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FIRST TIME AT AFWT: Global Fashion collective presented by VFW brings unique designers from Canada and Asia

Global Fashion collective presented by Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) is proud to announce they will be taking part in Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo on Friday October 20th 2017 at Shibuya Hikarie Hall B, Tokyo, Japan. For the first time GFC will be presenting Canadian and International designers’ Spring / Summer 2018 collections, Global Fashion Collective presented by VFW will be the first international showcase the group has taken part in, and whom have established a global platform while maintaining its support for local talent through VFW.
Our line-up of hand-picked talent from across Canada, and Asia, will showcase their designs over the full day of AFWT. Designers who will grace the runway as first-time showers in Tokyo include, EVAN CLAYTON, SAM STRINGER, THIS IS JAMES, ALEX S YU, MARY EBRA, and PROFANITY by LILLZKILLZ, along with MRHUA MRSHUA (China), SAINT JESUS by Maria Jesus Ponce (Chile) and WILDFRAULEIN71 (Japan). Each designer bringing a different feel to the runway with their unique collections. Showtimes are at 3:30pm and
8:30pm.
Global Fashion Collective will open the show, with cutting edge and art couture designers ALEX S YU, PROFANITY by LILLZKILLZ, Sam Stringer, Saint Jesus by Maria Jesus Ponce and Kirsten Ley at 3:30 pm. These designers will display the up and coming trends from SS18 while highlighting modern twist of couture and trendy garments.
The second presentation of Global fashion Collective will highlight contemporary art, with a mix of pop culture by the designers Evan Clayton, This is James, WILDFRAULEIN71, along with MRHUA MRSHUA. Their collections create powerful messages within the designers by the influence of political, personal and artistic expression. These designers will showcase their collection at 8:30 pm at Shibuya Hikarie Hall B, Tokyo, Japan.
About Global Fashion Collective (GFC)
Global Fashion Collective is a company that collaborates with creative designers from around the world to showcase at different fashion capitals of the world. GFC brings artists into these regions to find a new target audience, by showcasing their designers in front of new markets, media and buyers. Global Fashion Collective is an expansion from Vancouver Fashion Week.
About Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW)
VFW is the fastest growing fashion week in the world and the only industry event that actively seeks out to showcase international award winning designers from over 25 global fashion capitals. For 30 seasons, Vancouver Fashion Week has celebrated multiculturalism and up-and-coming on their runways. We strive to identify undiscovered designers by providing an accessible and internationally reputable platform. Through international media coverage and cogent buyer connectivity, VFW has provided the exposure to project past designers on to the stages of success.
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