tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21982430658768599292012-02-16T01:45:21.640-08:00esther parryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04493734964719596621noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2198243065876859929.post-56160533504835258932009-03-03T13:53:00.000-08:002009-03-03T14:11:09.214-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Recently I had the opportunity to had a 'Fashion Lunch' at the Odeon Events Centre. It showcased three up and comers in Saskatoon's fashion scene : Niki Gerety , Rebecca King and Sherry Hrycay of Sova Design. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">All designers produce their wares in Saskatoon. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Niki Gerety showed a sassy little white floral number perfect for summer nights walking along the riverfront. She also showed us some warm winter sweater dresses, perfect for this weather. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Rebecca King showcased beautiful tailored jackets as well as a cute layered white skirt perfect for dancing the night away in . </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Sherri Lynn Hrycay had her models sashay down the runway in retro edwardian inspired hats and assorted headpieces. A favourite of mine was a flapper inspired headband that featured beautiful feathers.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Suprisingly, not all Saskatoon designers are born and bred here.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"> Niki Gerety recently moved to Saskatoon from Dublin, Ireland.  She has been working in Saskatchewan's film industry as well as creating clothes. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Rebecca King from Hudson Bay , Saskatchewan trained in the art of fashion design at Marvel College in Edmonton, Alta. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Sherri Lynn Hrycay is trained in the art of millinery ( hat making). </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">With spring on its way , I'm hoping to see more local unique fashions from talented designers around the city. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2198243065876859929-5616053350483525893?l=fashionestha.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>esther parryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04493734964719596621noreply@blogger.com2