About Vera

Although I was born in Barcelona, Spain, I grew up in Toronto, Canada. I came back to Barcelona to study journalism, fashion design and fashion styling. I love writing and reading, especially when it concerns fashion! I'm terribly obsessive with the little details in life and spend probably too much time stressing! Luckily I share my life with a really great kitty called Penelope who grounds me when I get too crazy.

Latest stories by Vera

Jan 19

Snap Happy – Canadian Fashion Photographers

By Vera

When thinking about fashion photographers, several great names instantly spring to mind. Mario Testino, Nick Knight or Patrick Demarchelier to name just a few. Yet there are many others, clicking away and capturing great fashion moments for magazines and of catwalks.

Nov 16

It’s a Wrap! Fashion Week, Toronto Style

By Vera

The Toronto Fashion Week spring- summer 2010 edition has wrapped up with great success. A pleasing mix of different events were held between the 19th to the 24th of October. From art exhibitions to television programs, networking events to panel discussions, cocktail parties to the ever important catwalk shows, Toronto played host to great fashion, amazingly talented designers and gorgeous models.

Oct 6

Gearing up for Toronto Fashion Week

By Vera

The Toronto Fashion Week is organized by the Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC), established in 1999. The FDCC is a non-governmental, non-profit association directed towards fashion designers and the industry. The show is now in its 11th year and is the second-largest fashion week in North America, after the New York Shows.

Aug 5

To Walk or to Pose, that is the Question: Modelling differences between runway & editorials

By Vera

When starting out as a model, there are so many new and different situations to take into account. I imagine that every single person must ask themselves what type of model they would like to be. Having one’s options or career path clear is a great advantage, but it is positive and enriching to be [...]

Apr 15

Canadian models – Home Grown and Beautiful!

By Vera

Some have started slow and built up to a great blaze, a great career. Others have burst onto the scene and captivate with their looks. All have great guts and determination to reach the pinnacle where they find themselves today. Hard work and dedication. Each in their own way, settling in, to the niche of great Canadian models.

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Jan 19

Snap Happy – Canadian Fashion Photographers

By Vera

When thinking about fashion photographers, several great names instantly spring to mind. Mario Testino, Nick Knight or Patrick Demarchelier to name just a few. Yet there are many others, clicking away and capturing great fashion moments for magazines and of catwalks.

Nov 16

It’s a Wrap! Fashion Week, Toronto Style

By Vera

The Toronto Fashion Week spring- summer 2010 edition has wrapped up with great success. A pleasing mix of different events were held between the 19th to the 24th of October. From art exhibitions to television programs, networking events to panel discussions, cocktail parties to the ever important catwalk shows, Toronto played host to great fashion, amazingly talented designers and gorgeous models.

Oct 6

Gearing up for Toronto Fashion Week

By Vera

The Toronto Fashion Week is organized by the Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC), established in 1999. The FDCC is a non-governmental, non-profit association directed towards fashion designers and the industry. The show is now in its 11th year and is the second-largest fashion week in North America, after the New York Shows.

Aug 5

To Walk or to Pose, that is the Question: Modelling differences between runway & editorials

By Vera

When starting out as a model, there are so many new and different situations to take into account. I imagine that every single person must ask themselves what type of model they would like to be. Having one’s options or career path clear is a great advantage, but it is positive and enriching to be [...]

Apr 15

Canadian models – Home Grown and Beautiful!

By Vera

Some have started slow and built up to a great blaze, a great career. Others have burst onto the scene and captivate with their looks. All have great guts and determination to reach the pinnacle where they find themselves today. Hard work and dedication. Each in their own way, settling in, to the niche of great Canadian models.

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