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The barriers to entry into the world of high fashion design are notoriously high. For someone like myself with modest financial resources, it can almost seem insurmountable.
Furthermore, public funding in my province of Ontario in Canada is non-existent for fashion designers.
I refuse to accept that because I do not come from wealth that I cannot pursue my dream.
With your generous contributions, we can help to bring the barriers down. It will enable me to produce my first full high fashion collection to be viewed at Fashion Art Toronto on April 16, 2016 by fashion media, buyers and influencers. This can potentially lead to the launch of a brand new global fashion brand.
With this campaign, I hope to generate a powerful message that a career in high fashion design can be attainable if you simply possess the talent, passion and drive to succeed.
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With your support...
The goal is to raise $15,000 to be able to complete the collection to show at Fashion Art Toronto (F.A.T.) in April of this year.
Visit their website : www.fashionarttoronto.ca
The money will be used to :
purchase fabric and materials and,
pay for an extra set of hands to help in producing the collection.
Everything will be produced in my in-home studio.
The perks are all designed or handmade by myself. I believe that everyone deserves to wear something that is made with love and attention to detail and I’m excited to provide these beautiful perks to my generous contributors.
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Help us out by choosing a perk
Fashion Illustration Postcard - $25 CAD
Fashion illustration print: Inspired by the tenth look of the collection.
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
Gold Theberge keychain - $40 CAD
Theberge engraved gold key chain. $5 from each item sold will go to Hearts of Gold Foundation.
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
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Box of 5 greeting cards - $60 CAD
Five blank greeting cards with envelopes. Five different fashion illustrations of looks from the debut collection are featured. Two of the images will remain a mystery until the collection is unveiled.
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
Framed Fashion Print - $85 CAD
Inspired by looks from the debut collection these framed fashion illustration prints boldly display the love and detail that I put into everything I create.
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
Hand-Beaded Gunmetal brooch - $110 CAD (early bird price)
These hand beaded, 1.25" x 1.25" diamond shaped, hematite brooches are the best way of taking a piece of this debut collection with you anywhere you go. This beading technique is a prominent feature throughout the collection.
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
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Transparent Beaded bracelet - $180 CAD (early bird price)
This hand beaded, 1" wide, transparent and white bracelet is backed with the softest white leather and adds instant sophistication to any outfit. (Quantities are limited)
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
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Hematite Beaded Wrist Cuff - $485 (Only 6 available)
Make a statement without saying a word. This 2" wide cuff is embroidered with hematite, semi-precious stones, onyx, crystal and glass beads. It is backed with a soft leather and sturdy clasp.
(Quantities are limited)
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
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Fashion Painting - $600 CAD
Hand painted acrylic fashion illustrations. 12" x 36" canvas. Inspired by looks from the debut collection. Only three available (one of each illustration below). If you select this perk, send us an email at info@lafemmetheberge.com. In the subject line use, Fashion Painting 1, 2 or 3 (from left to right). First come, first serve!
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
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Heart painting - $1,000 CAD
30" x 40" acrylic painting on canvas.
Shipping to Canada and continental USA is INCLUDED
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Hearts of Gold Foundation
Upon reaching our target, 25% of any subsequent contribution will be set aside to be donated to Hearts of Gold. In addition, $5 from each purchase of the key-chain perk will be donated to Hearts of Gold (whether we reach our goal or not).
Hearts of Gold is a registered charity based out of Cuenca, Ecuador whose mission is to raise impoverished women and children out of the shackles of poverty through education and entrepreneurship.
So far, Hearts of Gold has aided communities by:
- Funding over $18,000 for children’s nutrition programs
- Raising $3000 to provide critical medical supplies for an abandon seniors home
- Providing new school shoes for 237 children in 2013
- Impacting over 70 individuals by funding family counseling services
- Handing out food parcels and toys to over 600 families for Christmas in 2013
- Underwriting the education cost of 25 special needs children each school year
- Supporting educational life-skills workshops that help teens learn about sexual abuse and pregnancy prevention
- Creating a Rapid Response Fund to help impoverished families in times of crisis
Take a look at this descriptive video
Visit their website for more information : Hearts of Gold Foundation
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About Tanya Theberge
Some people are born to create. This rings especially true for Tanya. Just ask her parents, who have supported, and sometimes endured, Tanya’s endless creative projects around the house since she was old enough to put crayon to paper.
Tanya’s first foray in design education was at the Alberta College of Art and Design. It was during this time in her life that she gave birth to her first son. Being a single mother at that time, she made the difficult decision to put her schooling on hold. She vowed to complete her studies when her son was old enough to start grade school. She made good on that vow, but soon found herself at another crucial junction three years into her undergrad.
Tanya’s bespoke swimwear business started in 2008. Through social media referrals, the business grew beyond what she could manage while being a full time student and mother. Once again, a difficult decision was in front of her, finish her undergraduate degree or focus on the business. The business won out.
In 2011, with a growing business in its fourth year and a growing family - now with two young boys and a loving partner, Tanya and her young family moved to Toronto. She enrolled in fashion design studies at George Brown College to further her technical skills. In the summer of 2014, she fulfilled a life-long dream, studying at the prestigious L’ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris (http://www.ecole-couture-parisienne.com/?lang=en).
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Our Amazing Partners
Special thanks to our wonderful partners, without whom this campaign just would not be possible:
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Risks & Challenges
If we don't reach the $15,000 goal the plan is to continue to press on with completing the collection for F.A.T. using the funds raised. We may have to make compromises to the quality of the fabrics and materials.
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Spread the word
I completely understand if you are financially unable to support our campaign by selecting a perk. If so, we would appreciate your support by sharing our story on social media
