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- Designer Sample Sale!
The Burroughes Building
Friday, June 26 at 4:00pm
Karamea
Inspired by traveling carnivals of the early 20th century, KARAMEA’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection creates a festival of colour and print. Charming dresses that celebrate spring are infused with green, indigo and golden hues. Cream and black classics transition easily from day to evening. Soft knits, silk cotton blends... and luxurious silk charmeuse are given an artisan touch, textured with tassles, smocking and print for a finish that is both elegant and wearable.
Intrinsically feminine and exquisitely detailed, KARAMEA, designed by Michelle Turpin, is produced in Toronto and available at boutiques across Canada.
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Leah Michelle Turpin Great new work Michelle. Are you doing another sale anytime? The last one was too long ago!
Karamea
Inspired by traveling carnivals of the early 20th century, KARAMEA’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection creates a festival of colour and print. Charming dresses that celebrate spring are infused with green, indigo and golden hues. Cream and black classics transition easily from day to evening. Soft knits, silk cotton blends... and luxurious silk charmeuse are given an artisan touch, textured with tassles, smocking and print for a finish that is both elegant and wearable.
Intrinsically feminine and exquisitely detailed, KARAMEA, designed by Michelle Turpin, is produced in Toronto and available at boutiques across Canada.
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Karamea
On June 26th, 27th and 28th 2009, 17 high profile Canadian Fashion Designers team up to offer shoppers a weekend of exciting sales.
Karamea, Desperately Different by Katya Revenko, Zoran Dobric, Carrie Hayes, Joeffer Caoc, Lucian Matis, Evan Biddell, Mercy, Aime Luxury, Mymommadethat, Las Valentias, Adrienne Stanton, Ri...ta Tesolin, Susana Erazo, Jessica Jensen, Jabberdust, and Shernett Swaby will showcase their collections at the Burroughes Building on Queen Street West for three days of Canadian designer style.
Held in a gorgeous, newly renovated retail space at Queen and Bathurst, 17 local, high-end designers will bring the Burroughes Building (www.burroughesbuilding.com) back to its glory days as a department store. The sale will take place on the third floor and will feature in season stock for a complete shopping experience.
This sale showcases the very best of Canadian fashion in one location. A complete range of women’s wear is offered from day to evening and accessories, expect one off creations amongst the finds. Begin with easy wear classics by Carrie Hayes and Aime Luxury, the edgy street-wear of Desperately Different and Evan Biddell. Knitwear is provided by Las Valentias, feminine dresses by Karamea, artistic creations by Zoran Dobric and vintage inspired looks by Mercy and Mymommadethat. Take your look to evening with unique cocktail dresses by Joeffer Caoc and exquisite gowns by Lucian Matis. Complete everything with stunning belts, bags and shawls by Susana Erazo, Shernett Swaby, Jessica Jensen and Jabberdust and jewelry by Adrienne Stanton and Rita Tesolin.
This three-day event takes place on Friday June 26 from 4:00-9:00pm, Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th from 11:00am – 9:00pm at the Burroughes Building, 639 Queen Street West.
Some designers will accept Visa or MasterCard; however, cash is preferred and accepted by all so make sure to bring your cash to indulge in some fantastic finds! Remember – this is a stock sale so size ranges are offered.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERS
KARAMEA
Designed by Michelle Turpin, women’s wear line KARAMEA has graced the fashion world with unique style since its establishment. Intrinsically feminine, this innovative line is admired for its quality, fit, attention to detail and exquisite fabrication. Popular with creative professionals and fashionistas alike, KARAMEA has found an audience with women of all ages.
www.karamea.ca.
DESPERATELY DIFFERENT by Katya Revenko
Katya Revenko designs for an active, expressive metropolitan woman who embodies boldness for living life passionately, and whose busy lifestyle demands adaptable pieces that will compliment her essence day or night. A fascinating fusion of natural, organic and high tech fabrics are masterfully mixed and shaped to slide easily over a woman’s body.
www.desperatelydifferent.com
ZORAN DOBRIC
Zoran Dobric designs unique and artistic collections that focus on presenting fabric as an art form. The fabrics are hand treated using painting, screen-printing, shibori pleating, batik, appliqué, and hand embroidery techniques. His collections are timeless, soulful creations that evoke emotions and reflect the wearer’s sensibility.
www.zorandobric.com
CARRIE HAYES
With her exquisite sense of color and eye for beautiful shapes Carrie Hayes has created a line of classic, feminine pieces. Whether it is an expression with line or hidden complexity in the details, CARRIE is worn and loved by intelligent, easy going, sexy women.
www.carriehayes.com
LUCIAN MATIS
Romanian born designer Lucian Matis is known for creating breathtaking eveningwear that reflects a sense of elegance and beauty. His collections are detailed and stylish, using unpredictable combinations of shape, texture and unusual materials.
www.lucianmatis.com
EVAN BIDDELL
Evan Biddell describes his aesthetic as loud and clean – clothes that get noticed. He believes that a designer should be fantasizing every minute they are working with fabric. “If you’re going to design something today, it’s got to be pure fantasy, to the point where someone can walk down the street living your fantasy.”
www.evanbiddell.ca
AIME LUXURY
Designer Monica Mei created the label Aime, the French word for love to fit her philosophy to “Love yourself. Love others. Love luxury.” Transcending trends and time, Aimes’e pieces are seasonless and timeless, yet full of comfort and luxury. Her collection is designed with all-natural and sustainable fabrics including luxurious cashmere, silk, bamboo, tencel and organic cotton with genuine mother or pearl buttons from the finest mills.
www.aimeluxury.com
JOEFFER CAOC
Joeffer Caoc’s design signature includes unexpected, artistic and architectural detailing. Intricate, yet subtle tucking, fluid lines, drapery, pleating, asymmetry, and gathering, combined with meticulous fit and classic tailoring, create truly unique pieces with enduring style. The fit and unconventional detailing of Joeffer Caoc’s garments are truly exceptional.
www.joeffercaoc.com
MERCY
Mercy's designs often feature hand-painted or hand-dyed fabrics, fur and leather, and are described as "handwritten clothing with a story behind it. Designed by Jennifer Halchuk and Richard Lyle, Mercy has led the fashion scene as one of the most original and creative Canadian design duo.
www.mercystudio.com
LAS VALENTIAS
Las Valentias is design that is a wink to history infused with modern sensibilities. Collections are timeless, rooted in the space between imagination and the everyday. Influences are drawn from the way textures play off one another, knits on top of silk, brushed twill underneath wool. Seasons become seasonless, the label strives to make looks that can hang in your closet all year. Clothing that isn’t separated into formal or casual, but clothing that is built to endure and be beautiful.
www.lasvalentias.com
SUSANA ERAZO
Susan Erazo finds inspiration in the world of costume and uses this to design her exquisite collection of belts. The materials used are handpicked leather hides from local suppliers as well as imported hardware and vegetable tanned hides from Italian suppliers.
www.susanaerazo.com
JESSICA JENSEN
Jessica Jensen in a signature collection of sophisticated handbags defined as pure affordable luxury. The modern design structure unites a minimalist aesthetic with an infusion of unique detailing and exclusive European leathers, bringing classics to life.
www.shopjessicajensen.com
JABBERDUST
Designed by Leah Barrett, JABBERDUST creates a high end line of embellished, embroidered shawls that epitomize the delicacy and beauty of a woman. The line’s signature item, the pleated tulle wrap, is a modern addition to evening accessories.
www.jabberdust.ca
SHERNETT SWABY
Shernett Swaby Collections feature high end tailoring with intricate detailing. Her handbag collection has attracted much attention to her Toronto Queen Street store SWABY. The collection consists of beautifully crafted leather handbags with innovative, eye-catching details.
www.shernettswaby.com
MYMOMMADETHAT
Designer Nancy Rosa, grew up answering the question "where did you get that dress?!" with the same wry answer, "oh... my mom made that." Dresses are consciously made of unused vintage fabrics and textiles lovingly found across this land of ours. And the fact that the dresses, (always manufactured locally) leave little to no environmental footprint on this earth of ours is a pretty big plus too.
www.mymommadethat.com
ADRIENNE STANTON
Jeweler Adrienne Stanton is inspired by her Maori heritage and natural surroundings. She primarily works with precious metals, New Zealand Pounamu jade, pearl and natural stones to create her intricate and beautiful pieces.
www.adriennestanton.com
RITA TESOLIN
Canadian jewelry designer Rita Tesolin’s accessories have been worn by some of the entertainment industry's most recognized celebrities including Sheryl Crow, Pink, Jeanne Becker, Monica Shnarre and Wendy Crewson. Her costume, sterling silver and semi-precious pieces and belts have been featured in such magazines as Elle Canada, Elle Quebec, Flare, Fashion, FQ and Zinc.
www.ritatesolin.com
MEDIA CONTACT
Michelle Turpin: 416 832 7112
michelleturpin@karamea.ca
The All Canadian Designer Department Store
Time:4:00PM Friday, June 26th
Location:The Burroughes Building
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The work of American artist Judith McMillan and her x-ray flowers provided the inspiration for Karamea spring collection 2008.
