​In collaboration with Design Week Victoria, Studio 531 Architects and the Pacific Design Academy, we (Intention Wares Inc.) invite you into a night of intention in design. We are calling the night "Elysium" - a state of being that is magical and enlivening.

As you come through the door, you will walk into a different world - where you get to listen and interact with seven local designers committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and slow fashion.

Our intention is that you light up and experience a sense of play; you are left connected to the power of intention, and how intention informs design in a whole new way.

The night's net proceeds and online auction proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.  During the event you will get to hear how this amazing charity makes a difference.  To further support this cause we have created an online auction with incredible offerings, details of which will be forwarded to you when you register to attend the event.

Saturday May 11th
546 Herald St., Victoria, BC

The night of Elysium:
5:30 pm - doors open
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Elysium Event (includes an intermission)
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Elysium meet the designers, intention interactives, social and closing

Tickets are $120 to enjoy the Elysium experience which includes an interactive inquiry into intention, a fashion showcase, a complimentary beverage, curated appetizers, and an environmentally friendly digital swag bag. 

You are invited to dress creatively with intention to enjoy the world of Elysium. We look forward to sharing an exciting and unique experience with you.

Elysium | Intention Wares Inc.

The Designers

Tracy Yerrell @batfishstudio
Intention Wares Signature Line @IntentionWares
Therese Hagen @Intention Wares bespoke line
Dean Heron @deanheron70
​Kathryn Choquer @m.eco.wear
​Studio 531 @studio531architects
Mackenzie Wavryk @Upcyclecollective_
Maya Chapman @backstitchmaya
@batfishstudio
Tracy Yerrell is an eco-designer who works under the label of Bat-Fish Studio. Started in 2014 to address the ongoing problem of textile waste, everything produced from Bat-Fish Studio is made using reclaimed & repurposed materials that otherwise would have ended up in landfills. Textile waste is currently of the largest pollutants on the planet. Bat-Fish Studio is committed to using these materials as a starting point. From hand-embroidered tablecloths to discarded men's shirts, forgotten textiles in attics to dead stock from the upholstery industry, fabric is fabric. By forging new concepts in the world of up-cycling & through creative vision and ingenuity, we can give these materials a new lease on life. As an eco-designer, it's important to showcase the beauty that can be found in reclaimed and repurposed materials. By up-cycling and reworking these components, we can produce unique and sustainable one-of-a-kind fashion pieces.
​Kathryn Choquer is the Creative Director at M'eco Wear, based in Vancouver, BC. M'eco is an apparel line made with future-forwarding fabrics for humans who identify as female. 
Her journey into sustainable fashion started in 2009. While surfing in L.A. she noticed plastic and garbage on the beach as well as in the ocean. She happened to be attending fashion design school at the time, and decided it was time to become part of the solution. Kathryn works with wool, cotton, linen, and recycled polyester. She uses a modern dress form made by Alva to improve the experience of how clothes fit. She is inspired by the future of technology and how humanity will evolve to create a brighter world. 
www.mecowear.com
@m.eco.wear
Mackenzie Wavryk
CEO/Founder,
Upcycle Clothing Collective
upcycle-collective.com
@upcyclecollective_
Upcycle Clothing Collective is a Consignment and Quality goods shop located in downtown Victoria BC. Our mission at the heart of our organization is to create a safe and welcoming space where individuals of all backgrounds can confidently shop for second-hand fashion pieces, free from the constraints and stereotypes that the fashion industry often reinforces. We believe in the transformative power of fashion as a medium for self-expression, and we want to make that accessible to everyone, regardless of their identity. By choosing to support us, you are not just purchasing a piece of clothing - you are fostering a more inclusive, diverse, and accepting fashion community. You are contributing to a movement that values individuality and sustainability over fast fashion and exclusivity. Together, we can redefine what fashion means in our society.

​Maya Chapman is a student fashion designer, currently attending the Pacific Design Academy. She lives in her birthplace of Victoria BC. Immersed in the world of dance from an early age, she has grown up to have an affinity for flamenco and performance arts of all kinds. With her attention to detail, she also has extensive experience in constructing jewelry, embroidery, and other handicrafts. In her designs, Maya aims to create dynamic and elegant garments that accentuate the beauty of movement. 
​
@oorangeejuicee

The Crew

Venue Host:
Jesse Garlick and Tom Moore Studio 531 Architects @studio531architects

Photographer:
Tim West @timothywestcom

Lead Make Up Artist:
Joey Roo @joeyrooofficial

Models:
Mikayla Schonert @mikschonert
Luci Marquez @lucimqz
Miranda Chen @miranda_modelling
Kelly Somogyi @somogyijk
Gauge Duce @westcoastblondemom
Tommy Cigliani  @moustachedad
Olivia Hahn  @olivia_via_555
Priya Lemon @priya_kaur_lemon
Hailey Grunow @haileyg25
Emma Frank @emmajoyfrank
Julia Hensley @julias.modelling
Francis Abrill @francis.abrill
​Chetna Arora @
Bliss Gomra @blissgamra_
Deepender Singh @blessedby_you
Liam Stone @liamstone 
Navneet Kahlon @nav_kahl
Joey Roo @joeyrooofficial

Master of Ceremonies:
Tommy Cigliani @moustachedad
​Roderick Glanville @roderickglanville

Violinist:
Julia Hensley @julias.modelling

Additional Organizing and Event Crew:
Szara Turpel, Deb Moore and Therese Hagen Intention Wares @IntentionWares 
Hailie Masters @hailiemasters
Hannah Cuthbert @hannahleighcuthbert
Jesse Sawyer @jesse_sawyer_real_estate
Diana Carlsen
Sophie Blankers

Special Thanks to all above and....
Carla Sorrell and Design Victoria @designyyj
​George Scott Event Services
​Patrick and e2 Engineering 
​Grant and Strathcona Hotel
Dale at Outlooks for Men www.outlooksformen.com/
Lili Butterfield and the Dancing Lily Fashions www.thedancinglily.com/
Pom Pom Boutique www.pompomboutique.ca/​

Auction and Swag Bag Donations:
Hailie Masters Compass Massage www.compassmassage.ca/
Brian Blankers Holland Avenue Nursery www.hollandavenuenursery.com/
Leanne Benesch Precision Envy www.precisionenvymicroblading.com/
Szara Turpel Life Artist .School www.lifeartist.school/
Joey Roo Makeup by Joey Roo @joeyrooofficial
Denise and Veronica Umbrellatorium www.theumbrellatorium.com/
Yuko Sewall Bilston Creek Farm www.bilston.ca/
Deborah The Irish Linen Stores www.irishlinenvictoria.com/
Jen, Laurie and Dylan Shampoo Hair Bar www.shampoo-hair-bar.myshopify.com/
​Milana Bryan Batwing Beauty Bar @BatwaingBeautyBar
Sue Blanchet Oregon Air www.​origenair.com/
Khloe Campbell Amelia Lee Boutique www.shopamelialee.com
Melissa Brunner 10 Acres Bistro ​www.​10acres.ca/bistro-restaurant/
Chantelle Mussell Ma Wellness and Yoga www.mawellnessandyoga.ca/