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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments: This is long overdue
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments: Regardless of who the ideal candidate for leadership is. One thing that is certain is reform to the operating methods of the FDCC are long overdue. Since moving to Toronto and entering the industry as a media outlet for Canadian Designers I have never once felt any need to get involved with the FDCC as it just seemed like money wasted. The organization is completely backwards on its motives and continually fail Canadian Designers and the industry. I truly believe that a huge step forward for the FDCC would be to actually focus on the industry instead of a week long party twice a year. Although shows can play a big role in establishing a designer and even move product, neither of these are being accomplished under the current structure. Without the people there is no industry, the FDCC needs to start focusing on the people instead of themselves.
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Name: Ryan Oakley on Oct 17, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments: I have seen Robin Kay act in the most unprofessional mannor possible to individuals donating their time and efforts. I have also seen her drunk making nonsense at too many events to count.
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Name: Danielle Meder on Oct 17, 2007Comments: Regardless of the allegations specific to the character of the present president of the FDCC, I think it is important that membership of a non profit organization is open to all members of the industry, and the selection of the board of directors and president is democratic. For this reason I choose to place my name on this petition, with the sincere hope that one day I will participate as a member in a reformed organization that serves the needs of Toronto's fashion industry. This is our fashion week, our reputation, and our responsibility. It is reasonable to expect accountability from those who represent us.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments: As someone who has had a significant input of the planning and implementation of Toronto Fashion Week (currently LFW), I can concur that the termination of Robin Kay is the KEY TO BUILDING THE TORONTO AND CANADIAN FASHION INDUSTRY TO WHERE IT BELONGS! After running 4 consectutive seasons with my team (half of which quit in the midst of the season due to Robin; the othe half at the end of the shows once the week was finished), I have enough knowledge to back the statement up CONCRETELY. Finally, the time has come for Designers to take back the Runways and the FDCC!
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2007Comments: I am deeply saddened to say that Robin has destroyed my faith in the leadership of the FDCC... As a young design professional I'll never forget the day I walked into her office to ask her advice when I saw her rail a line of coke and she told me get the "bleep" out... I hope you will use your better judgement in making this decision.. Yours truly.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments:
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Name: Kendra Francis on Oct 18, 2007Comments: This is the best move yet. I have been affected negativley by Ms Robin Kay numerous times for being a designer that shows off-site. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments: 100% behind this petition!
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments: Membership should be open to all members of the fashion industry. As a retailer myself by I have already purchased my selections for the spring. October is too late to have the show.
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Name: Julie Gabriel on Oct 18, 2007Comments: I strongly believe that Ms. Robin Kay is undermining the future of Canadian fashion. Toronto Fashion Week is a joke; she managed to offfend all major international fashion media; she does not give Canadian designers any bang for their buck. Her strong network of elderly ladies-who-lunch (and lunch a lot!) is not doing anything to win Canadian fashion talents attention they deserve.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments: I have experienced unacceptable - verging on abusive treatment at the hands of Robin Kay. Time and time again, she has acted in an inconsistent and unprofessional manner. With little to no accountability, it seems that Ms.Kay beacme a power hungry dictator, treating the FDCC as her own her own mini fashion empire.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments: The shows are at time that does nothing for the designers. If the shows were to promote the industry they should fall in August / September and Feburary
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Name: Jenny Song on Oct 18, 2007Comments:
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Name: Linda Buchanan on Oct 18, 2007Comments: If all that is written is accurate it only stands to reason that a replacement is in order and a more balanced point of view be taken regarding everyone that is involved in Fashion Week and the FDCC. It may be advantageous for Ms. Kay to voluntarily step aside until her reputation is cleared or the allegations are proven correct. This event is for the designers - the designers, under clear guidelines, should be a major part of the success of this event and the growth of the FDCC. If your not growing your dying.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments: I agree with the above statements.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments: This is a change absolutely required for the success of Canadian fashion brands - I have worked in the industry for four years and recently moved to New York where I work in an identical capacity for a US firm. What prompted the change is in part the politics, underfunding and inefficiencies of the Canadian fashion industry. I'm sorry to say that the FDCC leadership is a significant driver of some of these challenges, and a review of this organization is imperative to the future health and success of Canadian fashion as a brand.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 18, 2007Comments:
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Name: Christina Remenyi on Oct 19, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 19, 2007Comments: I totally support the reform of the FDCC. It's long overdue!
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 20, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 20, 2007Comments: Robin Kay has been in her position long enough, without any progress made to the canadian fashion industry. If anything the industry has deteriorated while she was in a position to lobby and advocate. Some attempts were made unfashionably late.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 20, 2007Comments: Robin Kay has been in her position long enough, without any progress made to the canadian fashion industry. If anything the industry has deteriorated while she was in a position to lobby and advocate. Some attempts were made unfashionably late.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 20, 2007Comments: Regardless of the allegations specific to the character of the present president of the FDCC, I think it is important that membership of a non profit organization is open to all members of the industry, and the selection of the board of directors and president is democratic. For this reason I choose to place my name on this petition, with the sincere hope that one day I will participate as a member in a reformed organization that serves the needs of Toronto's fashion industry. This is our fashion week, our reputation, and our responsibility. It is reasonable to expect accountability from those who represent us.
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 21, 2007Comments: As the former Executive Director of Designers Ontario, which changed its name to Fashion Design Council of Canada or now one of its many derivatives, I have long believed that the accountability of both organizations was questionable. Neither organizations had memberships, although it was one on the top of my personal agenda when hired as ED, and as such had no AGM for the election of Board members. The appointment to the Board was rather, whom do you think should be on the Board, and then let's ask them. At least DO was accountable to a Board of Directors who were instrumental in policy making. I am not privy to the operations of FDCC, but would gather it is the fiefdom of Ms. Kay. Having said this, with the loss of Matinee as the major sponsor for Fashion Week, Ms. Kay has beeen instrumental in keeping the runway alive during Fashion Week ( but we don't know at what cost, perhaps the departure of Jeanne Beker and Barbara Atkins from the board may shed some light on that subject) , mainly I believe as she is a former designer herself and thus engendering credibility within the design community , and the industry was ready for change away from Matinee and its dominating tactics. I also believe that the fault within the industry can be the industry itself. Does government support the industry, and does the industry support itself. In dealings with the TFI the common phrase by Susan Langdon, when asked for assistance from TFI in any cause, is .... "our designers are so poor they can hardly make the rent" (let alone donate a garment for charity, or help raise their presence within the community at large!) A more positive and inter-active community approach should be in order. An approach and tactic which would increase consumer awareness of these "struggling designers".. The "fashion press" is totally absent from many fashion shows within the city. I would think it is their job to be present, or at least have representation, at each and every fashion show help in the city. How else will they discover the next new design star! But, do they know the working of fashion, how a garmet is made, what constitutes great design, etc. How many seats in the front row of Fashion Week are empty having been allotted to the press who have asked for them And where is the daily feature in Toronto's press of the shows. Better daily coverage has occurred in the Hamilton Spectator than the Toronto Star. If the design/fashion industry does not come together and want to be a part of a national organization (other than Apparel Canada) there is no hope for any organization let alone the FDCC. One thing must be said for the former Designers Ontario and for the FDCC, is that they have produced shows to showcase Canadian, not just Toronto, designers and models. They have tried to increase press awareness at its shows, but have yet to go the next step... taking the a showcase of Canadian Designers to the runways of Europe or New York. This can be and should be done! First though, there needs be a cleansing of the present situation, reformatting of the FDCC with a broad and committed membership who will elect a governing body to oversee their goals and mandates, and fulfill whatever constitution they approve, and keep the sponsorship and faith that organizations such a L'Oreal have in this industry
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Name: Keina Morgan on Oct 22, 2007Comments: Hi there, My name is Keina Morgan... I work @ one of the most amazing salons in T.O called The Curl Ambassadors for natural hair, we cater to hair that's curly to kinky hair and specialize in the dry cut technique. I am also a freelancer when I'm not scheduled at the salon. Specializing in extensions as well has given me a taste of the industry, working on video shoots etc. If anyone is looking for a hair stylist to come on board please contact me at 647-887-3284 or Keinasplace@hotmail.com Or check out the salon on google.
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Name: Victoria McPhedran on Oct 22, 2007Comments:
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Name: Daniel Storto on Oct 22, 2007Comments: Thank you and finally. I have worked with Robin Kay since 1973. I know her character and her actions very well. I have seen her actions to get what she and only she wants. I was shocked when she was made president. I knew instantly, money was going to be fueled into her pockets. I never understood why the Canadian Government never did a background check. You hired a "criminal", and after all these years of me telling the Toronto fashion community this I am pleased to read that it is time, for a new chapter in Canadian fashion history. Please feel free to contact me for more information. If there is anyway for me to get involved, please, I am ready. As a Canadian Designer for many years it is time that a change occurs and swiftly. Daniel Storto
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Name: Karen Lefave on Oct 22, 2007Comments:
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Name: Cheryl Mitchell on Oct 22, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 22, 2007Comments: If your organization is so responsible, why do you not have a link at the bottom of the emails you force feed so that we can un-scribe
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Name: Alicia Hamilton on Oct 22, 2007Comments:
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Name: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2007Comments: