17 Mai Fondation de la Mode de Montréal – 28th Benefit Evening

On May 8th 2017 the Fondation de la Mode de Montréal hosted their 28th benefit evening, a gala which reunited at Montreal Olympic Park some of the most important players in the local fashion industry: from designers to models, to media, to personalities in the business and commerce of fashion, etc. It was a beautiful ceremony and show, and a wonderful celebration of local talent, with $111,000 being awarded as scholarships and internships.

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The evening started off with a cocktail, which was a great occasion for guests to mingle while admiring creations by local designers such as Daniel Beaudet, Noemiah, Melissa Nepton, Denis Gagnon etc., showcased by beautiful models. Joncas and their fiery red creations were also present and were doing a live demonstration of talent, by sewing two elegant dresses, all within the span of not more than an hour.

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As the evening continued, guests took their seats at the round tables and, as everyone was enjoying the dinner, lights dimmed and the show began. After a big representation the night before from the Fashion Design graduates from LaSalle College, the Olympic Park runway hosted once again some of the best designs featured in the Signature 2017 show. Another creative highlight of the evening was the artistic show presented by Groupe Sensation Mode, which transported the guests in an alternate world full of colour, through a beautiful dance performance and vibrant projections.

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As the goal of the Fondation is “To help tomorrow’s stars take their place”, several scholarships and and internships were awarded to the most promising young talents from various fashion schools in Quebec, a ceremony which was followed by a speech from the guest of honor, Mr. André Télio, president of TELIO. This year’s 13 bursary recipients are:

• Santiago Cortes-Marmolejo – recipient of a $4,000 grant to enter the Bachelor degree in Fashion Design and Management with a Major in Design and Stylism at the École supérieure de mode de l’ESG UQÀM.
• Camille Lamontagne – recipient of a $4,000 grant to enter the Bachelor degree in Fashion Design and Management with a Major in Design and Stylism at the École supérieure de mode de l’ESG UQÀM.
• Samuel Pronovost – recipient of a $4,000 grant to enter the Bachelor degree in Fashion Design and Management with a Major in Design and Stylism at the École supérieure de mode de l’ESG UQÀM.
• Noémie Vallières – recipient of a $5,000 renewal grant to pursue her Bachelor’s program in Fashion Design and Management with a Major in Design and Stylism at the École supérieure de mode de l’ESG UQÀM.
• Alynea Khou – recipient of a $5,000 grant to complete a 13-week internship at Astrid Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Samuel Dionne – recipient of a $5,000 grant to complete a 13-week internship at Lemaire in Paris.
• Zoé Leroux-Blain – recipient of a $10,000 grant to enter the Bachelor program in Costume Studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Nova Scotia.
• Marianne Frève – recipient of a $4,000 grant to enter the Bachelor degree in Fashion Design and Management with a Major in Design and Stylism at the École supérieure de mode de l’ESG UQÀM.
• Jennyfer Gallagher – recipient of a $10,000 renewal grant to pursue her Bachelor’s program in Fashion Management at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York.
• Marie-Michèle Larivée – Recipient of a $15,000 grant to enter the Master’s program in Fashion Trend Forecasting at Polimoda-International Institute of Fashion Design in Florence, Italy.
• Teia Lindfors – recipient of a $15,000 grant to enter the Bachelor program in Fashion Design Technology at London College of Fashion, in England.
• Francesca Nault – recipient of a $15,000 grant to enter the Bachelor program in Fashion Design Technology at London College of Fashion, in England.
• Sonia Yanes – recipient of a $15,000 grant to enter the Bachelor program in Fashion Design at Parsons- The new school for design, in New York.

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Text: Tora Chirila