Order tickets via Eventbrite Come down and support MAKE Fashion with the most tantalizing libations Calgary has ever seen. Imbibe with the fashion conscience Calgarians while contributing to this amazing cause. Darren Fabian & Philippe Grandbois (@Candelacalgary, @Alloydining, @justcocktails, @TrueSpiritsImports, @GboisGroup) will be showcasing Molecular Gastronomy & Mixology with 6 amazingly artistic molecular cocktails, along […]
We are pleased to announce our designers who will be presenting in the 2013 runway show. Ferro Fuse: Melissa Skowron and Casey Hughes The concept of Ferro Fuse is to provide the Calgary community with a new, functional way of interacting with ferrofluid technology – as fashion and art. The properties of the ferrofluid contained within a display vessel, […]
MakeFashion has officially launched with three workshops scheduled in July. The workshops are open to the public and offer fun, easy-to-do projects. The workshops do not require any previous experience. Each workshop offers basic materials and projects, but if you have a specific project in mind (want to re-vitalize grandma’s old jewellery or start early […]
The MakeFashion launch party on June 6th was an exciting preview of the upcoming festival as well as a dialogue on the future and relevance of technology-integrated fashion. The panel, featuring Jeff de Boer, Dee Fontans, and Lara Prebster (led by event organizers Shannon Hoover and Chelsea Klukas) discussed the merging of arts and […]
Well – you may have heard whispers… maybe even seen an electrically lit dress around town? MakeFashion Launch Party Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 – 8:30 Endeavor Arts, Suite 200 – 1209 1st SW, Calgary Where Technology meets Art… Highlights of the evening include: – molecular bar featuring cocktails by Mixologist Phillipe Grandbois – coffee […]
One more date for designers information sessions have been set: Monday May 14th at 6:30 pm at Endeavor Arts Gallery: 1209 1st St. SW The sessions will go over important information regarding proposal requirements, product specs, and examples and inspiration. Information on proposals can be found here. Please RSVP to chelsea.klukas@gmail.com to attend a session.
Proposals are now closed. Stay tuned for info on our selected designers! The MakeFashion initiative is a collaboration of great minds who want to demonstrate that the convergence of Technology and Art can result in a form, fashion and community brand new to Calgary. Creativity and innovation are the guiding principles to unit fashion, jewelry […]
The designers for the MakeFashion fashion show and the public workshops will utilize a number of materials. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Sensors Micro-Controllers Electro Luminescent wire and Tape Fibre Optics LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are small, efficient light sources that can be wired or sewn into clothing. Adding micro-controllers and sensors to the mix […]
The MakeFashion initiative is a collaboration of great minds who want to demonstrate that the convergence of Technology and Art can result in a form, fashion and community brand new to Calgary. Creativity and innovation are the guiding principles to unit fashion, jewelry and accessories designers with software and hardware engineers. Along with technology enthusiasts, […]
Join us on Thursday, February 23rd at 6PM at Endeavour Arts Gallery for an information session on becoming a designer for MakeFashion’s wearable art show. Location: Endeavor Arts Gallery Address: Suite 200, 1209 First Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0V3 (Located above Forbidden Clothing entrance between Forbidden & Giuseppe’s Market.)
