BC Fashion Week Design Applications Open for Fall/Winter 2006

With the launch of the BC Fashion Week website for Fall/ Winter 2006, designers, buyers, media and industry around the globe are invited to participate in the upcoming fashion week scheduled in Vancouver from April 4th to April 9th, 2006.

(PRWEB) February 1, 2006 -- The state of the art venue of the Scotiabank Dance Centre in downtown Vancouver is home for the third season, showcasing Fall/Winter 2006 Canadian collections. “The Faris Studio will provide the canvas for the sets used to showcase the talents of our participating designers,” states Vladimir Markovich, Executive Creative Director. “Further details about the design of the venue
will be announced closer to the delivery dates for BC Fashion Week,” continued Markovich.

Continued support and endorsement for the week has been received from communities, businesses and governments at the municipal, provincial and federal level including Western Economic Diversification and Industry Canada. “This support reaffirms to our designers, sponsors, buyers and key partners that the week is delivering business development support for the industry on the world stage,” states Debra Walker, executive director of BCFW.

“Fashion Week brings new trends and cutting edge creations to the world. It forms the highlight of the season’s fashion calendar in any region, and has been proven effective worldwide for almost a century now. It provides the vehicle to show the world the amazing talent we have here in British Columbia and Canada, across the industry,” said Walker.

In order to deliver a strong Fashion Week, BCFW gives substantial credit to the international and local industry leaders who have participated as partners, some from the very first season. Included in that roster is the design firm of Graphic Minds, whose design team has been responsible for the site from the beginning.

For this season the website portrays the work of Canadian photographer Paul Pacey, whose imagery and creativity provides the glimpse into what promises to be a rich and strong season, “ enthused Markovich. “We at BC Fashion Week are once again eager to have the eyes of the world see what is happening here on the west coast of Canada.” www.bcfashionweek.com

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, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Montreal 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 Canada’s top and emerging designers and brings some of the world’s most influential retailers and media to Vancouver’s shores. Through the support of sponsors and media outlets such as Graphic Minds, Duocom, 24 Hours Newspaper, MAC Cosmetics, Ecstatic Designs, Promostyl, Moods Hair Salon, Fashion Watch, Gravity Pope Shoes, clubZone.com, Urban Mixer, Ion Magazine, Western Economic Diversification, the Spirit of Vancouver/Vancouver Board of Trade, Town Shoes, Ultra X-Press Printers, Beat 94.5 FM, Industry Canada, Dominos Pizza, Dose, Caffe Sette, and Ginger 62.

For Designers Application for BCFW participation visit www.bcfashionweek.com
For further information on BC Fashion Week, please contact Media Relations at press @ bcfashionweek.com or +1.604.688.8741.

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