The Clothing Show 2011

Are you getting excited for The Clothing Show?  It's coming up in just a few short weeks!

The Clothing Show is host to over 300 booths of new local designers, retailers, jewellery, accessories, vintage and eco-friendly clothing, all under one roof.  There are also runway fashion shows featuring local designers!  It's a Shopping Extravaganza!

Location:  Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place
 
Date:  May 27-29, 2011

For more information about The Clothing Show, please visit http://www.theclothingshow.com/index.html

[FAT] Alternative Arts & Fashion Week 2011

Don’t miss this year’s Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week!  Filled with over 200 national and international emerging and established fashion designers, visual artists, bands and performers!  This year's festival will feature over 50 runway shows, installations and much more!  It's a must see and we can't wait to attend this week!

For more information about Toronto Alternative Fashion Week [FAT] and to view the entire week’s schedule, visit http://www.alternativefashionweek.com.

Twisted Circus

Fashion Week may be wrapping up, but don't hang up your Louboutins yet.  George Brown College's Special Events Planning Students are urging you to "dress to impress and come see and be seen" at their over-the-top (the big top, that is) fundraising event, Twisted Circus.

With makeup and hair stations manned by Spellbound Hair Design and Complections International Academy of Makeup Artistry, plus a fashion segment hosted by up-and-coming designer Justin James, you'll feel like a Fashion Week model yourself, as you primp, preen, and help raise money for both student scholarships at the College and Red Cross relief efforts in Japan.

The event takes place at the Courthouse, 57 Adelaide St E, on Wednesday April 6th, starting at 6:30pm.  For more information, visit twistedcircus.ca. 

Promo video here!:

Winners Announcement on TV

The winners of the 2010 Art of Fashion show, La Belle Epoque, were announced on Rogers TV.  Watch the clip here:



Congratulations, Stephanie Mahseredjian, Stephanie Ayoub, and Natalia Cuervo!

Wish you could've been there?  Check out this great video posted by HollywoodSnob:

Testify!

Thanks to the lovely Juliana Carlucci for this nice testimonial, which it is our privilege to share - helping designers make connections is what Art of Fashion is all about!

"The AOF Annual design competition and Trunk Show helped me to connect with a boutique owner I wouldn’t have otherwise known about. During the competition I was approached by a very interested man who noticed my beautiful cocktail dresses on display. He absolutely fell in love with them, and was very impressed with my fabrication, quality, and design. He asked me to meet with him and his business partner the following week. The boutique is called My Favourite Dresses, and offers a wide selection luxury eveningwear and accessories to customers for a rental rate or for purchase. They are passionate about promoting new Canadian design talent, and were even able to make CARLUCCI Collection a part of their spring show during Toronto Fashion week."

Juliana Carlucci
Head designer, CARLUCCI

Sample Sale

Still coming down from all the excitement of the 2010 Art of Fashion show, La Belle Époque?  Us, too!

If you've got fashion on the brain, we've got just the outlet for you.  A designer sample sale at the Drake Hotel this weekend!

A great opportunity to pick up some gorgeous pieces from (former Art of Fashion participants) Zoran Dobric and Carrie Hayes, as well as many other talented designers.

See you there - Saturday from 11 to 4.  Mark it in your calendars!

Tonight!

It's finally here!  The Design Competition and Trunk Show take place tonight during Nuit Blanche.  Check us out!

Location: KingWest Fitness at 171 East Liberty St., Suite 275. (Above Casalife in Liberty Village)

6:00-7:00pm- VIP Fashion Industry Preview includes swag bags, cocktails & appetizers. Meet & Greet with the design finalists and gain a sneak peak at this year’s top 10 design finalists and new home grown talent. By RSVP only

7:00-1:00am- Shop, Vote & Stroll- Design Competition & Trunk Show. Free to the public.

Featuring: Saffire Dance Productions, DJ Vehnim, Art exhibit by Sarah Martin, Live fashion show, raffle prizes, 10 Instillations by our 2010 Design Finalists vying for the title of Canada’s Most Promising Designer & Best Exhibit and over 20 emerging Trunk Show Designers selling their one of a kind merchandise.

visit us online for more details http://www.facebook.com/l/e722dMbuSMi2HUnsWy3SxYBrdDQ;www.artoffashion.org

Hope to see you there!