Discover the stories that make up our Blanche World.
Fashion
Motivated to put Vancouver on the map as a major fashion destination, design grads Graham Hood, Matthew Harrison and Marcus Quon have founded a unique creative haven. Their budding business, In House Creations, rents space to artists and produces branded merchandise for clients, but the beating heart of the business is the streetwear brand Sans Parole. When it comes to this In House one thing is clear: this is a design collaborative that celebrates art, community, and—of course—fashion.
Esthetics
Jill Bryan wasn’t sure exactly where she wanted to take her career when she graduated from Blanche Macdonald. After weighing her many options she started working as a Makeup Artist at the Absolute Spa in Downtown Vancouver’s Century Plaza Hotel. Now, Jill takes on the lofty position of Vice President!
Global Makeup
As one of Vancouver’s leading Bodypaint and Freelance Makeup artists, Jennifer Little has made it her job to boldly push the boundaries of beauty beyond the face, sparking engaging conversations in art, body positivity and even animal rights.
Graduate-Turned-Director of Esthetics Simona Gozner is a radiant force of wisdom and our nurturer of industry brilliance! Follow Simona's journey as she looks back on 11 years of inspiring generations of spa superstars at Blanche Macdonald, the same school where she was once a student!
As one of Calgary’s foremost stylists, Vanessa's done fashion shows with Zeina Esmail and ghost styles for brands like Mark’s and Sport Chek.
Freelance Makeup Artistry
Meet Sukhi Lidher, whose South Asian Bridal Beauty and self-marketing skills shine through on social media.
Nails
Meet Celebrity Nail Artist Vanessa Stern—one of Vancouver's best with a loyal TV&Film, editorial and campaign clientele!
Sustainability is not a trend. For many Blanche Mcadonald Fashion Design students and graduates, how clothes are constructed has become as important as what they look like.
Hair
Pro Hair program graduate Amanda Bagri opens the vibrant Main Street salon, Mod on Main, during a global pandemic.
Many Blanche Macdonald Makeup graduates have gone on to work at the highest levels of the film and TV industry. They don’t only have amazing résumés; they have amazing stories too. Here are just a few.
Pro Hair Grad Freddy Sim’s Creativity Dazzles for Contessas and Clients
Design Grads Redefine the City's Fashion Scene with Cutting-Edge Collections
Michelle Dubois: Medical Esthetician at Vancouver's Pacific Derm
Makeup illusionist Mimi Choi stuns with her inventive creations!
Vancouver Studio and Film Nail Artist Vanessa Stern
Spa owner Doug Janczyn, the man behind Western Canada’s only male-oriented spa.
Makeup Artist Meredith Lacosse makes London her new creative location
Yuri Song: Nail Artist at Style Lab HQ and Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio Instructor
Stacey Paskall: Queen of Avant Garde Hair
Kelseyanna's Avant-Garde Makeup Looks Propel Her to Insta-Fame
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