Fashion in Calgary: A Growing Industry

We can all agree that Calgary is very much in a "baby stage" still when it comes to the fashion industry. Those of us highly involved in this industry, know that. Those outside this industry or this city for that matter, and especially those who do not follow Calgary's fashion industry, do not relate Fashion and Calgary at all. That's okay, I'm here to teach you all otherwise! :)

We may be in a baby stage for industry standards and expectations, however this city has fashion. It really does. I have been so blessed to be a part of a growing industry for years now, and like a mom watching her child grow I am so proud of the success that I see in some of our designers, and other fashion industry members. We are also slightly more recognized by some for fashion than we ever were when I first started in this industry only 5 years ago.

I remember hosting a fashion blogger meetup with my old Calgary Fashion Meetup Group just a few years ago and there were maybe 5 of us! lol Now, we have so many fashion bloggers based here in Calgary and some are have become quite successful, like my dear friend Becky Kung of Velvet and Vino, and the adorable KD Faustino of The Girl With The Messy Hair (who was one of those 5 bloggers at that blogger meetup BTW), both are Fashion Magazine Style Panelists and so much more.

Now I can admit there have been some questionable events that have caused people to doubt our fashion industry. But I am sure you all agree that there will always be mistakes made along the way in any industry. Babies always fall when first trying to walk, but they get back up again and again until they get it right. Our best lessons are learnt from our mistakes.

Continuous passion and strive to really put Calgary on the map for fashion is within so many of us. We will continue to grow with budding fashionable people either born and raised here or those new comers from outta town who catch on to what potential is right here in Calgary. I appreciate ALL who strive to make a difference.

I will end today's post with a little advice: For those of you who are thinking of making your mark in Calgary's Fashion Industry, or for those already budding into the scene now, remember to do your homework, research and plan before jumping too quickly with your creative ideas. Even just making a rough plan will create better results, then success and respect will easily follow. We are all a part of Calgary's fashion reputation, so make us all proud!