art & fashion

Photography Lia Crowe, Styling Sarah D’Arcey

Line, movement, shape: sparks of the unexpected mixed with references to things deeply familiar. High fashion inspires the self in the same way art can stir the soul; they both reach for a feeling, strive to say something not quite said before and catch the viewer off guard. On the curve of the Vancouver Island’s west coast sits Tofino Brick House, where pieces from the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art come alive inside its walls, and spill seamlessly to the dramatic landscapes just steps from the door. Here, the loop of art and life spiral, catch you and lift you a little higher.

Balmain Blazer Bodysuit ($4,295), Chloé Alexander McQueen Pave Ring with Pearl ($695), both from Nordstrom Vancouver. “Adler” Series, sculpture by Birgit Piskor, from the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art.

Dion Lee Spiral Rib Crop Sweater ($775), Chloé Pleat Front Wide-Leg Linen Voile Pants ($2,150) from Nordstrom ancouver.

Lemaire Asymmetric Long Sleeve Apron Dress ($1,460), Chloe Lyv Shell Pendant Necklace ($720) and Marine Serre Moon Print Gloves ($541), all from Nordstrom Vancouver. Art, from left to right: “Grapes, Pears and Vase by Kevin Nierman,” painting by Marion Evamy; “3 Vessels” by Fran Solar; “Twilight IV,” painting by Monica Gewurz. All from the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art.

Khaite Sukey Draped Harness ($2,420) from Nordstrom Vancouver, swimsuit, stylist’s own.

Smythe ‘90s Blazer ($695), A.L.C. Tommy Pleat Front Linen Blend Pants ($575), and Dion Lee Ribbed Combat Corset Tank Top ($685), all from Nordstrom Vancouver. Art from left to right: “Ukrainian Spring,” painting by Paula Callahan; “Paroles,” painting by Ira Hoffecker (upstairs landing), “Wandering High and Low,” painting by Chin Yuen. All from the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art.

Valentino Garavani VLOGO Buckle Leather Belt ($695), leather jacket by Dolce & Gabbana ($8,245) from Nordstrom Vancouver, swimsuit, stylist’s own. Makeup by Jenny McKinney.

Model Niamh Harold represented by Mode Models. Production support by Peter Zambri. All art provided by The Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art. Photographed on location at Tofino Brick House, one of the vacation properties at Chesterman Beach managed by Tofino Beach Collective. A huge thank you to Tofino Beach Collective for hosting our team. Thanks also to Michael Sahely for loaning the big easel.

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