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OFW Takes Media by Storm

By adminThu, 11/04/2010 - 11:13

OFW got A LOT of coverage and press! Thanks to all of the various peeps who have been working hard at writing, sorting, uploading and tweeting!

Here's a tiny little list, with much more to come we're sure:

http://www.royalephotoboutique.com/content/ottawa-fashion-week

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=31980&id=140050709348364&l=fcc4d345d5

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Capital+city+fashion+worth+flaunting/375594...

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Photos+Ottawa+Fashion+Week/37...

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DAY THREE! FINALLY!

By adminWed, 11/03/2010 - 14:16

So many photographers, so much fashion, so many pictures, only so much time. Here's a total wrap up of day three, two images from each designer courtesy of Alcides Munoz.

Sugarbum Designs
Yola Couture
Šoltys & Šnajdr
Adrian Wu
Birds of North America
Kania Couture (no pictures just yet, so check out the rad video!)
Jessica Biffi

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DAY TWO WRAP UP!

By adminMon, 11/01/2010 - 10:10

So last night was THE day to watch, but that's not to say Saturday didn't hold it's own. Here's a total wrap up of day two, two images from each designer courtesy of Ming Wu (http://mingwuphotos.wordpress.com/).

LABEL
Flood and Robicheau
Andrew Majtenyi
Jana Hanzel
Judy Design
Rachel Sin

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DAY ONE WRAP UP!

By adminSun, 10/31/2010 - 12:27

That's right, we're so SMOKING busy making tonight THE day to watch, we haven't been updating the blog like we should. Here's a total wrap up of day one, two images from each designer courtesy of Alcides Munoz.

Emilia Torabi
Keera Sama
Trive by Modasuite
Nixxi
Karen McClintock
Micalla
Elroy Apparel
Golden Fish Swimwear

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Day One Down, Onto Day Two!

By adminSat, 10/30/2010 - 11:48

A magnificent night of glitz, gams and glam, the first day of Ottawa Fashion Week was a huge success! Thanks so much to everyone who came out! For those who are eagerly anticipating tonight, here are some photos courtesy of Mark Prest:

More photos here:
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/travel/Photos+Ottawa+Fashion+Week/3749286/s...

http://homepage.mac.com/stephaneparadis/OFW_2010/

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=44327&id=138661866146569&l=346a035a1f

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FASHION WEEK STARTS TODAY!

By adminFri, 10/29/2010 - 12:32

After many weeks of preparation, lattes, and lack of sleep OTTAWA FASHION WEEK STARTS TODAY!

We had a great Media Party last night at Foundation Restaurant and are looking forward to seeing many of you tonight!

You can still buy tickets online or at the door! Get them now, you aren't going to want to miss tonight's line-up:

Emilia Torabi
Keera Sama
Trive by Modasuite
Nixxi
Karen McClintock
Micalla

(Images Courtesy of Ming Wu, http://mingwuphotos.wordpress.com/)

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Designer No. Twenty One :: Jessica Biffi

By adminThu, 10/28/2010 - 12:46

Last of our designer profiles, but certainly not least, is our show closer Jessica Biffi. Her show on Oct. 31st, Nautical|Affair, will feature her first foray into menswear, Covet by Biffi jewelery and perfect spring pieces with a splash of sweet colour. The amazing Francois of local around-town blog Apartment 613 did an exclusive interview with Jessica (http://www.apt613.ca/2010/10/28/apartment613-interviews-jessica-biffi/) and we've got exclusive sneak peek pictures to go with.

(Images by Sammy Rawal)

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Designer No. Twenty :: Andrew Majtenyi

By adminThu, 10/28/2010 - 12:03

Based in Toronto with a showroom in London, England, Andrew Majtenyi is proudly Canadian yet an international sensation. He studied fashion at Niagara, Sheridan and George Brown Colleges in Canada, as well as at London's famed Central School of Fashion. Having apprenticed under master tailor Vincenzo Cardone, stylist extraodinaire Madame Sophie and Tony Award-winner Santo Loquasto, it's no wonder his pieces are so exquisitely crafted.

Andrew Majtenyi has shown in:
London Fashion Week
Zagreb Fashion Week
Dubai Fashion Week
Prague Fashion Week
L'Oreal Fashion Week (Toronto)

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Lead Stylist Alison Hughes on Rogers TV!

By adminWed, 10/27/2010 - 07:08

Stylist extraordinaire Alison Hughes of HUSH clothes (www.hushclothes.com), the Lead Stylist/Designer Co-ordinator for OFW did a fabulous segment on Rogers TV this week!

http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=237&rid=4&sid=68&gid=72631

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Designer No. Nineteen :: Kania Couture

By adminTue, 10/26/2010 - 22:05

Stacey Bafi-Yeboa of Kania couture has a simple message for the women of Ottawa: be radiant! Her line, Kania Couture, is characterized by vibrant colours, cozy fabrics (cotton and bamboo), and fits that make you feel good.

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