"A Twisted Fairytale" Fashion Show

The graduating class of John Casablancas Institute presents their year end fashion show on March 9 2010. The event will feature local designers and up and coming stylists. As well as, showcase the creative and innovative talents of the students.

"A Twisted Fairytale" intertwines a spectrum of tales while adding bizarre creative twists. This special event is in support of the "Covenant House" which is a non profit organization that provides resources and support for abused youth.

This event takes place at Heritage Hall (3102 Main St, Vancouver)

March 9th 2010

Doors open @ 6:30pm

To reserve a spot, Tickets can be purchased in advance from John Casablancas Institute office @ suite 150 - 220 Cambie St for $25.00 or at door for $30.00

LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD AND GET LOST IN A TWISTED FAIRYTALE ........

STYLIST PROFILE

Ashley Jephcott

Fashion Arts Student

''I wanted to find something in life that I could use my creative side, yet not be stuck doing the same thing everyday. Fashion was it, how could I resist the constantly changing styles and creative outlets it offers. My passion is mainly in styling for photo shoots, creating my own unique photography, and eventually writing for featured fashion blogs and magazines. My favourite fashion photographer is Guy Aroch, I love how he takes a simple fashion editorial and adds a lifestyle into the picture that catches your eye.''

''My career goals are to eventually make it out to Europe, attend fashion school, and see what opportunities and experiences I can gain and learn from. I wanna enjoy everything I do in life and experience as much as I can!''

Styling Portfolio - moderfashionlife.blogspot.com

Favourite Quote

'' Fashions fade - style is eternal.'' - Yves Saint Laurent

ALIENS OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Fashion has definitely reached a new extreme lately. If you look at most fashion magazines, you can see a variety of unique and out of the ordinary pieces, in particular are the types of shoes. The main trend that I’ve noticed often is the height of the heels on these shoes. We all know that a woman’s outfit is instantaneously more fashion forward when she puts on a pair of sexy heels, but in today’s version of heels, I’m starting to question if the pain us women have to endure for the overall look of our sky-high heels is ultimately worth it?

Alexander McQueen, for example, has designed a remarkable ten-inch heel on the runway for his past spring 2010 collection. As expected, his shoes became one of the most wanted items by his followers. According to a report by Grazia, '' apparently, not only is the shoes eye catching, but they are also an engineering mystery.'' This is evident since it is certainly a wonder how any woman, regardless of how talented she is, will be able to wear these shoes for more than a few minutes.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

As you can see from the above pictures, yes the shoes are jaw dropping gorgeous, but again I don't know if I can put my feet through such pain

-Linda Hor, Fashion Arts Student

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER

VanAve Photography

John Dillon Black, creator and operator of Vanave Photography has moved west coast and branched into Vancover bringing with him his talent and passion towards photography, fashion and design. Vanave is a photography company that comes from different angles bringing out a higher fashion, edgier, editorial side. John chose the name Vanave after a popular trendy street in Ontario, Van Avenue, where all the hot fashion forwards kids hung around. Leading him to name his company after John hopes to take the name Vanave to new lengths. Johns target is to let all girls feel beautiful and special. “Girls don’t dream of having wedding and graduation photos, they dream of being in fashion magazines”.

With the company expanding John has brought on Brianna Rae Pearce, Meghan St.John, and Teri Wallace as part of the team. Together the Vanave Team brings a new approach to the fashion industry.The ultimate goal john and his team want to accomplish is to step up and move forward with the Vancouver fashion scene allowing it to be accessible to not only professional models but everyone.

-Amanda Ross, Fashion Arts Student

DEBUT AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK

Angela Chen's Spring 2010 Orange NYC Collection

Designer Angela Chen and her clothing line Orange NYC debut at the Vancouver Spring 2010 Fashion week. Raised in Vancouver Angela was given the opportunity to study at Parsons the New School for Design in New York City where her clothing line Orange NYC was born. Although she did receive a lot of recognition when her clothing line was carried in 'Debut' in Soho, New York she recently moved back to Vancouver because she feels this city is a great opportunity for independent designers to showcase their collections. As well to work with local merchants to expand the growing fashion industry in Vancouver.

Definitely a designer to watch out for in the coming seasons! Her clothing is very minimal in design details with structure and a essence of femininity.

http://orangenyc.com/home.html

-Ashley Jephcott, Fashion Arts Student

STYLIST PROFILE

Amanda Ross

Fashion Arts Student

''From a very young age I developed an eye for fashion. I used to draw stick figures with different outfits and was the pickiest child when it came to dressing myself and over the years fashion turned into a passion for me. There is nothing I enjoy more then being able to help others feel good in the way they present themselves. I look at fashion as an art, a lifestyle and most importantly a way for one to express themselves without words. My favourite designer is Betsey Johnson, I love how her personality is portrayed into her clothing. My ultimate goal is to be happy in life, and if I can do that by doing what I am most passionate about, fashion''

Favourite quote

" A girl should be two things: Classy and fabulous" - Coco Chanel

WELCOME TO 'BEFORE THE RUNWAY'

Welcome to JC Institute Students' Fashion Blog,

Established in Vancouver since 1978, JC Institute is widely recognized as the industry leader in providing job-ready training for the fashion industry for over 31 years. Programs that are offered at the school include Fashion Arts, Hair Design, Make-up Artistry, and Body Spa Esthetics.

The Fashion Arts Class 127 are the founders of this blog, are main focus is to combine all of the programs offered at JC Institute to showcase what the students here have to offer. From portfolio pictures, fashion related experiences, and future career goals.

From this blog we are hoping that people who have the same dream as ours but don't know exactly how to get started know what this school has to offer. The training and teacher instruction that we receive through JC Institute has helped us develop and showcase each individuals creativity and passion for the Fashion industry. Whether its in Hair Design, Make-Up Artistry, Body Spa or Fashion arts we all our reaching for our career goals.

Please stay tuned for future blog entries.........

-Marilyn Ma, Fashion Arts Student