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2016 IDS Vancouver Opening Party Pics

Local design enthusiasts celebrate at IDS Vancouver's opening night—and we've got the pics

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Louisa Chan, Ming Pao; Jay Minter, Helijet & On the List; May & Dennis Pang, Pangcouver



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Sara Harowitz & Alison Sinkewicz of Montecristo Magazine; Adrienne Matei & Katie Nanton of NUVO magazine



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Crystal Carson, Crystal Carson Style; Laura Starr, Sommelier at Chambar; Kelsey Klassen, Vitamin Daily; Fabio Scaldaferri, Mattress Recycling



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Karl Lohnes, Designer and Lindsay Singer, Faulhaber Communications



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Maurice Li, Stay & Wander and May Globus, marketing manager at Rennie/writer



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Mary Nia, Eternal Skin Care and Annette Kim, renovator at Duchess Design



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Kate Buchanan, art manager, Martha Sturdy; Beth Rome, account manager, Martha Sturdy; Anne Hurwitz, account manager, Martha Sturdy; Leanne Strachen, account manager, Martha Sturdy



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Harvey Reehal, Inform and Carl Macdonald, Senior Project Manager for Vancouver House



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Trevor Boddy, architecture critic; Alfred Waugh, president of Formline Architecture; Gino Pezzani, Sutton Centre Realty



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Richard Anderson, Inform and Kendra Carlson, Brougham Interiors


On Thursday, September 22nd, design experts and enthusiasts gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre to celebrate and kick off the twelfth annual IDS Vancouver weekend in style. Attendees sipped on wine, while enjoying entertainment and exhibits from some of the most talented and creative designers in the city. 

Click through to see more photos from Vancouver’s top design party of the year….