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Street Style at Pecha Kucha Vol. 24

Pecha Kucha filled the Vogue Theatre for its 24th rendition of eclectic presenters and visual ideas, and Vancouverites dressed for the occasion

By Felice Bisby /

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However you pronounce it, Pecha Kucha’s eclectic mix of ideas, inspiration and idiosyncracies has attracted a loyal audience around the world, and Vancouver is no exception

Petsha Kootsha? Pechakcha? How do you pronounce the sold-out event where an accomplished mix of Vancouverites visually present their stories with flair and funny for approximately six and a half minutes? Either way, once you attend an edition of Pecha Kucha, you’ll quickly realize it’s the content that’ll have you hooked – and leave you inspired.

The 24th edition of Pecha Kucha included everything from a choreographer to a cocktail mixologist, a Yaletown blow-dry bar owner to a Downtown Eastside beauty volunteer; an eclectic mix that brought out an equally varied visual buffet of Vancouverites. Here’s a look at who was there and how they looked.

Melanie Davidson – Social Worker

Jacket: 3 Stone
Scarf: Macy’s
Purse: Zara
Boots: Steve Madden
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: My favourite purse



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Leah Lefebvre – Grade 10 Student

Cap: Forever 21
Sweater and belt: H&M
Leggings: Forever 21
Boots: Browns
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: Lipgloss



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Evie Lapalme – Grade 10 Student

Cardigan: Vintage
Shirt and skirt: H&M
Necklace: A gift
Shoes: Aldo
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: My watch



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Denise Cousineau – Mom and Sometimes Travel Director

Top: Sample Sale at FX Exchange
Trousers: ween&ween
Scarf: Pashmina
Bracelet: A gift
Bag: Designed by my friend Dewie in Sydney, Australia
Boots: Fluvog
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: Usually my daughter Baela but tonight it’s my credit card and lipgloss



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Paulina Lipska – President – Young Women in Business, Vancouver

Cardigan: Simply Vera Wang
Top: Staple
Necklace: Joe Fresh
Leggings: Costco
Boots: Noma
Ring: Aldo Accessories
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: Chapstick



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Steven Rathwell – Writer and gallop boy

Jacket: Filson Tin Cruiser wax cotton jacket
Shirt: Highland by Pendleton wool
Jeans: Levi’s
Boots: Blundstones
Fedora: 1950s Mallory
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: My Leatherman multi-tool



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Brenton Walters – Political Consultant

Suit: Indochino
Scarf: Highland – belongs to a friend
Shoes: Bostonian
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: A scarf



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Vanessa Tam – Community Manager

Fur: Vintage
Shirt: American Apparel
Leggings: Actual Pain – Seattle
Boots: Vintage
Jacket: Vintage
Tuque: MEC
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: Lipgloss



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Aisha Tejani – Writer, @yaishaloveslife

Dress: Armani Exchange
Leggings: Plenty
Boots: Steve Madden
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: My greens smoothie

Mandy Lau – Image Retoucher/Assistant Studio Manager/Illustrator, mandy-lau.com / @mandymlau

Coat: Lowrys Farm
Top: BCBG
Skirt: Sessun
Leggings: Ralph Lauren
Boots: From Rome
Bag: Purchased at the recent Kid Koala show in Vancouver
Except for my phone, I never leave home without: Some sort of drawing utensil