Glad I Exist Collab for Vancity Street

Pattern Nation joined forces with sister brand Glad I Exist Apparel ran by artist Brianna Klassen in October of 2019 to showcase at Vancity Street fashion week. Lead designers of both brands Brianna and Cydney have been friends since the age of 7 and making art together ever since, Cydney is now living between Cape Town and Vancouver, Brianna in Bangalore and Vancouver. With the two designers being in Vancouver in October 2019, the launch of Glad I Exists first collection aligning with Vancity Streets first fashion week it was the perfect timing for this collaborative fashion show to come to life. With a cast of 17 amazing models, dancers and performers from Vancouver we brought together PatternNation one of a kind clothing, with Glad I Exists range of leggings and tops sporting original textile designs by Brianna and earrings by designer Bella P we brought together this collection. All the models walked down the runway dancing and we ended the show with a live performance by Nigerian Canadian musician Adewolf. This show was truly a celebration of our community in Vancouver who have been supporting PatternNation since day one, even Cydney’s mother Lindy was modelling in this remarkable show. We showcased our first ever collection at Vancity street’s first show in 2017 and it was such a pleasure to get involved with this outstanding underground runway show as it launched its first 3 day fashion week.

Read Glad I exist’s blog post about the show HERE

Designers:

Glad I Exist @gladiexist - spandex leggings, tops and skirts, photo edits and ilustrations.

PatternNation - Jackets, fringe tops, jump suits, hoodies, and curation.

Bella P Designs - Hoop earrings

Models: AdeWolf @adewolfy Leah McFly @leahmcflywaackeisha Cydney Eva @cydeva Brianna Klassen @brianna.klassen Lindy Sisson @lindydance Bailey Soleil @baysoleil Shawn Yip @shawnrichard_ Bella P Cuffley @bellapqueenb Amalia @amaliamamalia Alyssa Amarshi @alyssamarshi Sophia Gamboa @sophiaa.sosa Helen Proskow @helen.proskow Char Loro @houdinikazimi Tylee Styne @tyleeelise Barbara Chirinos @b_esme6009 Nancy Cottingham Powell