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The First Ever LCV Fashion Laboratory

Hey everyone, Amber Rose here.

Today, I’m reporting about the first-ever LCV Fashion Laboratory, an event held by my Fashion and Creative Industries class on Friday March 13th.

Photo: Adriana Sanchez on LinkedIn

As our final assignment, my class planned and hosted a panel event with three industry guests to speak about our chosen topic.

The theme and tagline we chose were: War on Fashion – A Minefield of (Mis)Information: Navigating the Dialogue Between Brand and Consumer.

Unfortunately, this tagline and the image of a flaming hanger that we chose didn’t make it on the school poster.

Our guests were:

Max Feldman: Supply Chain Specialist

Kimberley Burgess: Retail General Manager

Priya Kaliandasani: Fashion Marketer

Photo: Adriana Sanchez on LinkedIn

These three were great guests to have with the topic we had chosen. They were all fantastic speakers and approached the subject from a different point of view. This provided the audience with a variety of ways to look at communications between brands and consumers. We learned about things to look for as a consumer and were informed about how difficult it can be for brands to change in order to meet consumers’ demands. This is especially true for large companies with complex supply chains.

Given the growing situation with COVID-19 we were expecting very few guests. In a normal setting, we could have had standing room only, but we did fill most of the chairs. There were more people than we thought and they were very engaged with the topic. My classmates and I asked questions, as well as a few audience members. This showed us that we picked a topic that was interesting and relatable. We live in a time when people want more from clothing brands. This panel allowed us to get an inside perspective and see a bigger picture of how consumers can ask for what they want and how brands can give it to them.

Photos: Adriana Sanchez on LinkedIn

For a first time event, it ran rather smoothly. The speakers were wonderful, the audience was intrigued, and the two-hour time slot was just the right amount of time. Hopefully, we will see more events like this at LCV in the future.

Stay tuned for interviews with each of our panelists as I conduct industry interviews to highlight the variety of positions available in fashion.

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Tips and Tricks

Shopping Tips To Save Money

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-Jaiden Shoushounova LaSalle College Vancouver

Do you like to spend your day at the mall shopping? Buying lots of nice things before realizing you just spent this month’s rent or tuition on that designer handbag? Don’t worry we’ve all been there. Lucky for you I have a list of my best shopping tips to stay stylish and be smart with your money.

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  1. Student Discounts – It is time to break out that magical benefit all of us students have, the student discount. Most stores will offer a 10% student discount if you show your school ID or even an SPC (Student Price Card) 10% may not seem like much but it does make a difference in the long run.
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2. Setting a Budget – Before you go off and spend all your money without thinking, you may want to consider giving yourself a budget or even an allowance. At the start of every month or every payday, you can give yourself 15% of your paycheck to spend and save the rest. For example, your paycheck was $400 so you’ll set aside $60 for yourself to spend on whatever you would like and put the rest in savings.

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3. Saving Receipts – Always save your receipts just incase you end up not liking your purchase, you can get your money back or store credit. Another good reason to save receipts is that in some cases you can write them off during tax season and get money back!

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4. Use Cash – Using cash will limit how much you spend, if you’re going shopping just for the sake of buying things you enjoy and don’t need your cards, leave them at home. Using cash will make you consider what you’re buying since you have a limited amount of money and will only buy something you truly love.

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5. Technology – Technology has advanced so much there are so many apps and extensions you can use to save money! Download apps for stores you shop at and sign up for text alerts. Shopping online? Try downloading Honey and Shoptagr for your browser. Shoptagr allows you to save items you want and sends you notifications when they go on sale. Honey finds the coupon codes for your purchases to ensure the best deal.

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6. Thrift Stores – Who says you have to buy clothing brand new? Thrift stores are a great way to find unique clothing. You can even score big by finding some timeless pieces if you’re lucky! They can be hit or miss but it’s always exciting when you find an authentic designer bag for only $50 at a Thrift Shop.

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7. Think Before You Buy – It’s time to use that self-control you have to really hold back and truly think about the item before you splurge. For example, if you find a super cute top, stop and think about what you currently own. Do you have something similar? Will it go with anything you own? Is the price worth it? How often will you wear it? You need to ask yourself these questions to make sure you aren’t wasting your money.

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These are my seven best shopping tips to help you save money! You can use these tips on anything you need or want to purchase. The best way to save your money is to be smart about what you’re buying. Think about how often you will use whatever it is you want to buy and if it is worth the cost. Most importantly, if you can afford it as well as your regular expenses. Remember rent, food, and tuition come first before you buy random stuff, but it is still important to treat yourself from time to time.

Proof reading and editing by Amber Rose Aiken

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Welcome to the LCV Student Fashion Blog

Are you interested in fashion or more specifically fashion journalism? Take a look at the The LCV Student Fashion Blog it’s a great place to share your knowledge with fellow students and did we mention it’s run completely by students? Take a minute to read about us!

The LaSalle College Vancouver Student Fashion Blog is a club for any and everyone who is interested in fashion and journalism to come together and keep the community updated on the fashion industry and how it can impact our daily lives. Students can share the latest news about fashion, interview fellow students about their fashion choices, offer advice to help people with styling their outfits for specific events, etc. This blog will help inspire students to see their own beauty through the world of fashion and is a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests. This club would also be a great addition to the members resumes as well. 

Members can get together every 2-4 weeks in the computer labs to come up with the latest post ideas and plan out the content they would like to produce. (Blog posts can all be made ahead of time and scheduled to be posted on a weekly basis.

Here is a very short sample post to give you a good idea of the content we will be working on together!

SAMPLE POST: Staying Warm and Fashionable in the Winter

Welcome to the LCV Student Fashion Blog! This week we will be discussing how to stay warm and fashionable in the wintertime. Most people like to dress up and express their styles it’s human nature, but sometimes the weather can mess with your outfit ideas and make you wear boring clothes that do not say anything about you, fear not we have some tips that will help you out.

  1. Fleece Tights: Do you still want to wear a skirt but the weather is just too cold? Stock up on some fleece lined tights! They come in some many colours nowadays and they keep you super warm and cozy. Quick tip! If you want to wear sheer black tights but it’s too cold out layer them over a skin toned pair of fleece tights to stay warm and keep the same effect!

2. Layers: If you have not started layering your clothing now is a great time to start! Not only does it keep you warm but layering clothing has become a styling trick used by many fashion influences and designers! You have creative freedom with your outfits so mix and match different tops to stay warm and show your style!

That was just a very short sample post to give a general idea of the content you will see here. If you have a passion for fashion join the club and expand your skills in fashion journalism we look forward to starting this new journey with you!

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