image: a la mode annual Xmas postcard. The fashion illustration is done by Lisa Nishimura and is inspired by Burberry Prorsum FW2011 collection and the fairytale, Little Red Riding Hood.

12 Days of Eurotrash Christmas Giveaway – Every year fashion director of Ukamaku.com, Marcus Kan, enlists a talented artist to conjure up an illustration, springing from a particular Fall/Winter runway collection. Last year it was Alexander McQueen, this year it’s Burberry Prorsum. Receiving one of these postcards is the ultimate holiday treat. The design is kept secret and possessing the postcard is equivalent to being part of some hush-hush fashion circle. Or at least I’m going to equate it to that – you know us eurotrash, always so recondite.

So, in keeping with the secrecy, I’ve decided to reveal each item in the giveaway one-by-one over the span of the next few weeks before Christmas. The first item in the gift bag is a $50 gift card courtesy of Ukamaku, who so generously agreed to let the lucky winner shop online using the one-time discount.

image: white boucle coat with patent leather detailing by Inna (full disclosure, I am going to purchase a winter white dress by Inna for all my holiday parties!)

Ukamaku is an online fashion store that features local Canadian designer brands. Here you’ll find stunning pieces by Heidi Ackerman, Caitlin Power, Rachel Sin, DEMOYO, Gardé del Avante, Paris Li, Jenny Greco, MARLU, Breeyn McCarney, OR by Angela Chen, Inna, Nella Bella and Worth by David C Wigley. These are among the leading names in the Canadian fashion industry. A personal favourite is Gardé del Avante – who does stunning runway jewellery pieces. I’ve featured her designs on Eurotrash before, especially all the skull jewels she does! Click here. Of course, Caitlin Power and Rachel Sin have my heart for their fine-tailored, architectural silhouettes.

image: perforated holey waistcoat by Chinedesign (the same guy behind the Love.Life.Music t-shirt)

Not to fear, boys, Ukamaku has stuff for you, too. Nella Bella Stockholm satchel is a winner (and it’s on sale right now so if you win…) and I’d love a guy in Deez Knots neckwear. Or maybe you’ll use the $50 to get introduced to Worth. by David C Wigley, who gets men’s trousers oh-so right.

How to enter to win the 12 Days of Eurotrash gift bag (which includes the 50 dollar gift card to UKAMAKU.com along with other amazing Canadian designer pieces)?

Don’t forget to leave a comment at the bottom of this post to enter the 12 Days of Eurotrash Christmas Giveaway! Here’s how:

How to win? Name my Eurotrash girl (the one clad in knee socks, ray bans and the santa hat). Simply LEAVE A COMMENT on this page, or any of the upcoming 12 Days of Eurotrash entries with Your Name, Your Email Address and what you think I should name my Eurotrash girl, the mascot of my blog since day 1! For example:

Name: Justine Iaboni
Email Address: j.iaboni@whatevereurotrash.com
Eurotrash Name: Monica (after my favourite actress, Monica Vitti).

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

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