TFI RESIDENTS GLAM UP THE ONTARIO PAVILION AT THE VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC GAMES!

Toronto – January 19, 2010 –

Toronto’s freshest fashion designers are gearing up to show off their style at the Vancouver Olympic Games. Debuting February 12th 2010, several of the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s (TFI) in-house designers banded together to design and produce thirty vests for the Ontario Pavilion Staff. The talented team, led by Jas Banwait of Savillian, includes Paris Li, Mana Mojaver of MANAM, Sylvia Bora of Bora Birs, and Natalie Good/Rebecca Lipson of Andy Hall.

TRULY CANADIAN DESIGN
The vest will serve as a chic, yet comfortable uniform for the Ontario Pavilion staff. Both men and women will be looking their best, including Deputy Minister of Tourism, Drew Fagan. Made from quilted red nylon/polyester fabric, the vest features front hidden zippers, a high collar, military-style epaulettes, and an optional cinching waist tie for women! The vest is designed by Natalie Good of Andy Hall (picture above right), a new women's wear line in Toronto that offers edgy, fashion-forward clothing for all ages. "It's truly fantastic that TFI designers will have a presence at the 2010 Winter Olympics. We are thrilled to work with the Province of Ontario on this prestigious project and are grateful for this incredible opportunity to showcase the talent of TFI designers on a world stage." says Susan Langdon, Executive Director, TFI.

ABOUT THE TORONTO FASHION INCUBATOR
The Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) is an innovative and highly valued non-profit organization that plays an essential role in the growth and promotion of Canada’s fashion community. TFI helps budding fashion entrepreneurs develop the creative and professional capacity they need to succeed and evolve in the challenging fashion industry. As the world’s first fashion incubator, the TFI has fostered many of Canada’s most celebrated talents for over 22 years including Joeffer Caoc, David Dixon, Brian Bailey Foxy Originals, Todd Lynn and Arthur Mendonça.

Fashion Incubator: 285 Manitoba Drive, Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 Canada 416.971.7117 tfi@fashionincubator.com. www.fashionincubator.com

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