Portrait of a Misfit

October 17, 2006 (Press Release) -- Barrie, ON - October 17, 2006 – It may be Fashion Week 2006 in Toronto, but ‘Portrait of a Misfit’ will make sure that models rock the catwalk just north of the city. Barrie’s own Imago Boutique and Zine presents a fashion show as unique as the models in it. This event features underground fashion and do-it-yourself designers styled by Sandra Roberts, Imago’s brain child. ‘Portrait of a Misfit’ aims to bring awareness to an ever growing new age of expression, working in close collaboration with Barrie’s independent fashion community to create an amazing visually driven event. With the buzz generated from this phenomenal event, ‘Portrait of a Misfit’ endeavours to foster independent music and fashion creativity both locally and internationally. ‘Portrait of a Misfit’ promotes up-and-coming models, make-up and hair stylists and cutting edge local designers including: Bully, Eryn Reid, Playdead Cult, Toxic Vision, and Brandon R. Dwyer.

Hosted by glam rocker Robin Black, ‘Portrait of a Misfit’ will shock everyone’s senses. Robin’s experience in the music, fashion and television industry as well as his value of presentation will keep viewers entertained throughout the evening.

‘Portrait of a Misfit’ will take place at Oscar’s Restaurant in downtown Barrie. Aside from the VIP seating and space for press, there will be no discount or promotional tickets available for this event. Tickets are only available through www.ticketbreak.com and Imago Boutique. Only 100 seats are available, making the evening intimate and very exclusive. ‘Portrait of a Misfit’ promises to be a high energy event that is curiously romantic, very sexy and full entertainment. The show is a multimedia event, a treat for all your senses, guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Imago dares you to see what is new and exciting in Barrie
Details:
When: Friday October 20, 2006
Where: Oscar’s Restaurant - www.oscars.com
526 Bayfield Street in Barrie, ON
What: 19+ Fashion event and live entertainment
Doors open at 10:00 p.m.;Show starts at 10:45 p.m.

About Imago Boutique and Magazine: Imago is an independent boutique and fashion magazine with a mandate to merge fashion, music and culture and to provide unique pieces to the fashion forward buyer. Imago takes pride in supporting indie fashion labels, artists and musicians of all backgrounds and experience. Imago Boutique opened in summer 2005 in downtown Barrie and has since created quite a stir on the clothing market in this fast growing community just north of Toronto. Currently, Imago Boutique features four local independent designers as well as indie designers from around the world. The boutique brings underground culture and fashion above ground into a studio shop unlike any Barrie has ever seen. To create a shopping experience unlike any other, Imago looks more like the closet of your most fashion forward friend.