Fashion is a global affair at Western Canada Fashion Week. In addition to local, homegrown talent and a contingent of vibrant, global fusion collections, we’re excited to see a steady increase of designers joining us from abroad. This season, Tugce Yavas travelled all the way from Istanbul for her showcase on March 31, 2016. Since […]
Custom footwear can sound like an unattainable luxury, but Edmonton shoemakers Zapato Sanchez have been providing clients with accessible, high quality leather goods for multiple generations. A father and son team, they blend a Chilean shoemaking heritage with Italian techniques to create shoes and accessories that are high in both quality and style! Julio Sanchez […]
Traditional Bollywood meets a fresh modern twist as Aman Gill reveals her first couture collection at this seasons WCFW. This luxurious fusion collection features an eye catching mixture of vibrant, bright colours entwined with detailed gold accents. Pieces of bold, sparkling jewelry were also added, giving each creation the finishing touch. With each piece presenting […]
“I just feel ecstatic.” says young designer Tiana Giang, just moments after becoming Western Canada Fashion Week’s emerging designer winner for Spring 2016. Tiana was awarded the career launching title at fashion week’s kick off show Thursday night. Through the use of the emerging designer competition, WCFW provides a strong platform for new, up and […]
Olds College offers a unique educational environment; as one of Alberta’s leading niche market colleges, they offer engaging programs that blends entrepreneurship and technology with traditional course materials. Their Fashion Institute is newly located in the heart of downtown Calgary’s exciting luxury retail and creative arts districts. They focus on developing essential foundation skills in […]
Since opening, El Cortez has been adding some latin flavour to Old Strathcona with their twist on tacos, tequila, and live music. The co-owners have close ties to the music industry and their love for supporting the arts shines through in many of the things that El Cortez does beyond serving incredible dishes. Two of […]
Elina Ten’s unique creations, combining silk fibers and raw fine wool, incorporate ancient textile art and nunofelted techniques. Her collection produces an exquisite array of colours, textures and emotions. Wearable art is clothing that is created as a unique artistic concept. With wearable art, you become the art when you wear it. It was revolutionized […]
Stanley Carroll will be showcasing his new menswear collection at Western Canada Fashion Week on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He is a Dutch born designer who launched his first collection in the early 1980’s, and since then has gone on to market his men’s and ladies collections nationally and internationally. Stanley’s look is distinct – […]
Doctor Zaki Taher grew up in Edmonton and did his medical degree at the University of Alberta before doing his residency here as well. Although he was interested in a few different areas during university, particularly radiology and dermatology, he decided to pursue dermatology because of the variety of procedures and the range of things […]
Top Photo: Julie de Lyon, Left: Jonas Jacquel Western Canada Fashion Week is pleased to welcome French stylist Amélie Loisy-Moutault, who develops her fantasy world based on 15 years of experience in costume design. She creates clothes with sleek lines and Japanese style cuts, in noble materials. Her themes are fantasy punk which stems from her […]
