Sunday, October 18, 2009

Fashion Rookies hit St Paul's


It's that time of the year again where Fashion Students, after spending three hard, long years are finally able to reveal what exciting and innovative designs they have been working on for the past few months.
In the gracious St. Paul's Church we got to see 24 mini collections, showcasing the best from the AUT graduates. It was a great night out and to be able to watch the models sashay down the runway and to have our daughter Victoria, having her clothing being shown, made us feel very proud.





Lone Wolf Collection

Her winter 2010 collection has been designed for the modern City dwelling Men, taking influence from European wildlife, industrial structures and architecture.
She used these to create austere silhouettes juxtaposed with soft printed layers.

Also she got a great report from ~ www.thread.co.nz
They said -
Victoria Green had the best menswear of the evening with draped dyed canvas - loose knitwear and tights under shorts and layered dyed T shirts, with woolen string vests over the top. Loved the garments and the styling could just about take out the best collection of the evening.

I hope that you are having a great weekend

Hugs
Carolyn
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60 comments:

  1. debra@dustjacketOctober 18, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Oh how fabulous, you must be so proud. What wonderful praise of your daughters work. Bit excited myself!

    Love her work,
    xoxo

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  2. Draffin BearsOctober 18, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    thanks DJ, it was a thrill to attend the show and see all the very talented students.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, how exciting!!! Brava, Victoria!!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  4. SusanOctober 18, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    wow, how amazing! congratulations, dearest Carolyn!
    have a lovely day, hugs

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  5. Draffin BearsOctober 18, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you Marsha and Susan, for visiting and your kind words.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  6. RostroseOctober 19, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Your daughter is very talented - of course you are proud! Congratulations to this successful show and lots of hugs, Traude

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  7. ReneeOctober 19, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    You must be so proud. What vision.

    The clothes are so fantastic.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  8. Jodie (everything vintage)October 19, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    How TOTALLY exciting Carolyn! My gosh Victoria is talented! I can't wait until we see her on the covers of ALL the fashion magazines!!!! You've got to be ONE proud Mommy!!!!
    everything vintage

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  9. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Oh, that is awesome! Congrats to Victoria! You must be so very proud! How thrilling!

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  10. Lynda (Granny K)October 19, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Oh big congratulations to Victoria! No wonder you are proud, Carolyn! :o)

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  11. TaraOctober 19, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    This sounds like t would be fun! Hope you weekend is going well and have a great week!

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  12. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Many thanks Traude for visiting and your kind comments.

    thank you Renee.
    She was lucky to be chosen, with over 50 designers, only 24 were able to show their collection.

    Hi Jodie,

    You are very kind and sweet thank you. I hope that one day she will have her own label.

    Many thanks TattingChic, we are very proud.

    Hi Lynda,

    Thanks for visiting and was good to go along and see the show and all the hard work she put into her work seems to have paid off.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  13. JuneOctober 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    What wonderful reviews Victoria got on her menswear. It is wonderful. I'm excited for you both. She has got to be so pleased. And you as well.
    Hugs,
    June

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  14. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Thank you Sares and I hope that you are having a great weekend and a wonderful week ahead.

    Hi June,

    Yes, all the dyeing of her fabric, sometimes late at night, when she should have been asleep and then the washing machine going overtime, we now have that over with for a while.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  15. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Hello my dearest FRIEND!!!

    WONDERFUL CREATIONS!!!

    ...a really beautiful!

    KISSES, KISSES, KISSES a lot!!!

    Have a great week! NI

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  16. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    thank you dear Ni, always lovely to hear from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 19, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    What a wonderful review! The fashions look very sporty and stylish! Your daughter is beautiful and I know you are proud of her. She's very talented!

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  18. Winchester ManorOctober 19, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Wow! What an amazing collection...I LOVE IT! She is so talented and I love her style. You must be so proud sweet friend!!

    Hugs,
    Karyn

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  19. JoOctober 19, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    How wonderful! I hope you all had a fabulous evening ~ what a great written comment. You deserve to be a proud mother!

    Jo

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  20. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Thank you Diane for visiting and yes, all the hard work and time was all worth it.

    Many thanks for your lovely words Karyn and it means a lot to hear them from you. I appreciate your friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    thanks Jo.
    We did have a lovely evening and were proud along with all the other parents, of our Children.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. TrouvaisOctober 19, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Wow...how wonderful. It looks like the sort of thing I would like to wear. Used to have some Gautier pants, all slouchy. Congratulations for raising such a confident and talented daughter. Hugs, Trish

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  23. DeannaOctober 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    What a treat to see first hand your daughter's designs on actual people modeling the clothing.
    Please congratulate your daughter for me all the way from the States.
    You must be very pleased and proud.
    God bless,
    d

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  24. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    oh what fun Carolyn!!! I love watching fashion shows!!! great shots and you have to be so excited and proud!!!

    and thank you for your kind words to me...bless your heart!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  25. Anne LorysOctober 19, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks so much for visitng my blog and saying hello! You have a lovely blog, I've been enjoying reading your posts this evening, Very talented daughter you've got there, wow!
    Anne

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  26. stefanieOctober 19, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    how exciting, i can see all the young kids loving that look!!

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  27. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Thank you Trish, that is very kind of you. There have been the stressful times when things have not always gone right ... sewing for Men is quite different to Woman's wear.

    Thanks Deanna, I will pass that message on to Victoria and I appreciate your kindness.

    Hi Diana,

    I love watching Fashion shows too and we quite often have Fashion TV on. Always fun to see what new and different designs people come up with.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  28. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you for visiting me Anne, always great to discover a new blog and I enjoyed my visit to yours.

    Hi Stefanie,

    many thanks and I am hoping that the young kids will like this gear when she comes to want to get it out there.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  29. RebeccaOctober 19, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Hello
    Thanks for stopping by, it is good to be home again
    Your daughter is so talented you must be very proud of her. What a fun evening.
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  30. DoloresOctober 19, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter. She done good. I hope there were celebrations after the show.

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  31. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Wow, Go Victoria... what a talent! They are really WOW and I'm sure this is just the start. Carolyn, you must be one very proud mum. But I know she would have got a lot of inspiration from you as a young girl and your gorgeous teddy bears.

    Hope the weekend went well.

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  32. NancyOctober 19, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Hi Carolyn...Oh what a thrill for you and your daughter!! Congratulations to Victoria! Her garments look wonderful...very hip. Love them!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  33. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Thank you for visiting, Rebecca.
    I am like you, love to go away but it is always great to be back home again.
    Glad you had a good time away at the retreat.

    Hi Dolores,

    We did go out for a celebratory drink afterwards.
    Many thanks.

    Hi Karen,

    thank you for visiting and your friendship, it is always lovely to hear from you.
    We are very proud of Victoria.

    Hi Nancy,

    It was a thrill, for both Martin and I going along to see all her hard work come to fruition.
    thank you, for your kind words.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  34. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    My Goodness Carolyn,
    You should feel proud as a peacock! I am of you.
    Well done to your DD. No doubt we will see her wor on the major runways soon.
    x
    Suzi

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  35. Amanda (Small Acorns)October 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    How amazing Carolyn! Some serious competition for Zambesi Men!

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  36. Merci-NotesOctober 20, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    ..***CONGRATULATIONS***..
    .....~~~~VICTORIA~~~~.....

    I think that Mens Wear is most difficult. Nice Work!

    With Kindness,
    Mary

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  37. RosemaryOctober 20, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    That is so great for your daughter!
    You must be such a proud mom.
    What a pretty venue.
    Happy week to you too!
    Rosemary

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  38. Haute WorldOctober 20, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    Incredible pieces! Your daugher is definitely talented and I can imagine how proud you must be! Thanks for sharing these. And what a great setting that church is! Hope you had a lovely weekend :)

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  39. The Victorian ParlorOctober 20, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Wow! That is fabulous!!! I am so excited for you and your daughter! Thanks for sharing the evening with all of us:).


    Blessings,

    Kim

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  40. MonicaOctober 20, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Oh my gosh! You must be sooo proud!
    Monicax.

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  41. rochambeauOctober 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    How interesting~ Thank you for sharing, Carloyn. I love creativity and all of it's forms. How exciting to have the chance to to see what young designers are up to! Thank you for taking us!
    xox
    Constance

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  42. Draffin BearsOctober 20, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you Suzi, for visiting and your kind words.

    Hi Amanda,

    Many thanks and you are so kind.

    Hi Mary,

    Menswear is so much harder, as only this year V had been doing Woman's wear. She found getting the size and shape for shoulders, so different and some of the garments she had to start again.

    Hi Rosemary,

    The old St. Pauls Church was a great venue for a Fashion Show.
    The architecture and windows were so beautiful.

    Hi Haute Shopper,

    Many thanks for visiting and your kind words. Coming from you living in Paris, and up there in the Fashion world, this means a lot.

    thanks very much Kim.
    I do feel very proud and was happy to share the evening with you.

    Lovely to hear from you Monica, thank you very much.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  43. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Oh, when I visited the first time that first photo of your daughter wasn't on the blog . . . of it if was I didn't see. She's so pretty and tres chic!!!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  44. Draffin BearsOctober 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Constance,

    Many thanks for visiting.
    Was lovely to have you come along with us.

    Hi Marsha,

    Just found the photo, so yes, I added it this morning.
    Thank you and I am going to get around to putting the award you gave me on my blog soon, many thanks.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  45. Fifi FlowersOctober 20, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    How exciting for YOU and your daughter!!!

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  46. susanOctober 20, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Carolyn -I have been waiting on these pictures! Congratulations to you both--I know you must be proud. I feel as if I know a celebrity myself. Thanks for sharing the excitement with us! She is going places!!

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  47. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonOctober 20, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Well, that's just the best. You have a lot to be proud about in your daughter, Victoria. Congrats to you, Victoria - very impressive menswear.

    Carolyn, is that your daughter in the first & second photos? The young lady reminds me of Polly Walker in Enchanted April. Very, very lovely.

    Have a wonderful week and enjoy your Beatles music and Queen too, of course!
    xo~Tracie

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  48. Draffin BearsOctober 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    thank you so much Fifi.

    Hi Susan,

    Many thanks for your most kind words.
    I appreciate that and I am sure that Victoria will be also.

    Hi Tracie,

    The first and second photos are of Victoria.
    That is so lovely to write such
    kind words, thank you very much.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  49. koraleeOctober 21, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Wow.....your daughter does amazing design work...I will show my daughter who is working hard to get into a design school...she is in grade 12 and is working on her costume portfolio for graduation..The Taming of the Shew.

    So very very nice to meet you and thank you for leaving a lovely comment on my blog the other day. I am off to read some more of your beautiful blog!

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  50. Melissa MillerOctober 21, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    ~WOW! What amazing fashion designs Carolyn. Thanks for showing us!

    Many blessings, ~Melissa :)

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  51. Martha's FavoritesOctober 21, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Wow, what fun to see all those wonderful clothes! Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Martha

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  52. Draffin BearsOctober 21, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Hi Koralee,

    How wonderful for your daughter and I hope that her Costume portfolio goes well and I wish her all the best.
    It was great to meet you too.

    Thanks Melissa, was my pleasure and I appreciate your kind words.

    Many thanks Martha, always lovely to hear from you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  53. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    What an amazing blog you have!! Thank you so much for visiting mine!!
    Nice Fashion Show.....
    Come back again!!
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  54. maria ceciliaOctober 21, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Hello Carolyn, I´m so grateful you came to my blog thus allowing me to meet your wonderful and charming blog. I adore bears, I have kept all the bears that I bought for my children when they were little... but yours are the most beautiful I ever seen!!!
    So sad to hear about your dad passed away...
    Hope your daughter becomes a great fashion design. I guess you are so proud of her work!!!
    Muchos cariños
    I´ll come back soon
    María Cecilia, from Chile

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  55. Draffin BearsOctober 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Thank you so much Marilyn for visiting my blog and I look forward to going back to yours again.

    Was great to find your blog Maria Cecila and many thanks for your very kind words.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  56. Shabby Cottage ShoppeOctober 21, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Oh my gosh! You must be soooo proud of your daughter! What talent ~ I guess she gets that from her mom! Congratulations Victoria!
    Gail

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  57. Draffin BearsOctober 21, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Thank you so much Gail and that is very kind of you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  58. MillieOctober 21, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    How good is that girl of yours Carolyn! I love her Men's Wear Collection, what a shining future awaits her.
    Millie ^_^

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  59. C. JoyBell C.October 21, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Carolyn, you must feel soooo proud of your daughter, Victoria! Because even I feel proud, reading this and looking at these photos! Wow! A fashion designer daughter! The next Coco Chanel, perhaps?? :)

    Congratulations! And I hope that you have been having a lovely week so far! :)

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  60. Draffin BearsOctober 22, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    thank you so much Millie, you are so kind.

    Many thanks Charity, lovely to hear from you and your kind words.
    I hope that you are having a great week too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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