Art meets Fashion this October at The Distillery District

If you have ever been intrigued by the relationship between art and fashion, then clear your calendar on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009.

Not-for-profit organization, Art of Fashion is producing the Art of Fashion Design Competition and the Art of Fashion Trunk Show which will take place on the same day of Nuit Blanche, Toronto's all-night art exhibit. 

Participating designers must create a collection inspired by the events theme, "Iconic Power" and the winner will win the coveted title of Most Promising Designer and Best Exhibit as well as financial grant to start-up your business. During the design competition a trunk show will take place allowing for attendees to shop, shop, shop from each designers fabulous designs. 

If you are interested in participating in this must-attend event, visit www.artoffashion.org and click away!

Amanda

Portobello East Debuts its First Ever Fashion + Art Market

Starting this July 26th from noon to 6pm and every Sunday until December, Toronto's Distillery District will be hosting Canada's east coast first ever Portobello East Fashion + Art Market.

This event has been held in Vancouver and Calgary for several years and now welcomes itself to the T.O. Portobello East fashion version of a farmer's market selling unique pieces by local fashion designers, jewellery designers and artisans.

Be sure to stop by and pick up a piece to add to your wardrobe or art collection provided by the creations of the over 80 designers that are present every Sunday. Admission to the markte is $5 and free for children under 12.

Visit http://www.portobelloeast.com/ for more details.

Amanda