Blushing Designs turn on the Vancouver Fashion Week runway was cheered on by a crowd of supporters for the designer of the brand, Shelley Klassen. After she took her bow and collected up all the pretty dresses and separates she returned to being mom of three kids. In the seven years since Blushing Designs last showed at Portobello West, both her brand and her family have grown.
Now the designer stocks her flagship store, Blushing Boutique (579 Richards St.), with a wide variety of feminine, chic clothing for ladies who appreciate timeless couture presented in a stylish, approachable setting. She also supports other Canadian designers as Blushing Boutique features 15 other Canadian accessory, jewellery and clothing designers including Portobello West vendor Street Cat Designs.
Shelley’s passion for dresses has also lead her to create gowns for Canadian actresses such as Jennifer Spence, Andrea Menard, Karen Holness and Ellie Harvie. Blushing Designs also dressed all the presenters at the UBCP/ACTRA AWARDS. Customizing clothes for each presenter sounds like the red carpet treatment but alterations and onsite fittings are part of the everyday offerings at the boutique.
A ton of hard work and passion has made Portobello West alumni, Blushing Designs, Vancouver’s party dress queen!