Feature – Fiji Water & Fresh Magazine

On Monday October 3rd Malene Grotrian Design will launch the 2011 Fall/Winter Collection at Performance Works theatre on Granville Island. The Fashion Event, “A Modern Classic”, will feature a live performance by Dawn Chubai and a special film presentation followed be the first reveal of the Fall/Winter 2011 Collection.  VIP and Regular tickets available here: http://www.malenegrotrian.com/modernclassic. This fashion event is produced by the Malene Grotrian Design team and we hope to see you there!

Fiji Water & Fresh Magazine, for all of our Guests to enjoy at “A Modern Classic”

Fresh Vancouver Magazine is the Lower Mainland’s only anti-aging, beauty and lifestyle publication. Our focus is the healthy, happy, beautiful woman – inside and out. To some that might mean Botox; to others it could include non-invasive body contouring or tummy tucks; while to others it could involve meditation and healthy eating. On the cover of each issue you will find a prominent woman from our fair city, someone who has influenced us all in her particular way, as a media icon who entertains and informs, a philanthropist who supports our community, a musician, actor or political figure who inspires and teaches. Expert advice, spa getaways, women’s empowerment and more: it’s a fresh new approach to looking and feeling your absolute best at any stage of life. The magazine launched in May 2010 and is published six times per year. Learn more about Fresh here: http://www.freshvancouver.com/

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FIJI Water, the world’s finest water, is committed to quality and excellence in our product, people, profitability, and strategic partners. “We are dedicated to communicating the passion and unique properties of our brand to consumers worldwide and continuing to invest in the future while preserving and cherishing the pristine source.”

FIJI Water’s uncontaminated, uncompromised, and untouched water from an artesian spring, bottled at the source in Fiji. By definition, artesian water comes from a source deep within the earth, protected by layers of clay and rock. There is no opening, not even a porthole to the surface. As a result, the water never comes into contact with the air, protecting it from environmental pollutants and other contamination, keeping FIJI Water as pure as its natural artesian source. Of the top ten bottled waters sold in the United States, FIJI Water is the only water originating from an artesian source.

The company is committed to a variety of sustainability practices and is the primary driver of economic development and social welfare in Fiji.  FIJI Water reinvests substantial resources to expand access to clean, safe drinking water and to provide quality education and health care for the people in Fiji. As the first net carbon-negative product in its industry, FIJI Water is reducing carbon emissions across the product’s entire lifecycle and offsetting at least 120% of remaining emissions through a rainforest restoration project in the Fiji Islands. As of December 2009, FIJI Water joined 1% for the Planet, a global alliance of businesses that donate at least 1% of their sales directly to non-profit organizations focused on sustainability.  The company has also embarked on an extensive reforestation program in partnership with Conservation International and the people of Fiji to protect and preserve the Sovi Basin, the largest remaining lowland rainforest in the South Pacific.

Learn More about Fiji Water: http://fijiwater.ca/

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Coverage of Ice Water Fashion Event

The Chocolate Dress!

Nice article in the Vancouver Sun (with pictures) about the Chocolate Dress featured at Malene’s Ice Water Fashion event.

“Erin Thexton models a chocolate dress made by Rachel Sawatzky of Cocoa Nymph Chocolates and Confections for Ice Water Fashion Show…”

The blog Photography BC has a fabulous shot of Jenna!

Jenna Fortin – Malene Grotrian Design

There are beautiful photos of the designs and models on this Flickr photostream…

Ice Water Fashion

Ice Water Fashion Show – Dress of the Day

Vancouver Fashion Show – Dress of the Day

Fashion Show – Dress of the Day

Dress of the Day

Malene Grotrian Fashion Wearability

Malene explains her design focus for this fall/holiday fashion line and describes the venue for the fashion event. Photography by Toranj Kayvon www.toranjkayvon.com.  Venue: District 319

Introducing Beatrice King and Fall/Holiday 2010!

Beatrice King

Actress and model Beatrice King is the beauty behind showcasing the upcoming Fall/Holiday 2010 Collection from Malene Grotrian Design. The stunning Alberta native is a rising start that has been featured in several Hollywood films including X-Men Origins- Wolverine and most recently she  has gained incredible exposure from the latest Coke Zero International television commercial.

The Fall/Holiday 2010 Collection from Malene Grotrian Designs centres itself on the elements of ice and water, featuring structured tailoring that focuses on creating an hourglass silhouette. Beatrice’s smouldering dark eyes play off the steel greys, earthy browns, silvers and blacks of the collection. The catalogue for this latest collection drapes Beatrice in delicate silk Charmeuse, light wool suiting, luxurious Italian Silk Jacquards, Raw silk, textured knits and virgin wool garments. Keep a look out for the upcoming launch of the Fall/Holiday 2010 collection and possibly seeing Beatrice on the catwalk.

The outcome of the amazing catalogue can be attributed to Toranj Kayvon  of Toranj Kayvon Photography for capturing the moment, Caylee Wasilenk from Hype Hair Studio for creating 1940s hair magic and Abby Jayne Black for bringing together the makeup look to portray the feel of Malenes collection. A very special thank you goes out to FMA Entertainment Weekly for coming onsite to interview Malene on the sailboat during the shoot! They really got a feel for the icy, cool water theme. Be sure to check out the website for details on the upcoming Ice Water Fashion Event on April 29th!

Vancouver Fashion Event

We just want to thank everyone for all your support. It’s just been amazing and overwhelming for us to be a part of!

Here’s a Video of Malene and Jenna hosting a Wired Women’s event earlier this year, with insights about the business and design philosophy.

Here is a sneak peek of the venue where we will be presenting the “Ice Water Fashion Event.”

District 319

District 319 Screening Room

Malene Grotrian Design Fall/Holiday 2010

Thank You!

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Thank You!

Entrepreneurial Women – Fashionably Business Minded

Very flattering article on the Entrepreneurial Women Blog by Cathy Watters.

“Good-looking, well-fitting clothes can help women feel beautiful and empowered,” says Malene Grotrian. She and her business partner, Jenna Fortin, own Malene Grotrian Design (www.malenegrotrian.com), a company that creates fashionable clothes for women.

Just over a year old, Malene’s company is represented in ten stores across Western Canada. The only Canadian designer to have a show in New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2009, Malene drew attention not only for her stunning designs, but for showcasing West Coast designers only: she accessorized with Jane Monteiro’s jewellery and Fluevog shoes.

Malene gained a lot of publicity because of this, and appeared on the front page of the Vancouver Sun’s Style section in September, 2009, resulting in over 150,000 visits to her website.

For more – Fashionably Business Minded