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		<title>Ottawa Fashion Week S/S 2013</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ottawa Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 shows flew by during the show dates of October 12th-14th. The venue this season was the quaint and comfortable environment of Sala San Marco on Preston St. The three days of shows offered designers locally from Ottawa as well as designers from Ottawa, Montreal, USA and more.  The location was [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ottawa Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 shows flew by during the show dates of October 12th-14th. The venue this season was the quaint and comfortable environment of Sala San Marco on Preston St. The three days of shows offered designers locally from Ottawa as well as designers from Ottawa, Montreal, USA and more.  The location was a great and not obvious choice, wonderful atmosphere and fairly easy flow for moving around between shows with a portion of the street being closed down to allow easy access to the Marketplace/L&#8217;Oreal tent. However, the layout for seating on the runway while did allow more attendance, wasn&#8217;t the best.</p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="12980" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-ss-2013/elenahinkeofw5176photography-by-lindsey-gibeau-valberg-imaging/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="576,864" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1350244816&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;150&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="wp-image-12980 aligncenter" title="ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=518%2C778" alt="" width="518" height="778" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5176Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Elena Hinke</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="12979" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-ss-2013/elenahinkeofw5017photography-by-lindsey-gibeau-valberg-imaging/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="576,864" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1350244493&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="wp-image-12979 aligncenter" title="ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=518%2C778" alt="" width="518" height="778" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ElenaHinkeOFW5017Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><br />
<em><strong>More Elena Hinke</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">You know, I love Ottawa, and I&#8217;m very supportive of the rising fashion market here. More fashion publications are starting, designers are more confident (some too confident), fashion artists are learning how to not only survive, but thrive. The past couple of seasons of Ottawa Fashion Week really honestly, were great. You could see definite growth as the seasons progressed, this season I feel as though they didn&#8217;t move forward. It felt like something similar to a season 3-4 seasons ago when Ottawa Fashion Week was much younger. I wasn&#8217;t alone with my thoughts.</p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="12982" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-ss-2013/yd-n-aofw5386photography-by-lindsey-gibeau-valberg-imaging/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="576,864" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1350169681&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;122&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Y!D.N.AOFW5386Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="wp-image-12982 aligncenter" title="Y!D.N.AOFW5386Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=518%2C778" alt="" width="518" height="778" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/YD.N.AOFW5386Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Y!D.N.A.</strong></em></p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="12981" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-ss-2013/illyriaandgoodluckshirtsofw3874photography-by-lindsey-gibeau-valberg-imaging/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="576,864" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1350167328&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;130&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?fit=576%2C864&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="wp-image-12981 aligncenter" title="IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography by Lindsey Gibeau, Valberg Imaging" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=518%2C778" alt="" width="518" height="778" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IllyriaandGoodLuckShirtsOFW3874Photography-by-Lindsey-Gibeau-Valberg-Imaging.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Illyria and Good Luck Shirts</strong></em></p>
<p>That being said, there were some absolute stand outs, that I truly enjoyed!  Y!D.N.A once again delivered a spectacular show, DARE by Gwen Madiba showed us evening wear with an edge, Illyria and Good Luck Shirts convinced us that wearable and casual can be cool and Elena Hinke let couture gowns glide down the runway.  Looking forward to next season!</p>
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<p><em><strong>All photography by Lindsey Gibeau of Valberg Imaging</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Canadian Designer Profiles: Ottawa&#8217;s Demü</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anybody who knows me, knows I&#8217;m a total nerd for comic books and for that &#8216;one of a kind&#8217; shirt! Now, imagine my amazement to find an Ottawa based clothing company that appeals to both of those needs? (yes I said needs). I had the opportunity to chat a bit with the wonderful duo (Angie [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anybody who knows me, knows I&#8217;m a total nerd for comic books and for that &#8216;one of a kind&#8217; shirt! Now, imagine my amazement to find an Ottawa based clothing company that appeals to both of those needs? (yes I said needs). I had the opportunity to chat a bit with the wonderful duo (Angie and Andre Bellemare) of Demü, the Ottawa based clothing company launched in 2009 and growing fast!</p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="12765" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/canadian-designer-profiles-ottawas-demu/demu-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="demu 1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?fit=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="wp-image-12765 aligncenter" title="demu 1" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?resize=480%2C480" alt="" width="480" height="480" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/demu-1.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p><strong>When were you first interested in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em>I (Angie) studied Architecture in University and have always had a passion for design. I love the idea of bringing a 2 dimensional idea to life. I have loved it since a young age. I was always building and creating things, the love for fashion came a bit later though. In a strange way, architecture is much like fashion. A lot of what i learned in school translated into the required techniques for our business.</em></p>
<p><strong>How did you first get started in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em> The idea of owning and designing for a clothing label really clicked for us when we attended the Magic trade show in Las Vegas in 2009. We were both still in school at the time. We quickly realized that to make it in this industry you had to have more then just a passion for art and design. We needed a business mind, and this is where Andre came in. As a business grad, he makes the perfect other half of our team.</em></p>
<p><strong>Who is your client?:</strong><br />
<em> Our client is the young adult who believes and respects that there is a story behind everything. He or she is loyal to brands based on what they stand for and who they are. Our customer embraces their inner nerd, and makes it look good while maintaining a humble persona. We constantly hear stories about how some of our customers ran in to other customers on campus, or at the movies, or in any social setting and sparked a conversation solely because they were both wearing Demü. As a smaller artisan brand, this is something we thrive to maintain; a sense of community when you buy a Demü piece.</em></p>
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<p><strong>What inspires you?:</strong><br />
<em> Above anything else, I believe travel inspires us the most. It inspires new designs ,creativity, our way of thinking, but most our drive to succeed. We love traveling to foreign places and soaking up all that the culture has to offer. The people, food, art, architecture and obviously fashion trends can be a huge inspiration for a design or even a collection.</em></p>
<p><strong>Are you constantly designing/making pieces or is it more of “when I am inspired”?:</strong><br />
<em> Yes to both actually, I am constantly inspired and am therefore constantly designing. However, in terms of deadlines and final products, there is a strict schedule to follow. The fashion industry has buying and selling seasons which must be followed in order to have any once of success. As soon as our designs are presented for spring/ summer 2013 it will be right back to designing for fall/winter 2014.</em></p>
<p><strong>With a lot of pieces/designs there seems to be a &#8216;comic book&#8217; type of element, can you elaborate on that?:</strong><br />
<em>Our two latest collections were entitled Vigil-Anti and Anti-Hero , respectively. Both , heavily inspired by comic books as well as famous superheroes and villains of all kinds. Both seasons were hugely successful and got a lot of attention. We fully immersed ourselves into the comic book world. With the help of a great photographer (Gord Weber) , hair and makeup, stylist and many helping hands we brought our very own Demu comic book to life.</em></p>
<p><strong>Biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started?:</strong><br />
<em>The biggest lesson we have learned is probably that nothing ever goes as planned. You always have to have a plan B or C &#8230; even D sometimes. Things also always take more time then expected. We quickly learned this lesson and we always make it our mission to fully plan everything out with a little extra padding for time.</em></p>
<p><strong>Best piece of advice you can give somebody starting out as a designer?:</strong><br />
<em>Many new designers don&#8217;t realize that being a talented pattern-maker , seamstress or drafter doesn&#8217;t automatically translate into a thriving business. If you are a one man (or woman) show make sure to school yourself or find a partner with a good understanding of business, marketing, accounting, production&#8230;and the list goes on. Also learn the art of negotiation ,it will no doubt come in handy.</em></p>
<p><strong>How would you like to see DEMU grow/expand?:</strong><br />
<em>Dem<em>ü </em>is growing faster than we can keep up with it, which is amazing! We are finding more and more people know about the brand and love it. We want to constantly grow, develop and change the what, who, where, when and the how. We want to grow our collections and WHAT we sell, eventually adding lifestyle products such as art,accessories and even collectibles. We are constantly striving to increase the people WHO know and talk about the brand. WHERE Demü is sold will eventually grow to bigger cities and foreign countries. Finally, we want to revolutionize WHEN people buy and HOW they shop for our product.</em></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The amazing thing regarding fashion is not the only the unique creations that come from the designers mind, it&#8217;s also the story behind the designer, where they came from and what pushed them to create. We sat down with Isobel Walker of frAsh and got some insight into her growing line. When were you first [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The amazing thing regarding fashion is not the only the unique creations that come from the designers mind, it&#8217;s also the story behind the designer, where they came from and what pushed them to create. We sat down with Isobel Walker of frAsh and got some insight into her growing line.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="10724" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/sitting-down-with-frash/_mg_7880cropped/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?fit=500%2C419&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,419" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="_MG_7880cropped" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?fit=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?fit=500%2C419&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10724" title="_MG_7880cropped" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?resize=500%2C419" alt="" width="500" height="419" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MG_7880cropped.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p><strong>When were you first interested in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em>I started getting interested in fashion as I entered high school. I used it as a method to self-identify. During my teens I was obsessed with the idea of being the ‘other’. Fashion became a reflection of my state of being, my appearance from hair colour and style as well as my choice in clothing and accessories changed on a daily basis.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="10726" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/sitting-down-with-frash/danziemkiewicz_frash_img_8637-copy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?fit=500%2C750&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,750" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;unknown&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 30D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1319284753&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;38&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637 copy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?fit=500%2C750&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10726" title="DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637 copy" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?resize=500%2C750" alt="" width="500" height="750" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DanZiemkiewicz_frAsh_IMG_8637-copy.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p><strong>How did you first get started in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em>As a youth my parents recognized my creative abilities and register me for sewing classes. It was there that I would create my own designs and I would use my high school hallways as my runway. I was often made fun of for my style choices. Which I find interesting, because when I started getting press and exposure for frAsh it was these very individuals that were the first in trying to contact me and associate themselves with me.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Who is your client?:</strong><br />
<em></em></p>
<p><em>I envision my client as someone that wants to wear pieces that compliment there outer femininity and inner rock star. I have multiple personalities when I create which is why I love frAsh. Some pieces are simple and delicate while others are massive and aggressive, while others are a combination.</em></p>
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<p><strong>What inspires you?:</strong><br />
<em></em></p>
<p><em>I am inspired by what I see and more often than not what I don’t see around me. I found that the accessory industry was lacking in the availability and accessibility of feminine jewellery with a rock edge. Ie: I could only find pearl necklaces or spike necklaces while I wanted one that had both.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Are you constantly designing/making pieces or is it more of &#8220;when I am inspired&#8221;?:</strong></p>
<p><em>I have moved from the constantly designing / making stage to the &#8211; I am constantly inspired but not always creating. I am at the point now that I create for collections as oppose to just one of a kind. I find it more challenging but very rewarding at the same time.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="10727" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/sitting-down-with-frash/fefe_frash/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?fit=360%2C480&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="360,480" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Fefe_FRASH" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?fit=360%2C480&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10727" title="Fefe_FRASH" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?resize=360%2C480" alt="" width="360" height="480" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Fefe_FRASH.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Fefe Dobson in frAsh</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Biggest lesson you&#8217;ve learned since you started?:</strong><br />
<em>Not everyone has your best interest in mind. By far the hardest lesson I had to learn. Everyone wants a piece of the pie but no one wants to work for it.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Best piece of advice you can give somebody starting out as a designer?:</strong><br />
<em>Be Patient! I read an article that spoke of some of the big names in the fashion industry, and that on average it takes 25 years to see a profit. This holds true to such names as Yves St. Laurent &amp; Marc Jacob, and hopefully will hold true for me to. (only 15 more years!)</em></p>
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<p><strong>How would you like to see frAsh grow/expand?:</strong><br />
<em>Slow and Steady. I have been able to build up a great network that is ever expanding. It is imperative that the business side of the company be able to keep up with the creative aspects and visa versa. It is when they become out of sync that problems arise. As long as frAsh is a brand that has a positive familiarity associated with it then I have done my job well.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Image credits:</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>photo 1 &#8211; Photogrpaher: Joel Bedford Makeup: Faces by Noah Style: Justyna Baraniecki</strong></em><br />
<em><strong> photo 2 &#8211; Photographer: Dan Ziemkiewicz Make Up: Faces by Noah Style: Justyna Baraniecki Model Michelle Treacy from Angies Models &amp; Talent</strong></em><br />
<em><strong> photo 3 &#8211; FeFe Dobson wearing frAsh horn earrings</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Ottawa Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ottawa Fashion Week once again brought the nation&#8217;s capital together for a fantastic show case of fall and winter designer collections for this year. The event was held at the Westin Hotel in central downtown Ottawa (which was very handy for out of town guests).    Illyra (left) and !NU.I (right) The layout of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Ottawa Fashion Week once again brought the nation&#8217;s capital together for a fantastic show case of fall and winter designer collections for this year. The event was held at the Westin Hotel in central downtown Ottawa (which was very handy for out of town guests).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="9116" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-fall-winter-2012/img_1548_illyria/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,450" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMG_1548_ILLYRIA" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="wp-image-9116" title="IMG_1548_ILLYRIA" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?resize=240%2C360" alt="" width="240" height="360" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_1548_ILLYRIA.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>  <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="9115" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-fall-winter-2012/img_0590_nu-i/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,450" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMG_0590_!NU.I" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone  wp-image-9115" title="IMG_0590_!NU.I" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?resize=240%2C360" alt="" width="240" height="360" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0590_NU.I.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <em><strong>Illyra (left) and !NU.I (right)</strong></em></p>
<p>The layout of the venue was intimate and welcoming with sponsors and vendors show casing their products to the masses as you made your way to the runway area. This season, the first day of shows started on a Friday evening opposed to last season, a Thursday evening. This I believed work in their favor as when arriving the turn-out even for the first show appeared to be almost, if not completely sold out!</p>
<p>The three days of shows offered those whom attended the opportunity to view some amazing and very interesting pieces. The collections ranged from pieces that were fashion forward yet everyday wearable in many ways such as <a href="http://www.illyriadesign.com/" target="_blank">Illyria</a>, <a href="http://nu-i.ca/" target="_blank">!NU.I</a>, <a href="http://www.sukhoosukhoo.com/" target="_blank">Sukhoo Sukhoo</a> and Helmer. With other collections offering a glimpse into a very specific creative vision such as <a href="http://www.frash.ca/" target="_blank">Frash</a> and <a href="http://ydnacollection.com/" target="_blank">Y!D.N.A</a>. Several designers used a fair bit of color considering this was the fall/winter shows.</p>
<p><center><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="9119" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-fall-winter-2012/img_2006_yd-n-a/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,450" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMG_2006_Y!D.N.A" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone  wp-image-9119" title="IMG_2006_Y!D.N.A" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?resize=240%2C360" alt="" width="240" height="360" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_2006_YD.N.A.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>  <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="9120" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-fall-winter-2012/img_5450_helmer/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,450" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMG_5450_HELMER" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone  wp-image-9120" title="IMG_5450_HELMER" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?resize=240%2C360" alt="" width="240" height="360" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_5450_HELMER.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></center></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Y!D.N.A. (L) and Helmer (R)</strong></em></p>
<p>Scheduling wise, shows were running pretty much perfectly on time, which is a tough challenge to meet considering the backstage mayhem, planning and when things happen that are totally out of their control. (So with that being said, good on them for that!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="9121" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ottawa-fashion-week-fall-winter-2012/img_6179_sukhoosukhoo/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="300,450" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?fit=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9121" title="IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?resize=300%2C450" alt="" width="300" height="450" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_6179_SUKHOOSUKHOO.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Sukhoo Sukhoo</strong></em></p>
<p>One great thing I noticed that I feel should be mentioned was even the local designers were bringing in a creative director or stylist, somebody to bring something different to their show. In all honesty, this to me is something great, as it gives an opportunity for the same people who come season after season to get an even more fresh perspective on that designer.</p>
<p>So, once again, Ottawa Fashion Week has surpassed the previous season and we all look forward to the next!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Photography by Greg Kolz</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Meet The MAFIA: Avant-Garde Accessories by Two Ottawa Sisters</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Victoria and Olivia Van Eyk of Ottawa&#8217;s MAFIA are a sister design duo who create some pretty awesome accessories. The duo have been in business since 2007 and are making a great impression in the Canadian fashion scene and abroad. We chatted with the duo to see how they got started and how things have [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria and Olivia Van Eyk of Ottawa&#8217;s <a href="http://www.mafiajewellery.com/" target="_blank">MAFIA</a> are a sister design duo who create some pretty awesome accessories. The duo have been in business since 2007 and are making a great impression in the Canadian fashion scene and abroad. We chatted with the duo to see how they got started and how things have been going!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="8499" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/meet-the-mafia-avant-garde-accessories-by-two-ottawa-sisters/mafia_1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?fit=500%2C353&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,353" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="mafia_1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?fit=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?fit=500%2C353&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8499" title="mafia_1" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?resize=500%2C353" alt="" width="500" height="353" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_1.jpg?resize=65%2C45&amp;ssl=1 65w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p><strong>When were you first interested in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria:</strong> Always been interested in style &#8211; fashion came in high school.</em><br />
<em><strong> Olivia:</strong> Victoria and I were both childhood models (haha!) so I guess you could say we were interested in the industry at a fairly young age&#8230; but I&#8217;d probably say my interest truly started when we began traveling to foreign places and seeing the different senses of style in each country, it&#8217;s really inspiring!</em></p>
<p><strong>How did you f</strong><em><em></em><strong>irst get started in fashion?:</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> Met a designer and teamed up to create the company MAFIA. Met him in 2007 and have been working together since. He has a degree in jewellery design and we have an eye for talent and strong foundation in business/entrepreneurship.</em><br />
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<p><strong>At what point did you feel like &#8220;yes, I can do this as a career&#8221;?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria:</strong> Third time someone complimented my ring in a night, I knew the line had incredible potential. Officially jumped into it full time after market interest had been confirmed through private parties with people whose style we admired.</em><br />
<em><strong> Olivia:</strong> I think I&#8217;m maybe still waiting for that moment, it&#8217;s a really tough industry and you have to work really hard to get ahead. Confidence in your company and yourself are key, and doing what you love definitely makes it worthwhile</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Who is your client?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> Varies &#8211; rock stars &amp; musicians, lifestyle &amp; brand entrepreneurs and their followings, bloggers, affluent fashionistas, etc.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="8500" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/meet-the-mafia-avant-garde-accessories-by-two-ottawa-sisters/mafia_3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?fit=500%2C353&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,353" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="mafia_3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?fit=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?fit=500%2C353&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8500" title="mafia_3" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?resize=500%2C353" alt="" width="500" height="353" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mafia_3.jpg?resize=65%2C45&amp;ssl=1 65w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p><strong>What inspires you?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> we find inspiration everywhere, from artists like Andy Warhol to household items such as forks and spoons. Our international travels are also a huge inspiration to us &#8211; there are such amazing things going on in the world today!</em></p>
<p><strong>What do you love most about your job?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria:</strong> The amazing cultures and individuals we get to work with. Not many people our age get to work with such a varied group of individuals. it&#8217;s a global business. we have customers from Scandinavia to Russia, China, Taiwan, US, Morrocco, all over western Europe. getting to communicate with and learn about them. also all the creativity involved &#8211; dreaming and drawing, throwing parties, directing.</em><br />
<em> Olivia: I love the creativity involved in running your own business &#8211; there are no boundaries or limitations to what you want to do! It&#8217;s really exhilarating! In terms of my favourite part of work, I love writing so working on the PR/publicity/communications aspects are really fun for me.</em></p>
<p><strong>What would you say is the most stressful?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria:</strong> the dry business sides that are necessary for any business to function. bookkeeping, filing receipts, legalities, etc.</em><br />
<em><strong> Olivia:</strong> I agree with Victoria &#8211; that, and the stress of uncertainty. When you invest so much of yourself into something, it&#8217;s nerve-wracking to see how the industry will respond to your latest product/campaign, etc.</em></p>
<p><strong>Are you constantly designing/making pieces or is it more of &#8220;when I am inspired&#8221;?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> a nice combination. sometimes inspiration hits and many ideas come pouring out. there is never any stress for designs. sometimes collections are big and some are just a few, very intricate pieces. customers enjoy our free style.</em></p>
<p><strong>Are you trying to hit any specific demographics?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> no. anybody with style.</em></p>
<p><strong>How would you like to see your collection(s) grow?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> traditionally we have grown into more intricate pieces, and we have increased the quality of the elements we incorporate into our pieces. we would also like to see them remain clearly/obviously MAFIA in nature. that is, never confused and always original.</em></p>
<p><strong>If there is one piece of advice you could give a designer starting out in fashion it would be?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria:</strong> if your line isn&#8217;t getting attention without you pushing it, consider pursuing a new style. lines that are truly hardhitters are the ones that people flock to without having to &#8220;sell&#8221; them.</em><br />
<em><strong> Olivia:</strong> Be Kind but firm. This is a competitive industry and we&#8217;re all working towards the same goals &#8211; so be kind and gracious, but stand firm on your values.</em></p>
<p><strong>Biggest lesson you&#8217;ve learned since you started?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> Make formal agreements. business can be ruthless, even in jewellery sales!</em></p>
<p><strong>How would you say the Ottawa fashion market/scene is growing?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> Strongly. many bold artists are getting noticed and supported. it&#8217;s incredibly surprising and impressive. the talent in Ottawa is amazing and it&#8217;s great that individuals are getting attention.</em></p>
<p><strong>What do you have planned next?:</strong><br />
<em><strong>Victoria &amp; Olivia:</strong> We&#8217;re already international, but we&#8217;d like to expand to even more countries, and provide easier and faster access to our international clientele &#8211; We would ideally love to get people their hand-crafted pieces in less than a week.</em></p>
<p><strong>Anything you would like to add?:</strong><br />
<em>Thanks so much to Christopher at DelectablyChic! for the opportunity to share our thoughts! We&#8217;ve received so much support from others within the industry, and are very grateful to have worked with such amazing people.</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Andrea Kolpaska (Originals by Andrea) is a name in Ottawa and abound associated with many things beautiful and by that we mean her wonderful and artistic jewellery designs. We sat down with Kolpaska to ask her some questions about her journey through designing unique jewellery and accessories and what she has planned next!   When [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Andrea Kolpaska (<a href="http://www.originalsbyandrea.com/" target="_blank">Originals by Andrea</a>) is a name in Ottawa and abound associated with many things beautiful and by that we mean her wonderful and artistic jewellery designs. We sat down with Kolpaska to ask her some questions about her journey through designing unique jewellery and accessories and what she has planned next!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="8459" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-the-original-andrea/oba_2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?fit=251%2C375&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="251,375" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="OBA_2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?fit=251%2C375&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8459" title="OBA_2" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?resize=251%2C375" alt="" width="251" height="375" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?w=251&amp;ssl=1 251w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_2.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>   <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="8458" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-the-original-andrea/oba_1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?fit=283%2C375&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="283,375" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="OBA_1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?fit=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?fit=283%2C375&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8458" title="OBA_1" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?resize=283%2C375" alt="" width="283" height="375" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?w=283&amp;ssl=1 283w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?resize=113%2C150&amp;ssl=1 113w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_1.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p><strong>When were you first interested in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em>As a little girl collecting different stones and shells during my travels.</em></p>
<p><strong>How did you first get started in fashion?:</strong><br />
<em>Creating jewellery from collected gemstones for the whole school and girlfriends and then in university while I was studying for my MA in Design and Art History.</em></p>
<p><strong>At what point did you feel like &#8220;yes, I can do this as a career&#8221;?:</strong><br />
<em>I would not call it career even now, it is a PASSION and the biggest reward is to have customers owning 200+ pieces and still asking what new you have designed.</em></p>
<p><strong>Who is your client?:</strong><br />
<em>In Ottawa I started creating collections for Richard Robinson, Lida Boutique, Three Wild women /former Carlen Gallery/, Vanilla, Manhattan Marque, Poised, Kaliyana, Sable classics, Shepherds, Pronuptia and Preston in Montreal and in Toronto my first customers were Andrews , Brian Bailey and Allan Cherry to name few</em></p>
<p><strong>What inspires you?:</strong><br />
<em> Every day life, gemstones, colors and everything around me. I like to push the boundaries, using unusual materials never used in jewellery industry before and mainly love for anything new unusual.</em></p>
<p><strong>What do you love most about your job?:</strong><br />
<em>Freedom, creativity, having such a wonderful clientele.</em></p>
<p><center><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="8461" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-the-original-andrea/oba_3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?fit=251%2C375&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="251,375" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="OBA_3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?fit=251%2C375&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone  wp-image-8461" title="OBA_3" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?resize=226%2C338" alt="" width="226" height="338" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?w=251&amp;ssl=1 251w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_3.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>   <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="8462" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-the-original-andrea/oba_4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?fit=369%2C375&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="369,375" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="OBA_4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?fit=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?fit=369%2C375&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone  wp-image-8462" title="OBA_4" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?resize=332%2C338" alt="" width="332" height="338" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?w=369&amp;ssl=1 369w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?resize=147%2C150&amp;ssl=1 147w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?resize=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1 295w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OBA_4.jpg?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></center><strong>What would you say is the most stressful?:</strong><br />
<em>If you do what you truly love, there is no stress. As an artist I live and work in my world, where outside emotions, problems,stress, boring routine are not able to enter my `sacred`space, I call it a designer aura. I do not follow trends, I do not wonder what competition does. I am aware of what is happening around me, what trends are coming and going but that does not create stress, does not affect me. I set my own rules and trends, I am never chasing trend, and this is why my jewellery designs are timeless.</em></p>
<p><strong>Are you constantly designing/making pieces or is it more of &#8220;when I am inspired&#8221;?:</strong><br />
<em>Yes I am constantly inspired, sometimes I have trouble not having enough time to finish all my projects and designs. The way I do each and every collection and what inspires me during this creative process is a little piece of untouched, raw piece of rock, gem, shell or a glass and the story that gets to me. This is how I build my collection, I always design out of the things that I love and admire!</em></p>
<p><strong>How would you like to see your collection(s) grow?:</strong><br />
<em>I am trying very hard to remain true to the focus of my creation&#8217;s, to remain “ORIGINAL” . I do not want to expand over my head and lose the uniqueness, if you jump on the mass production “wagon”, maybe a smart business move for some, but you kill your creative spirit. You are then becoming the production line available everywhere, not creative, one of a kind original designer jewellery.</em></p>
<p><strong>If there is one piece of advice you could give a designer starting out in fashion it would be?:</strong><br />
<em>Be yourself, do not copy or steal designs. It will never get you far, follow your vision, work hard and don`t be afraid to experiment.</em></p>
<p><strong>Biggest lesson you&#8217;ve learned since you started?:</strong><br />
<em>If you think that becoming a designer is to 9 to 5 job, that somehow you can stop at 5.00 pm and do something else , you are wrong. It takes all you have, you eat and breathe your designs, collection and creations you are working on.</em></p>
<p><strong>From Andrea:</strong><br />
<em>&#8220;I hold in my hand a piece of stone or Venetian glass, perhaps a gem, a pearl,</em><br />
<em> a crystal and it inspires me to create something special, unique and truly divine.</em><br />
<em> This is how each collection begins,</em><br />
<em> with a communion between artist and gemstone,</em><br />
<em> a connection that becomes a vision, resulting in a creation that speaks</em><br />
<em> to the essence of the inspiration itself natures beauty.</em><br />
<em> This is my joy and my passion;</em><br />
<em> it is my honour to share it with you.&#8221;</em></p>
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		<title>Interview: Alan White and Barry Moss of Hats, Etc.</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hats, Etc. is the hat design house of Alan White and Barry Moss! The U.K. born but Ottawa based design duo create works of art for all occasions. We sat down and asked them a few questions about their growing company. When were you first interested in fashion?: White: For me, I would say in [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.hats-etc.com/" target="_blank">Hats, Etc.</a> is the hat design house of Alan White and Barry Moss! The U.K. born but Ottawa based design duo create works of art for all occasions. We sat down and asked them a few questions about their growing company.</p>
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<p><strong>When were you first interested in fashion?:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>White:</strong> For me, I would say in the 1980s while living and working in London. It was the time of the emerging &#8220;punk&#8221; movement with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm MacLaren and the New Romantic movement.</em></p>
<p><em><strong>Moss:</strong> It started while watching my grandmother when I was young, working for Buckingham Palace.</em></p>
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<p><strong>How did you first get started in fashion?:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>White:</strong> I was doing some photography for a friend from New Zealand who was a hairdresser &#8211; we were putting together a portfolio of his work. Each weekend we&#8217;d do some shots and one week I suggested making some kind of hat with a hole in the top through which he could bring the hair through, the hair becoming an integral part of the hat and that&#8217;s how it all started.</em></p>
<p><strong>Who is your client?:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>White and Moss:</strong> Our clients vary greatly in age &#8211; from early 20s through to 80s and beyond. Our hats are geared toward special occasions and our clients tend to be people who want something unique and appreciate the good quality finish we strive for. We have served clients locally in the Ottawa region, but with our online presence we have received commissions from clients in Vancouver, Toronto, Florence, South Carolina and even Panama City! We offer a bespoke service providing the perfect hat for our clients, matching or coordinating with any outfit.</em></p>
<p><strong>What inspires you?:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>White and Moss:</strong> We have welcomed a return to elegance which has become apparent in recent years. Our designs are inspired by the &#8220;age of elegance&#8221; epitomized in the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s through the work of couture designers like Dior, Givenchy, Balenciaga and Schiaparelli, and the films of the same period, especially those of Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Katherine Hepburn to name but a few.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Are you constantly designing/making hats or is it more of &#8220;when I am inspired&#8221;?:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>White and Moss:</strong> We constantly have ideas in our heads for new hats and we add new designs all the time, While working on a hat design you tend to have several new ones popping up during the hat-making process.</em></p>
<p><strong>Biggest lesson you&#8217;ve learned since you started?:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>White:</strong> That would have to be perseverance!</em></p>
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		<title>An Interview with Amber Watkins of Amber Watkins Swim</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Amber Watkins is a name circulating heavily amongst the Ottawa fashion scene and for good reason! Watkins&#8217; swim wear line Amber Watkins Swim debuted this past season at Ottawa Fashion Week, before and after her debut, her line was garnering attention. I sat down with Watkins to ask her a few questions about her emerging [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amber Watkins is a name circulating heavily amongst the Ottawa fashion scene and for good reason! Watkins&#8217; swim wear line <a href="http://amberwatkins.ca/" target="_blank">Amber Watkins Swim</a> debuted this past season at Ottawa Fashion Week, before and after her debut, her line was garnering attention. I sat down with Watkins to ask her a few questions about her emerging line, how she got started and what&#8217;s next!</p>
<p><center><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7817" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-amber-watkins-of-amber-watkins-swim/amber-watkins-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="367,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Amber Watkins 1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7817" title="Amber Watkins 1" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?resize=235%2C352" alt="" width="235" height="352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-1.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>   <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7818" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-amber-watkins-of-amber-watkins-swim/amber-watkins-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="367,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Amber Watkins 2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7818" title="Amber Watkins 2" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?resize=235%2C352" alt="" width="235" height="352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-2.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></center><strong>What got you into design?:</strong><br />
<em>I had always loved learning how to sew and use patterns as a young girl, and I had the good fortune to be in a family of creative women. My Oma grew up learning how to sew and knit from her mother, who was a designer. I suppose it&#8217;s in my genes. I began to pursue designing even more during university and it became a creative outlet that complemented my academic studies.</em></p>
<p><strong>What made you take the leap and introduce your first collection at Ottawa Fashion Week?:</strong></p>
<p><em>My decision to take my hobby and turn it into a fashion design business came up this past Spring following the loss of my job with the federal election. I had been working for 2 years for a Member of Parliament and we lost the riding to another party&#8217;s candidate. I decided to use my severance package to start my business and applied shortly after for OFW. When I was chosen to show, I knew I had made the right choice.</em></p>
<p><strong>What is the theme for your current collection?:</strong></p>
<p><em>I can&#8217;t say there&#8217;s a specific theme to my first collection. On the OFW runway, I had the models done up like modern day Bond girls. I thought it fit well with the vintage lines of my swimsuits and I wanted to project confidence and strength.</em></p>
<p><strong>What has the reception been like since showing?:</strong><br />
<em>I received a lot of positive feedback both, before and after showing at OFW. I was fortunate to gain quite a bit of media exposure as a local designer and I was also able to make a number of new contacts and prospective clients who were interested in purchasing my designs. Showing at OFW was not only a huge goal of mine that I was able to achieve, it also provided an invaluable platform from which I could launch my new line.</em></p>
<p><center><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7821" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-amber-watkins-of-amber-watkins-swim/amber-watkins-3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="367,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Amber Watkins 3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7821" title="Amber Watkins 3" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?resize=235%2C352" alt="" width="235" height="352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-3.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>     <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7822" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-amber-watkins-of-amber-watkins-swim/amber-watkins-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="367,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Amber Watkins 4" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7822" title="Amber Watkins 4" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?resize=235%2C352" alt="" width="235" height="352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-4.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></center><strong>What drew you to/made you decide on designing swim wear?:</strong><br />
<em> I was asked about 2 years ago to design and produce a swimwear line for a charity event and I had never tried it before so I wanted to challenge myself. I ended up really enjoying it and decided to concentrate on swimwear. It turns out it&#8217;s also very memorable since there aren&#8217;t very many swimwear designers in Canada, and certainly very little in the Ottawa region. It&#8217;s a good conversation piece and it allows me to stand out a bit from the pack!</em></p>
<p><strong>Who is the Amber Watkins Swim client?:</strong><br />
<em>She&#8217;s confident, knows herself and which styles suit her body type. My swimsuits are different from the basic bikini, so my client is looking for something different that will make her stand out from the rest.</em></p>
<p><strong>What is your favorite part of your job?:</strong><br />
<em>My favourite part is definitely seeing my design on someone else, whether it be for a fashion show or a happy client! Being able to view it come to life on the female form is incredibly satisfying!</em></p>
<p><strong>Most stressful aspect of your job?:</strong><br />
<em>Right now, my learning curve for starting and managing a new business is essentially at 90 degrees. The first year is always the hardest, including finances and tough decisions and trying to stay organized and focused. I receive a lot of advice almost daily and it&#8217;s all about taking note of what can be used without losing your primary vision and goals.</em></p>
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<a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7824" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-amber-watkins-of-amber-watkins-swim/amber-watkins-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="367,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Amber Watkins 5" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7824" title="Amber Watkins 5" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?resize=235%2C352" alt="" width="235" height="352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-5.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a>     <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7825" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/an-interview-with-amber-watkins-of-amber-watkins-swim/amber-watkins-6/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="367,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-image-title="Amber Watkins 6" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?fit=367%2C550&amp;ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7825" title="Amber Watkins 6" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?resize=235%2C352" alt="" width="235" height="352" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Amber-Watkins-6.jpg?resize=150%2C225&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></center><strong>Where do you want to see your line go?:</strong><br />
<em> I want to see my line progress in the Canadian retail market. I hope it can eventually be featured in a few magazine editorials and maybe even worn by a celebrity!</em></p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s next for you/your line?:</strong><br />
<em>I&#8217;m trying to be realistic but also to challenge myself. Right now, I am excited to get my first order of swimsuits back from the manufacturer and begin the retail process. I&#8217;m hoping to receive that before Christmas and begin selling in the new year. This will be still a bit of a trial period for me, to see which styles seem to be the most popular. Once I have that information I can use it for subsequent ordering and in my next collection which I have already begun planning!</em></p>
<p><strong>Anything you&#8217;d like to add?:</strong><br />
<em>Amber Watkins SWIM is made in Canada! That was extremely important to me when I began looking for a manufacturer.</em></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[Christopher Massardo Martha Kunst of Ottawa&#8217;s  Poised Boutique is a woman who means business! That saying is fairly common with the entrepreneurial world, what is different though is the serious but not over aggressive approach to this business woman’s tactics and her out look on this crazy fashion world. Kunst started as a fashion buyer for [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Christopher Massardo</strong></p>
<p>Martha Kunst of Ottawa&#8217;s  <a href="http://www.poisedboutique.com">Poised Boutique</a> is a woman who means business! That saying is fairly common with the entrepreneurial world, what is different though is the serious but not over aggressive approach to this business woman’s tactics and her out look on this crazy fashion world.</p>
<p>Kunst started as a fashion buyer for a few different boutiques in Ottawa, although from Montreal there is something about Ottawa that called to her. After 18 years though, Kunst needed change, even though she was happy with being a buyer, there came a time Kunst says where “I had to move out on my own”.  Kunst admitted she was interested in seeing a change as well “in the customer service industry, you are taught about a hard sell”. Kunst continued that “I wanted to provide a warmer atmosphere, where the customer is truly satisfied”.</p>
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<p>Kunst made the big jump and opened her  boutique on fabulous Sussex Drive. Kunst says that she wanted to show her “flare to Ottawa”.  With that said, that flare caught on quick and Poised soon become a busy shopping spot. The store is brimming with great pieces from amazing designers such as <a href="http://www.nanettelepore.com">Nanette Lepore</a>, <a href="http://www.albertomakali.com">Alberto Makali</a>, <a href="http://www.catylesca.com">Caty Lesca</a> and several more. The store itself has a great quantity of pieces while still remaining spacious, open and inviting.</p>
<p>Its five years later and Poised is still going strong in its same location, so strong in fact Kunst felt compelled to expand. “I didn’t have the room in Poised to expand and I really wanted something for the younger at heart”.  As luck would have it a space opened up literally just doors down from her current location. Moving quickly Kunst got the space and started her next project, Envied!</p>
<p>This past Easter Envied opened to great reception. The boutique itself is a fresher more modern version of its sister boutique. Catering to a funkier, trendier and more daring crowd. The boutique carries great designers such as Betsey Johnson and Nicole Miller to mention but a couple choice names. Kunst said she really believes this will aid in “adding and diversifying the clientele”.</p>
<p>Regarding the clientele, Kunst says that she “loves her clients”. “It’s all about the customer, we wouldn’t be here if it were not for them” Kunst adds.  Truly a fashion lover and lover of her business, Kunst is there all the time and spends time at both her boutiques. Kunst knows her customers when they walk in the door and you can tell they feel comfortable with her. Not shy to help or give her advice Kunst is always there for her customers’ fashionable needs.</p>
<p>Which so much success already one would wonder what is next. For the future Kunst is keeping a tight lip but says “plans are in the works, you will just have to wait and see”.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Photography by Laura Arwen Berg</strong></em></p>
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