MEET THE TEAM CONTENTS
VKFW Director Jia Seung
General Coordinator
Paola Del Valle
VKFW Magazine Art Directors
Andres Emilio Lopez Arana
Natalia Camila Diaz Otarola
Official Photographers – Vancouver
Arun Nevader | @ArunNevader
Yvonne Hanson | @ Yhanson Photography
Editorial Photographer – Alex S.YU Feature
Nick Huchen Cai | @Another Red Eyes
Editorial Photographer – Faeella Feature
Henrique Massano | @Henrique_Massano
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Hair Team
Goldwell CA | @GoldwellCA
Odete DaSilva | @OdeteDaSilvaHair
Makeup Team
Cristina Cuellar | @CristinaCuellar Front Cover Models
Chantelle, Chanice, Anya
Back Cover Model Sijia
1. CRISTINA CUELLAR INSTITUTO
Makeup Team
2. GOLDWELL
Hair Team
3. VKFW FALL/WINTER 25 RUNWAY REVIEW
Little Visions, Big Dreams
5. KURUMI
Nostalgic Elegance for a New Generation
9. REIHANI DESIGN
Boundless Creativity, Timeless Elegance
13. MOA.IKUMI
Where KAWAII Meets the World
17. PATCHWORK - STUDENTS
Nasja, Thomas, Linnea, Eila, Maya
21. DIY
Fashion With Fun
23. RE/TUNE MODELING
Model Agency
24. MC GAIA LOOKS
Grace in Motion, Charm in Every Word
27. VFW FALL/WINTER 25 RUNWAY REVIEW
Defining the Future of Style
31. KIDS COUTURE
Paris Fashion Week
33. SLOW FASHION
Building a Sustainable Wardrobe For Your Kids
35. GFC | ALEX S.YU
New York Fashion Week
37. GFC | FAEELLA
Paris Fashion Week
39. COLOURS OF THE RUNWAY
Paris Fashion Week
43. NO FABRIC DESIGN CONTEST
Where Imagination Meets
Sustainability
VKFW FW25 RUNWAY REVIEW
VancouverKids FashionWeek FW25 celebratedcreativity, individuality, and sustainability through the fresh perspectives of emerging designers From eco-conscious collections crafted with recycled materials to ocean-inspired designs and playful reinterpretations of childhood nostalgia, each showcase reflected a deep sense of imagination and purpose. This season captured the spirit of innovation, blending artistry, storytelling, and environmental awareness, proving that the future of fashion is thoughtful, expressive, and full of heart.
Kurumi debuts at Vancouver Kids Fashion Week with a heartwarming collection inspired by childhood memories and timeless elegance. Born from a mother’s love, the brand began with handmade clothing for her children, focusing on comfort, softness, and everyday wear Named after a beloved Shiba Inu, Kurumi reflects the designer’s journey of dressing her children through life’s milestones.
The “Nostalgic Storybook” collection blends classical and modern styles through checks, lace, and fluffy textures in a chic palette of brown, red, beige, and natural tones. Designed for both boys and girls, the pieces include matching sets for siblings and parents who love to coordinate.
Kurumi celebrates the beauty of childhood with clothing that tells a story, timeless, nostalgic, and made with love.
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Afsaneh Reihanifard, founder of Reihani, graduated in Fashion Design and Sewing Technology from Soore University in Tehran and later continued her studies in Computer Technology in Fashion after immigrating to Canada, further expanding her creative expertise. Throughout her career, she has showcased her designs in fashion shows around the world, including the UK, Croatia, the USA, Dubai, and Bosnia, presenting collections known for their elegance and imagination. Reihani reflects her creativity, passion, and commitment to the art of design. Each piece embodies artistry, femininity, and timeless elegance, celebrating fashion as both craft and also expression
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moa IKUMI, the internationally recognized children’s fashion brand by Japanese designer Ikumi Yanaka, is set to make a captivating appearance at Vancouver Kids Fashion Week. Known in Japan as the “designer who can’t take the most reservations,” Ikumi has built a global following of children who adore her unique creations. Inspired by her late greatgrandmother, also a designer, Ikumi began drawing and crafting garments from a young age, believing her inspirations are gifts from above. Today, moa.IKUMI blends Japanese kawaii and cool aesthetics, bringing playful charm and refined sophistication to children’s fashion. With a strong presence in Japan and on international runways, moa IKUMI continues to redefine children’s style, proving that creativity and culture have no age.
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Grade 11 students Nasja MacRae and Thomas Bailey bring their creativity to Vancouver Kids Fashion Week with a collection inspired by the ocean’s textures and the shapes of formal wear, highlighting the beauty and fragility of marine life while reimagining deadstock fabric to raise awareness about fashion waste and sustainability.
Grade 12 student Linnea debuts at Vancouver Kids Fashion Week via Patchwork with an eco-conscious collection made from recycled architectural drawings. Inspired by Bauhaus dance costumes, her designs feature geometric forms and repurposed red ribbons, blending fashion and architecture through a bold, sustainable vision.
Grade 11 student Eila Horne from Templeton Secondary and Grade 12 student Maya from Van Tech bring their creativity to Vancouver Kids Fashion Week Inspired by Vivienne Westwood, film, and theatre, Eila began sewing at seven with guidance from her grandmother Maya, a self-taught designer, focuses on quality, sustainability, and individuality in her work. Together, they present a collection that blends whimsy and everyday elegance, celebrating self-expression through fashion.
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Fashion With Fun DIY
Do you ever look at your wardrobe and find items that you don’t hate but also don’t love? A creative and fun way to customize some clothing items is to do patchwork!
Patchwork consists of gathering scraps of fabrics of all colors, shapes and sizes and sew them on your clothes with different types and colors of thread It’s a sustainable and unique way to give new life to those pieces you grew tired of especially if there are any stains or holes, patchwork is the easiest and most stylish solution!
Here are some few ideas for your new patchwork project:
Write your name using different color scraps on the back of a denim jacket Sew stars on the elbows of an old hoodie Sew on a planet shaped patch on a shirt, use thick yarn to add rings to the planet, and buttons to make the stars
Gather all your creativity, old scraps, a cup of hot chocolate and give those old pieces, forgotten at the back of your wardrobe, a new life!
MC GAIA LOOK’S
VancouverKids Fashion Week’s beloved MC,Gaia,once again lit up the stage with hersignature charm and standout style. Thisseason, she embraced playful contrasts, stepping out in a dreamy creamdress with puff sleeves that captured youthful elegance, and a denim-on-denim ensemble that showcased her cool, confident personality. Effortlessly blending sophistication with fun, Gaia’s vibrant, modern looks perfectly reflected the spirit of VKFW: not only bold, but creative, and full of personality
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VFW FW25 RUNWAY REVIEW
This season’s Vancouver Fashion Week FW25 exuded a sense of refined experimentation and modern poise. Designers embraced sculptural silhouettes, layered structures, and tactile contrasts that merged elegance with edge. Earthy neutrals and muted metallics met flashes of rich crimson, emerald, and gold, creating a palette that felt both grounded and ethereal. Flowing fabrics, asymmetric cuts, and bold textures defined a collection that balanced softness and strength, capturing a confident yet introspective mood on the runway.
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Bird’s Luck
Reihani Design
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Amerge
Carlie Olfert
Iskwew Maskosis Designs
Astrophe Apparel
Aisha Ellen Garments
Julie Ehme
GJones Club
Delayne Dixon Leiray Lucky Boy
Ainsley McPherson
Nudo 6/6
Lumina Eligma
Atelier: Nameless Garments
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Ondata: PARANG
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KIDS COUTURE
Couturefor kids is no longer a novelty, it’s agrowing part of the fashion world Once seenonly on royalty or at rare events, children’s couture is now a regular feature on international runways and red carpets. These designs are not just smaller versions of adult fashion. They are bold, artistic, and made to reflect a child’s imagination and also their personality.
At Paris Fashion Week, under the brilliant spotlight of the celebrated Global Fashion Collective, ELSA FAIRY showcased a children’s couture collection that combined elegance with fairytale imagination
Designer Iryna Mykytiuk unveiled sculptural gowns such as a royal blue satin ball gown with precise pleating, twin iridescent mini dresses blooming with 3D florals, and an iceblue halter gown adorned with crystals and dramatic puffed sleeves. Known for crafting custom evening
and pageant gowns for children, ELSA FAIRY brought a level of detail and sophistication rarely seen in kids’ fashion. Every piece reflected the brand’s dedication to storytelling through couture, whimsical, refined, and meticulously constructed.The Paris showcase marked a
defining moment for ELSA FAIRY, firmly confirming its place as a truly visionary force in children’s fashion In a week defined by innovation, ELSA FAIRY stood out, reminding the industry that imagination and craftsmanship can walk hand in hand down the runway
SLOW FASHION
Building a Sustainable Wardrobe For Your Kids
It’seasy toget suckedinto thecycleof trendy, cheap clothes, but slow fashion offers a thoughtful and fantastic alternative for your kids’ wardrobes! It’s all about showing our children that looking great doesn’t have to hurt the planet. By focusing on quality over quantity, we teach them a meaningful, lasting lesson about caring for their things and the world they live in.
Here are a few fun, simple ways to build a fantastic, long-lasting wardrobe for your little ones
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When clothes are worn out or outgrown, get creative before tossing them! Involve your kids in DIY projects to breathe new life into old favorites. Can those outgrown jeans become a cool new pair of shorts? Can a beloved old T-shirt be transformed into a tote bag, a doll outfit, or a fun costume? Have fun and also try it out!
FOCUS ON TIMELESS CLOTHING
Kids are masters of putting clothes through the wringer, so choose items that can keep up! Look for durable, natural fabrics that can handle endless playdates and classic designs that won’t look dated next year, so they can be handed down to siblings or friends for many seasons to come.
EMBRACE SECONDHAND PIECES
Kids grow so fast, so buying secondhand is the ultimate win-win: it’s great for your wallet and the planet. Thrift shops are often full of used kids’ clothes waiting for a new home.Organize clothing swaps with local friends and families. It’s. a fun and free way to refresh all your kids’ drawers.
When you do need to buy something brand-new, make a conscious choice. Look for local or ecoconscious brands that are transparent about their materials and also about their production
By embracing slow fashion, you and your kids can make thoughtful choices that celebrate creativity, community, and care for the planet, one fantastic, durable outfit at a time. Are you ready to start the journey of slow fashion?
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SCARLET TALES
The bold contrast of black and white, symbolize timeless elegance and refined minimalism. Black represents strength and sophistication, while white offers purity and simplicity. Together, they create a striking balance, making these colors staples of classic fashion
A palette where fiery reds, molten oranges, and radiant whites dance alongside playful touches of gold and denim blue The runway comes alive with storybook nostalgia reimagined through modern silhouettes and fearless layering. Where the vivid colour is the heartbeat of endless imagination.
EARTHBOUND
Rooted in warm browns and muted greens, this palette evokes rustic comfort and simplicity Cozy textures and vintage shapes add a timeless, nostalgic charm
IVORY DREAM
Creams, beiges, and blush tones evoke vintage charm and quiet elegance, with soft shapes and delicate details adding a dreamlike, modern grace.
GARDEN GLOW BLUE REVERIE
Fresh greens, soft pinks, and earthy tones bloom together in a palette that feels youthful and radiant. Playful textures and layered silhouettes bring warmth and vitality
Shades of blue, from icy silver to deep navy, evoke mystery and serenity, blending flowing textures with ethereal elegance
No Fabric Design Contest
Where Imagination Meets Sustainability
Inabold celebrationof creativity, Vancouver Kids Fashion Week invited young visionaries from Grades 1–12 to redefine fashion; without using a single piece of fabric. From paper to recycled plastics, students transformed everyday materials into runway-ready works of art, proving that innovation knows no limits
This season’s No Fabric Design Contest, held on October 18–19, 2025, captivated audiences with its vibrant display of imagination and craftsmanship
Emily Wei’s inventive design stood out among the talented participants, earning her the top honor. Her piece, blending sustainability and youthful spirit, made its debut on the runway during Vancouver Kids Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, symbolizing that the future of fashion begins with fearless ideas.
Runner-ups Thomas Bailey, Nasja MacRae, and Alexis Chan also impressed judges with their creative ingenuity. Beyond the runway, an exclusive exhibition showcased all participants’ remarkable creations, each one a testament to the next generation’s ability to think boldly and sustainably
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