Eleven students from ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓÆµ's (VCC) Fashion Design & Production program showcased their 2020-21 grad collections as part of (VFW) held online this year from April 16 to 18.
In lieu of a physical runway, ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓÆµFashion students collaborated with ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓÆµGraphic Design students to stream featuring collections including kids wear, Mariachi-inspired designs, horror film-inspired creations, nature-inspired looks, and more.
In addition to the VFW showcase, ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓÆµFashion students Celeste Sudermann and Shadi Arastehmanesh had the opportunity to share their experiences on CBC's Early Edition with host Michelle Eliot. Listen to the .
For Celeste, the process behind designing her collection was about challenging her creativity using only the fabrics available from the ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓÆµfashion lab and adding hardware material such as hinges and seat belts to her streetwear pieces.
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student Shadi, who aspires to become an independent designer for bridal fashion and evening wear, found that she had to adapt her designs so her pieces could be worn for other occasions – especially after the pandemic had restricted celebrations such as weddings and parties.
Shadhi's collection, titled Turquoise Treasure, is a women's evening wear collection inspired by the Victorian era of the 1800-1900s, and is marked by transformative details in the sleeves, collars, and skirts that are meant to mix and match with four different dresses. See more of her work on Instagram .
Learn more about all 11 students from the 2020-21 Fashion Show or watch the .
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