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Fashion Design
From connecting with industry professionals to embracing a culture of inclusivity, the journey was transformative. Now, as a Fabric Cutter/Upcycler at Frankie Collective, I continue to champion sustainability and inclusivity, crafting a better future.
Global Fashion Marketing
Experience the Magic of a Fashion Photoshoot: BC's Top Emerging Designers Shine at Blanche Macdonald
Experience a comprehensive fashion education in the Global Fashion Marketing Program at Blanche Macdonald in Vancouver with ALDO Associate Buyer, Anonda Hoppner!
Hilary MacMillan, a rising star in fashion, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Amazon Canada in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments. Get ready to witness her unstoppable ascent to even greater heights!
Kimberly Schmalz is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world. Her raw ambition and dedication to her craft have led her to success as a stylist and fashion buyer for TV and film.
Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design grad Jasper Cote's collection combines street-wear and club-wear with abstract and psychedelic art.
Fashion
Alex S. Yu, a Fashion Design Graduate, Blanche Macdonald Instructor, and a mainstay of Vancouver Fashion Week since 2014 made his triumphant return to the runway this April with his collection “Capsule 002.” As the name would suggest, this collection serves as the introduction to Alex S. Yu’s new direction as a capsule-based brand.
Two talented Fashion Design alumni take to the runway in their first ever Vancouver Fashion Week, showcasing their hard work and tremendous skillset in fashion’s favourite form – A finished garment. Blanche Macdonald Graduates Sujitha Shivajothi and Laila Aouinati speak on their experience behind the curtain and the inspiration behind their debut designs.
Motivated to put Vancouver on the map as a major fashion destination, design grads Graham Hood, Matthew Harrison and Marcus Quon have founded a unique creative haven. Their budding business, In House Creations, rents space to artists and produces branded merchandise for clients, but the beating heart of the business is the streetwear brand Sans Parole. When it comes to this In House one thing is clear: this is a design collaborative that celebrates art, community, and—of course—fashion.
Global Fashion Marketing graduate Renee Rutherford fell into the world of e-commerce after returning from a hiatus in Paris! Now a full time Shopify Senior Merchant Success Manager and budding entrepreneur, Renee applies her Fashion Marketing knowledge to the World Wide Web and beyond – helping merchants grow through her own entrepreneurial experiences alongside Canada’s leading multinational e-commerce platform!
Mia Wu Keeps History Alive at Modernize Tailors
Mega Merchandiser Maria Polansky: From TOPSHOP, to Holts, to ARKET in the UK
Roots' flexible, inclusive Brand Marketing Manager: Myla Davey
Face Mask DIY: Create Your Own Washable Face Mask With Coffee Filter Insert
Celebrating Inspiring Women: International Women's Day 2020
Sugar on the Side: The 2020 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Graduate Show Delivers Sweet Style
Fuzziest Regards from Vancouver's newest Fashion Force: Peter Zuk
Emily Buhr Shines as Stock Coordinator at Luxury Fashion Boutique.
Marcus Quon, Matthew Harrison & Graham Hood: In House Creations Co-Founders
Derek Perrett: Editorial Stylist and Costumer on iZombie, The Flash and Motherland
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