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²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵstudents help shape the future of fashion at Vancouver Fashion Week 2025
Vancouver, April 10, 2025 – Last night, ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ (VCC) fashion students showcased their latest work during a runway show at Vancouver Fashion Week.
Vancouver Fashion Week is North America’s second-largest fashion week, second only to New York Fashion Week. It spotlights homegrown talent as well as talent from across the globe.
VCC’s Fashion Design & Production Diploma students presented self-directed final garment projects, which gave students the opportunity to perfect their craft and express their sartorial interests.
“At Vancouver Fashion Week, we believe that including student designers on the runway is essential to shaping the future of fashion. By offering them direct access to industry mentorship, real-world production experience, and global exposure, we’re helping bridge the gap between education and career. Our collaborations with institutions like ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ allow students to gain not just visibility but also the confidence, creativity, and leadership skills needed to thrive in a competitive industry. It’s more than a showcase – it’s a launchpad,” Jia Seung, Vancouver Fashion Week Producer.
“We are so proud of our students' creativity and dedication to their craft,” said Sarah Murray, Fashion Program Coordinator at VCC. “After two years of hard work, showing at Vancouver Fashion Week is the pinnacle of our students' experience with ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵFashion. The opportunity to be seen on the runway by media and industry is an amazing launch pad for our students' careers in fashion.”
The full list of ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵdesigners taking part is:
- Heather Cameron
- Rolanda
About Fashion Design & Production at ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ
VCC’s Fashion Design & Production Diploma mimics the real-world fashion industry. Students experience a fast-paced production process while learning fundamental skills and the use of industry standard software such as Illustrator and Gerber CAD. The self-directed final garment project is a student’s opportunity to hone their craft and personal sartorial interests.
For more information, please visit www.vcc.ca/fashion
About Vancouver Fashion Week
Championing diversity as its greatest strength, Vancouver Fashion Week has grown to be the second largest fashion week in North America and continues to grow today as the fastest growing fashion week in the world. The team at Vancouver Fashion Week provides its designers not only with a platform for their craft but also with ongoing opportunities for commerce and growth. Learn more:
About ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ (VCC) is one of British Columbia's largest and oldest public post-secondary institutions, offering over 140 programs across a wide range of disciplines, including health sciences, hospitality, trades, design, and arts. With a focus on hands-on, industry-relevant learning, ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵis committed to providing students with real-world experience that leads to meaningful employment. Real learning for real change. /welcome/.
Contact
Charnelle McClure
cmcclure@vcc.ca
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