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Fashion grads to strut their stuff

Jessica Bell
13 April 2010 03:19

Proof of four years hard work by Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s fashion grads will be
walking the runway tomorrow for the annual fashion show at River Rock Show Theatre.

The 33 grads, who will soon receive their degrees in Bachelor of Fashion Design and
Technology, have been working tirelessly stitching and sewing to finish three of their 20-
piece collections that will appear on the runway.

“We are all vibrating with excitement right now,” says fourth-year fashion student and
media liaison Mikki Fox, who will showcase three baby boomer cocktail dresses on the big
night.

The fashion wing at the university is filled with students doing last minute stitches at
sewing machines and making final alterations to dresses and coats that rest on the
mannequins.

Fox says the students strive to put on a professional production and all have spent the last
year planning the event, creating their collections and marketing for the big day.

“It will be rewarding seeing the product of the last four years finally come together,” she
adds. “There is such a camaraderie between all the students, we’re excited for each other.” Kiara Matheson displays one of three of her maternity pieces that will
appear on the runway.
The show features a wide variety of designs as each student focused on a different niche —
everything from maternity pieces and vintage-style clothes to muscular men’s designs and flamingo dresses.

And while nerves may be a part of the night when the lights go on and the music begins to play, Fox and the rest of the Class of 2010 believe the show will be a hit,
one that raises the bar for future grads.

It takes place during Vancouver Fashion Week with three one-hour showings throughout the day.

Nearly 1,000 people will be in attendance for the 7:30 p.m. show, which has been sold out for several days, but tickets are still available for the two matinees at 1
p.m. and 3 p.m.

For tickets go to www.kwantlen.ca/fashionshow.

Don’t miss out

• Where: River Rock Casino Resort Theatre, 8811 River Rd., Richmond, B.C.
• When: April 14
• Show times: Matinees 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $15
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