Discover the stories that make up our Blanche World.
Fashion Design
The fascinating grey area between costume and props has planted the seed for Prop Master Julian LeClerc's next creative adventure!
Global Makeup
Makeup Graduate Caleb Wessels is an open book and a willing conversationalist who’s happy to dish on life as an influencer, how it all works, embracing autism, and his top tips for selling!
Esthetics
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!
Despite having spent six years working in Iran’s Film & TV industry, transferring her experience was merely a dream before she began the Makeup Program at Blanche Macdonald. Now, thanks to her can-do attitude and budding network, Azita finds opportunity around each and every corner!
Fashion
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.
Adam Fawcett already had a successful career in urban forestry when the lure of fashion became too strong to resist. Looking to create more than ‘just another fashion brand’, Adam set to work, meticulously planning the process. Five years later, we are proud to present to you contemporary streetwear label, LineSix.
Graduate Graden van Erkelens closes his salon and steps onto set, specializing in SFX and Character Development as a Vancouver-based Film & TV Makeup Artist!
Built on a passion for fashion and a relationship that blossomed within the walls of Blanche Macdonald, Fashion Editor - Tayler Maier and Editor in Chief - Daniela Lopez Camacho present Vancouver’s most exciting online magazine, Folklr!
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!
Pro Hair Grad Freddy Sim’s Creativity Dazzles for Contessas and Clients
Design Grads Redefine the City's Fashion Scene with Cutting-Edge Collections
Makeup Artist Meredith Lacosse makes London her new creative location
Makeup illusionist Mimi Choi stuns with her inventive creations!
Stacey Paskall: Queen of Avant Garde Hair
Spa owner Doug Janczyn, the man behind Western Canada’s only male-oriented spa.
Vancouver Studio and Film Nail Artist Vanessa Stern
Nail Studio Grad Lana Sheen Lacquers Nails and Hearts in Victoria
Blanche Macdonald Esthetic grads fill the halls at Project Skin, MD
Queen of Transformations, Jaylene McRae finds inspiration at every turn!
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