A few months ago my good buddy Kim Cathers of kdon asked a few of her best girls to participate in a fashion/lifestyle installation for Guilt & Co’s weekly ‘Brick and Mortar’ show. There’s something forever memorable that happens when you mix a group of close girlfriends who have way too much fun together with a few glasses of wine and amazing clothes – and Kim decided to try and project this magical scenario on stage rather than go with a boring old fashion show.
kdon’s lifestyle installation pieces – her friends
Terri Potratz and Kim Cathers, stylist extraordinare
We were transformed into mod foxes thanks to Halstyn makeup:
Once on stage, there was no script to guide us. The plot was, we’re at one of our houses, getting ready and goofing off as we usually do. Updating on boys, laughing over text messages, helping one another find that perfect outfit while simultaneously fighting over who gets to borrow what accessories that night.
We each had a few changes throughout the show (many of which took place on stage as we fussed over scarves, accessories, and shoes), which lasted about 1o or so minutes total. It was great fun – with a finale that saw us all come out in the same dress and have a walk-off to see who gets to wear it out that night. I settled my score on stage with RPS. But true to our style, there were no losers in the end.
This was an amazing night that allowed 5 ‘normal’ girls to celebrate friendship and style, friendship in style. Had Kim not come up with this excellent idea, we surely would have embarrassed her with awkward model imitations down a runway, but this new concept of an installation really brings personality and fun into otherwise boring events. Thanks for letting us be a part of it Kimmy.
All of these amazing photographs are credited to Heather McConnell.
Guilt & Co. began hosting a weekly fashion event called Brick + Mortar towards the end of 2010, and this week is one show you will not want to miss. Gene Doe is an amazing little band of folks who produce fashion-related media – including photography, video and whatever creative installations lie between. Have a look at their tumblr blog to get a sense of what inspires them.
gene doe: the new space
This weekly celebration of local designers has proven to be a popular night over the past months. I previously did a larry. show with ION Magazine just before Christmas which benefited the Covenant House in Vancouver; last Sunday was Kim Cathers and her kdon line (coverage of this to follow), and there have been plenty of talented designers in between.
As far as I know this is the first event in which a media collective, rather than a designer or specific label, is staging an event in the space. The invite for the show explains: “We’ve titled this event, “The New Space” in honor of what we see as a new creative development in Vancouver’s fashion community,” and the organizers are hoping this event will both celebrate and propel “Vancouver on the global map.”
No specific words on what exactly Gene Doe will be doing for the event, but I’m certain it will be worth attending so don’t miss out. Starts at 7pm beneath Chill Winston in Gastown.
Take one of Vancouver’s top stylists, Deanna Palkowski, add a serve-yourself ice cream sundae bar, throw in some clothes and jewelery and you’ve got yourself one helluva good time. New Fall arrivals have made their way into the store – check out the Oliver & Lilly’s blog for a sneak peek at what you’ll find. Lots of great basics that have just enough class and elegance to be extremely versatile foundation pieces for your wardrobe.
Tomorrow night! Thursday August 12 at 1520 W 13th between 6:30-9:30.
front & co.
Front and Company, one of Vancouver’s most cherished consignment shops located within the Main St. district, is hosting a friends and family night that will be, for the first time ever, open to the public. Food, music, and discount shopping – it’s a trifecta of awesomeness.
I seldom set foot in this store without finding something amazing to take home, and consider it not only my duty, but my pleasure, to take all my goodies there whenever I purge my closet. I have…shall we say…habits when it comes to shopping. Which means I cycle through clothes every couple months, and another massive bag of garments and shoes is about to make the mass exodus out of my crammed closet and into their sorting room.
Mention this invite on The Conveyor Belt for admission and enjoy 10% off all regular priced clothing and 20% off gifts, for one night only. Get there early to be one of the first 50 people through the door and Front will throw a goodie bag your way as a bonus.
July 14, 3772 & 3746 Main Street from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Don’t be square.
chase fedorchuk
This is my friend Chase. Chase is soon to depart for a one year long trek which will take him through Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa, HK and Shanghai over the course of a year – and while he’s there he’s going to keep us on top of the best in Japanese fashion. I consider him to be one of the most capable people I know to embark on this mission.
I hope you enjoy this additional gift: I’ve asked him to continue to submit photos of him eating breakfast, along with any other amazing images he finds relevant. In true Karate Kid spirit he agreed because, “I say, you do, no questions.”
Safe travels and fine fashion finds to you, young grasshopper.
Tomorrow is the big day! With only a week’s notice to prepare, we’ve been hauling ass to get things together for the larry. FW10 photo shoot tomorrow at Sugar Studios. Bienvenido Cruz is photographing, we have an amazing selection of menswear for our female model from Roden Gray, and the rest – well, you’ll just have to wait and see.
Here are some of the inspiration shots we referenced when planning the shoot…think fresh out of bed meets straight from the farm fields, with a menswear/utilitarian twist.
Yowza. Excited.
