There are few who can master sophisticated looks with downtown style, but Vancouver-based design house Jacqueline Conoir has done just that. Designed by Canadian born RozeMerie Cuevas, Jacqueline Conoir collections continue to innovate the “power suit” year after year. Cuevas’s apparent tailoring skills mixed with her eye for trends both in and out of the office have found the label success on local, national and international stages – not to mention the honour of opening for this year’s BC Fashion Week.

A long-time staple with the Canadian fashionistas, this season one can expect Conoir’s signature pant and skirt suits in chic blacks, greys, browns and khakis, cut to provide a sleek, modern silhouette. Those hoping for more colour in their wardrobe will be pleased with the collections billowy tunics and floating silk dresses shown in bright pinks, bold violets and icy blues.

Shop Jacqueline Conoir Studio (by appointment only www.jcstudio.ca ) or find the collection at Wear Else locations across the city ( www.wearelse.com ). For a sneak peak at new collection pieces, Wear Else will also be hosting a Jacqueline Conoir trunk show on October 15th at their Park Royal location.