If I were granted three wishes, I would ask for peace, love and a closet full of Dace Clothing. There are a few reasons why I love Dace and why celebrating her 10-year milestone was at the top of my events list:
Reason No. 1: Designer Dace Moore creates clean, feminine and modern pieces in beautiful fabrics. Her Spring 2011 Collection is simply sublime: a soft palette mixed with charcoal grays and hints of pattern, and modern silhouettes that retain a classic, feminine feel. Think chic jumpsuits, effortlessly cool separates and versatile dresses.
Reason No. 2: Dace’s mascot, Trout, is hard to resist. Who can say no to that face?
Reason No. 3: Dace and her friends always put on a party to remember. Opus was packed with Vancouver’s “It” crowd, complete with fashion bloggers, editors and supporters. Throw some Coco Cupcakes, cocktails and clothes into the mix, and you’ve got one happy group of people.
Reason No. 4: Amazing styling by Tanus Lewis. Reminiscent of a retro summer road trip, the Spring Collection was complimented by cat-eye shades, pouf hairstyles and chic head wraps.
Reason No. 5: Dace celebrated her 10-year mark by collaborating with local artists. Ashley Watson has created one-of-a-kind leather pieces, Broken English has designed gorgeous hand crafted jewelry and Mono contributed a gorgeous layered necklace to the collection.
Happy Birthday Dace, and cheers to another ten years!
1-5. Dace Spring 2011 Collection. Check out the styling, it’s perfection!
6. The lovely ladies of Dace: Adele Tetangco and designer Dace Moore.
7. The Western edition of Team Christie Lohr, from far left: Me (Valerie Tiu), Christie Lohr, Chloe Berge and Nicolette Lang-Andersen.
By: Valerie Tiu, Vancouver
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