Generation Next is the only BC Fashion Week show which is open to the public, and after the inaugural showing last season it became clear that this event is an affair not to be missed. Audience members are encouraged to wear local designs, and those who do are eligible to win a wicked prize pack which includes MAC products, gift certificates, a subscription to Fashion magazine and other swag. Tickets are $20, or $30 at the door.

If “dressing local” poses a bit of a challenge for you, don’t sweat it. Beginning today through Thursday, I’ll be posting suggestions on local designers for you to check out. You can support Vancouver’s amazing designers not just by attending the Generation Next show, but by wearing goodies from other local talents as well.

Above: Peonia dress by sustainable line Elroy Apparel (one of the contenders in the last Generation Next competition).

Below: John Fluevog, Teapot: Sencha shoe in black.

 

And spice up the black with Dotted Loop jewelry: below, the”stranded” necklace from the Glam Vintage Re-Mix collection.