● The Good Tee - @thegoodtee_ - next to oil, the apparel industry is the planet’s most destructive industry. However, there’s a way to bring to market products that are ethically produced, sustainable, and certifiably “good”. The Good Tee was created to make it easier for you to purchase guilt-free, responsibly-made fashion basics. Their Fairtrade Certified Organic Cotton pieces are designed and delivered to you with the environment and ethical manufacture in mind. They achieve this through the good and honest relationships maintained with partners and through 100% transparency of a supply chain which The Good Tee tracks throughout its lifespan - from farm to finished garment right through to delivery
● Got Bag - @gotbag - the world’s first backpack made of ocean plastic. The brand was founded by Benjamin Mandos in 2016 after finding a shocking fact about disposable bottles, bowls, ropes, nets, tubs - that these plastics won’t be completely decomposed after 400 years! Its mission is to “Create an Impact”, raise awareness and sensitize people worldwide to a more conscious use of natural resources.
● 601 Royal - @601royal - a Calgary-based vintage, designer and contemporary store that carries unique items for men, women and unisex.
● Brave Soles - @bravesoles.life – Brave Soles is female-owned, ethically produced and globally inspired, handcrafted sandals and accessories for men and women. Their products are made from upcycled airplane leathers and tire salvages from landfills in the Dominican Republic. They believe in work done with dignity, sustainability and a future that we can all create together.
● Dinadi - @dinadinepal - an ethical knitwear brand that was founded by husband and wife, Preston and Mirjam. When Preston and Mirjam visited Nepal nine years ago, they saw the lifestyle they lived in their youth was different from these warm-hearted beings. The vision of helping Nepalese, who have faced environmental, political and social issues, resulted in helping families who are struggling by giving them financial security and the support they need. With the help of over fifty local knitters, DINADI products are 100% knitted, boxed and packaged in Nepal, and are currently being sold in 137 stores, in 12 countries.
● Studio Hexe - @studio.hexe - a hand-made and sourced clothing brand in Calgary, Alberta.
The event will also have the participation of 26 emerging and talented models from The Nobles Management. Some of them have made their names in international campaigns, such as Banana Republic’s #holidaycampaign and Holt Renfrew’s #HolidayBeautyDrops campaign.
After such a long pause due to the pandemic, we come together to celebrate us, celebrate our dreams and spirits of each other and celebrate 2021 - a year of evolving, adapting and pivoting for the fashion community.
The event happens on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm MST, at Christine Klassen Gallery (321 50 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta).
Tickets are available on Eventbrite for $30.00 (not including service fees and taxes).
A portion of the ticket sales will go towards #NotInMyCity (Instagram @nimcally) - a project facilitated by Paul Brandt, a Canadian country music artist and his team to raise awareness and take collective action to prevent and end human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
THE YELLOW ROSE is an iconic symbol of #NotInMyCity designed by Canadian designer, Paul Hardy. This is a symbol of support and a statement that you stand in solidarity with trafficking survivors as an Ally of #NotInMyCity. - Image and information from #NotInMyCity’s website.
Following the City of Calgary’s COVID-19 Bylaw for indoor events, we will check your vaccine passport, recent negative COVID-19 test or valid medical exemption letter at the door and require attendees to wear a face-covering or mask throughout the event.
This event is graciously sponsored by:
● Drug Mart (@lukesdrugmart) - a three-generation family-run pharmacy since 1951.
● Christine Klassen Gallery (@ckgyyc) - a Calgary-based contemporary commercial art gallery.
● The Beverly Salon (@thebeverly.salon) - a local salon in Parkdale, Calgary whose mission is to educate, evolve and break the beauty standards.
We love when communities come together and do amazing things, so if you’d like to be a part of the event, please contact Antonija Klotz (The Nobles Management) via or Trinh Dong (The Issue Magazine) via .
- Chief of Community, Collaboration and Communications
Since I was small, I’ve always been a strong advocate for local communities. The Issue Magazine is an opportunity for me to get closer to the community of local fashion designers and business owners, listen to them and help them share their stories.
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