Fashion Has No Borders

Stage Schedule for Fashion Has No Borders

2010-03-19T18:38:00.001-07:00

Italian Designers Coming to Fashion Has No Borders

2010-03-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

Almost time to start your shopping engines for Fashion Has No Borders.
Part of the fabulous fashion lineup will be two Italian designers:

Elena Vera Stella
(www.elenaverastella.it)

and

Giusari
(www.giusari.com)

Fashion For All

2010-03-16T07:46:00.001-07:00

Check out our feature in the Calgary Herald today!

Calling all Fashion-Junkies!

2010-03-12T12:18:00.000-08:00

Ok Girlies, who can resist a whole day devoted to shopping, demonstrations, and fashion shows filled with gorgeous models and dancers? Not only can you shop til you drop but you can also get the best advice from top stylists, nutrishionists, makeup artists and more.
Also, don't forget about the fashion theatre and its constant flow of celebrities, models and dancers!

Trust me, no one goes home empty handed. So, to all you fashion junkees visit our website to find out more: www.fashionhasnoboders.com

Love and Lipstick,
Fashion Has No Borders

Breakfast Television-March 11th

2010-03-11T12:02:00.000-08:00

In case you missed it, the lovely Jill Belland from CityTV's Breakfast Television joined us at BoConcept to talk Fashion Has No Borders.

We talked about the event, saw a preview of the dancers who will join us and met four of the lovely contestants from the Every Woman Competition. They all looked gorgeous thanks to the help of our friends at Chichi Couture, Edges Salon and Artists Within.

There's still time to vote on Twitter for who YOU think the Every Woman winner should be, visit www.twitter.com/FHNB and we'll see you on March 20th!

Here are a few pics from the day, enjoy!

Jill Belland, hostess extraordinaire!

Four of our lovely Every Woman Competition who got up so early for the show. Thank you!

Every Woman Competition Twitter Choice Award

2010-03-04T14:21:00.000-08:00

You saw them answer the tough questions and strut their stuff down the runway and now it's your turn to be the judge with the

Twitter Choice Award

The rules are simple:

- Check out the bios for the top 10 competitors in the Every Woman Competition HERE.
- Sign up for Twitter (if you haven't tried it yet, now's the time!)
- Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/FHNB
- Retweet us with:
" RT: My vote for the @FHNB Every Woman Competition is contestant [X]."

[Feel free to write a shout out to your favourite at the end]

Don't forget, the show is Saturday March 20th from 9:00am - 9:00pm.
Visit: www.fashionhasnoborders.com

Love & Lipstick,
FHNB

Now go on Twitter and VOTE!

The Hottest Fashion & Beauty Show

2010-03-02T08:34:00.000-08:00

Jeanne Beker: Canadian Fashion Icon

2010-02-26T13:42:00.000-08:00

One of Canada's most influential fashionistas, Jeanne Beker will be joining us at Fashion Has No Borders on March 20, 2010. Her extensive career in the fashion industry includes not only her role as host of Fashion Television, Jeanne has also been a fashion editor, radio producer, clothing designer, columnist, and judge on Canada's Next Top Model.

Jeanne has also been recognized by numerous organizations for her ongoing community involvement and influence. Her long list of accolades includes the Vantage Women of Originality Award by the Fashion Group International and a Variety Club Diamond Award.

PLUS, as if that wasn't enough, Jeanne has been lending her talent to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics by talking Olympic fashion. The figure skaters in particular have been causing quite a stir in Jeanne, some getting praise for being "Ultra chic," other for being "Ludicrous get-ups looked more suitable for the circus than a sophisticated global competition."

Be sure to come see Jeanne take the stage on March 20th.

Fashion Gets Real

2010-02-23T10:32:00.000-08:00

Check out the top 10 finalists in the Every Woman competition, as featured in today's Calgary Herald. To see who will take the top prize come to Fashion Has No Borders on March 20th!

The Every Woman Competition at Crossiron Mills

2010-02-21T15:02:00.000-08:00

Saturday, February 21st we found ourselves at Crossiron Mills for Calgary's first ever Every Woman Competition. We found 30 women who exemplified beauty, style, grace and achievement and got to know each of them a bit better.

With the helps of guest judges, Kathe Lemon (Editor, Avenue Magazine), Yvonne Jefferey (Life Editor, Calgary Herald), Judy Gabriel (CityTV), Alykhan Velji (My Rona Home) and Mike Chammoury (Edges Salon) we narrowed our search down for the Every Woman to 10 finalists. One of these lucky women will win a one year contract with the Ben Barry Agency and a trip for two to a Breezes resort (either Panama or Jamaica), a designer outfit from Belissima and A Lady's First Shopping Package from the Delta Bow.

Come watch the finals at the Fashion Has No Borders fashion & accessories expose on March 20 at the BMO Centre (Stampede Park) with guest judges Ben Barry and Jeanne Beker.

For more information visit: http://www.fashionhasnoborders.com

WATCH FOR YOUR CHANCE TO VOTE VIA TWITTER FOR THE TWITTER'S CHOICE WINNER. www.twitter.com/fhnb

To see more photos from the Every Woman competition, visit our facebook fan page by clicking here.

Ben Barry: Changing the Face of Fashion

2010-02-12T08:52:00.000-08:00

Ben Barry, founder of the world's first modeling agency representing models of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and abilities will be coming to Fashion Has No Borders on March 20, 2010.

His goal? To create an inclusive and empowering fashion industry by helping brands authentically represent their consumers.

At the age of 14, Ben's first model was a friend who was told she was "too big" to be a model. He sent her pictures to an editor who called him back, hired his friend and his agency was born. Fast-forward to 2010 and Ben is scouting for fashion beauty brands including Sears, Macy's and the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty.

Getting as much attention as his models, Ben has been featured on Oprah, CNN, MTV, Fashion Television and his work has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Globe and Mail, and Glamour (to name a few).

Ben Barry will be at the Fashion Has No Borders Fashion and Accessories Expose on March 20 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary. If you're interested in showing what YOU have to offer to Ben Barry there is still time to sign up for the Every Woman Contest at Crossiron Mills on February 20th. Click here for more information.

Love and Lipstick,
FHNB

Every Woman Contest in the Calgary Herald

2010-02-09T05:37:00.001-08:00

The Calgary Herald has it right, there's still time to nominate that special woman in your life (or maybe yourself?) and celebrate their 'style, inner beauty and achievements.' The Every Woman contest is still accepting entries until February 15th.

Visit http://everywoman.fashionhasnoborders.com/
Mothers, brothers and sisters, husbands, best friends and anyone else can submit entries online or by mail, nominating a special someone in their life who embodies all these things. Simply describe why the person you are nominating deserves the chance of a lifetime opportunity to express her individuality during the Fashion Has No Borders™ Runway Show.

Fashion Theatre

2010-02-05T09:05:00.000-08:00

Have You Heard? The upcoming FASHION HAS NO BORDERS Fashion & Accessories Expose™ will include a Fashion Theatre with a New York-style fashion show like Calgary has never seen! The show will include 30 dancers & models, 2 singing sensation, 270 stunning outfits, 1280 inches of high heels, 20 cans of hairspray, and 140 hair pins.

Featuring fabulous styles for every taste and budget, FHNB has it all. With over 500 brands and collections, visitors will experience cool runway shows and fashion theatre, see celebrities, and of course, shop!

If you haven’t got your tickets, head on over to www.fashionhasnoborders.com to purchase your online and get the best possible seats in the Fashion Theatre. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 403.277.9527.

*If you purchase tickets by February 25th, 2010 you will also be entered to win one of two, 7-nights accommodation packages at a Breezes Resort in Jamaica or Panama!

Love and lipstick,
The Fashion Has No Borders Team

Just in time for Christmas!

2009-08-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

Alright everyone, it's coming up fast! Get your tickets!

Fashion Has No Borders presents the FHNB Expose on November 18th and 19th! We are a company dedicated to removing perceived barriers in the fashion industry!

Just in time for Christmas! Come on down and visit us!

Update!!

2009-08-04T15:36:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder:

-Sign up a great gal in your life to possibly win the chance to walk on our fashion stage in November.
-The expo is coming up! Would you like to sell your designs and gain clientel? Check our website out for more!

Seeking designers interested in exhibiting their collections during FHNB Expose

2009-07-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

Seeking Designers interested in exhibiting their Collections during FHNB Fashion & Accessory Expose` in NovemberHi All,We are currently accepting applications for our Fashion & Accessory Expose`You will be exhibiting your designs to 10,000+ attendees consisting of press , buyers and upscale consumers, investors . The event will take place in Calgary Alberta Canada, November 18th and 19th, 2009For an information pack please email me at sharon@fashionhasnoborders.complease visit http://www.fashionhasnoborders.com/Thank you

2009-07-01T15:30:00.001-07:00

Nominate someone important in your life for the Every Woman Fashion Show! Someone who you think is extrordinary, and deserves to shine.

For more information please visit http://www.fashionhasnoborders.com

Fashion Has no Borders ™ FHNB Fashion & Accessory Exposé ™: November 18th and 19th

2009-05-26T20:12:00.001-07:00

A multifaceted fashion exhibition will take over the Roundup Centre in Calgary this November, bringing together students, and fashion industry experts as well as both high-profile and Canadian retailers.

Fashion Has No Borders ™ President Sharon Cornwall is excited to bring the Fashion & Accessory Exposé ™ to Calgary after a successful run in Toronto. This new and innovative show will provide retailers with the chance to further develop their reputation as respected members of the industry, as well as present entertainment and promote fashion industry education by connecting business leaders with emerging talent.

“The show will launch and link Canada’s up-and-coming designer superstars with many of our Nation’s quality local source manufacturers, all in support of an industry that is a crucial mainstay of our diversified economy,” said City of Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier, “Thousands right here in Calgary are employed in fashion design, manufacturing and retailing. The Fashion Has No Borders™: Fashion & Accessory Exposé™ is their showcase, a chance to prove how very, very good they are.”

Fashion students will have the chance to come and showcase their designs and creations on the runway, and future beauty school students will be able to gain more insight into the colourful world of fashion by talking to industry experts about their experience. Young Calgarians will also have a chance to perform during the ‘Fashion Theatre’ portion of the runway show. Prizes and educational bursaries will be awarded during the exposé, including ‘Designer of the year’ and ‘fashion photographer of the year’.

“Fashion Has No Borders™: Fashion & Accessory Exposé™ is a great opportunity for the Olds College fashion students to get exposure to the industry they are studying,” said Terry Males, Chair of the School of Business at Olds College. “In Western Canada the networking at ground level of the fashion industry is difficult to find. There is no real resource that is easily accessible to young minds to discover the extent of how rewarding our industry can be.”

The wide array of retailers at the exposé will be split into a handful of differing categories. Kiosks featuring vintages pieces, accessories, and sport and street-inspired fashion will each have their own “zones.” Additionally, there will be zones for higher profile designers, menswear, beauty products and personal wellness.

So, for all the fashion lovers and future fashion entrepreneurs out there, get ready for the Fashion Has No Borders™ Fashion & Accessory Exposé™ happening on November 18th and 19th from 12 P.M. until 9 P.M. both days. Cost for entry is $9, or $5 for high school and beauty school students with ID. For more information visit http://www.fashionhasnoborders.com.

New Starz Talent Competition: Calgary

2009-05-26T20:09:00.000-07:00

you love to perform? Want to show the world what you’ve got? Or, maybe you want a day filled with fun? Well then gear up the New Starz Talent competition presented by Fashion Has No Borders™!

The show, which will be held at Sunridge Mall in Calgary, will showcase various singers, actors and dancers aged 16-30, competing for the grand prize. This is your chance to come out and show the audience just how great a performer you are, and it gives people the chance to have a day packed with entertainment.

The show will be on July 25th, and will be broadcast live on location on Energy 101.5 radio. The winner of this exuberant event will receive cash prizes, gift certificates and an opportunity to perform at Fashion has no Borders Fashion and Accessory Expose on November 18th and 19th at the Roundup Centre.

Sponsors include Fashion Has No Borders, Life By Designs, Belissima, Artists Within, Ascension Wellness Centre, Mode Models, Shaw Cable, Stir, Olds College, and Givenchy. To apply, go to www.fhnbnewstarz.com, or for more information e-mail talent@fhnbnewstarz.com.!

Fashion Has No Borders: Fashion News

2008-08-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

Jeanne Beker covers the first annual Fashion Has No Borders event in Toronto with Canadian Supermodel Yasmin Warsame. Plus, a preview of this year's Fashion Rocks in New York.

on MYSPACE!!!!

2008-03-10T09:29:00.000-07:00

Caribbean Fashion Canada on MYSPACE! Visit us today!

www.myspace.com/caribbeanfashioncanada

"Fashion Has No Borders"

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About Us

Caribbean Fashion Canada Inc. (CFC) was created to provide a forum offering international exposure and promotion especially for Caribbean designers whom are interested in finding opportunities in the international fashion market.

The international apparel retail business has grown to $172 billion per year. The employment rate for designers is expected to outpace that of all other occupations through the year 2008.

The opportunities for designers and apparel industry workers have never been better. Imagine getting paid to dress people and make them feel good? Your designers work with the most talented and creative people in the industry. Your name is franchised internationally; you can find it on billboards all over subway stations. This level of success awaits Caribbean design and apparel professionals.

In the fashion business, natural talent will only take you so far. Being business savvy will get you ahead of the rest. Fashion is 90% business and 10% talent. You can have a book full of the most original, creative, unique designs but if you don't know how to market and sell your garments you are going nowhere fast. Truth be told, a buyer could care less about how great your designs are. Ultimately, buyers would rather know how good your design products are at selling in retail, whether you have any kind of brand awareness, what other stores you are selling in, and who wears your clothing (particularly celebrities).

Other business concerns include the globalizing nature of the world economy. As trade barriers continue to disappear around the world, global competition forces companies to explore new ways of doing business and improve the way they market themselves and their products.

An internationally-focused company can assist Caribbean designers to adopt new ways of doing business and engage in a unified marketing strategy directed at international markets. CFC is that company and we have the expertise and contacts to act as bridge to important world markets.

Caribbean Fashion Canada Inc. is currently in the process of selecting top Caribbean designers who are interested in the benefits of partnering with an international marketing company.

Welcome

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Caribbean Fashion Canada Inc. (CFC) is an internationally-focused company that has partnered with several Caribbean countries, as well as Canadian-Caribbean fashion businesses, to act as a bridge to important world markets.

Fashion designers, do you have what it takes to make the cut? Well, grab your portfolios and get ready to prove it, as CFC travels across the Caribbean to select emerging designers who have the talent and drive to make a big splash on the world stage. Our trained reps are currently seeking out the best designers on site in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Guyana, Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas and Canada. This event is striving to be a truly global spectacle.

CFC

PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHILD-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS

Every year, CFC chooses child-focused organizations to support. This year, the organizations are SickKids Foundation in Toronto and Watoto Leadership Development Projects for orphans and abandoned children in Uganda.

SickKids aims to meet the following goals:

SickKids Foundation is the largest non-governmental granting agency in child health in Canada. Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation has granted over $500 million to The Hospital for Sick Children and over $60 million to researchers across the country. Our mission is to inspire our communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

We have invested our community's contributions in world-leading children's health research and care. We believe there is no one else in Canada as dedicated as we are to eliminating the gap between what is happening in child health research, education and training, and what should be happening.

Our vision: Healthier children. A better world.

VISIT: http://www.caribbeanfashioncanada.com/