Vancouver Fashion Week to foster growth of designers - Fashion News Canada

This April will mark the 10th anniversary of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) with the upcoming Fall/Winter 2011 Show. Recognised as a global platform for established and upcoming designers, VFW has become a much sought-after event for the Canadian and international fashion elite.

VFW has built a respected reputation on its ability to showcase the fashion industry and accommodate multicultural designers successfully. Hailed as the West Coast's most prestigious industry event, VFW is committed to fostering the growth of designers and celebrating the fashion industry. Attendees at Vancouver Fashion Week will include editors, designers, buyers, top executives, celebrities, fashionistas and highly regarded socialites.

VFW draws both national and international attention and has been featured on CityTV, Shaw TV, The Vancouver Courier, The Asian Post, The Province, ELLE Canada, Flare and CeCi magazine among others. Starting on Tuesday, the exclusive and highly anticipated Opening Gala will be held at the Sutton Hotel and will highlight one piece from each of the designer's collections as well as present beauty products and other fashion related accessories in an exhibition.

The rest of the week promises a stunning succession of dynamic and innovative collections from Paris, NYC, Shanghai, Seoul, LA, Seattle, Edmonton and Vancouver. All fashion shows will take place at the Empire Landmark Hotel located in the heart of downtown Vancouver.VFW Fall/Winter 2011 promises to deliver another memorable fashion experience for both Vancouverites and our national and international guests.

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