BC Fashion Week Wrap Up
By christie clayton on Oct 9, 2008 in Fashion
all photos by Kris Krüg
Now that the fabulous BC Fashion Week has come and gone, the dust has settled and it is time for a quick review of the hot looks and trends coming to a store near you this Spring 2009.
JACQUELINE CONOIR
Jacqueline Conoir was the season opener and sure set the bar with this show. The colour story started in a white fury with high waist pencil skirts to the knee some with flirty flounces The suit jackets and trenches were well tailored with a larger lapel, fitted waist and Seventies style front patch pocket.
Then black to contrast the white, Middle Eastern design details were introduced but still belted at the waist.
When the gray started, this little chic jacket came out looking so fresh with its wide lapel and 3/4 length sleeve. Let’s not forget to mention the trousers fitted at the waist with a large flair.
After the sportswear portion of the show the dresses were unveiled. They were beautiful, figure flattering and yet so easy to wear. The long empire waist silk dress is still a hot trend as well as the hand painted flowers and psychedelic prints. My personal favorite was the universe muumuu with the Aztec print piece underneath.
JASON MATLO
Jason Matlo’s Glamazon show was presented at the new Vancouver hot spot, Pop Opera. This high-energy show had hints of Blade Runner mixed with gold, Asian inspired fabrics and design details.
Belted at the waist, with a little peplum, was the trend for this show. A classy mix of the early-Eighties and Forties, we see the wide leg trouser in full force.
Glamazon was a blast and the audience really loved it. There were mini breaks in the show where we would be entertained by this fabulous drag queen singing Madonna and whirling around the club like a fashionista tornado.
DUECE BY JASON DUSSALT
Apparently Jason didn’t make it to his own show because he was held up with Kid Rock in LA. Need I say more?
Fitted T-shirts with a dirty, gritty dye effect and burn out mixed with distressed denim gave a “Bad Boy” feel.
The masks were great and the ironic statement in large print on a T-shirt is a very hot trend.