PARKSHOW Calgary, presented by CF Chinook Centre, is a fashion show and art exhibit that features a wide variety of up and coming Canadian designers and professional artists. Their aim is to connect Calgary fashion and art lovers with today’s young talent who are becoming big influences across Canada.
Park, which stands for “Promoting Artists, Redefining Kulture”, is a volunteer-run network in western Canada aimed at promoting and supporting local emerging artists and designers in their respective communities. Park hosts a wide array of events including PARKLUXE, PARKSALE, and PARKSHOP. Alongside these events, Park also hosts educational forums and networking events
This year’s lineup includes Cara Cheung (a Toronto based womenswear label that blends high fashion luxury with urban street style), House of Nonie (a Calgary based womenswear brand specializing in modern ready to wear garments) and Nrthrntwns workshop (a line of fitted menswear). Of course, there are many other exciting designers who will be presenting their collections. For a full list, click here.
Definitely not an event to miss, PARKSHOW brings together culture, art, fashion and creativity through wonderful exhibitions of today’s talent. In the past, our bloggers have attended the event and wrote about their experiences, which you can read here. For more information on PARKSHOW 2016 and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.