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Because the Neijiang, China venue was a theatre with a conventional stage and not a runway, Canadian fashion designer Evan Biddell arranged to have his models stroll across the stage while images that suggested an apocalyptic future of an industrialized city (coincidentally, Neijiang being a vibrant example of that) were rear-projected onto the screen. It certainly was a novel way to present a fashion show especially deep inside China in a place like Neijiang, Sichuan, China. The two-night engagement was arranged by the government so the local populace can learn more about western culture, fashion and music. Biddell was one six designers on the World Music Fashion Festival (WMFF) tour which also included Paul Hardy, Kyuin Chae, Fala Chien, Juma and Arido Jewelry. Musicians such as Isis Salam, Behind Sapphire and Ashley Hynes also performed.

Evan Biddell Fashion Show in Neijiang, China

Neijiang, China

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Empress Media of Vancouver is ready to launch its 2011 World Music Fashion Festival in China with a selected group of 6 international fashion designers and 20 models from Canada, U.S. and Asia and will visit Shanghai, Dalian and 3 other cities in China. The designers are Evan Biddell, Fala Chien, Paul Hardy, Kyuin Chae, Juma and Arido Jewelry. Also performing alongside the fashion catwalk are two musical groups – Isis Salam and Behind Sapphire. The entourage is scheduled to arrive in Shanghai on Aug 27, 2011 and put up a music and fashion show in different cities around China until Sep 26.

VIDEO – 2011WMFF – See You in China!

[Fashion Video produced by Ray Van Eng / V21 Media. Video contains clips provided by individual fashion designers. Music by Isis Salam - Avenue.]
Empress Communications, 566 Beatty Street, Vancouver BC

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The 2011 World Music Fashion Festival is going to China with a selected group of international designers from Canada, USA, Europe and Asia. They are Evan Biddell, Fala Chien, Kyuin Chae, Paul Hardy, Juma & Arido Jewelry. First stop is Shanghai, then onto Dalian, Hefei, Chengdu and Hangzhou, China. The music and fashion festival features musical bands Isis Salam and Behind Sapphire. The festival is a mix of concerts and fashion catwalks in a theatre setting often combined with a trade show exhibit for the fashion and clothing industry. The festivities in China will begin from late August to September of 2011. Please visit 2011 World Music Fashion Festival for details.

VIDEO – WMFF Designers Ready For China

[Video Producer: Ray Van Eng / V21 Media. Video contains footage provided by various fashion designers. Music by Behind Sapphire – Oh My, What A Fine Day.]
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A team organized by Empress Communications in Vancouver is preparing to depart to China and will arrive in Shanghai to put on a fashion and music festival from Aug 28-Sep. 26, 2011. The 2011 World Music Fashion Festival tour will visit five Chinese cities including Shanghai, Dalian, Hefei, Chengdu and Hangzhou. The one-month long event will showcase two musical acts – Isis Salam and Behind Sapphire and six International fashion designers from U.S., Canada and France – Fala Chien, Paul Hardy, Arido Jewelry, Kyuin Chae, Evan Biddell and Juma. 20 models will join the tour for the catwalk as well. The show combines a runway fashion show and a live music concert. Each show will be no more than 120 minutes in length, performed at a theatre setting and will be widely covered by local media in each city to reach an audience of millions. The 2011 World Music Fashion Festival tour is the first of its kind in China and is aimed at introducing to the Chinese audience, concert-goers and fashionistas and the public a selection of worldwide fashion designers and musicians without having the Chinese traveling abroad. Photos from this fashion model were taken in available light and are candid portraits. The model shoot took place in Vancouver on Aug 13, 2011.

[Photos by Ray Van Eng http://www.vancouver21.com]



















































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It’s the Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Opening Night Runway Show on November 03, 2010. Jacqueline Conoir’s contemporary and causal wear. Valerio Moda’s custom made leather apparel. Michel Tudour’s super-sexy summer dresses accessorized might just make Michel’s home country of Trinidad a hot new tourist destination. Last but certainly not least is Patricia Fieldwalker whose lingerie show gave a new meaning to First Night at the Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW). The event was held at the Empire Landmark Hotel.

VIDEO – Vancouver fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 OPENING NIGHT CATWALK!

Empire Landmark Hotel, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver BC

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NY fashion designer Dana Lee and VFW producer Jamal Abdourahman


I literally ran into Vancouver Fashion Week producer Jamal Abdourahman at the Gala Opening on Nov. 02. Standing next to him was this “very famous” (Jamal’s words) New York designer Dana Lee. I chatted with Dana about The Big Apple which I had been to on a number of occasions. The last time was in 2000 when the World Trade Centre (WTC) was still around. I was passing through Lincoln Tunnel and exited the New Jersey Turnpike. It was late evening and when I looked back at NYC, I saw the twin tower looming over the Manhattan skyline with a big fat moon hanging high above. It was early fall and New York looked picture perfect, yet within a year the WTC was gone.

Ten years later, some sadness still lingers. Even for someone like myself who doesn’t call New York home. Speaking of home, I was in for a surprise when Ms. Lee told me that she was originally from Vancouver.

I replied instantly, “Welcome home.”

And congratulations too, Dana. It was always nice to see a homegrown talent making it big. In NY, no less. As the saying goes…if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Something for the local designers to aspire to.

The Vancouver Fashion Week runway show starts tonight 7-9 PM at the Empire Landmark Hotel.
Empire Landmark Hotel, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver BC

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The Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) Spring/Summer Collection Gala Opening was held at the Fairmont Pacific Rim on Nov. 02, 2010. VFW aims to create a meeting place where designers, buyers and industry professionals can come together to connect and conduct business and trade. At the same time, local designers are given exposure and support. Being the West Coast’s most prestigious industry event, both emerging and established designers in many categories are featured, some being street wear, aboriginal, Asian Pacific and eco-friendly designs. This year, the show’s producer/creator Jamal Abdourahman has put together a roster of international and local designers from New York, LA, London, Korea, Japan, Hawaii, Norway as well as Vancouver and Toronto. The Vancouver Fashion Week runs from Nov 02-07, 2010 with a runway show at the Empire Landmark Hotel.































































































Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Way, Vancouver BC

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