Models and designer and threads- Oh My!!- Art of fashion’s 15th annual design competition, held at the luxurious 99 Sudbury, was quite an affair to remember. Ten emerging designers competed for two awards based on scores from both the public and industry judges. Each designer created a collection based on a theme that changes every year. This year’s theme was Past Behaviour, an homage to the fashion cycle. Art of Fashion Believes:
“It’s ever changing, yet rarely reinvented. Through the use of colour, shape and style we challenge this year’s designers to take from the past and apply to the present.”
The host for the night was none other than Canada’s top fashion TV Personality, Glen Baxter. Baxter entertained and kept spirits high as guests trickled into the gallery in their stylish outfits, the room beamed with anticipation over the latest threads from this year’s participants.
The event saw over 800 attendees including top tier professionals in the fashion industry. The room grew quiet and the stage was set for the designers to showcase their work. For some, it was the first time they have had a runway to show their collection. This had been the vision of Michelle Planche, Founder of Art of Fashion, from the very beginning; to give emerging designers a platform and a room full of influential people in hopes of becoming “the next top… designer.” With all the struggles most artists face trying to break into the industry, it is great to know there are resources and organizations out there supporting designers.
AOF is also a great stepping-stone for anyone trying to break into the fashion industry as an event coordinator, publicists, model, make-up artist or stylist. AOF is entirely volunteer run and have helped jump start a few careers, with the job market the way it is, an opportunity like this can add much needed experience to your résumé.
The event staff passed around trays of delectable desserts while Toronto based indie band, Bellwoods, played in the background. The impeccably dressed guests tried oysters, courtesy of Oyster Boy. Judges, including past AOF participant and 2011 winner Albert Yuen, walked around eagerly jotting down scores and models did their best poses to show off each angle of the designers work. Two extraordinary designers took home Most Promising Designer and Best Exhibit (voted by the public) awards.
If past behaviour predicts future behaviour then there is no doubt that next year’s AOF designer competition will be even more fierce, fun and fabulous.
Check out some more photos from AOF’s Past Behaviour Designer Competition!
For More information about Art of Fashion or any of the designers go to www.artoffashion.orgModels and designer and threads- Oh My!!- Art of fashion’s 15th annual design competition, held at the luxurious 99 Sudbury, was quite an affair to remember. Ten emerging designers competed for two awards based on scores from both the public and industry judges. Each designer created a collection based on a theme that changes every year. This year’s theme was Past Behaviour, an homage to the fashion cycle. Art of Fashion Believes:
“It’s ever changing, yet rarely reinvented. Through the use of colour, shape and style we challenge this year’s designers to take from the past and apply to the present.”
The host for the night was none other than Canada’s top fashion TV Personality, Glen Baxter. Baxter entertained and kept spirits high as guests trickled into the gallery in their stylish outfits, the room beamed with anticipation over the latest threads from this year’s participants.
The event saw over 800 attendees including top tier professionals in the fashion industry. The room grew quiet and the stage was set for the designers to showcase their work. For some, it was the first time they have had a runway to show their collection. This had been the vision of Michelle Planche, Founder of Art of Fashion, from the very beginning; to give emerging designers a platform and a room full of influential people in hopes of becoming “the next top… designer.” With all the struggles most artists face trying to break into the industry, it is great to know there are resources and organizations out there supporting designers.
AOF is also a great stepping-stone for anyone trying to break into the fashion industry as an event coordinator, publicists, model, make-up artist or stylist. AOF is entirely volunteer run and have helped jump start a few careers, with the job market the way it is, an opportunity like this can add much needed experience to your résumé.
The event staff passed around trays of delectable desserts while Toronto based indie band, Bellwoods, played in the background. The impeccably dressed guests tried oysters, courtesy of Oyster Boy. Judges, including past AOF participant and 2011 winner Albert Yuen, walked around eagerly jotting down scores and models did their best poses to show off each angle of the designers work. Two extraordinary designers took home Most Promising Designer and Best Exhibit (voted by the public) awards.
If past behaviour predicts future behaviour then there is no doubt that next year’s AOF designer competition will be even more fierce, fun and fabulous.
Check out some more photos from AOF’s Past Behaviour Designer Competition!
For More information about Art of Fashion or any of the designers go to www.artoffashion.org
