Jacqueline Conoir’s most recent fashion show proves that after 25 years in the industry, the label is going stronger than ever. Not only did designer RozeMerie Cuevas present the Jacqueline Conoir house label’s Fall/ Winter 2011 collection this past Tuesday, but in a surprise move she also unveiled Jac, a new collection filled with younger, trendier, everyday pieces.

Set against the backdrop of the Ferrari Maserati showroom, the show opened with looks from the Jacqueline Conoir F/W collection. It held true to the label with plenty of wonderfully tailored pieces. The structure and clean lines were offset beautifully by the inclusion of more delicate 70’s-esque silhouettes and patterns. A predominantly neutral palette was injected with sporadic shots of vibrant colour. The Bordeaux tinged skirt coupled with the fuscia silk blouse was definitely a standout. In a dramatic finale to the first half of the show, a series of draped black dresses with edgy mesh detailing marched ensemble down the runway.

An unaccompanied violin player bestowed a serene interlude upon the crowd before the Jac collection took to the runway. The collection featured pieces that were slightly more wearable and casual than their predecessors, but equally as chic. It was chockfull of layered knits, fun little dresses, playsuits and the most incredible slouchy pants (audible ooing and aahing filled the air as the pants came down the runway).

The crowd was as fabulous as the collection. Among the fashionable set in attendance was Rebecca Tay of Interactive for Aritzia, Joy Pecknold of FASHION, Stephanie Jahla of Obakki, and a sizeable group from the team at Flare. Everyone looked amazing and many of them payed tribute to the label by decking themselves out in their favourite Jacqueline Conoir pieces. No one could have asked for a better venue than the Ferrari Maserati showroom, either. It was not only spacious, but visually appealing as well: a rare find. All in all, definitely a night for the memory vault.

1-7. Runway shots.

8. Joy Pecknold of FASHION, Stylist Leila Bani,  Alexandra Suhner Isenberg of Searching For Style and Rebecca Tay of Aritzia.
9. Eman Aziz, makeup artist, and her friend Krysta (stylist)

10. Libby Shumka of Tara Parker Tait PR

11. Stephanie Jahla of Obakki and friends

12. RozeMerie Cuevas, head designer of JC with friends.

13-16. The Stylish Crowd at the JC Show

By: Alexandra Grant, Vancouver

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