Calgary’s latest hub for fashion has put out a call to the independent designers of Calgary to host trunk shows, mini lunchtime fashion shows, and rent racks in their fabulous new building to further promote Calgary’s burgeoning fashion community!

For more information on Independent Designer Week please visit:

Indie Week Call For Designers on Facebook

For more information onVintage Fashion Week please visit

Vintage Style Week Call For Vintage Purveyors and Vintage Lovers on Facebook

For more information on Fashion Central please visit

http://www.fashioncentral.ca

Photo by Faby Martin

We’ve just received word from our friends over at Make It Productions and they tell us space for the next set of Make It shows are filling up fast. We had a blast last year at the Chinese Cultural Centre spending time with vendors from across the country. The Handmade Revolution was well received in Calgary  and we do recommend taking part in the weekend affair if you are an artist, jewellery designer, clothing designer or simply a person that makes handmade goods for sale.

If you think you would like to be a part of Make It check out the video and photographs from the previous Make It and if you would like to apply for the next Make It show in Calgary , Vancouver or Edmonton you can find application forms at the following links:

Calgary
November 5,6 & 7
http://makeitproductions.com/calgary/wp-content/uploads/Calgary-Application.pdf

Vancouver
November 19, 20 & 21
http://makeitproductions.com/vancouver/wp-content/uploads/Vancouver-Application.pdf

Edmonton
November 25, 26, 27 & 28
http://makeitproductions.com/edmonton/wp-content/uploads/Edmonton-Application-November-2010.pdf

The deadline to apply for Make It is August 20th, 2010.

For more information on Make It please visit http://www.makeitproductions.com

Photos by Robin Graven-Milne

Videography + Interview by Paul Spenard

“There needs to be more love in this world to end all violence and fear,” says Rahal-Kharey who has an ongoing relationship with the Calgary Police and is a regular speaker at various events educating on the dangers of violence.

The collection not only for love and against violence but dedicated to Rahal-Kharey’s brother whom she lost to violence. Through this collection, Rahal-Kharey hopes to raise awareness against violence as well as funds for the Canadian Red Cross.

Hosted by Judy Gabriel, doors are set to open at West Restaurant and Bar (225 7th Avenue SW), Saturday , 24th July 2010.

Styling for the show will be provided by renowned stylist Carl Abad with make-up and hair provided by Artists Within.

DATE – 24th July 2010

WHERE – West Restaurant and Bar  ( 225 7th Avenue SW)

TIME – Doors open at 4.30PM || Fashion show starts at 5.00PM SHARP*

TICKETS - $10 Tickets are available at the door. (Portion of funds go to the Red Cross)

For more information on the House of Nonie Holiday JR2010 collection please visit http://www.houseofnonie.com

Where:          Stephen Avenue, between TD Square and Bankers Hall

When:            Thursday, July 8, 2010 || 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.

This afternoon, The CORE (Calgary Eaton Centre/TD Square/Holt Renfrew) will kick off Stampede in style with The CORE Stampede fashion show. The show is set to happen on an outdoor runway created specifically for the show. Part of the FASHION THURSDAY, the fashion show will feature some of the hottest denim, urban western attire and chic styles in celebration of Stampede.

Combining the latest in women’s fashion with classic western favourites, Artists Within will showcase cowboy inspired trends from luxury retailers Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, Judith & Charles, Boutique of Leathers, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Urban and Browns Shoes. Judith & Charles from the founders of Teenflo will be opening at the CORE on Monday July 12^th with their first Calgary store.

Stylist Carl Abad promises to bring the hottest trends to the runway in this western themed show. Local TV Personality Erin Strate from SHAW TV will bring her own style and flair to the event as the emcee.

Swag bags will be given out to the first 100 guest at each of the two shows with discount cards, coupons and samples from CORE retailers.