Urban Exotic show turns fashion into art
Young designers behind emerging Canadian fashion labels Karamea, Fieerce and Passenger Pigeon revealed more than their talent and style last week.
They showed you don’t need big brands to achieve urban chic, that young designers can have cross-generation appeal, and that hemp and other eco-friendly materials can be very stylish indeed.
The inspired collections of Michelle Turpin (Karamea), Louise Doan (Fieerce), and Wendy Traas with Heather Schibli (Passenger Pigeon) brought into focus the new energy of emerging Canadian designers at Urban Exotic Fashiontainment 2007, presented by Aria Events at the Spin Gallery in Toronto last week.
The knowledgeable crowd was very appreciative of the emerging designers.
“Absolutely stunning with very elegant colour combinations,” “Very creative and individualistic,” and “Cool and sophisticated,” were some of the audience reactions.
Neeya Jacob of Aria Events said she created Urban Exotic as a chance to give emerging designers an opportunity to showcase their work to buyers and the general public.
“Toronto is a fashion capital, but our emerging designers still need more opportunities to have their designs seen. We’re here to give them a platform on which to shine,” Jacob said.
“For Aria Events, this year’s success further improves on last year’s popular debut of Urban Exotic, and is a vindication of our commitment to promote Canadian talent,” she added.
Members of the audience also enjoyed the dance routines that accompanied the fashion show.
Many said they were charmed by the talented performers– the young hip hop duo of Parveen Johl and Monica Thakur, and the sizzling belly dance by The Sultanettes from Hannan’s Bellydance Studio.
For further information visit www.urbanexotic.ca.
