Trippy Hippy

“It’s a mix of hippy, bit of cowboy and a touch of psychedelic craziness,” enthuses designer Victoria Patterson. “All the crazy things in my mind.” This Brooks, AB, native came back to Calgary by way of 10 years in London, and the free-spirited, you-do-you vibe of the British city had an impact. Recycling handmade blankets that were knit by “some nice old grandma back in the day,” Patterson fashions the grooviest crochet pieces this side of the ’70s. Part Free People, part circus clown, the line is as creative as it appears comfy.

“People accept crazy stuff a bit more in London. This would be my ‘going grocery shopping’ look” she jokes, gesturing to her furry skirt covered in googly eyes. “Moving from one of the biggest fashion capitals to Calgary, I didn’t know what to expect. But it’s nice that there’s shows like this popping up,” says Patterson.

The showstopper of the night: an A&W-coloured pair of assless chaps. I know what I’ll be wearing to Stampede this year.

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