Thanks to everyone who joined us for Flummunity Fest 2024! Each year, we’re reminded of just how lucky and proud we are to have such passionate, unique (and stylish) souls to call ‘Fluevogers’. Whether you celebrated with us in Vancouver, in your local Fluevog store, or online, we hope you had as much fun as we did. Stay weird and wonderful, and we’ll see you next year!
Watch recorded sessions from Flummunity Fest over on our YouTube channel.
Flummunity Fest ’24
Guest Speakers
John Fluevog
Shoe Designer
Olivia Jean
Musician
Tara Moss
Writer
Anna Sui
Fashion Designer
Zandra Rhodes
Fashion and Textile Designer
Dr. Heather Collins
Cognitive Neuroscientist
Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
Welcome to Flummunity Fest 2024
Check-In and Welcome Kit Pick-Up | Fluevog, Gastown
Check in at our Gastown store with your name or ticket number to pick up your Flummunity Fest 2024 welcome kit containing exclusive goodies!
Official Welcome from John Fluevog | Fluevog, Gastown
John Fluevog officially kicks off Flummunity Fest 2024 with an opening speech. Join us for a casual meet and greet with Fluevogologists and your fellow Fluevogers, as well as a live auction. Flummunity Fest 2024 exclusive items will be available for purchase. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
Guest Speaker Sessions + Flummunity Fest Formal
Welcome to Day Two | The Permanent, Gastown
Discover the beauty of The Permanent, a historic Vancouver landmark, and settle in for an exciting day of guest speakers and festivities. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Heather Collins | The Permanent, Gastown
Dr. Heather Collins — a cognitive neuroscientist, Ph.D. (and avid Fluevoger) who has authored over 50 scientific publications and delivered numerous keynote presentations and TEDx talks — presents ‘Brain Candy for the Feet,’ a look at how Fluevogs affect our brains and shape our perception of the world.
Guest Speaker: Olivia Jean with Arabella Barros | The Permanent, Gastown
Arabella Barros, Fluevog CDO, chats with singer, songwriter, and musician Olivia Jean while showcasing a special release that fans will not want to miss!
Guest Speaker: Anna Sui with Arabella Barros | The Permanent, Gastown
A highly-anticipated presentation from fashion designer Anna Sui, followed by the debut of limited edition Fall/Winter ’24 pieces with Arabella Barros.
ICONIC: Zandra Rhodes with Kelly Robinson | The Permanent, Gastown
Textile designer Zandra Rhodes is joined by press powerhouse Kelly Robinson to discuss Zandra’s debut memoir
ICONIC: My Life in Fashion in 50 Objects.
Guest Speaker: Tara Rae Moss with Britney Rae-Douglas | The Permanent, Gastown
Britney Rae-Douglas, Fluevog Director of Merchandising, interviews bestselling author, disability advocate, and keynote speaker, Tara Rae Moss. Check out this
video we shot with Tara last year for our Spring/Summer ’23 collection!
Fashion Icons: Anna Sui, Zandra Rhodes & John Fluevog | The Permanent, Gastown
For the first time ever, Anna Sui, Zandra Rhodes, and John Fluevog take the stage together for a chat among fashion and design icons, collaborators, and friends.
Free Time
(Courtesy Shuttle, Fluevog Flash Tattoos)
Festivities at The Permanent will come to a close at 3:15pm. Continue your own exploration of the city, hop on a free, one-way shuttle* to Fluevog Kitsilano, or walk back to our Gastown store for a free Fluevog flash tattoo** (yes, they’re real)! Just make sure you give yourself enough time to rest up and get ready for the Flummunity Fest Formal later in the evening.
*This optional, complimentary, one-way shuttle to Fluevog Kitsilano will depart from The Permanent at 3:15pm and is first come, first served.
**Fluevog flash tattoo sessions are first come, first served from 3–6pm and 7–9pm at Fluevog Gastown.
Flummunity Fest Formal 2024 + SS25 Sneak Peek | Fluevog, Gastown
The celebrations continue at our Gastown store! Dress in your Fluevog best and party it up with us in-store where you’ll be treated to an exclusive, top-secret preview of our upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 collection and more. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
Design Deep Dive + Shoe Care
Welcome to Day Three | The Permanent, Gastown
Welcome back! Recover from a night of shoenanigans with coffee, tea, and snacks at The Permanent.
Fluevog Design with Arabella Barros and Stephen Bailey | The Permanent, Gastown
Join Arabella Barros, Chief Design Officer, and Stephen Bailey, Chief Marketing Officer, for a deep dive into the Fluevog creative design process.
Scroll-Stopping Style: Social Media Tips with Kelsey Dech | The Permanent, Gastown
Kelsey Dech, Fluevog Content Marketing Manager and in-house social media whisperer, shares her essential tips for posing and posting like a pro when showing off your Vogs online.
Shoe Care Session with Andrew Neeb | The Permanent, Gastown
As is tradition, Fluevog Regional Manager Andrew Neeb brings Flummunity Fest 2024 to a close with his crowd-favourite shoe care session, sending you off with expert tips and tricks for giving your Vogs the TLC they deserve.
Fluevog Stores
Fluevog Vancouver, Gastown
65 Water St,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1
Get directions
Fluevog Vancouver, Kitsilano
2156 W 4th Ave,
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6
Get directions
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