Its called Local Art Collective, and their mission is simple: promote local artists by selling clothing with designs created by local artists, submitted by local artists, using fair trade clothing (American Apparel) and printed here in Vancouver. With every Local Art Collectiveshirt purchased, 15 per cent of the selling pricegoes to the corresponding artist.
I dont want to name names, says LACs Alex Gray, but there is some real artist exploitation in the clothing industry.Wevedone our homework, and this 15 per cent return-to-artist, if you will, is a sustainable business model. LAC had its official launch at Khatshalano Festival, and has a collaboration in place with American Apparel (3070 Granville) on July 20 from 7-10pm, with artists Ryan Milbourne, David Ullock and Tylor McMillan.
Want to learn more about window treatments: colours, budgets, fabrics and installation? Orling & Wu (28 Water) is hosting a free drapery event July 25 from 6-8pm. Expert Katharine Edwards will be offering some best-in-industry know-how, with more than 20 years experience in the classical City and Guilds method of soft furnishings. RSVP to [email protected].
The International Make-up Artist Trade Show returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre July 27-28 with demos and classes from industry pros, and product deals. Keynote speakers include JoJo Myers Proud, Barney Burman, Taylor Chang-Babaian and Sian Richards. $30-$75. Win tix at WEVancouver.com.
