SFA Runway. Never disappointing in the RUNWAY arena, the SFA Runway is a high energy showcase of Saskatchewan made designer wares and curated outfits via local boutiques.


What did the evening entail? Guests enjoyed cocktails with music by In The Mix, while shopping in the SFW Marketplace during reception hour.

Enter the Adam Ballroom to be wow'd by Pro Plus Production and Mane Productions who produced the show along with tunes by international DJ The Gaff, creative visuals by local Saskatchewan artists and dance performances by Dance Ink, Annalise Reinhart, Shonali, and Zoe Pravda. All while taking in Western Canadian Fashion! With an eclectic mix of spectators, the show highlights Saskatchewan's home grown talent and the llatest looks from the province's favourite boutiques. The crowd will be treated to interpretive and interesting takes on textiles, social issues, fantasy and function in clothing form.

Meet our Designers, Printmakers, and Boutiques below!

To start the evening we had Dance Ink performer, Taylor McJuray. Taylor is an avid dancer who has spent her life training at Dance Ink in Saskatoon. She is now a teacher at Dance Ink and specializes in Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary. She has won numerous awards as a competitive dancer and has also danced professionally for the Saskatchewan RUSH Electric Crew for the past 4 years. Please give a warm welcome to Taylor McJuray with choreography by Ashley Berns.

Dance Ink performer, Taylor McJuray

Our first collection of the evening was a special feature! Helen Oro! 

Helen Oro designs bring a new, unique approach to how indigenous beadwork can worn, seen and felt. Her one of kind statement pieces have been seen around the world in various fashion weeks such as Australia, London, New Zealand, New York and so many more.

 HELEN ORO Models

Marissa Johnston

Britni-Lee Michel

Juliana Llorens

Nyandeng Yei

Evangelina Dingwall

Karen Gaudry 

Amelia Mark

Mariah Taylor

Jasmyn Pingue

Sameiratou Osheni

Payl is a streewear brand and store based out of Regina, SK. Ranging from Cut & Sew garments made in house to graphic designs screen printed ourselves.

PAYL Clothing Models

Sofie Hall

Justin Alvarez

Kelden MacKenzie

Abdul-lateef Abass

Aldrin Mambil

Abe Francisco

Jesse bauche

Dianna Onyango

Mariah Taylor

Sofie Hall

Juniper & Oak Consignments is a locally owned and family operated sustainable boutique. Find unique feminine styles from pre-loved one-of-a-kinds to brand new with tags.

JUNIPER & OAK Models

Keely Mooney

Emily Vass

Michelle Fergusson

Evangelina Dingwall

Sameiratou Osheni

Nyandeng Yei

Juliana Llorens

Amelia Mark

Karen Gaudry

Genevieve Rosseel

SS River Designs, owned by Christine Tournier, is from St Louis, SK. Her designs are influenced by the French and. Metis culture and heritage of her community.

SS River Designs Models

Britni-Lee Michel

Abby Wintermute

Sophie Stanowich

Danielle Tanke

Mariah Taylor

Penelope Li

Karen Gaudry

JaniceMacGregor

Haiou Yue

Lillian Charles

Keely Mooney

Amelia Mark

Annalise Reinhart, a local singer and performing from Saskatoon. They’ve performed all across Saskatchewan with the 2022 SaskExpress summer tour, as well as competed in dance and musical theatre competitions for 10 years. They’re starring as Elsa in the upcoming production of Frozen at Walter Murray Collegiate.

Singer: Annalise Reinhart

Sarah Jane is a fashion design student. She creates occasion-wear collections and bespoke garments, with special attention to fine hand-sewn details. Her work features upcycling, deconstruction and reconstruction, zero waste design, and the use of fabric scraps.

Sarah Jane Models

Ainsley Langford

Zoe Pravda

Makenna Giesbrecht

Nyandeng Yel

Kasia Johnson

Amelia Mark

Amryne Duncalfe

Jasmyn Pingue

Evangelina Dingwall

Sophia Peters

SpinHeartSpin, owned by Kara Perpelitz, is Saskatchewan born raised and aged. Her passion for the creative started young and was inspired by the many artisan women that came before her. Wool is her favourite medium, due to its texture and the way it takes colour, the possibilities are endless.

SpinheartSpin Model

Janice MacGregor

Aldrin  Mambil

Britni-Lee Michel

Ryan Johnston

Haiou Yue

Genevieve Rossle

Abdule Abass

Jasmyn Naomi

Jessie Bauch

Lillian Charles

Stephanie Grace Gamble is the owner & founder of C.LYSIAS DESIGNS, an indigenous owned fashion and wellness brand from here in Saskatchewan. Her mission is to give back. Her vision is to inspire, create, and provide fashion opportunities. Recently featured in New York Fashion Week, we were so excited to have her hear to showcase her new collection!

C.Lysias Designs Models

Amelia Mark

Jesse Bauche

Lillian Charles

Brittany Anderson

Samar Abbas

Genevieve Rosseel

Anastasya Hrycay

Ariana Donovan

Aldrin Mambil

Jasmyn Pingue

Sherri Hrycay of Sova Design has been creating hats for men and women since the early 2000s. She has frequently added clothing to her repertoire and she is proud to present the French Artist Collection in honour of her new found family in the south of France. 100% linen reminiscent of the Provence villages near that region.

Sova Designs Models

Abby Wintermute

Karen Gaudry

Paulina Salisbury

Penelope Li

Karla Kloable

Genevieve Rosseel

Kathy Bond

Britni-Lee Michel

Mariah Taylor

Anastasya Hrycay

We have a special performance for you. Shonali (Sho-na-li), the Bollywood diva of the Prairies. She has been a huge part of the Saskatoon Drag scene for over 5 years and helped create several platforms for drag artists in the city. She is soon be hosting her own weekly drag show at the Hose & Hydrant starting Nov 16. Shonali is known for her great looks, amazing moves, and all the flavours she brings with her every time she hits the stage.

Performance by: Shonali

Special mention to our SFW event sponsors for their support and contribution to SFW this weekend:

Saskatchewan Fashion Association Inc

Jack Millikin Centre

Wiebe Works

Mane Productions

Jane Maria Consulting

Pro Plus Productions

Infinity Events & Decor

The Delta Bessborough Hotel

Cooperators Wiens Insurance

Ole Cocktails

Revamp Salon

Edge Agency

Green Tree Beauty

Blank Paper

Print Baron

The Capitol Music Club

The Gaff

In The Mix

and our lovely SFA board members!

 Thanks to our many sponsors, models, volunteers, designers, production team and board members who are helping make this year’s festival a success!

We had a powerful hip hop dance performance piece choreographed and performed by Zoe Pravda, Zoe has been a professional dancer for 17 years. She was a competitive dancer and trained in all genres of dance from ballet, lyrical, jazz, and more, as well as an assistant Dance Teacher at Juliette’s Dance Center. These days her love of hip hop is her focus and honing her skills. Most recently she joined the Venom Dance Team for Saskatchewan Rattlers Basketball Team.

 She was excited not only to choreograph a great Wearable Art Show Saturday night, but also to perform a duet both evenings of Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend.  Also, Sunday, November 13th, happened to be her 21st birthday!

Performer: Zoe Pravda


Collaboration collection by Better Off Duds & Social Made Local! Better Off Duds believes in sequins and second chances. Social Made Local believes in creating spaces where everyone can join the conversation without judgment. Together they create a world where uniqueness is celebrated through a fusion of vintage flavour with a modern twist.

Better Off Duds & Social Made Local Models

Abby Wintermute

Samar Abbas

Landon Placsko

Lillian Charles

Aldrin Mambil

Danielle Yanke

Jesse Bauche

Nulee Menegbo

Hannah Papp

Abdul-lateef Abass

Dianna Onyango

Kathy Bond 

At The Sandbox in the City, they are enthusiastic on making women feel their best. They have created a warm and welcoming environment that is inclusive to everyone to come to get expert style advice and find their confidence through fashion.

SANDBOX IN THE CITY Models

Julianna Llorens

Evangelina Dingwall 

Keely Mooney 

Marissa Johnston 

Summer Derksen 

Macey Afseth 

Nulee Menegbo 

Britni - Lee Mitchell 

Jasmyn Pingue 

Brittney Anderson 

SPEX By Ryan challenges conventional thoughts on what an optical store should be. SPEX is your destination to break free from the pedestrian, mundane eyewear available everywhere, and to enter into a new eyewear possibility. With two locations on the edge of Regina's trendy Cathedral Village and the beautiful Riversdale area of Saskatoon, you will find an eclectic blend of the worlds leading trends in eyewear!

Spex by Ryan Models

Jesse Bauche

Michelle Fergusson

Amelia Mark

Abby Wintermute

Ryan Johnston

Danielle yanke

Abdul-lateef Abass

Paulina Salisbury

Nulee Menegbo

Justin Alvarez

Michelle Fergusson   

Ryan Johnston   

Brittany Anderson   

Abdul-lateef Abass   

Nulee Menegbo   

Jesse Bauche     

Collection by OUTSaskatoon, Prairie Harm Reduction, Saskatoon Sexual Health showcasing merchandise from 3 of Saskatoon's favourite non-profits. Their merchandise is fashionable, casual, and versatile. These comfortable, relaxed pieces can be dressed up or paired down, worn as a statement piece, or blended into a simple and chic look. Whatever your mood, we've got your socially conscious butt covered! The night’s runway features Saskatchewan's premiere androgynous drag king, Stony Mac!

OUTSaskatoon, Prairie Harm Reduction, Saskatoon Sexual Health Models

Stoney OUT
Janna Bernatsky (they/them) OUT
Jess Bjerkness (she/they) PHR

Jemma Martens(she/her) OUT
Brianna Mireles  (she/her) PHR
Caitlin Cottrell(she/her) ssh
Stone Dabutha (he/him) PHR

Sarah Hnatuk(she/they) OUT
Avni and Aditi Garg  Ssh board member sisters
Amber Durocher  (she/her) PHR
Kiera Grasby- Munroe (she/they) OUT

To close the show Sunday night Melissa Squire Designs! She is a self taught fashion designer whose socially conscious attitude, eco friendly initiatives and community oriented business practices are infectious. Featuring unique pieces from rockabilly dresses and baby clothes to steampunk vests adorned with recycled tire and studs. Her designs have been showcased on runways locally and internationally. She also does couture and custom work, including unique wedding attire. Founder of Alchemy Collective, established in 2010, Melissa built a movement for community, eco friendly initiatives, a push for local support, an incubator for the arts, a demand for change in a society that needs it, and an evolution of the mind, body, and soul.

Melissa Squire Models

Jasmyn Pinque

Jesse Bauche

Keely Mooney

Janice MacGregor

Lillian Charles

Elizabeth Chamberlain

Dianna Onyango

Abdul Lateef Abass

Danielle Yanke 

Jesse Bauche    

Samieiratou Osehni

Yrennea Hansell

Summer Derksen


Thank you to our lovely host Maygen Kardash!


SFW Organizers

Mandy Pravda of Mane Productions

Carlie Letts of Jane Marie Consulting

Valerie Wiebe of Wiebe Works

Lisa Marie Schwartz of Edge Agency

Melissa Squire of Melissa Squire Designs

 

Event Producer | Mandy Pravda of Mane Productions

Visuals | Pro Plus Productions

Model Coordinator | Lisa Marie Schwartz of Edge Model Agency

Music by | The Gaff

Master of Ceremonies | Maygen Kardash

Conference Manager and Hosts | Fiyinfoluwa Obayan & Cathy Sproule

Volunteer Coordinator | Megan Hodges

Special mention to our SFW event sponsors for their support and contribution to SFW:

Saskatchewan Fashion Association Inc

Jack Millikin Centre

Our title sponsor Wiebe Works

Mane Productions

Jane Maria Consulting

Pro Plus Productions

Infinity Events & Decor

The Delta Bessborough Hotel

Cooperators Wiens Insurance

Ole Cocktails

Revamp Salon

Edge Agency

Green Tree Beauty

Blank Paper

Print Baron

The Capitol Music Club

The Gaff

In The Mix

and our lovely SFA board members!

 Huge thank you to all volunteer and models! And a special thanks to all of you reading this for your continued support!

 On the runway you seen artist creations by 14 designers, including performances by Dance Ink, Zoe Pravda, Annalise Reinhart and Drag queen Shonali.

The visuals, Lighting, and Sound is by Pro Plus Production with music by The Gaff, the show Produced by Mandy Pravda of Mane Productions.

Our backstage creative team is Carlie Letts, Lisa Marie Schwartz, and Paula Colins, along with many volunteers and of course the boutiques and designers themselves.

 Hair by Revamp Salon

Meghan McGrath

Kathryn Schulz

Tierra Novakovski

Becky strong

Sarah Anderson

Pam Parker

Chloe Popoff

Emma Charko

Kaitlyn Dawson

MC students

Emilee Tagseth

Darian iron

Melanie Berryman

 

Makeup by Independent Artists

Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz of Green Tree Beauty

Angel Hardy of Glam by Angel

Chance Briere

Madison Prosofsky

Heena Arora

Ginette Hall

Kayla York

Lane Parkins

Madeleine Hart

Merin Hendry

For those of you who purchase a VIP ticket you may have dnotice the lovely swag bag on your seat, Big thank you to all our contributors!

Spex by Ryan $100 Gift Card

Green Tree Beauty Products

Melissa Squire Gift Card

Social Made Local Patch

Lucky Bastards Distillery Samples

Revamp Salon $20 Gift Card

The Beverage Collective AKA Ole Cocktails Beverage

OUTSaskatoon Gift Bag

Valerie Wiebe of Wiebe Works book “Time to Fly!”

Yard and Flagon/Rook and Raven Free Pint

THANK YOU SASKATCHEWAN!

Resident SFW DJ: The Gaff and Wife Sarah Rose.

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