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Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week returns for its third edition, with the goal of rekindling joy in the face of grief. New collections from Indigenous fashion designers from across Turtle Island (North America) will sashay the runway on models of First Nation / Métis / Inuit descent. Shop for gifts from
Roslyn Dreamhouse is a seasonal, in-person shopping experience hosted by the designers of Studio Roslyn. The event celebrates both the iconic return of Barbie and the revival of glamorous, glossy furniture from the 1980s. This vintage collection will take you back in time with its sleek lines, geometric shapes, and
Are you an online creator, web designer, or part of a digital agency? Join us at the breathtaking Parker Rooftop, 120 feet above Vancouver's Beach District, for an evening of collaboration, connection, and inspiration. Why You Should Attend: ✨ Network with Industry Peers: Meet top creators, designers, and agency leaders
Join us at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) for The Show from May 7-21! Step into a world of creativity and inspiration at The Show, ECU’s annual exhibition of our graduating students' work. This year’s Show features works by over 400 graduates from all five-degree programs and
Welcome to Paper Goods Fest! Something's brewing — and it’s more than just beer. Presented by artist collective happenstance, we are all about paper goods & print love. So join us for Paper Goods Fest, a pop-up paper party hosted by happenstance. We’re taking over Container’s upstairs lounge for one
The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. Join North America's premier design platform, where visionary brands converge with an influential community of 25,000 discerning professionals and design enthusiasts. As Canada's definitive platform for contemporary design excellence, establish influential connections and your
Emily Carr University's legendary Student Art Sale returns, teaming up once again with the Indigenous Winter Market for an unforgettable celebration of art, design, and creativity! Explore one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works crafted by ECU’s talented emerging artists, designers, and Indigenous creators. From bold prints to handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, sculpture,