Calling all fashion and Accessory Designers

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

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

BC-Call for Designers

2009 BC Creative Achievement Awards Information

Submission deadline: March 31, 2009

Overview

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:

creativity

originality

innovative approach

aesthetics

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

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

labels, and streetwear. Vancouver Fashion Week is excited to announce that we will host one day of shows in Whistler, where we will showcase the quickly growing genre of snowboard fashion. As always, the daily runway shows will be accompanied by jewelry and clothing exhibits where designers can show and sell their products to guests, media and buyers.

Early bird deadline #1: Jan 10th, 2009 (20% off registration fees)
Early bird deadline #2: Jan 22nd, 2009 (10% off registration fees)
Final registration deadline: February 15th, 2009

For registration fees and more details, please email:
Shallom Johnson,
Coordinator, Vancouver Fashion Week
shallom@vanfashionweek.com
http://www.vanfashionweek.com

Wholesale prices for your travel needs..its POWWOW TIME!

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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. :)

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

WNB in Hollywood Florida

WALK-N-BEAUTY HITS THE RADIO WAVES!
i just got word from 'Honey Dawn' that my Walk-n-Beauty interview will be on aired on public radio ...wow Im so excited!!
Heres a word from Honey Dawn:
hensci! estonko? thanks so much for a dynamic interview! thanks for speaking from your heart! Ur interview will run 2 weeks so that we can get the word out about ur beautiful shoes to even more people! Yay! I sure will take a pic 4 u! I hope u enjoy the interview and that good things come ur way because of it! God bless u!
your interview will air on our show, REZERVATIONS WITH DAWN KARIMA during the week the week of march 2. we won't have a hard/cd copy, since it's all digital and the file is WAYYY too big to email, so please make every effort to listen when it airs.the website iswww. nv1.org, and here is the airing information:REZERVATIONS WITH DAWN KARIMA airs on Native Voice Onewww. nv1.org (times are in Eastern Time): Monday:6:00pm Wednesday: 6:00 pm Friday/Saturday :6:00 pm (for radio stations, please consult the individual station listed on the www. nv1. org site under "stations". you'll have to contact them directly for their schedule.) honey dawn karima and the REZERVATIONS STAFF

Wearable Art Awards- 2010 Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 2009

PORT MOODY TO BECOME NORTH AMERICAN WEARABLE ARTS CAPITAL THROUGH WINTER
OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

PORT MOODY, BC - The Port Moody Arts Centre Society is seeking help from the
City and other partners for plans to make this Greater Vancouver community
the North American capital of Wearable Arts, starting this May and extending
through the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Andrew Danneffel and Paddi Solem, Society directors who are chair and
vice-chair respectively of the Wearable Arts Committee, have set out the
plans in a presentation to Port Moody City Council. They said the planned
program will start Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 with two 2009 Wearable
Art Awards performances at which a panel of selected jurors will recognize
winning entries with a total of $5,000 in cash awards donated by community
and corporate partners.

The performances, set for the Galleria in Port Moody City Hall, will be
followed by a presentation of entries at the Port Moody Arts Centre from May
14 through June 28. Danneffel said the Society intends to build from this
base to invite additional entries from across Canada and internationally for
a city-wide display through February and March, 2010, a period that includes
the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"We are aiming high," Danneffel said. "We believe the City of the Arts can
benefit artistically and economically from such a unique exhibition during a
time when world attention will be focused on British Columbia.

"Some 6,000 media members, not accredited to cover the games events
themselves will be seeking newsworthy events to cover and we believe we can
encourage many of them, as well as other visitors, to come to Port Moody to
see our Wearable Arts."

Artists from previous Wearable Art Awards will be invited to show their
creations along with entries from 2009 and those created for 2010.

The event, last held in September 2007, generally attracts up to 100 entries
from communities across Canada, in the United States and elsewhere. The
entries will be shown by models during Galleria performances. Deadline for
2009 entries for this off-the-wall art event is March 6 - and tickets for
the two performances will go on sale at the Port Moody Arts Centre after
March 10. Details are available at www.wearableartawards.com.

There are five categories - Open, Recycled, Headdress, Brassiere and
Olympic. Recognition also will be given for Best in Show, Student
participation, Conceptual Idea and "People's Choice", the latter based on
votes by the public at the awards performances and during the following
exhibit at the Arts Centre.

The Wearable Art Awards, begun in 2002, are presented by the Port Moody Arts
Centre Society - with support from businesses and sponsors who currently
include the City of Port Moody, the City's Spirit Committee, the BC Gaming
Commission, the Port Moody Arts Centre, Pacific Coast Terminals and Pasta
Polo - to encourage local, Canadian and International artists of all mediums
to submit evocative, imaginative and thought-provoking creations for the
human body. The imaginations of the participating artists are the only
limits on entries.

The works are juried in a three step process, initially by electronic
submissions, then by a panel of jurors drawn from the fashion and textile
arts industry. Each piece is examined for its creativity, originality,
skill in construction and conceptual idea. The final jurying takes place at
the performance presentations.

TANSI CLOTHING SALE!

TANSI CLOTHING IS HAVING A HUGE 50% OFF SALE!!
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Win tickets to NYC Fashion Week!

Ever dream of attending Fashion week in NYC? Well now is your chance for that dream to come true. Due to an overwhelming demand I will be giving away Just one more seat!!

Just go to http://www.myownrunway.com

Click "win a free seat" and fill out the info and tell me why you deserve to attend a fashion show!!

FALL 2009 Fashion week in NYC will kick off February 13th till the 20th!! Designers like Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors and Calvin Klien will be showing their FALL 2009 Collections!

Best of Luck to Everyone!!

Winner will be announced On January 31st!!!!

Join the FALL 2009 Fashion week in NYC Group and stay up to date and know about all fashion weeks and fashion events going on around the world!!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43301038942


Stay fashionable!

Source: www.myownrunway.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WALK-N-BEAUTY

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
No shipping bargain beginning Jan 1
for all phone orders only.
You must call 239-218-1491 to order your shoes and receive the no shipping deal. THIS INCLUDES
CANADA PHONE ORDERS AS WELL.
Beginning Jan 1 we will continue to have gift certificates available as well for any customers who don't know the shoe size of the person you
would like to send a gift to. (remember free shipping right now as well)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A WALKING BEAUTY
to be in our next WNB add, keep checking in with us for details. We will be launching this contest
soon! You don't have to be a model to enter!
I'm looking for the most creative picture of a beautiful Native Walking Beauty that is wearing my shoes to
be in my next add!
I'll be posting the contest information very soon so bookmark my site and keep checking back for details!

Hiring Designer- T.O.- ROOTS

Roots has been building a reputation for quality and service since 1973. Our success relies on our team of dedicated associates whose commitment to quality and service help position Roots as Canada's leading lifestyle brand.

In becoming a member of our team, you will enjoy a variety of rewards including an exciting fast-paced work environment, growth opportunities and incentives. Let's not forget the clothes...Roots offers a 50% shopping discount at all Corporate Stores.

ARE YOU READY TO REPRESENT THE ROOTS BRAND?
An exciting and challenging opportunity exists to become a member of the Roots Design Team.

Designer, Men’s
Nature & Scope:
The Designer’s main responsibility is to design and style a product line they are responsible for, addressing style, fabrications, fit and graphic designs. With direction from the Senior Designer, the designer will develop trend information relevant to the range, designing and managing the production of prototype samples to ensure all product deadlines are met. He/she will have the ability to translate colour, graphics and material to the product. They must be able to work closely with the buying, graphic, sourcing and technical teams to ensure our customer’s needs and aspirations are incorporated into the line.

Key Functions:

Management of his/ her area within the design team including:
·Innovating in design of collections that meets price points, Roots customer’s expectations and merchandising needs, while taking into consideration product creation timelines.
·Assist Senior Designer in providing market research, future trends, and effectively maintain a close working relationship with buying team.
·Assist Senior Designer in creating design boards, maintain all files and ensure this information is translated into development.
·Research and development of all on-going fabric, construction details and trims research that is within budget/cost range.
·Work in partnership with the technical team for approved design hand off; attend fit and prototype review sessions.
·Work with sourcing department to ensure best practices are in place for fabric sourcing, sample development and choice of vendor base to meet needs.
·Responsible for the creation of styles, while designing category collections within timeframes, cost, style and consumer objectives.
·Be able to influence and work with a variety of people from buyers to technical team to vendors.
·Assist in the presentation to the Buyer and Senior Management.
·Reports to the Senior Designer

Qualifications:
·College Degree in Fashion Design (or equivalent experience and education)
·3-5 years related experience
·Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
·Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
·Working knowledge of Illustrator/Photoshop

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. Roots is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary candidate only, no agencies please.

Reply to: hr@roots.com

Confusion: Canadian Fusion?

IS THIS what sells Canadian Fashion?

Designer: Melinda-Mae Harlingten uses "Native fashion flavor" to help sell her brand during last seasons L'Oreal Fashion Week. Melinda's office was contacted for a general inquiry on the cultural appropriation and her ancestry. We were informed that she is non-Native but feels that it is her "Canadian Right' to use whatever influence she wants with her promotions. Her representative also told us that it was a form of flattery to our nations and our country.

Aside from the cultural confusion, her line is carefree- like the styling of the show.

Native Style?

Native Influenced fashion is EVERYWHERE. A Toronto local beauty struts her 'Native Style' boots in a fashionable red at the last L'Oreal Fashion Week. When asked where she purchased this pair of hot feet candy, she stated that she hunted and purchased her pair on ebay.

Trend setting babes are stylin' the moccs, the muks, the fringes, the leather, the fur and the faux. The real question is...WHY aren't consumers purchasing Native Made? DO they even know about Native Made products?

We recommend to all fashionistas who are looking for that "Native Style" trend, to be a natural beauty and Buy NATIVE MADE.


Our Mukluk favourite: MUKS

Native Fashion in Canada?

Several of our Native fashion leaders attended the "Survivor Brunch" event following the recent L'Oreal Fashion Week . Hosted by Fashion Television's very lovely Mary Kitchen (left to right) with a panel consisting of some of Canada's top leading fashion insiders. Panelists included Fashion Television’s Jeanne Beker, Flare’s Lisa Tant, The Globe and Mail’s Amy Verner, Holt Renfrew’s John Gerhardt , and The Toronto Star’s David Livingstone.

It was a lengthy session that seemed targeted mostly towards the retail industry and merging global trends. Some arguably stated that it was entertainment of unbridled and varied 'opinions' on the 'operations' of the Fashion Design Council of Canada and L'Oreal Fashion Week. The power session did breed a very strong message, and that was THE DIRECTION of "Canadian" Fashion Identity: on a global basis. Naturally this raised concerns with our indigenous designers. After all, we are the first fashionistas of this country! No need for a history lesson here folks- bottom line- our arts is our culture (and our country) and its been reflected for centuries through our clothing , design and artwork. Naturally Sexy! That's who we are...and everyone is biting and profiting from our inherent style.

Towards the end of the bitch session, .,..we bravely asserted the prestigious panel and raised awareness on the importance of cultural and intellectual protection on arts, style and fashion. We inquired why our Canadian Native designers are having no support from our 'fashion leaders' . Native designers are struggling to reach the mainstream market, an economy which is evidently thriving on Native style concepts. We explained our concern with the 'direction of Canadian fashion identity' and how we are an integral part of this proud country and vibrant, yet unrecognized contributors to the fashion market. This isn't just about style, it's about identity, cultural identity.

We asked why our Native, ahem "Canadian" designers are apparently denied industry support/opportunity...
...Flare magazine editor (Lisa Tant) tells us that Native clothes are "too costumey". (All one has to do is read their magazine and others to see how strong the Native style fashion concept is.)

While Jeanne Beker praised 'mukluks' and how she lovingly bought the pair that she proudly wears,from a Canadian designer in Winnipeg. In the same breathe she admits that she did not buy Native Made. GASP! (our view: she bought 'knock offs' by someone else)

Shockingly, these fashion industry leaders, icons and gurus have not or denyingly discovered the treasures of our celebrated and talented " Canadian" designers such as Dorothy Grant, Angela DeMontigny, Tammy Beauvais and many others who offer a quality and remarkable retail ready product.

At the closing of the bruncheon, we graciously accosted Jeanne Beker and got to have an interesting discussion on the retail products from Native designers. However, we have nothing encouraging to report on this conversation, at this time...(do we J'Net?)

indigenousFashion.com is promoting consumer support for our Native brands.
Don't buy the knock off's.
Buy NATIVE MADE!

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Angela Demontigny on TV

Angela 's 1/2 documentary titled 'Spirit Fashion' will air on NRK throughout Norway on Dec. 30th

See a video of Angela
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSEbdzu_Rw

TAMMY BEAUVAIS BOUTIQUE-WEEKEND TENT SALE

YOU ARE INVITED TO THIS THREE DAY EVENT, BEGINNING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AND ENDING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. THE HOURS ARE 10 AM TO 5 PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Contact Info

Email:
Website:	http://www.tammybeauvais.com
Office:	Tammy Beauvais Boutique and Studio
Location:	Old Malone Highway Kahnawake, QC

TESTING

TESTING..........