VFW Fall/Winter 2009 Opening Gala

What an opening gala it was! I arrived early with my assistant since we had to get our press badges. Leone started filling up with people all glamourous and dressed up. I believe my assistant and I were the only dressed up photographers, haha. My friend Kaila of Ann.i.e. Group got in but she didn't get her press badge since it got "taken" by someone. It was a great night of complimentary wine and chocolates as well as an awesome chance to meet and greet with all the designers as well as other industry individuals. It was a little taste of what we will see on the runway.

Tonight was the very first runway show. After a long delay, the beats started pumping, spotlights came on, the crowd started cheering and the very first model came strutting down the runway. Tonight's show featured Papillon Eastern(Vancouver), Gianni Al Maanaki(Lebanon), Porscia(Vancouver), and Frost Sportiva(Calgary). There was also a hair and makeup competition that was to be featured later at the Centre for Performing Arts. The models were getting ready at Storyeum so we got to see the crazy crazy hair and high fashion makeup. Below is the show schedule for the rest of the week:

MARCH 27: Eco-friendly design
5:00pm Hawks Ave/Flora&Fauna (VAN)
6:00pm Adele Wechsler (TO)
7:00pm Global Ghetto Organics (CALI)
Afterparty: Mint

MARCH 27: Shanghai Night 7:30pm doors
8pm first show - 4 boutiques: Lushuz, Niche, Tokyo Cop, 4th Ave (VAN)
9pm second show - INSH (SHANGHAI)
Afterparty: Crush

MARCH 28: International design
3:00pm SoulFace Studios/Vixen Little (VAN)
3:30pm Turnover (AMST)
4:00pm Lauren Vidal (PARIS)
4:30pm Joseph Domingo (LA)
5:00pm INSH (SHANG)
Afterparty: Relish

MARCH 29: Streetwear
5:00pm To The Nines/Satout (VAN)
5:30pm Undone Clothing (OTT)
6:00pm Gully Klassics (ONT)
6:30pm Drew William (VAN)
7:00pm KILLA (VAN)
Afterparty: Storyeum: Rockstar/Juno Afterparty

VFW Fall/Winter 2009 Countdown

3 days until Vancouver Fashion Week! I'm quite excited because it's my first time attending it. I was supposed to attend the last one but unfortunately I was unable to due to prior business commitments. I met with Carly today who was in charge of the photographers for the shows. She looked like Vickie, a friend of mine. We went over the expectations and I was very excited to get my press badge but they weren't back from the printers yet so we won't get it until the opening gala night =( I'm already stressing about what to wear to the opening gala as well as all the 22 shows. Well, mostly it's the opening gala. It will be full of VIPs and high profile individuals. I have so much going through my mind but I'm sure it will be a blast. Fashion shows are so high energy and fun!

VFW Fall/Winter 2009 Countdown

Vancouver Fashion Week will be upon us in 4 days! It will be from March 24-29 at Storyeum in historic Gastown. The opening gala(private event) will be held at Leone, which is home to the most famous international fashion designers such as Prada, Burberry, Versace, and Jimmy Choo. I can't wait! I am quite excited for "A Night in Shanghai" where Helen Lee and her designs will be featured! She has earned many awards and was one of the featured designers on America's Next Top Model Cycle 9! Stay tuned for photos!!!