Phreshly Squeezed

In hopes of finishing fashion week with a grand finale, LG Fashion Week showcased “Dare to Wear Love” last Friday evening. In hopes of raising awareness for the prevention and fight against HIV/AIDS, 25 of Canada’s top designers made use of African fabrics, provided by the Stephen Lewis foundation, to create beautiful and elaborate designs. Some of these designers included Evan Biddell, Lida Baday, and David Dixon.

Several figures integral to LG Fashion Week and in particular, this show, were featured before the onslaught of fashion candy. To close fashion week, FDCC’s Robin Kay took to the microphone to thank supporters and attendees. In addition, LG Canada’s senior marketing manager Frank Lee, Chris Tyrell and Jim Searie of Hoax Couture, and Stephen Lewis added their words regarding the spring/summer 2010 fashion week and the need to combat HIV/AIDS.

What I loved most, aside from the actual designs, was the fact that so many Canadian celebrities took an opportunity to help out a great cause. For instance, politician Olivia Chow or musician Jully Black showing of their modeling skills? You better believe it. With such support, the show was a great success (waiting for the show, though, was chaos and disaster).

Be sure to look out for these designs, as they will be auctioned for charity later this year.

Images courtesy of Rock-it Promotions Inc., credit Brian Summers.

Stephen Lewis gives his speech before the show begins

Jessi of MTV Canada in Brose

Angela Smith in Jason Meyers

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