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Create your career—Fashion Design Grad Jasper Cote’s New Collection

Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design grad Jasper Cote's collection combines street-wear and club-wear with abstract and psychedelic art.

Create your career—Fashion Design Grad Jasper Cote’s New Collection

One to Watch: LineSix’s Adam Fawcett Redefines Street Style

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.

One to Watch: LineSix’s Adam Fawcett Redefines Street Style

Evan Clayton: Canada’s Own Drag Fashion Visionary, Makes It To The Drag Race Stage

Evan Clayton the Canadian Fashion Designer behind Drag Race Canada's most sickening fashions.

Mia Wu Keeps History Alive at Modernize Tailors

Founded in 1913 with a reputation for crafting impeccable suits for celebrities, Modernize Tailors is a Vancouver institution located in the heart of Chinatown. When legendary owner Bill Wong passed in April 2017, the shop was handed over to his intern, Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design program graduate Mia Wu. Now, Mia continues the legacy of Modernize, creating high quality garments. Her mission? To turn Modernize to the leading tailoring house in Vancouver and across Canada.

Mia Wu Keeps History Alive at Modernize Tailors

Celebrating Fearless Females: International Women’s Day 2020

In honour of International Women's Day we're taking a look at a few of the many incredible women that started their journeys at Blanche Macdonald. From freelancers to salon and brand owners, the Blanche community has no shortage of brilliant and inspiring women.

Celebrating Fearless Females: International Women’s Day 2020

Fuzziest Regards from Vancouver’s newest Fashion Force: Peter Zuk

Fashion Design alum Peter Zuk is brimming with energy, exuberance and off-colour one-liners. Peter is the living embodiment of what it means to be over-the-top. And you better believe that he bring his outrageous personality to the runway too. Renowned for his wild design sense and theatrical productions, Peter and his label Haus Zuk have quickly gained an enthusiastic following. His label has walked at international fashion weeks, you can find his work featured in Paper Magazine, and his designs have been seen on famed drag icons, like The Vixen. A self-described "liability", we guarantee that you've never seen a designer like Peter before.

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.

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.

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

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...

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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Bradley Fairall scored internship alongside Fashion photographer Mario Testino.

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