Ethno Fashion Gala
Ethno Fashion Gala (EFG) is our flagship event—a high‑energy fashion and arts runway experience that celebrates multicultural diversity and identity. Blending fashion, performing arts, visual arts, and other creative expressions, the Gala showcases the richness of cultures that shape our communities. After a successful run in Edmonton, Ethno Fashion Gala makes its Victoria debut!
Our mission is to spotlight emerging and established designers and artists across British Columbia, with a special focus on Vancouver Island. Through inclusive and accessible platforms, we bring diverse people together, foster meaningful connections, and create space for creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
We acknowledge the support of the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service
Our Story & Mission
Ethno Collective Society (ECS) is a multicultural arts organization that celebrates and strengthens multicultural identity through creativity, connection, and community. We advance racial equity, cultural inclusion, and creative entrepreneurship through fashion, the arts, storytelling, and community engagement. By supporting diverse cultural and racial communities, artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs, ECS creates opportunities for artistic expression, economic participation, leadership development, and cross-cultural connection. Through cultural events, arts and fashion programming, research initiatives, and strategic partnerships, we foster greater representation, belonging, and opportunity within British Columbia's creative economy.
Empowering through Belonging
We are deeply committed to supporting newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and equity-seeking groups. By creating spaces that celebrate and preserve cultural identity, we help individuals integrate into the labour market and find a true sense of creative and economic belonging.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Grounded in ethical values, we champion:
Local Production & Slow Fashion: Prioritizing quality, craftsmanship, and ethical practices over mass consumption.
Cultural Integrity: Honouring the traditions, stories, and knowledge that inspire creative expression and cultural preservation.
Community Resilience: Strengthening local creative ecosystems through opportunity, collaboration, and economic participation.
Responsible Stewardship: Encouraging environmentally conscious practices and responsible use of resources that support the long-term well-being of our communities and the planet.
Our Values
We are guided by the values of sustainability, cultural pride, and creative empowerment. We believe in dignity in work, respectful representation, and a deep-rooted sense of community and belonging. Through creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange, we create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive. We know that when diverse communities are seen, supported, and celebrated, stronger and more inclusive societies emerge.
