CPO 'Ticket to Milan' Fashion Show: Part 1

Brenna and I had the pleasure to co-produce and style the Calgary Philharmonic Italian Gala fashion show hosted by Brett Wilson with exclusive fashion from Holt Renfrew.

The Italian theme was set to perfection in the Devonian Gardens in the Core Shopping Centre downtown Calgary. A VIP reception kicked off the evening including a live auction and thank you messages.

Next, guests were ushered up to the gardens where the scene was set for our 'Ticket to Milan' runway fashion show. A long white runway framed with white chairs and a vintage cinema screen at the head. VIP guests were treated to gift bags sponsored by L'Occitane and Oil & Vinegar with wonderful goodies inside. 

L'Occitane and Oil & Vinegar VIP gift bags

The show starts with an enchanting violin duo followed by a kick off from Brett Wilson to introduce CPO resident conductor Adam Johnson who wore Etro to open the show.

The show continues with a unique mix of Italian and house music to carry the models through 5 themes accompanied by black and white classic Italian images. The 5 themes included; Pattern + Texture, Layered Luxury, Fur, Tailoring, and Berry + Black and Gold.

Designer Guide

 Show is about to start! 

Team Styleista: (L) Phaedra Godchild (R) Brenna Hardy

What we wore:

Phaedra: Dress - Club Monaco, Shoes - Christian Louboutin, Earrings - J Crew, Clutch (not pictured) - Prada

Brenna: Dress - Zara, Necklace - J Crew, Shoes - Zara, Bracelet - Hermes, Clutch (not pictured) - Prada

Fashion from Holt Renfrew included: Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli and many more Italian Designers.

Jade in Etro + Holt Renfrew Fur

Ania in Armani + Holt Renfrew Fur

Christian in Armani

Erik in Dolce & Gabbana

Frank in Etro

Kim in Etro + Holt Renfrew Fur

After the final peel on the runway guests - including Jillian Harris from The Bachelorette, Brett Wilson and Ann Lewis-Luppino, President and CEO of the Calgary Philharmonic - headed up to the Italian Market which hosted various food and beverage vendors from around the city including Zyn, Fiasco Gelato, and Osteria de Medici. 

It truly was a beautiful evening full of fashion and fabulous people. We will have more pictures to come and a video of the fashion show so please stay tuned!

~ Phaedra

PS. Check out this link for our interview with the Calgary Herald regarding the show :)