(2008)

Part 1 - Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Art of Fashion Design Competition Independent Partner of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche '08 Saturday, October 4, 2008 6:52pm - sunrise Wrong Bar 1279 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON Canada, M6K 1L6 Parkdale Library 1303 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON Canada, M6K 1L6

Discover the unexpected in fashion where rising Canadian designers will showcase their Scotiabank Nuit Blanche exclusive collections as part of the Art of Fashion design competition. Only 10 of Canada's top rising designers will be selected for a chance to participate in the Art of Fashion 2008 fashion & design competition.

Designers will vie for the title of Most Promising Designer and Best Exhibit by creating a collection of garments based off their interpretation of this year's theme - "Between the Lines". The deadline for submissions is August 18, 2008 so don't delay!

Full Venue Listing

Event	Location	Function Time
Fashion Show	The Wrong Bar	8:00pm - 2:00am
Designer Exhibits / Competition	Parkdale Library Parking Lot Tent	7:00pm - 7:00am
Booby Booth (Rethink Breast Cancer)	Parkdale Library Parking Lot Tent	7:00pm - 7:00am
Between the Lines Art Wall / AoF Information Desk	Outside The Wrong Bar	7:00pm - 7:00am

Part 2 - Art of Fashion Trunk Show

Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:00pm - Midnight
Drake Hotel
1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Canada, M6J 1J3

VIP Reception 4:00PM - 6:00PM (invitation only)
RSVP to Gale Gingrich

Building on the momentum and exposure from Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Art of Fashion's Trunk Show will take place less than 2 weeks later. This exclusive shopping extravaganza brings together an ensemble of Canada's hottest new designers (clothing & accessories) under one roof. Here, the winner of the Art of Fashion 2008 design competition will be announced and awarded with a cash grant and media package (including television coverage and other exciting opportunities).

All participating designers will have an opportunity to meet with fashion buyers, media and industry guests during the VIP event to help build their portfolio. Visit our Trunk Show Submissions  page for additional benefit details and Download Trunk Show Application Package  to get started!