Tune into the Slice TV network on October 8th for the inaugural season of Project Runway Canada, an adaptation of the supremely popular American version where would-be fashion designers battle it out for top prize. Hosted by supermodel Iman, Canadian competitors vie for the $100,000 cash to launch a collection and a spread in a fashion magazine. And keep those eyeballs focused because you may recognize some local talent:
Carlie Wong graduated from the Fashion Design program at Kwantlen and currently works as an assistant designer for Mac & Jac. She recently showed her luxurious 1940’s inspired fall collection at the Noir Fashion show at Caprice to the delight of the audience.
Darin Hartmann, the most experienced of the group, also studied at Kwantlen and helms the line ICICI, designed for sophisticated curvy women, in addition to creating custom garments.
Last but certainly not least is Evan Biddell, who was raised in Saskatoon but admits his fashion design career really took off once he moved to BC. Self taught, Biddell sells his “street couture” designs and custom orders out of a shop in Victoria, but his work has also been featured in Vancouver stores and in locally-produced film and television. It’ll be a tough competition, but somebody has to win. We’re watching!
INFAMOUS MAGAZINE, OCT 2007 ISSUE
