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B.C. fashion designer to host solo show days after Project Runway Canada premiere
Kealy says the collection will be unlike anything she has shown before and will reflect her queer brand values.
Designer Serena Kealy will host an independent fashion show on Nov. 23 at the Pony Room in Vancouver, just three days after Project Runway Canada Season 2 premieres on Nov. 20 on Crave.
Kealy began sewing at 12 while managing Crohn's disease and founded her brand, Chalanse, named after 'nonchalant' to reflect her excited and joyous approach to life.
Through Chalanse, Kealy has showcased at Vancouver Fashion Week and designed outfits for Canadian artists including Carly Rae Jepsen and Tate McRae, while serving as head of wardrobe for pop artist Molly Grace's debut Blush tour.
Choosing the Pony Room as her venue was intentional; Kealy hopes her brand challenges industry expectations surrounding femininity and demonstrates that queer women can express themselves powerfully through fashion.
Describing the show as her long-term dream, Kealy said, "Why not throw a party for myself at this moment and celebrate my artwork and just feel proud of my journey," with tickets available online.