Peter T. Hoang
On behalf of Oakridge Centre’s Style Agents, I reported from the frontlines of BC Fashion Week last month. An entirely separate celebration of style, Vancouver Fashion Week, filled its runways last week, showcasing the work of both established and upcoming designers from the local and global fashion scenes. Held at the magnificently grand Colin Campbell Showroom in Vancouver’s historic Gastown, the event was packed with magazine editors, designers, successful entrepreneurs, celebrities and local fashionistas–and fashionistos, just like myself.
Vancouver Fashion Week was quite the superb event. At the onset, I had difficulties contacting event coordinators about general inquiries, which left me frustrated and unimpressed. Luckily, I was not phased and refused to allow this to stand in the way of enjoying the excellent runway shows at the event. From elaborately detailed dresses to eco-friendly fashions to swimsuits and beach wear perfect for a summer day in Miami, the many featured collections were packed with fun, playful colours and comfortable looking designs.
Top Runway-Inspired Finds at Oakridge
1. Zioni, Crisca and Guess by Marciano have pieces year round that are delightful and flirty.
2. If you are escaping to a beach to tan for the holidays, Swimco couldn’t possibly let you down in the search to find something perfect for the sand and surf.
As another season of fashion week comes to an end, it’s inspiring to see that the Vancouver industry is surely making its mark as the fashion capital of Canada’s west coast.
