It’s that time of year again for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA)! This annual event celebrates the top artists, influencers, and business leaders in Canada’s fashion industry. Hosted by Canadian drag artist and television personality Brooke Lynn Hytes, this year’s gala took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Read MoreThe art of crafting handmade knotted floral buttons, a cherished Chinese tradition, often goes unnoticed by modern fashion enthusiasts. Adorning cheongsams and other garments, these buttons complement the chosen fabric and colour, serving as a small yet intricate detail in the time-consuming tailoring process of traditional Chinese dresses. Royce Chau knows this firsthand, having studied tailoring Chinese garments when she couldn't find a traditional Chinese outfit she liked while living in Singapore. Unable to find what she sought in numerous department stores, she resolved to learn how to make one herself.
Read MoreThe Grand Palais in Paris is a dazzling spectacle, recently transformed for the fencing competitions of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, it serves as the runway for CHANEL’s Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection. Models glided through a massive birdcage, symbolizing liberation and echoing the collection's celebration of freedom. Featuring chiffon capes, fluid trousers, trench coats adorned with feather prints, and slit skirts, each piece reflects an exquisite blend of movement and grace.
Read MoreWhether it's an inherited piece of jewellery, a treasured painting, or a newly acquired antique, each collection speaks to an experience, a story, and a connection to our heritage, culture, and personal histories. While insurance is a familiar concept, its importance in safeguarding high-value items and ensuring their legacy can continue, is often overlooked.
Read MoreHand-written Chinese character signs often serve as prominent features in local movie backdrops and nostalgic tourist photos. Hong Kong's oldest storefronts proudly display hand-painted lettering, embodying a unique charm that image makers strive to cherish — from filmmakers to photographers like renowned Hong Kong-based French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze. These signs, with their graceful strokes, have become iconic symbols of the city's culture, offering a nostalgic glimpse into its bustling urban landscape — enjoy every image!
Read More“Benevolence Hall” is Hakka-Chinese Canadian artist Kevin Matthew Wong’s latest art installation, inviting audiences to reflect on their personal journeys and connections to Canada. Many Canadians have roots in different parts of the world, coming to Canada and making it their new home. This is also true for the Hakka (which translates to “guest families” in Chinese), who have migrated within China and across the globe, including Canada, while respecting the local cultures of their new homes.
Read MoreInspired by ancient Chinese poet Li Bai’s “Bring In The Wine,” Shanghai Tang’s AW24 collection blends Tang Dynasty opulence and modern sophistication. Immerse in vibrant silks, rich colours, and exquisite craftsmanship that reimagine ancient elegance with a contemporary twist.
Read MoreThe Vancouver Silent Auction site is now live! Explore various categories showcasing generous donations from our valued donors. Engage in bidding for your favourite items, supporting a great cause, and discovering an array of distinctive goods and exclusive experiences, ranging from home decor to fashionable apparel and accessories
Read MoreExplore a diverse range of products and experiences, including art & collectables, jewellery, home & lifestyle, culinary & hospitality, and more, all beginning at $1000 retail value. Place your bids now to win curated items for a great cause! The Silent Auction site is now live for preview and closes on February 4th, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
Read MoreAsian Heritage Month is a fitting time to celebrate authors from the Asian-Canadian community, and new to the scene is immigration lawyer Nancy Lam. Her debut novel, The Loyal Daughter, is loosely based on her mother’s journey from China (Hong Kong) to Canada, spanning from the 1940s to present day. Told through the perspectives of a mother, daughter and grand-daughter, the story speaks to the myths and realities of the immigrant journey in North America which include complex relationships and generational challenges and trauma.
Read MoreOn April 22, 2023, the art world was saddened by the passing of sculptor Ju Ming 朱銘 who was aged 85. He was an internationally-renowned Taiwanese sculptural artist best known for his abstracted, blocky bronze and steel sculptures that masterfully depict human forms with unexpected sharp-edged shapes and a modern palette. A large number of his works are on permanent display in public areas around the world.
Read MoreHalifax-based, multimedia artist Jenny Yujia Shi talks a lot about growing roots. This is probably because her life has been uprooted almost too many times to count. Not surprisingly, much of her creative output centres around themes of displacement and dislocation, which she attributes to two defining moments in her life: the demolition of her childhood neighbourhood in downtown Beijing and then, the decade she spent navigating the immigration process here in Canada. Shi’s work is as poignant as it is beautiful.
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