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Asia En Vogue: The Influence of Asian Cultures on Western Fashion
Mar
17
2:00 PM14:00

Asia En Vogue: The Influence of Asian Cultures on Western Fashion

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Ivan Sayers will present a lecture and display of western women's fashion from the 18th-20th century influenced by Asian cultures. This event coincides with the exhibition, Timeless Elegance: A Journey through Chinese Vintage Couture Fashion, at the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum.


Asia En Vogue: The Influence of Asian Cultures on Western Fashion
A Fashion Show presented by Ivan Sayers

Sunday, March 17th

Doors open at 1:00PM

2:00PM

Hycroft Ballroom

1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver

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SMOC Drag 'n Brag
Jan
14
2:00 PM14:00

SMOC Drag 'n Brag

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Do you love vintage style?

Do you have vintage treasures you'd love to show off?

Do you want to hear about how other collectors found their best pieces?

Don't miss this Drag 'n Brag event where SMOC special guests, members and friends bring their favourite finds from their closets and swap stories.

If you appreciate vintage treasures and love to hear the tales (and maybe some collecting tips…) about how others have built their collection, then come on out to see what our SMOC family has stashed in their closets!

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The Politics of Plaid:  Tartan and Gender in the British Empire
Dec
5
2:00 PM14:00

The Politics of Plaid: Tartan and Gender in the British Empire

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During the 19th and 20th centuries the Scottish tartan began to be used in new ways in the British Isles. Join Karina Greenwood for a lively discussion that covers the use of the tartan by the Scottish suffragettes, Queen Victoria, and the Highland Regiments to better understand its journey as a gendered and imperial cloth.

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Grand Tour: Venetian Jewelry - Gioielli Veneziani with Barbara Constantine
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00

Grand Tour: Venetian Jewelry - Gioielli Veneziani with Barbara Constantine

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SMOC is hosting a sparkling presentation on the jewelry of Venice, Former TV host Barbara Constantine, a jewelry historian, collector and speaker, is the guest presenter. Her talk features photos and displays, along with models wearing select pieces from a significant collection.

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Unraveling Canada: A Knitting Odyssey
Sep
19
2:00 PM14:00

Unraveling Canada: A Knitting Odyssey

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A Knot-Worthy Conversation with Sylvia Olsen

Sylvia will share her story, a lifelong study of knitting in Canada, which has taken her across the country exchanging experiences with many knitters. Learn how knitting can bring people together to create a common narrative and understanding that goes beyond the yarn.

Sunday, September 19th

2:00 pm

Doors open at 1:00 pm

in the Hycroft Ballroom

1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver

SMOC will follow provincial health guidelines to ensure health and safety of our members and guests. Sanitizers and masks will be available at the registration table for comfort. Tickets are limited to allow for physical distancing at the event.

**Due to recent announcements by the BC Provincial Health Officer, all attendees will be required to wear a mask (unless unable to do so) and show proof of vaccination at the door. Please ensure you have your proof ready as Hycroft will be checking this upon entry.

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