Wrote a piece on the Obakki fashion show for the current issue of Infamous. Click above to see larger image; their website is down and under construction for the time being, but you can pick up a hard copy at various locations around town.
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We hosted THE RED PARTY at our pad over the weekend for my birthday. I am a huge fan of colour parties – you get all the fun of dressing up without ridiculous themes like “Trailer Trash” or whatever people come up with these days. Last July we had the legendary black and white party for a triple birthday – the reprisal is so far a toss up between B/W: part 2 or the plaid party…unless anyone has more ideas?
This ridiculously chilly weather means you need larry. Get ‘em while:
A: it’s cold, and
B: they’re hot.
We officially launch after the summer so stay tuned for that – in the meantime, you can purchase here.
Due to “extenuating circumstances” the BRAVEart show, which was supposed to open in Vancouver last month, had been postponed but will be officially opening on Friday the 13th (oooooh).
Here’s a small preview of what you’ll find at the opening event, in addition to music, adult beverages, food and a delightful array of artists and lovers:
SheOne
Rob Mars
The Dark, decorator of Gastown
Erik Otto
Ayden Gallery, International Village/Tinseltown, Friday June 13
Reception 7-11pm, free
This weekend the bi-annual FAB Fair hits Heritage Hall, with 45 local accessories designers under one roof! You’ll find jewelry, bags, scarves, hats, belts and more this Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss it, I always find lots of pretty inexpensive goods at this show. Plus, my accessory collection is pathetic so I must seize every opportunity to expand.
Heritage Hall
3102 Main St
Sat & Sun, 11am-5pm
$2 admission
Local clothing designer Kdon uses a blog format and regularly updates her site with photos of new goodies, which you can buy online.
These days, an online presence is vital to the existence and direction of your clothing brand. I used to boycott the internet, and play it off like I was too cool to ever touch a keyboard – but secretly, I was terrified. What if my site stats weren’t up to par? What are SEO’s? How can I take what I see of myself and turn it into 1′s and 0′s for the sheer enjoyment, pleasure and criticism of other people?
It was a nightmare, it was doom, it was horror! I didn’t know what to do about this online problem and my fears. Then I started working for a web 2.0 company that handled social networking within the film industry. I seriously thought I would die, every single day of my life I asked myself how I’d ended up there and how my boss could possibly think that my geek-talk was genuine.
Something magical happened, though. I began to fall in love with it all. Technical things started to make sense and networking events seemed to have ample drinking opportunities. Free booze and a few numbers never hurt anybody! Besides, my toned-down, absolutely undressy-dresses seemed like elegant ball gowns in a crowd full of programmers.
In all of this prancing around networking events and going to film festivals, I did learn a few things. The first thing, which deserves it’s very own post because it is so important, is this:
If you can’t afford a personal website, BLOG!
From this website alone, I have been contacted SEVERAL times regarding random PR related things, I’ve had feedback, I’ve been scouted to host a Fashion Televsion show with a $3.6 million contract, and have gone to many, many fashion shows.
Okay, so I lied about the Fashion Television contract, they’re just giving me the money because they think I’m lovely.
My point is: blogs are a brilliant way to get yourself out there. There’s no shame in utilizing a free blog service, and the bonus is that the publishing software is built in so it’s a dummy-proof way to get yourself on the net. Clothing designers can use the chronological posting format to showcase their most recent designs, and update on news and show events quickly and easily.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of my insightful musings on the importance of the internet and how to speak geek.
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