The Stage is Set for Fashion on the West Coast of Canada

With one week remaining before the start of their 2nd edition, BC Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2006 (BCFW) has prepared the stage to bring fashion week from BC to the world.

(PRWEB) September 18, 2005 -- With one week remaining before the start of their 2nd edition, BC Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2006 (BCFW) has prepared the stage to bring fashion week from BC to the world.

In partnership with Duocom, BCFW will provide to their designers a stage that combines multi-media and technology. The runway for this season will be 65 in length and 8 wide with grandstand seating on either side. Venue capacity for Spring/Summer 2006 will be 250, including 50 first row seats and 50 standing.

Duocom, known internationally for their quality staging and audio-visual expertise, will offer together with BCFW a unique production through audio-visuals integrating cutting edge multi-media technology with unparalleled presentation expertise showcasing fashion.

The level and caliber of production through which a designer deliver their collection significantly impacts the ability to convey their message to their audience and elevate their brand, states BC Fashion Week Executive Creative Director Vladimir Markovich.

For us in BC Fashion Week it is one of our main goals to partner with designers to deliver our signature high standard, professional production," Markovich continued.

With the final lineup including Misura by Joeffer Caoc, the 20th anniversary of JC Studio, Gini Woods, Azadeh Gorbani, Genevieve Graham by Obakki, Chloe Angus, Ono Donahue, Wanny Tang, Picnic, Pimlico for Dish and Playboy Jeans, Stylecode, Christina Culver, Ephoe, Mala Kuja, VanNy Style, Chad Enns for Diablo, Dave Wallace by Obakki and ending with Jason Matlo, the stage and schedule is set for a week showcasing Spring/Summer 2006 individual designer collections. Details on the designers and the complete schedule can be found at www.bcfashionweek.com.

In addition to the industry events at the Performance Works Theatre, the week kicks off with a seminar series held on Tuesday, September 27th. With leading edge speakers covering topics as rich and diverse as trend forecasting for Spring/Summer 2007, to incorporating e-strategy into a marketing plan, the day promises to be full of valuable insights and topics.

A component of the day will be a roundtable discussion on sustainable textiles, which will be in a moderated discussion format. Guests for this portion of the program have confirmed from some of Vancouvers leading organizations in fabric innovation use such as Dream Designs, Hemptown Clothing, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Maiwa. Tickets for this seminar series can be purchased through: www.ticketstonight.ca (search word: BC Fashion Week)

About British Columbia Fashion Week

BC Fashion Week (BCFW) is a high profile event aimed at establishing Vancouver as an emerging fashion centre and a true partner in the global fashion world, along with centres such as Milan, Paris, London, New York, Toronto, Hong Kong and Sydney. As a major international event, BC Fashion Week attracts people from around the world to celebrate innovative Canadian talent, bringing together individuals and organizations that play vital roles in the fashion industry.

BCFW showcases some of Canadas top and emerging designers and brings some of the worlds most influential retailers and media to Vancouvers shores. Through the support of sponsors and media outlets such as Graphic Minds, Duocom, Ecstatic Designs, Metro, Granville Island Hotel, Beat 94.5, Promostyl, Digitopolis Media Corporation, Urban Visuals, Performance Works Theatre, Moods Hair Salon, Fashion Watch, MCL Porsche, Sun Tak, Richards Models, Gravity Pope Shoes, clubZone.com, Urban Mixer, Western Economic Diversification, the Spirit of Vancouver/Vancouver Board of Trade, Town Shoes, The Shoe Company, Toro Magazine, Westender.com, Debut Event Designs, Ultra X-Press Printers, Beat 94.5, Industry Canada, Toro Magazine, Dominos Pizza, Dose, Caffe Sette, Ginger 62, Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar and Abasa Optical.

For further information on BC Fashion Week, please contact Media Relations at +1.604.688.8741.

BC Fashion Week is not associated or affiliated with Vancouver Fashion Week Inc.

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