The Fashion District Boutique in Toronto is looking for Canadian produced, OOAK, and small runned designs. (mens, womens streetwear, accessories).
The Fashion District is an independent designer run boutique. It features over 30 Canadian designers, jewellery makers and artisans. Some of our featured Designers are Karamea, Embody, S.I.N.S., \ Morph Clothing, Chinedesign, Device Design Co and others. Jewellery by Samantha Nemiroff, and a unique collection of wall art and home décor by Sherry Petrie and GH interiors. The Home Décor and Gift section has an amazing collection of sculpture, art, graffiti painted tables, handmade soaps & creams, lip-gloss and great gift ideas.
The focus is on limited run and "one of a kind" designs. Its eclectic styles include everything from street wear, hip-hop, punk, Goth, vintage inspired, to romantic, and couture. In addition to men and women's fashions, we also carry hats, handbags, belts and accessories.
Our services include: private shopping parties, custom orders, alterations and personal style consultations.
The buzz about our celebrity clients is getting louder!!!
Gwen Stefanie-singer
Carmen Electra –actress
Kelly Clarkson-American Idol winner
Tara Slone- Rock Star INXS- singer
Claudia Schiffer-model
Stacie McKenzie-model
Ryan Malcolm-Canadian Idol winner
Pamela Anderson-actress, activist
Mesha Brueggergosman- Canadian opera singer
The Philosopher Kings-band
Melissa O'Neil-Canadian Idol winner
Tre Armstrong- So you think you can Dance Canada-Judge
Many of our designers were featured in magazines; newspapers, advertisements and their fashions and jewellery have appeared in many T.V shows, programs and on red carpets. Some of our print credits include: Elle, Flare, Variety, Toronto Life, Lifestyle, and Wish magazine. Additional T.V. and film credits include: The Latest Buzz, Breakfast T.V., Fashion Cares, 'Da Kink in my Hair, Divas on a Dime, Much Vibe, Celebrity look alike, Canadian idol, and Nurse Fighter Boy (Film).
Submit your line sheets, pictures, bio and lookbook to: sherry@thefashiondistrict.ca
Store address:
The Fashion District
555 Queen St. West
Toronto Ont.
Canada
Phone: 647 430 7433
Email: sherry@thefashiondistrict.ca
Men & Women's Fashion Jewellery, Handbags & Accessories
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
DRESS SUZETTE AMAYA for PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Dear Indigenous Designer:
Suzette Amaya, Creator & Producer/Host to the widely listened to, and Award-winning Radio Show ThinkNDN 102.7fm CFRO http://www.myspace.com/thinkndn will be attending the 2009 Junos in Vancouver, BC March 26-29th as Media, and is currently seeking Sponsors to promote Fashion Designers and Jewelry Artists through wearing Garments that reflect the unique and beautiful talents of the Contemporary Aboriginal Designers.
Suzette Amaya will be attending various exclusive Galas and Events and also hosting the ThinkNDN Junos After Party hosting many Industry V.I.P, Producers, Media, and Artists at the FABRIC Nightclub March 29th, 2009 (66 Water Street Vancouver, BC).
Potential Clothing Sponsors will receive exposure through online mention, on air appreciation on ThinkNDN 102.7fm, Print resources (Magazines) and photos of Suzette Amaya in the Garments and Jewelry. Suzette Amaya will work to promote the items through Business Cards and Networking and Media Exposure, all items will be returned if not given complimentary.
As Ms. Amaya is one of Canada’s National Public Figures through her Role as one of the National role Models, and noted for her Award-winning Radio Show ThinkNDN and has received continual National Media Coverage through Television, Print and Online, this Sponsorship Opportunity is a wonderful way to showcase Designer who have a passion for Fashion and a Desire to receive exposure to audiences of all Nationalities within Canada.
For More information on Suzette Amaya or to discuss size, style and this wonderful opportunity, please contact Ms. Amaya for a Media Kit at: s.amaya@yahoo.ca or call: 778.316.5828
SUZETTE AMAYA
The Owner and Photographer of SAMAYA Photography http://www.myspace.com/samayaphoto and http://www.mysapce.com/samaya and Writer/Photographer for Red Skin Magazine, http://www.redskinmagazine Suzette Amaya also owns a business called SAMAYA Entertainment where she is also known for being Vancouver’s Successful Freelance Aboriginal Events Coordinator/Publicist for Special Events, Concerts, Fashion Shows and Conferences, and the Producer of Vancouver’s First Cross Boarder Aboriginal Hip Hop Cd Compilation “Settin’ Tha Precedence”.
Suzette Amaya is also one of the National Aboriginal Role Models with the National Aboriginal Health Organization, where she travels across Canada doing Motivational Speeches and Promotes Living a Healthy Lifestyle. http://www.naho.ca
Ms. Amaya has been facilitating workshops for Youth and Adults, across CANADA at Conferences, On Reserves, High Schools and Community Organizations. Her desire and passion is to motivate and explore the issues Aboriginal young people face and offer alternatives in carving the paths to individual future plans to ensure healthy well being and pride in being Indigenous Peoples. Touching on topics such as; Sexual Abuse, Residential School, Building Confidence & Esteem, Radio, Media & Arts, Self Image, and Goal Setting.
Suzette Amaya has received wide media coverage for her efforts in building esteem in the Aboriginal Communities through her annual Aboriginal Calendars, Radio Show - ThinkNDN and Accomplishments in Promoting Aboriginal Talents in Media & Arts. Media Coverage includes: APTN Venturing Forth, CityTV, The Province Newspaper, SharedVision Magazine, Redwire Magazine, Redskin Magazine, The Westender, Redwaybc.ca, Shaw – Urban Rush TV, Coyote News, NAICA, Windspeaker, Spirit Magazine, SAY Magazine, NativeVue, Khatou Newspaper, Aboriginal Youth Network, RezX Magazine, Peguis Radio, NCI Radio, and Beyond Words.
VIEW THE SUZETTE AMAYA FACEBOOK GROUP AT:
http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/group.php?gid=44726204553
CHECK SUZETTE AMAYA on CTV Online at:
"FINDING OUR WAY"
Producer Shannon Kaplun brings you “Finding Our Way.” The statistics for Aboriginal Youth in BC tell a grim tale. But three inspirational Aboriginal youth: Suzette Amaya , Os 12 and Virginia Johnston tell their own stories about how they not only survived, but continue to thrive. The show is Hosted by Vancity's Own Simon Baker.
Available Online Onced Aired At:
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/firststory
WEBSITES FEATURING SUZETTE AMAYA
Douglas College _ Between Classes
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/about/features/suzette-amaya.html
REZX Magazine
http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/rezxtra/archive/2008/11/22/rezx-wins-at-aboriginal-peoples-choice-amp-losses-at-first-nations-awards.aspx
NAICA - ThinkNDN & Suzette Amaya _ How Do We Love Thee
http://www.thenaica.org/edition_two/images2/nextbig/thinkndn_nbt.htm
National Aboriginal Role Model - Lead Your Way
http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/bios/2007_Suzette.php
Georgia Straight - First Nations Male Role Models Strike A Pose
http://www.straight.com/print/11029
SharedVision - Powerful PinUps
http://www.e-ride.ca/Media/EnVision%20_%20Shared-Vision.htm
NorthShore News - Inspiration Unlimited
http://www.canada.com/northshorenews/news/work/story.html?id=32e7d7b9-42bf-44f2-9784-e88a54ad833e
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards - ThinkNDN Wins
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/3200C15_17T3186T16T1104T2T1.dhtm
NativeVue - Film & Media Connection - Suzette Amaya's Blog
http://www.nativevue.org/blog/index.php?s=suzette+amaya
Alberta SweetGrass - Conference Inspires Youth to Succeed
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6964/is_/ai_n28544675
Tooth & Dagger - NWT Cultural Exchange
http://toothanddagger.com/pdf/ToothNDagger-2007-08-24-web.pdf
Suzette Amaya, Creator & Producer/Host to the widely listened to, and Award-winning Radio Show ThinkNDN 102.7fm CFRO http://www.myspace.com/thi
Suzette Amaya will be attending various exclusive Galas and Events and also hosting the ThinkNDN Junos After Party hosting many Industry V.I.P, Producers, Media, and Artists at the FABRIC Nightclub March 29th, 2009 (66 Water Street Vancouver, BC).
Potential Clothing Sponsors will receive exposure through online mention, on air appreciation on ThinkNDN 102.7fm, Print resources (Magazines) and photos of Suzette Amaya in the Garments and Jewelry. Suzette Amaya will work to promote the items through Business Cards and Networking and Media Exposure, all items will be returned if not given complimentary.
As Ms. Amaya is one of Canada’s National Public Figures through her Role as one of the National role Models, and noted for her Award-winning Radio Show ThinkNDN and has received continual National Media Coverage through Television, Print and Online, this Sponsorship Opportunity is a wonderful way to showcase Designer who have a passion for Fashion and a Desire to receive exposure to audiences of all Nationalities within Canada.
For More information on Suzette Amaya or to discuss size, style and this wonderful opportunity, please contact Ms. Amaya for a Media Kit at: s.amaya@yahoo.ca or call: 778.316.5828
SUZETTE AMAYA
The Owner and Photographer of SAMAYA Photography http://www.myspace.com/sam
Suzette Amaya is also one of the National Aboriginal Role Models with the National Aboriginal Health Organization, where she travels across Canada doing Motivational Speeches and Promotes Living a Healthy Lifestyle. http://www.naho.ca
Ms. Amaya has been facilitating workshops for Youth and Adults, across CANADA at Conferences, On Reserves, High Schools and Community Organizations. Her desire and passion is to motivate and explore the issues Aboriginal young people face and offer alternatives in carving the paths to individual future plans to ensure healthy well being and pride in being Indigenous Peoples. Touching on topics such as; Sexual Abuse, Residential School, Building Confidence & Esteem, Radio, Media & Arts, Self Image, and Goal Setting.
Suzette Amaya has received wide media coverage for her efforts in building esteem in the Aboriginal Communities through her annual Aboriginal Calendars, Radio Show - ThinkNDN and Accomplishments in Promoting Aboriginal Talents in Media & Arts. Media Coverage includes: APTN Venturing Forth, CityTV, The Province Newspaper, SharedVision Magazine, Redwire Magazine, Redskin Magazine, The Westender, Redwaybc.ca, Shaw – Urban Rush TV, Coyote News, NAICA, Windspeaker, Spirit Magazine, SAY Magazine, NativeVue, Khatou Newspaper, Aboriginal Youth Network, RezX Magazine, Peguis Radio, NCI Radio, and Beyond Words.
VIEW THE SUZETTE AMAYA FACEBOOK GROUP AT:
http://www.facebook.com/re
CHECK SUZETTE AMAYA on CTV Online at:
"FINDING OUR WAY"
Producer Shannon Kaplun brings you “Finding Our Way.” The statistics for Aboriginal Youth in BC tell a grim tale. But three inspirational Aboriginal youth: Suzette Amaya , Os 12 and Virginia Johnston tell their own stories about how they not only survived, but continue to thrive. The show is Hosted by Vancity's Own Simon Baker.
Available Online Onced Aired At:
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/fi
WEBSITES FEATURING SUZETTE AMAYA
Douglas College _ Between Classes
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/a
REZX Magazine
http://communities.canada.
NAICA - ThinkNDN & Suzette Amaya _ How Do We Love Thee
http://www.thenaica.org/ed
National Aboriginal Role Model - Lead Your Way
http://www.naho.ca/rolemod
Georgia Straight - First Nations Male Role Models Strike A Pose
http://www.straight.com/pr
SharedVision - Powerful PinUps
http://www.e-ride.ca/Media
NorthShore News - Inspiration Unlimited
http://www.canada.com/nort
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards - ThinkNDN Wins
http://www.aboriginalpeopl
NativeVue - Film & Media Connection - Suzette Amaya's Blog
http://www.nativevue.org/b
Alberta SweetGrass - Conference Inspires Youth to Succeed
http://findarticles.com/p/
Tooth & Dagger - NWT Cultural Exchange
http://toothanddagger.com/
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
BC-Call for Designers
2009 BC Creative Achievement Awards Information
Submission deadline: March 31, 2009Overview
The 2009 British Columbia Creative Achievement Awards will recognize up to five individuals from British Columbia's outstanding applied art and design community. Artists and designers who work in jewelry, glass, wood, fibre, clay and metal or such areas as, but not limited to, textiles, furniture, musical instrument-making, weaving, ceramics, book binding, paper, fashion and industrial design are eligible to submit their work.Up to three awards will be presented to an established artist/designer and at least one award will be presented to an emerging artist/designer. "Emerging" reflects those at an early stage in their career who have completed their basic training, formal or informal, and have created a modest independent body of work. "Established" reflects those who have created a significant independent body of work over a number of years and who have reached a level of achievement and recognition.
The Advisory Panel reserves the right to determine the final selections and the actual number of emerging and established recipients.
Award Recognition
$2,500 will be awarded to up to three recipients at a presentation and exhibition event to be held in the late Spring of 2009. The recipients will be granted the use of the British Columbia Creative Achievement Award seal to signify their creative excellence.Eligibility
2008 recipient, Sarah Lawless
A citizen or permanent resident of Canada, who has been a resident of British Columbia for the past three years is eligible to apply. Posthumous submissions will not be accepted.In the context of this award, Applied means art and design that has a practical or functional application or that emulates such a function as part of its principal aesthetic. For example, a wood designer who creates furniture, a glass artist who creates vases, and an artist who constructs a musical instrument are eligible, even if the objects they create are not truly functional. In contrast, an individual who practices a discipline that traditionally falls under the heading fine art, such as painting or sculpture, is not eligible.
How to Apply
An individual may submit his or her work or another individual may nominate a person for this award. Please complete the Submission Form (pdf 395kB) and submit with the supporting material to the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.Selection of Recipients
An Advisory Panel, comprised of experienced individuals in the field of applied art and design, will assess the submissions and select the recipients based on the material provided and the following criteria:The decision of the Advisory Panel is final. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation reserves the right to withhold awards if the entries received do not meet the excellence criteria of the program.
For further information, please contact:
British Columbia Achievement Foundation
w. www.bcachievement.com
e. info@bcachievement.com
t. 604-261-9777
Fashion Designers wanted!!
KTC Top Corp. has a great opportunity for fashion designers now (please check below), please help us to send this information to all fashion/accessories designers. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
KTC Top corp. will be opening a revolutionary fashion studio + boutique + café “shop in shop” in spring 2009. The Boutique will include designer studio space for RENT and a café to let you and your clients relax.
If you want to create or you already have your own brand name, we welcome you to rent our space to be part of our team. Our low rental fee including all facility in our studio, meeting room and downtown fashion district location etc. Helping you to be a Top fashion designer is our purpose. Please come to talk with us for more details.
(We only have limited space available for designers, please contact us ASAP)
E-mail: ktctop@yahoo.ca or add me, thx
KTC Top corp. will be opening a revolutionary fashion studio + boutique + café “shop in shop” in spring 2009. The Boutique will include designer studio space for RENT and a café to let you and your clients relax.
If you want to create or you already have your own brand name, we welcome you to rent our space to be part of our team. Our low rental fee including all facility in our studio, meeting room and downtown fashion district location etc. Helping you to be a Top fashion designer is our purpose. Please come to talk with us for more details.
(We only have limited space available for designers, please contact us ASAP)
E-mail: ktctop@yahoo.ca or add me, thx
VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK-call for designers
Vancouver Fashion Week is currently accepting applications from clothing and accessory designers wishing to take part in the FW09 season. Participating in Vancouver Fashion Week will give you the opportunity to network, make connections with local, Canadian and international buyers, media and distributors, and at the same time to meet and be inspired by other designers from Vancouver and beyond.
VFW FW09 is scheduled for March 24-25, 2009. This season's shows will be bigger than ever before, with 22 shows in total featuring the best in Canadian design, eco-friendly design, international designers, contemporary/ready-to-wear
VFW FW09 is scheduled for March 24-25, 2009. This season's shows will be bigger than ever before, with 22 shows in total featuring the best in Canadian design, eco-friendly design, international designers, contemporary/ready-to-wear
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Wholesale prices for your travel needs..its POWWOW TIME!
Click here to book your travel
Hi there... Ok.. i dont normally do stuff like this but because I travel alot with WNB and need CHEEP AIRFARE and big discounts with rental cars etc and hotels. My friend told me about this place that I could book flights and get trips for wholesale prices. Just click on the link here that says book your travel... this is an awesome new way to get whole sale prices on your Powwow travel for this summer. Huge discounts on plane fare, car rental, and hotel accommodations world wide. Click the travel link above and hit book travel to get started. I used this to book my plane fare to GON and got a great price.
Also.. I have come up with a way to make using this travel site even easier and more convenient for you. After you click my link above...click book travel and sign up to be a "Preferred Customer". It is TOTALLY FREE and only takes a minute to do. As a Preferred Customer you will receive a number of benefits. That site will store your seating preferances and frequent flier info so it will save you time in future bookings. Each time you book travel on this site you will get travel insurance that you typically have to pay for on other sites. You will also get to use 30 minutes of the exclusive Concierge Service for free. The Concierge Service is like having Google at your finger tips while you travel. You can get directions, gate and flight info even restuarant reservations. Anyway I just wanted to show you this so you can get the good deals I did. :)
Hi there... Ok.. i dont normally do stuff like this but because I travel alot with WNB and need CHEEP AIRFARE and big discounts with rental cars etc and hotels. My friend told me about this place that I could book flights and get trips for wholesale prices. Just click on the link here that says book your travel... this is an awesome new way to get whole sale prices on your Powwow travel for this summer. Huge discounts on plane fare, car rental, and hotel accommodations world wide. Click the travel link above and hit book travel to get started. I used this to book my plane fare to GON and got a great price.
Also.. I have come up with a way to make using this travel site even easier and more convenient for you. After you click my link above...click book travel and sign up to be a "Preferred Customer". It is TOTALLY FREE and only takes a minute to do. As a Preferred Customer you will receive a number of benefits. That site will store your seating preferances and frequent flier info so it will save you time in future bookings. Each time you book travel on this site you will get travel insurance that you typically have to pay for on other sites. You will also get to use 30 minutes of the exclusive Concierge Service for free. The Concierge Service is like having Google at your finger tips while you travel. You can get directions, gate and flight info even restuarant reservations. Anyway I just wanted to show you this so you can get the good deals I did. :)
Monday, February 9, 2009
NYC Boutique looking for Canadian Designers
Looking for Canadian designers of men/women clothing who would like New York
City exposure. A NYC boutique specializing in contemporary fashions for men & women is looking to add Canadian designers to the roster of brands that they carry. If you think your designs are suitable for the NYC marketplace please send an e-mail to imagebyak@aol.com with the following details:
* Name of Company
* Bio of Designer
* Price point for your merchandise
* Website link or pictures of your merchandise
City exposure. A NYC boutique specializing in contemporary fashions for men & women is looking to add Canadian designers to the roster of brands that they carry. If you think your designs are suitable for the NYC marketplace please send an e-mail to imagebyak@aol.com with the following details:
* Name of Company
* Bio of Designer
* Price point for your merchandise
* Website link or pictures of your merchandise
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