Haley sengsavanh The Vancouver Fashion Week Fall Winter 2021 show continued today with six talented designers from all around the world presenting their latest collections. Due to COVID-19, this year’s show went virtual and was live streamed through the official Vancouver Fashion Week website, YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch accounts. CO-DE started off the show with their bold and expressive collection, followed by Ay Lelum- The Good House of Design’s wearable Coast Salish art. Le Cour delighted viewers with their innovative colour-changing ink garments and Killa Fibers showcased their colourful artisanally made bags. UUIN X AETER presented stylish outfits with sleek handbags, and Blu Tamburin closed the show with a sensible formalwear collection.
Germany-based slow fashion luxury brand CO-DE presented “SCART,” a colourful collection inspired by expressionist art. This collection features both womenswear and menswear, with a variety of statement layering pieces including cobalt jackets and a unique cream blazer with multicoloured panels. A brushstroke-patterned fabric is used throughout the collection and seen on loose flowy dresses and paperbag pants. Detailed beading is utilized as a unique accent in this artistic collection.
Ay Lelum- The Good House of Design showcased their Yuxwule’Sul’sul’tun (Eagle Spindle Whorl) collection, which chronicles the journey of the Supernatural Eagle bringing sunlight to the people. This collection honours the Coast Salish heritage of the Nanaimo-based designers, and features many motifs from their culture. Eco-friendly fabric such as tencel modal and bamboo was used to create their powerful capes and patterned hoodies. Flowy dresses with a screen printed spindle whorl design and burgundy tunics covered in eagles, killer whales, and serpents celebrates the beauty found in nature.
Le Cour is a Hawaii-based brand that created this collection from hand-mixed inks and mixed media techniques. The clothing is painted directly onto the model’s body in brightly coloured and elaborate swirl patterns. When the temperature shifts the ink turns into a biocompatible garment that changes colour when it interacts with water and sunlight. The form-fitting dresses, bodysuits, sets, and tees perfectly complement the wearer’s figure. This otherworldly collection comes in a variety of blue hues, with pops of pink, yellow, and black.
Peruvian accessories brand Killa Fibers’ collection is entitled “Heaven on Earth” and draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the Peruvian Andes. These beautifully crafted bags celebrate the talent of Cusco artisans. The black bag is emblazoned with brightly coloured flowers and repeating rows of intricate weaving. While the other bucket bag features unique patterning done in orange and gold on top and green and yellow on the bottom, the last bag has three thick stripes of pink, cream, and a muted red. All of the pieces in this collection are accented with tassel drawstrings.
UUIN X AETER showcased their collaborative “Gardener” Collection, inspired by the gardeners of their native Taiwan. UUIN uses fresh ginghams and colourful pixelated patterns. Dresses are styled with knit capes and turtlenecks are layered multiple jackets. The outfits are styled with a contrasting variety of boots for a utilitarian feel. This collection features many monochromatic looks, from a full cherry red blazer and trouser set to a flowy green mixed gingham shirtdress. AETER presents an edgy collection of leather handbags, from masterfully crafted totes to unique crossbody bags. The styles come in black, white, and brown. These chic AETER handbags are the perfect pairing to UUIN’s stylish garments.
“Against Every Discrimination” is the name of Korean fashion brand Blue Tamburin’s innovative collection of formalwear. A variety of patterned denim is utilized to create structured outerwear that is styled with classic white blouses and collared shirts. The garments comes in a range of navy blue hues, with pops of warm terracotta and baby pink. Peplum blazers and coats can be tied at the waist to accentuate the figure. This is a collection that includes womenswear and menswear, both featuring pieces that have beaded detailing and metal chains.
If you missed the show, head to Vancouver Fashion Weeks Youtube channel to watch and stay tuned for day 3 tomorrow!