Calgary Alert

FASHION AND FILM The Calgary International Film Festival is taking a stylish spin on the red carpet this season in salute to films that showcase, study, and celebrate fashion. A collection of international films will focus on a wide range of fashion-related topics, such as Gloss by Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky (pictured here), Project Runway winner Jay McCarroll’s documentary Eleven Minutes, and our favourite little black dress classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Be sure to get a front row seat for the American Express Opening Gala Red Carpet Fashion Show, and a ticket for the styled soirée by Joe Fresh and Avenue Magazine. Click here for more info, www.calgaryfilm.com

VALENTINO R.E.D. A Valentino gown and the red carpet are synonymous with any star gilded event, and though we may not have the celeb status of Keira Knightley to flaunt Valentino’s couture pieces, most of us will be thrilled to know that the Valentino R.E.D. line offers paparazzi ready frocks at bank loan free prices. This youth inspired line offers couture detailing such as chiffon, bows, velvet and lace that can be mixed with denim and T-shirts to create looks that are original and unmistakably Valentino. Available exclusively at Ooh La La 1575 – 7 St SW.

C’EST LV Edmonton’s newly expanded Louis Vuitton boutique inside Holt Renfrew is a sure destination for celebrities and Fashionistas, who want to add the luxury label’s panache to their ensembles. Experience the newest Louis Vuitton store design concept in 2,000 square feet of logo luxury including; leather goods and accessories for men and women, as well as women’s shoes and the extremely exclusive Fall 08 show bags (pictured here). For more information visit www.vuitton.com or call 1. 866. Vuitton.

DINING WITH THE STARS Celebrities and their admirers dine at Ketchup and Dolce in LA, while stargazers still melt at the site of Paris at Butter in NYC. So while the Calgary International Film Festival is on, the glitterati are sure to descend upon Olives, the latest and chicest dining spot created by the Hotel Arts Group. This multi-million dollar Italian eatery was certainly not built in a day; the Venetian tile mosaics and floor to ceiling tiled bathrooms are key signs that this contemporary spot is intended for movers and shakers. While we’re on the lookout for the famed and fabulous savour some innovative Italian cuisine created by executive chef and local celeb Jonathan Canning.

PERFECT LIGHTING If your idea for red carpet is possibly laying it out wall-to-wall, then you may want to check with some design experts first. The Calgary Home and Interior Design Show returns with a bevy of design stars that are armed with fresh ideas to spruce up our living spaces. Design talents such as HGTV’s Wendy Russell and Kelly Deck share the spotlight with local powerhouses Alykhan Velji and Rosalyn Lazaruck (Edmonton) for a weekend of home décor 101. Beyond their informative presentations, be sure to catch Smyth and Kang’s Fashion Passion show, where we can witness the relations between fashion and interior trends. The curtains open September 18 to 21 at the Round Up Centre.