Local Events & Field Trips That Rescue November From Sucking

by Michelle Sproule | We were so transfixed by Halloween that we didn’t see November coming, and now here it is, sobering and mushy, like a slowly rotting piles of leaves. The consequences of eating all of those cute little chocolate bars starts to settle in and the rain starts to fall a little harder, longer and colder. It’s not a highlight on the calendar. Poor November. But here’s the thing, it does have a lot to offer, more – I would argue – than October or even September. Consider, if you will… Read more

Shooting Beyond The Runways At Vancouver Fashion Week…

Photo Credit : Roman Kralovic

Vancouver Fashion Week is over. We had a serious blast attending with our cameras, and it was a pleasure and a privilege to be a sponsor. We’re already looking forward to VFW 2010. Check our gallery of 100 or so images from the week after the jump, shot for us by Roman, Michelle, and Kendra… Read more

Vancouver Fashion Week Begins With Glittery Gala Reception

We’ve packed in dozens of unedited photos from last night’s Vancouver Fashion Week gala opening at the Terminal City Club after the leap, plus a release on first day of show action… Read more

Indie Profile: Fashion Designer Angela Chen of Orange NYC

Meet Angela Chen, born in Taiwan, raised in Vancouver, a graduate of Parsons the New School for Design in New York, and the fashion designer behind Orange NYC.

Why is Vancouver a good city for independent design? Because local merchants are very supportive of independent designers and there are many opportunities and places to sell your line.

Most exciting Orange moment to date? At the opening gala of the first store that carried my collection. “Debut” in Soho, NYC.

If there was a Orange soundtrack, what would it sound like? An awkward mixture of Taiwanese Pop songs, oldies, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jazz (monks dream), Lisa Ono.

Three things about the Southlands neighborhood that makes you want to live there: trees, secluded, peace and quiet.

Four words that capture your design style: Minimal, structured yet feminine.

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VFW Blog: A Setting Of The Scene For Vancouver Fashion Week…

By Kendra at VFW | Welcome to Vancouver Fashion Week’s blog – your source for the latest updates and information about the glamorous event that is Vancouver Fashion Week, hitting catwalks from November 3 to 8. This guest blog will provide Scout readers with behind-the-scenes coverage during VFW.

VFW was created in 2000 and focuses on featuring emerging local, international, and eco-friendly designers. Each year we have seen a growth in designers wanting to display their lines, an increase in people interested in attending the shows, more celebrities, and press. We have grown tremendously in the recent years and we are excited to report, that the fall 2009 shows are already gearing up to being the biggest and most glamorous event yet. VFW is quickly becoming one of the most prominent fashion weeks in B.C. Check back for updates.