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Cecilia Rebagliati
has fast developed a name for herself as a designer to watch.
In just six short years, her Cecile Benac label of medium to
high-end knitwear has captured the attention of consumers and
fashion media alike. Originally from Lima, Peru, where she learned
to knit as a child and later owned a ladies' boutique, the designer
relocated in the late '80s to Vancouver, British Columbia. Here
on Canada's West Coast, she managed production for a high-end
knitwear manufacturer before striking out on her own.
Through advanced studies in fashion design and textile art she
has further honed her craft. In 2000 and 2001, the designer
was honoured with Matinee Fashion Foundation grants, Canada's
most widely recognized fashion award. Rebagliati is known for
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featherweight loopy mohair,
tie-dyed ribbon yarn and washable linen among them -imported
from France, Italy and Spain. Handknitted and hand-assembled
in Vancouver, her stylish sweaters, wraps and accessories are
currently sold in upscale boutiques across Canada and the United
States.
While she follows the fashion trends for colour and shape, Rebagliati's
vision is to create beautiful designs that fit superbly and
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