The queue for the Christina Darling show snaked far past the doors of the Performance Works venue, which was unable to contain the abundant, buzzing crowd anxiously waiting for entry. Standees lined the back walls of the showroom and anticipation was high – this was clearly one of the “it” shows at BC Fashion Week. Once the models descended upon the runway the audience was anything but shy, vocalizing their excitement for their favourite pieces with applause and shouts of appreciation. The show opened with video samples of travel and getaway scenes from films both current and classic, then abruptly dropped into imagery of urban centres – one of the most interesting introductions of all the designers showing. The theme seemed to be: ditch the dullness of suburbia and embark on enticing world adventures wearing Christina Darling’s “World Traveler” collection, marked by vigorous colors, billowing dresses and a hint of metallic edge. Now in her fifth season, Christina Culver’s flirty style was undoubtedly a favourite in her third showing at BC Fashion Week.
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