Well we’re a little behind on our blogging, and let’s be honest here but it hasn’t been our biggest priority as of late. But we did get a lot accomplished! We filmed an interview with the genius fashion photographer Faby Martin; we attended Fabricated, which was hellz good and one of the best local fashion events we have experienced (we’ll comment more on that later); we headed out west to Vancouver Fashion Week, and we signed up for twitter.
Fabricated:
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Heck yes! Fabricated was exactly what Calgary needed – an event created by the designers for the designers. I can name a few things in our city that focus more on the money and less on the designers and art, and Fabricated definitely had their priorities straight.
Fabricated was 60% fashion show, 30% mixer, and 10% trunk show. As cool as it was to have local designers/jewelers selling at the event, the crowd was a bit disinterested in the idea of shopping and more fixated on drinking. I would have appreciated the trunk show more if the jewelers participated in the fashion show, which would give the audience a deeper visual connection with the jewelery pieces.
There were four clothing labels featured on the runway: Peeko Apparel, Apiana Que, Jalu, and KaaDiki.
Peeko Apparel focused on exploring the combination of texture, movement, and colour via textile. We enjoyed the various head pieces used to accessorize the outfits.
Apiana Que focused on feminine, flowing, and delicate open-back pieces with an attention to the movement in fabric, however there was a lack of attention to the fit and detail.
Jalu
Jalu focused on grey, and brown tones incorporated into a style that reminded us of Lord of the Rings Elves combined with the ominous elusiveness of Little Red Riding Hood. Jalu focused on long hoods, long flexible sweaters tied with leggings, maxi dresses, and shoulder pleats. My favorite part about Jalu’s clothing is that it’s unisex! I would love to see on the street a male wearing a long hooded sweater with tight jeans or sweats.
Of all four designers, KaaDiki proved to be the most experienced and knowledgeable in regards to quality and attention to detail. KaaDiki focused on mens wear, which I think Calgary definitely under appreciates.
I definitely appreciate how the show focused on local designers, and providing them exposure to Calgary’s growing fashion community. The fashion show itself was a bit awkward in some parts, specifically with some models, timing, and music, but it was definitely a good first show. Kudos to the Fabricated team.
I’d like to mention that we have over 1200 shots of Fabricated and we have to cut it down to about 30 pictures. FUN TIMES.
