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At our 2020 Graduate Fashion Show, Sugar on the Side, 24 Fashion graduates sweetened up the runway with their immaculately crafted debut collections. The evening was filled with spectacularly chic moments, culminating with awards and the announcement of three Fashion Design graduates who will be representing Blanche Macdonald as Emerging Talent Designers at Vancouver Fashion Week.
Fashion Design alum Peter Zuk is brimming with energy, exuberance and off-colour one-liners. Peter is the living embodiment of what it means to be over-the-top. And you better believe that he bring his outrageous personality to the runway too. Renowned for his wild design sense and theatrical productions, Peter and his label Haus Zuk have quickly gained an enthusiastic following. His label has walked at international fashion weeks, you can find his work featured in Paper Magazine, and his designs have been seen on famed drag icons, like The Vixen. A self-described "liability", we guarantee that you've never seen a designer like Peter before.
Theola Wong's foray into Fashion Design has been a resounding success. With a love for clothing that began early in childhood coupled with the skills she mastered in Blanche Macdonald's Fashion design program, Theola has taken on challenging but rewarding roles at activewear brands like Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. Now she's taking her career into her own hands as a Freelance Creative Director.
With experience designing for some of the city's most coveted brands, Cristin Heck's immense talent has landed her a leading position at Arc'teryx. Now she's tasked with overseeing design operations for one of Vancouver's most beloved outdoor brands.
From London to Vancouver and back to London again, wherever David Jack calls home, fashion flows from his creative soul. Whether the Stitch...
Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design graduate Kirsten Ley has taken on international fashion weeks, including Tokyo, New York, China, Australia, and Vancouver, and now she is ready to conquer the Paris fashion scene.
Cherry Bomb, Blanche Macdonald's 2018 graduate fashion show, brought on an explosion of design brilliance! 29 designers debuted collections, showing Vancouver a fresh perspective on fashion.
Toronto Fashion Designer and Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design graduate Hilary MacMillan has been stunning the Canadian fashion scene with her garments. Her designs have been featured on the catwalks of Toronto Fashion Week and in the pages of publications like Glow magazine. She has even become a celeb favourite with Kim Cattral, Elisha Phaneuf, Tessa Virtue, and even Mme. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau among her list of clients.
Having recently graduated from the Fashion Design program with top honours, Hannah was chosen by the organizers of Vancouver Fashion Week as one of the breakout designers to sponsor.
Fragmented fairy tales peppered with nostalgia. Susie Bubble meets Dr Seuss. Throw in a little teenage rebellion for good measure, and you have Fashion sensation Alex Yu.
Design Grads Redefine the City's Fashion Scene with Cutting-Edge Collections
Activewear All Star and Creative Director—Fashion Design Grad Theola Wong
Alex S. Yu named Niche Magazine’s ‘Emerging Designer of the Year’!
Cristin Heck: Oversees Operations as Veilance Design Operations Manager at Arc'teryx
Mia Wu Keeps History Alive at Modernize Tailors
Fuzziest Regards from Vancouver's newest Fashion Force: Peter Zuk
Marcus Quon, Matthew Harrison & Graham Hood: In House Creations Co-Founders
David Jack is the winner of STITCHED Fashion Design Competition
Fashion Design Graduate Hilary MacMillan Dazzles at Toronto Fashion Week and Beyond
Sugar on the Side: The 2020 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Graduate Show Delivers Sweet Style
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