Some of the stylish outfits on the runway at the Luxury & Supercar Weekend will rival the eye-catching cars.
Many of the attendees at the lux affair know how to throw together an outfit that could comfortably slip behind the wheel of a Porsche or a Ferrari.
“What is so wonderful is that the people that come to the event [go all out],” says stylist and fashion firecracker Tracey Pincott. “The looks are awesome. It’s just insane.”
Pincott is styling outfits for Oakridge Centre, which is hosting the fashion shows. Oakridge, known for having top-of-the-line retailers, such as Hugo Boss and Max Mara, is in its second year of sponsoring the fashion show component at the luxury car event – a garden party held on the Great Lawn of VanDusen Botanical Garden on Sept. 12 and 13 that features rare classic cars and modern super machines.
Oakridge puts on three shows with men’s and women’s fashion over the course of the two days, with a different theme for each. The 1pm runway show will be styled with a 1970s-boho influence; 2pm is all about monochromatic tone-on-tone looks; and 3pm looks will be filled with graphic pattern play and colour blocking.
With the overall theme of the event being luxury, the focus is on showcasing the mall’s high-end brands, including Stuart Weitzman’s elegant shoes and designer wares from Blubird boutique, Boys’Co and Harry Rosen.
“It’s a very fashion-conscious event. It’s beautiful food, tents, champagne,” says Pincott, an independent stylist and fashion show producer who has worked with Oakridge for many years.
If you want to see what cruises down the runway, get there early. Last year the shows were standing-room only. Fashion is one element in an opulent array of food, cars, cocktails and general all-around extravagant vibe at the luxury weekend.
“The environment is gorgeous. The gardens are spectacular – and I don’t know a thing about a car, but cars are flown in from all over the world,” Pincott says. “It’s insane.”
The luxury car show also includesentertainment, hospitality tents, pop-up restaurants, wine and cocktails. Be warned, it all goes down on the grass, so organizers suggest ladies wear flats or wedges for solid footing. For more info, visit LuxurySupercar.com.
