Kim Picard's Designs at Ottawa Fashion Show

Check out the latest fashion designs by First Nations fashion designer Kim Picard for Angie's Showcase from AMTI (Angie's Models & Talent International) at the War Museum of Ottawa, May 29, 2010.

Angie's Models & Talent International has helped countless young men and women succeed in the world of fashion, theatre and film.

Read more about Kim Picard by clicking here for my Designer Profile post on her.










Photos were taken by Alice Beaudoin, you can see more of her work at: www.beaudoinphotography.ca

Event | Aboriginal Fashion Showcase at the 2010 Olympics

More history-making!

First Nations fashion designers will be presenting their garments during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver - February 12th-16th.

The stellar lineup of top Aboriginal Fashion Designers representing from across Canada for the event includes: Dorothy Grant, Pamela Baker, Tammy Beauvais, Louie Gong, Cowichan Knitters, Nadine Spence, Tracey Toulouse, Kim Picard, and Angela DeMontigny (who also helped produce the event).

Aboriginal Fashion Showcase includes the following shows:

PREMIER DESIGNERS SHOWCASE
Angela DeMontigny, Dorothy Grant, Pam Baker
Sat, Feb.13 at 7:15pm

MEDIA RECEPTION
Sat, Feb.13 at 8:30pm - 10:30pm

4 MINI SHOWCASES
Kim Picard, Nadine Spence, Louie Gong, Pam Baker
Sun, Feb.14 at 3pm

4 MINI SHOWCASES
Tammy Beauvais, Tracy Toulouse, Angela DeMontigny, Dorothy Grant
Mon, Feb.15 at 3pm

ANGELA DEMONTIGNY AFTER PARTY
Mon, Feb.15 at 6pm

EMERGING DESIGNERS SHOWCASE
Kim Picard, Tammy Beauvais, Tracy Toulouse, Nadine Spence, Louie Gong, Cowichan Knitters
Tue, Feb.16 at 3pm

All shows will be held at Vancouver Community College (at 250 West Pender Street - at the intersection of Hamilton and Dunsmuir in downtown Vancouver, one block from the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion). Aboriginal Fashion Showcase (AFS) will set stage at the Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase.

"The AFS will be a visually stunning production of emerging and established Aboriginal Fashion Designers and will exude glamour and excitement. Experience an electrifying event that audiences will be talking about long after the last model has walked the runway. Be prepared to expect the unexpected; unreserved contemporary fashion designs will amaze all who assume the usual. The AFS will feature three of Canada's top Aboriginal Designers: Pam Baker, Dorothy Grant and Angela DeMontigny, And five of Canada's emerging and most promising Aboriginal fashion designer talent: Kim Picard, Tammy Beauvais, Tracy Toulouse, Nadine Spence, Louie Gong, and Cowichan Knitters."

More information is available at http://www.ikanada.com/register

Designer Profile | Kim Picard

Check out these hot (cold?) pics of fashions by Kim Picard!

About Kim [from her Myspace page]:

Kuei Kuei!! Kim teshenekatekun shet Pessamit nutshin. My name is Kim and I come from a big rez called Pessamit, it's located on East side of Quebec & it's beauuutiful, I looove it!! Love the people, the music (most people singing & playing guitar per capita!) I was born from a Montagnais (Innu) mother and an Anishnabe/Mohawk father. I've been living in Montreal for the past 15 years. I studied Fashion Design at LaSalle College and I've worked for various fashion companies. My biggest pride is my son, a wonderful 10 years old boy whom I love from all my heart!! I took a break from the fashion industry for 4 years, I worked for a provincial Native organisation as the Youth Coordinator. I've always felt great concern for our youth and the struggles they face. I wanted to become more involved and contribute in an active way. I still did many fashion shows and participated in various events. Now I am back full time to the fashion market, my first love & dream! I live life to the fullest, simple things makes me happy & the word "boredom" is not part of my vocabulary. I am an artist in every sense of the word: designing, sewing, painting, acting (theatre), arts & crafts, decorating, graphic design, photography and I also sing in a group called Odaya and have performed in many events...I love the girls I sing with! Last but not least, I'm proud of my Aboriginal heritage and I'm pleased to share my culture with others through my creations. Enough, if you wanna know more, just ask me!

http://www.myspace.com/kimberlypic