Kristina Benson (GYB Kamloops member) will be featured at Vancouver Fashion Week March 19 – 25th, to show her INSPIRED INTENTIONS COLLECTION.
Proudly made in Canada Kristina reconnects fashion and yoga with her unique unconventional combination of eco-fabric yoga leggings, draped kimonos, and delicate scarves. VFW event is one of the fastest growing fashion weeks in the world, and since 2001, has acted as a stepping-stone for emerging designers to launch their creations into the fashion industry in hopes of one day appearing on the stages of London, Paris, Milan, and New York. Congrats Kristina!
Press Release Below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KRISTINA BENSON TO SHOW INSPIRED INTENTIONS COLLECTION
AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2018
FEBRUARY 6, 2018, Kamloops, BC – Kristina Benson is hitting the runway with her latest collection of wearable art and will be featured at Vancouver Fashion Week F/W 2018 Season (VFW). She is reconnecting fashion and yoga with her unique, intention-based artwork on yoga leggings, kimonos, and scarves.
“Mixing emerging and established designers from across the world has been our recipe for success for over 17 years. Vancouver Fashion Week is fortunate to be working with remarkable talent and growing alongside maturing designers. We are grateful that we as an organization can, and have acted as a stepping stone in their careers.” says Jamal Abdourahman, producer and founder of Vancouver Fashion Week.
“This wearable art brings to life the rhythms of loving intentions crafted into asymmetrical designs, rich textures, and vivid colours,” Kristina says of her work. “Proudly made in Canada, this collection includes an unconventional combination of eco-fabric yoga leggings, draped kimonos, and delicate scarves. I have put significant thought and love into these new pieces of artwork, and I know women will connect with selections such as I Rise, Reflections, and Fire In Me. Covering casual chic to everyday yoga, these distinctive designs are sure to satiate the senses.”
EVENT DETAILS & TICKETS
March 19-25th, 2018
David Lam Hall
50 East Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 3V6
For information and to see the schedule of events, visit: www.vanfashionweek.com
To register for media passes and accreditation, visit:
vanfashionweek.com/media/#accreditation
ABOUT KRISTINA BENSON
A graduate of Emily Carr University, Kristina Benson creates unique, intention-based artwork on canvas, by illustration, and through the lens. Ingeniously, she fashions this artwork onto fabric for the dynamic female form. Her pieces come to life in visual harmony connecting spirit, soul, and stories and will proudly walk down the runway this March. Her intention has always been to inspire others to be the canvas of their potential.
ABOUT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
Vancouver Fashion Week is entering its 18th year and 31st season. Focusing on creating a diverse and eclectic showcase of talented local and international designers, VFW propels featured designers and esteemed brands to the forefront of fashion media and to industry buyers. This runway event is one of the fastest growing fashion weeks in the world, and since 2001, Vancouver Fashion Week has acted as a stepping-stone for emerging designers to launch their creations into the fashion industry in hopes of one day appearing on the stages of London, Paris, Milan, and New York.
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Vancouver Fashion Week
Robyn Meeres
604.916.5933
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