Vancouver Community College’s graduate fashion show returns with the promise of discovery and a chance to support local designers from the moment they emerge into fashion’s merciless fight club. A peek at the previews up on VCC.ca has us wanting to see more from a whole swath of students, including the graceful geometry of Mikiko Katahira, the flapper-esque romance of Nicole Fromm, and Samantha Stroman’s corset dissertation. Tickets are $20, and the gala takes place Sept. 23 from 6pm onward at the VCC’s Events Space, building B, 1120 E. 7th.
Vancouver Fashion Week continues until Sept. 21 with shows from 70 designers spanning 25 countries. Highlights from the remaining roster include the ready-to-wear rock chic of London’s Goldie on Sept. 19, and Antti Asplund’s “Heterophobia” on Sept. 21, created specifically for Helsinki Pride Week. Show passes start at $30. For the full schedule and tickets, go to VanFashionWeek.com. VFW has also partnered with Kitsilano’s Fashion on Fourth to make the West 4th fashion district the official shopping and dining neighborhood of VFW. On Sept. 18, 15 area retailers, such as Gravity Pope, Coco’s Closet, and Wear Else, will host simultaneous in-store events while attendees party hop from 6-9pm.
To kick off the launch off its fifth Barber & Co. location, Donnelly Group has partnered with Open Door Group, a non-profit organization that assists job-seekers living in the Downtown Eastside, as well as with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to offer Cuts for a Cause – an initiative to boost the confidence of men and boys through complimentary barber services. Cuts for a Cause will be offered at all five Barber & Co. locations: Cambie Village, Yaletown, Gastown, the Financial District, and the new shop at 2808 Main.
Atkinson's, South Granville's family-owned home décor and entertaining emporium, is turning 30 on Sept. 18. If you're stopping in to ask about handmade European silverware, Egyptian cotton bed linens, or Baccarat crystal stemware be sure to also say congratulations! 1501 W. 6th; AtkinsonsofVancouver.com
