NOVEMBER 2008 -
Articles on Miss World Canada 2009 National Finalists
Jessica Cunningham - Herald
Tribune
OCTOBER 2008
- Miss World Canada 2009 NOVA SCOTIA REPRESENTATIVES
L-R Olivia, Laura, Megan, Samantha
For more information, please visit http://www.missnovascotiaworld.com
AUGUST
2008 - Christopher Bates, designer of
MWC 08 Leah Ryerse's gown for Miss World 2008
Christopher Bates was born and raised in Vancouver,
Canada and has always been interested in fashion. By age 13 he
already had a sketchbook full of designs for clothing and logos.
An imaginative thinker, he was drawn to the creativity of the
advertising industry and there forged a successful career for
five years. Over time though he found the advertising industry
lacked the artistry to develop his creativity. Recollecting his
lifelong passion for fashion eh concluded a career evolution was
in order.
He subsequently moved to the fashion capital
of Milan, Italy and enrolled in internationally renowned Istituto
Marangoni to study fashion design. “The program was immensely
challenging, nevertheless I was completely determined to excel
and when you are working hard at something you love it’s exciting.”
His hard work paid off and he achieved perfect marks while learning
and living in a city that breathes fashion. After graduating
with honours, his work attracted interest from leading international
firms including: Roberto Cavalli, Giorgio Armani, Puma, Parasuco
and Panos Emporio. However, completely determined to start his
own label, Bates returned to Vancouver to launch ULTRA.
Bates began working full-time
on ULTRA in November 2007. The company was incorporated under
the laws of British Columbia in February 2008. Bates’ vision
is for ULTRA to revolutionize the fashion industry and become
the future of menswear. His debut collection is for Spring 2009
and features 25 electrifying pieces; including a distressed
Italian leather bomber available in black or tea (retail $1900)
and waxed linen trousers available in grey or black (retail
$395).
With
a dream of one day expanding into womenswear Bates
has begun working with select women on custom evening gowns.
Bates has nearly completed an evening gown
for Miss World Canada Leah Ryerse for the upcoming
Miss World in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 2008. The
gown is made of 100% silk taffeta that appears emerald from
one angle and sapphire from another and promises to be striking.
The gown also features 100% organic cotton lining. Bates
is also creating a beautiful evening gown for Nyree
Anna Hazelton who is launching her eponymous art gallery
Nyree Hazelton Arts Inc. located on 2652 Arbutus Street in September.
In his spare time, he has traveled extensively
in Europe, as well as North and Central America and his style
is greatly influenced by his travels. It was during his second
tour of Europe in Scandinavia and the Baltic’s that he rediscovered
his youthful enthusiasm for fashion. “I was surprised by how
stylish everyone was, especially in Stockholm, Sweden and Riga,
Latvia. Their individualism, fashion sense and creativity was
impressive.” His style is progressively urban and designed for
youthful, active men looking to express their individual nature
and taste for excellent quality, inventive apparel. “My design
style is upbeat, if it were music it would be Electro.” “ My
ethos is one word: RADICAL, it is the dynamic manner I live
my life and is reflected in the energy of my designs”
ULTRA is designed for men who
are in their prime and seeking to distance themselves from the
mainstream. The name ULTRA should be interpreted literally as:
going beyond what is usual or ordinary; excessive; extreme.
This translates into a proactive approach to life. ULTRA
men live for the moment and believe in pushing it to
the limit. They lust for life and revel in their zeal. Their
edge is energy. They are world travelers, adventurers, explorers,
lovers, fighters, artists, leaders, individuals, risk takers
and weekend warriors.
http://www.ultramenswear.com
AUGUST 2008 -
Miss World Canada 2009 BRITISH COLUMBIA REPRESENTATIVES
L-R Ashley B, Ashley O, Gagan, Hasti, Katherine, Shelley
http://www.missbc.ca
MAY 2008 -
Miss World Canada 2009 NORTHERN ONTARIO REPRESENTATIVES
L-R Cheryl Kozera (President of MNORCP),
Holly A, Alyssa G, Danika B, Cassandre B (Miss North
Ontario Regional Canada 2008), Jasmine P, Stacy Kozera
(V.P of MNORCP)
http://www.missnorthontario.com
MAY 2008 -
Miss World Canada 2009
Miss World Canada 2009 will be held in March 2009 in
Toronto, Ontario. More information coming soon!
