’s most prestigious industry event, bringing together a 15,000(+) fashion-conscious audience in addition to influential media, buyers, and designers. Emerging from a great F/W 09 season, VFW has proven itself as a high-profile avenue attracting stars such as Twilight’s Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, environmental activist David Suzuki, musicians such as the Barenaked Ladies, Sam Roberts, Alanis Morrisette, and Tricky, with The Hour’s George Stroumboulopoulos hosting the Rock vs. Fashion Juno after-party. In addition to celebrities, VFW attracts the likes of high society business owners, socialites, fusionists, members of the film industry, and international media at large. While working on an international project during the 1999 Paris Fashion Week, Jamal Abdourahman, the producer of VFW, got the vision for the same venue in Vancouver. In April of 2001, Jamal produced the first-ever VFW, providing a stage for both local and international talent. For this upcoming season Jamal is convinced that his vision is becoming a reality; “it will be a truly international event, bringing designers, buyers, and media from signature fashion regions all over the world”. This VFW is promised to be more global than any other event of its kind. Unlike previous years, this event will showcase more designers from around the world, setting a stage for design excellence. With the upcoming Olympics, VFW has been inspired to reach out and focus on worldwide design talent. A must-stop for professionals, VFW will be proudly focusing on trendy, creative, yet sustainable fashion. We will have designers with a strong commitment to environmentally friendly design practice. This years event will providing unrivaled exposure for all participants. VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK For further information, please contact:
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