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Featured Fashion Design Graduates

Alex Yu
Alex Yu

Featured in British Vogue and Vogue Italia

Cristin Heck
Cristin Heck

Veilance Design Operations Manager, Arc'teryx Equipment

Evan Clayton
Evan Clayton

Shown at Amazon Fashion week, VFW and Milan

Kirsten Ley
Kirsten Ley

VFW, NYFW, and Amazon Fashion Week

Sara Armstrong
Sara Armstrong

Global recognition in Glamour UK and Elle Italia

Theola Wong
Theola Wong

Creative Director, NIKE, adidas, Reebok, The North Face, Tegra, WONE, Dyne, Prana, Fila

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In House Creations Constructs Community

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.

In House Creations Constructs Community
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Activewear All Star and Creative Director—Fashion Design Grad Theola Wong

Theola Wong's foray into Fashion Design has been a resounding success. With a love for clothing that began early in childhood coupled with the skills she mastered in Blanche Macdonald's Fashion design program, Theola has taken on challenging but rewarding roles at activewear brands like Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. Now she's taking her career into her own hands as a Freelance Creative Director.

Activewear All Star and Creative Director—Fashion Design Grad Theola Wong
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Vancouver Veteran Designer Cristin Heck at the Design Helm of Arc’teryx Equipment

With experience designing for some of the city's most coveted brands, Cristin Heck's immense talent has landed her a leading position at Arc'teryx. Now she's tasked with overseeing design operations for one of Vancouver's most beloved outdoor brands.

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Vancouver Veteran Designer Cristin Heck at the Design Helm of Arc’teryx Equipment

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Fashion Design Grad David Jack Talks Couture, Underwear and Becoming Reality TV Royalty

From London to Vancouver and back to London again, wherever David Jack calls home, fashion flows from his creative soul. Whether the Stitch...

Fashion Design Grad David Jack Talks Couture, Underwear and Becoming Reality TV Royalty
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The Unbearable Lightness of Fashion Superhero Kirsten Ley, Blanche Macdonald’s Fashion Design “Student of the Decade”

Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design graduate Kirsten Ley has taken on international fashion weeks, including Tokyo, New York, China, Australia, and Vancouver, and now she is ready to conquer the Paris fashion scene.

The Unbearable Lightness of Fashion Superhero Kirsten Ley, Blanche Macdonald’s Fashion Design “Student of the Decade”
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Cherry Bomb: The 2018 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design Graduate Show

Cherry Bomb, Blanche Macdonald's 2018 graduate fashion show, brought on an explosion of design brilliance! 29 designers debuted collections, showing Vancouver a fresh perspective on fashion.

Cherry Bomb: The 2018 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design Graduate Show
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Fashion Design Graduate Hilary MacMillan Dazzles at Toronto Fashion Week and Beyond

Toronto Fashion Designer and Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design graduate Hilary MacMillan has been stunning the Canadian fashion scene with her garments. Her designs have been featured on the catwalks of Toronto Fashion Week and in the pages of publications like Glow magazine. She has even become a celeb favourite with Kim Cattral, Elisha Phaneuf, Tessa Virtue, and even Mme. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau among her list of clients.

Fashion Design Graduate Hilary MacMillan Dazzles at Toronto Fashion Week and Beyond
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Winner of ‘Overall Achievement Award:’ Hannah Eriksson becomes Vancouver’s newest star in the Fashion Sky

Having recently graduated from the Fashion Design program with top honours, Hannah was chosen by the organizers of Vancouver Fashion Week as one of the breakout designers to sponsor.

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Winner of ‘Overall Achievement Award:’ Hannah Eriksson becomes Vancouver’s newest star in the Fashion Sky

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Fashion Design Graduate Evan Clayton Spreads Artistry from Vancouver to Vienna to Vogue

Evan Clayton can remember the exact moment that he decided to take a Fashion Design course. Its memory is still the motivation behind every aspect of his design life.

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Fashion Design Graduate Evan Clayton Spreads Artistry from Vancouver to Vienna to Vogue

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Vancouver’s Fastest Rising Fashion Star: Fashion Design graduate Alex S. Yu brings Avant Garde Style to the Streets

Fragmented fairy tales peppered with nostalgia. Susie Bubble meets Dr Seuss. Throw in a little teenage rebellion for good measure, and you have Fashion sensation Alex Yu.

Vancouver’s Fastest Rising Fashion Star: Fashion Design graduate Alex S. Yu brings Avant Garde Style to the Streets
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