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A collective of Apparel and Gear professionals in British Columbia creating a future that supports our growth and sustainability goals.

Links: https://beacons.ai/bcag

04/28/2026

📌 Important Update — Industry Tour Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our upcoming Industry Tour at Peak Apparel Ltd. has been postponed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are working on a new date and will share details as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and continued support of BCAG — we can’t wait to see you at the event! 🙏

04/17/2026

BC Apparel & Gear Association presents an exclusive Industry Tour at BCAG Member , Peak Apparels’ offices.

📅 April 30, 2026
🕔 5:00–8:30 PM
📍 505 Alexander St, Vancouver, Peak Apparel Ltd.

Ever wanted to see what really happens behind the scenes of building a collection? This is your chance.

✨ What to expect:

Insights from BCAG Board Members on :

Production&Manufacturing - Eric Kazenbroot (Peak Apparel Ltd)
Sourcing - Paul King (KenDor, President)
PLM (Product Development) - Kathy Bolton (Peak Apparel Ltd)
Product Marketing & Photography - Eric Goodwin (Lathley, Director)
Factory tour - Wincy Chan (Peak Apparel Ltd)
Rehub: Repair, Reuse, Recycle - Kevin Pennock (KORE, Executive Director)
Regulatory & USA updates – Ayr Barnett (KenDor) and Eric Kazenbroot (Peak Apparel Ltd)
Networking session

💡 Why you should come:
Expand your network
Learn directly from industry experts
Get real-world insights into the apparel business

🎟 Ticket: $20 members, $30 non-members (includes food & drinks)
🚗 Limited parking available (15–20 spots behind the building, plenty of street parking nearby )

👥 Open to both BCAG members and non-members feel free to bring colleagues and friends from the industry!

📩 Spots are limited DM us to reserve your place or purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/industry-tour-at-bcag-tickets-1987694064454?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/04/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome our new BCAG Board members: Eric Goodwin and Luana Carcano!

👔 Eric brings over a decade of creative direction experience in the apparel world, helping brands elevate their presence and storytelling.
🌍 Luana is a seasoned strategy & brand expert with nearly 20 years advising fashion and premium goods industries globally, and also teaches at SFU’s Beedie School of Business.

Welcome to the team we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make! 🎉

02/27/2026

We decided it’s time to introduce ourselves again, the people behind BC Apparel & Gear Association.

Swipe ➡️ to meet the team shaping BC’s apparel & outdoor industry across the province.

(And yes… there are a couple of new faces you’ll meet very soon 👀✨)

1️⃣ Paul King
Industry veteran and President of KenDor, Paul leads with passion + expertise, supporting brands and designers across the apparel landscape.

2️⃣ Irina McKenzie
Founder of FABCYCLE and sustainability champion, Irina drives circular fashion initiatives and textile reuse innovation in Vancouver.

3️⃣ Lana Markelova
Founder of La Mark Sport, Lana brings fashion + performance together, inspired by BC’s outdoor lifestyle.

4️⃣ Maya Omrani
Creative Director of WearLab, Maya champions local manufacturing and sustainable design with hands-on expertise.

5️⃣ Kevin Pennock
Executive Director at KORE, Kevin builds outdoor gear networks and supports circularity initiatives across the Kootenays.

6️⃣ Laura Erre
Marketing strategist and founder of FASHION DIGITAL TALKS, Laura brings fresh perspectives to fashion business and e-commerce.

7️⃣ Heather Clark
Apparel educator and researcher at KPU’s Wilson School of Design Heather is dedicated to community and industry learning.

8️⃣ Kathy Armstrong
Pattern maker and educator with 20+ years in fashion, Kathy blends creativity, precision and community building.

💛 Stay tuned for our next post introducing our newest BCAG members!

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02/06/2026

✨ Mark your calendars!
These upcoming industry events are packed with insight, inspiration, and networking opportunities you won’t want to miss. Swipe through to see where we’ll be heading next. 👀📅

02/02/2026

Looking ahead to 2026 at BC Apparel & Gear Association 🤍

As we plan for the year ahead, our focus remains on what our members value most: meaningful connections, shared learning, and a supportive industry community

From networking and collaboration to education and knowledge-sharing, we’re excited to continue creating spaces where designers, brands, manufacturers, students, consultants, and partners can come together.

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback, your insights are helping guide what’s next.

Have an event, opportunity, or industry update you’d like us to share?

DM us or email [email protected], we’d love to spotlight what’s happening in our community.

12/31/2025

Member Appreciation 2025 ✨

What a year it’s been for our BCAG community!
In 2025, we came together for 4 impactful events from our tariff webinar and spring meet & greet to ApparelCamp and our winter social.

✨ 30 partners & contributors
👥 200+ attendees
🤝 Countless connections, conversations, and collaborations

Thank you to every member, partner, and guest who showed up, shared knowledge, and strengthened our community this year. Here’s to growing together 💫

12/22/2025

Happy holidays to our amazing BCAG community 🎄✨

As we reflect on the year and look ahead to 2026, we’d love to hear how we can better support you and our industry.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by filling out our short survey. Your feedback truly helps shape what’s next.

👉 Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9Qdwpj24nmbGfH08i_jvwkuVGfFfMAE57qTTVhcKqaJ5CkQ/viewform

12/18/2025

What a lovely night reconnecting with familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and learning more about Première Vision Montréal such an incredible event for Canada’s fashion and textile community.

Huge thank you to Kendor Textiles, LaSalle College Vancouver, mmode, and Première Vision Montréal for supporting and making this night happen. ✨

12/04/2025

✨ Get ready for our Winter Social & AGM! ✨
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors: and Montreal — your support makes this event possible!

What to expect:
• Première Vision presentation
• Drinks & food
• A first look at the new LaSalle campus
• BCAG AGM, where we’ll share industry updates and what we’ve been working on
• Great networking and community vibes 🎉

Tickets are for members only.
Not a member yet? Membership link is in the bio — once you join, you’ll be able to register for your ticket. 🎟️

See you there!

11/28/2025

❄️ BCAG 2025 Winter Social & AGM Agenda Preview ❄️
Join us for an evening of connection, updates, and community!

Agenda Highlights:
1️⃣ Welcome
2️⃣ Motion to Approve Agenda
3️⃣ Approval of 2024 Minutes
4️⃣ Introduction of the 2025 Board
5️⃣ Board Updates
6️⃣ Financial Report
7️⃣ Bylaw Amendments
8️⃣ Constitution Amendments
9️⃣ Special Resolution
🔟 2025 Call for Board Members

We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off 2025 together! ✨

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Vancouver, BC

Website

https://www.bcapparelandgear.com/

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