Meet the No Shoes AMA HOUSE Team

No Shoes AMA HOUSE is a monthly event series championing South African music and building community through dance, music, art and sustainable fashion in Vancouver Canada. This event is produced by Pattern Nation & High Vibrations and features DJs CostaBesta, OWABOWA, and Bizrankin, and Hosts Afro Girl and Cyd Eva .

Cyd Eva

Cyd Eva is a queer poly artist of settle colonial UK descent who was born and raised in Greater Vancouver so-called Canada and has also lived and worked in Cape Town and Durban South Africa since 2017. She is a multi-disciplinary artist and the founder of Pattern Nation artist collective working in the mediums of painting, surface pattern design, textile sculpture, fashion design, event production, dance, and curation. With a love for vibrant colours and patterns her unique aesthetic brings bright and bold energy throughout all the facets of her creative expression. 

Bizrankin 

20+ years in the game of DJing and production he’s known for blending diverse genres into unique, dynamic mixes. His ability to seamlessly merge styles has made him stand out in the music scene. Bringing that east coast flavor to the west.

Afro Girl

The creator of High Vibrations and a Master of Ceremonies to say the least. Cultivating community in the Amapiano world spreading vibes from Vancouver to New York and all the way out in Europe. Being a freestyle dancer flowing for the past 5 years, some call her a rhythm alchemist.

CostaBesta 

Nhlakanipho Shabalala aka Costa, CostaBesta.

A South African artist that specializes in rapping, producing his own music, Dj-ing, photography, Fashion designer to name the least. He raps in 5 languages and captivates his crowd with dance moves and peculiar whistling skills. Coming from the Zulu culture, he fuses/samples his Zulu heritage music with his new sound to make it sound like a certain sound scape. His lyrics are written in such a way that the crowd can't resist listening to.

OWABOWA

is a Vancouver-based DJ who discovered her passion for South African music while living in Cape Town in 2007.  Since then she's immersed herself in South African music and dance, sharing these vibes with Canadian audiences. A dancer herself, OWABOWA knows how to get people moving with her high-energy, playful sets.

Photography by Bahram Djam of @biaboro_mens Boutique in Gas Town Vancouver

No Shoes AMA HOUSE t-shirts + personal styling

Re-Imagination Art Exhibition Photography Credits

This page includes all the image credits for the photographs that are showcased in the B1 Gallery Show. All prints are for sale for $25 during the duration of the Show March 16th - April 9th 2024.

Models: Cyd Eva & Costa Besta Photographer: Cebo Nxumalo Location: The Bluff Durban South Africa 2024 Wearing clothes from our 2014 collection.

Costa Besta’s Runway show for Vancouver African Fashion Week 2023 at the BMO Theatre

Models: Cyd Eva and Costa Besta for our collab photoshoot with Blim and By Tooth and Claw Clothing. Photographer: Heidi Nagtegaal

Clothes: Pattern Nation Neon Jackets, Blim pants and accessories, By Tooth and Claw vests

Location: Vancouver China Town on Pender Street 2023

Rework Revolution Editorial Shoot 2023

Models: Alyssa Amarshi, Silviana Ursu

Photographer: Sebastian Von-Ursu

Clothing: Pattern Nation Jackets by Cyd & Costa, Leggings by Mend

Location: Lougheed Town Centre Coquitlam Canada

Radical Editorial Published in Huff Magazine 2017

Creative direction/photography/post production: Roshini Kumar (@rosh93) (www.roshinikumar.com) 

Clothing/ Accessories: Pattern Nation (@pattern.nation) (www.pattern-nation.com)

Models: Priya Banerjee (@badgurlpripri) Nimisha Dean (@nimishadean) Shrujana (@srujangatha) 

Violet Visions Collaborative shoot 2018

model: Costa Besta

Edits, Body Paint, Jewelry and Mural: Cyd Eva @cydeva

Photographer: @llwellynmakhanya

Soil Heart, Flower Lungs: turning a new leaf in sustainable fashion published in @roidxmag 2023

Floral Masks and Crowns: @kintsugi.cowgirl = @yokoonly @girl_called_alaska
Models @yokoonly @mend.the.spirit @cydeva @costabesta
Dresses and painted denim jackets by @mend.the.spirit for Pattern Nation @pattern.nation
Photography and Editing: @scottgroller

Chomies with Flaire Editorial 2021

Location: ColourLab Rooftop @colourlabrooftopvenue Salt River Cape Town 

Photographers: Allistaire Bart @allistairebart

Models: Kyle Linde @iamkylelinde Rafé Luke Green @yvonneme__ 

Clothing: Pattern Nation

Pattern Saints Editorial Shoot 2018

Photography and Editing: Alyssa Burtt @alyssaburtt @bravenarrative  http://bravenarrative.com/

Clothing and Creative Direction: PatternNation / Cydeva @pattern.nation @cydeva www.pattern-nation.com

Jewelry and Model: Kasa Kava / Kava Garcia Vasquez @uncouthyouth

Fabric Backdrops, Location and Model: Backyard Boi

Location: Durban North South Africa

Matriarch Editorial 2018 Published in Golden Magazine

Clothing and Styling: PatternNation

Jewelry: Snowpea the Jeweller@snowpeathejeweller

Photographer: Valerie Lina @valerielina

Makeup Artist: Lennox Campbell @ac.artistry

Hair Stylist: Paula Shaw @pthenaturalb

Models: Lindy Sisson @lindydance

Barbara Chirinos @b_esme6009

Yanira Galvan@shop_wrong

Location: East Vancouver

Toya Delazy and PatternNation Collaborate on AfroRave Inspired Editorial 2021 Published in Unlabelled Mag

Team Credits:

Model: Toya Delazy (Official Website)

Clothing by: PatternNation (pattern-nation.com)

Tunic designed by: Costa Besta

Overalls designed by Cyd Eva

Yearend Designs from: CTCFD

Photographer and editing: Courtney Rabbit

Location: Camps Bay Cape Town South Africa

Fragmented Virility Editorial 2018

Art Direction: Cydney Eva of PatternNation @cydeva @pattern.nation 

Clothing and Jewelry: PatternNation @pattern.nation www.pattern-nation.com

Photographer: Maggie Macpherson @maggiemacmedia www.maggiemacpherson.ca

Makeup Artists: Miel Enage @mmemakeup Keiko Hosoi @keiko.mua

Models: Kevin Fraser @vagabondsaloon Josh Ongcol @josheeong Natasha Morley @lowkeyclueless Dhia Mahmud @ddhia92 Travis Clifford @royaltravesty Alex King @alexjinhoking

Fabricated Fantasy Editorial 2018

Photographer: @truzysphotos
Models: @brotha_jason @costabesta @kaitdabait @brianna.klassen @whiteroze108 @saint.cereal @orintmcrey @cydeva @baysoliel
Clothing/Jewelry: @pattern.nation @thisislocaltrash @brianna.klassen @afro.ditie
Installation: Blobs, painted canvases and pillows @pattern.nation
printed fabric @brianna.klassen

Location: James Black Gallery

Slice of Life Fashion show shoot 2024

Photos by Costa Besta

Models: Cyd Eva, Kai Sunwater, Orin Mcray, Alyssa Amarshi, Thelonious Lee Dexter, and Yuqi G.

Location: Slice of Life Gallery

Clothes: Pattern Nation 2024 collection

Flashing Lights shoot published in @pridemaguk 2017

Model @tygalilly_nefertiti
Makeup @yilsen_makeupartist
Photographer @jchermier
Location @artrepresent
Stylist/designer @cydeva 📚📚📚📚
PatternNation interactive balloon blob installation, painted clothing and fabric jewelry

A Fantastic Voyage to the Pattern Nation Editorial 2017 Published in Unlabeled Mag

Model and Murals by Cyd Eva of Pattern Nation

Photographer Hanro Havenga

Location: Assemblage Gallery Johannesburg South Africa

Safe & Sound Editorial

Full Article and Photoshoot Published on The Sassy Show

Team Credits: 

Clothing by Pattern Nation Designers Cyd Eva, Costa Besta and Brianna Klassen

Location: Safeway Grocery Store 1033 Austin Ave Coquitlam BC 

Photography & Editing by Scott Groller 

Durban Dots Editorial Published in Between 10 and 5 in 2018

Clothing and Jewelry: PatternNation @pattern.nation www.pattern-nation.com

Mural: PatternNation @pattern.nation 

Painters: Cydney Eva @cydeva Costa Besta @costabesta Dylan Smith @the_creative_yeti, Puls, and Trent Sukdeo

Photography and Editing: Thobani K @thezoolooreigns www.thobanik.gallery/

Models: Cydney Eva Pattern @cydeva, Costa Besta @costabesta, Nipho Hurd @nipho_hurd, Yanga @tinz_clothing

Paint and wall space for mural provided by: Open Plan Studio @openplanstudio

Location: Station Drive Durban South Africa

Triangulate short film still created for F.O.R.M festival in 2018

Models: Costa Besta, Lorin SooKool

Photographer: Cebo Nxumalo

Ultra Marine Whirlwind Editorial 2019

Models: Tanya Greyling @discovering_tanya  Agency: @Bossmodelsdurban

Robin Third Floor @robinrapsgood

Photographer: Ryan Roake @ryan_roake_photography 

Fashion Designer: PatternNation’s Cyd Eva and Costa Besta @pattern.nation @cydeva @costabesta 

Location: Ushaka Marine Beach Durban South Africa 

SPLAT! Editorial Published in Maze Mag

Photographer: Cydney Eva Pattern aka Cydeva

Editor: Costa Besta/ Cydeva 

Costumes/ Clothing/ Stylist: PatternNation, Cydeva @pattern.nation

Models: Pax @pax_art , Costa Besta @costabesta 

Location of shoot: Pattern Palace Vancouver Canada

Lovely Unidentified Culture of Yesterdays Destination L.U.C.Y.D Editorial Shoot 2011

Models: Brianna Mend Klassen, Cyd Eva

Photographer Erin Doherty

"Encounter" Editorial published in @institutemag
collaboration with @sleeplessmindz
photographer @russtelen
mural by @cydeva and @brotha_jason
model @brothajason Jason Bempong

Victoria Eco Fashion Week 2023

Dress by designer @mend.the.spirit for our PatternNation collection shown at @vic.efw worn by the stunning @nav_kahl who truly slayed on the runway!
Photos by @cedarcottagecreative

Colour Coated Published in Marika Magazine 2021 East Vancouver

Photographer: Rea Zogia @moonray_photography

Models: Alyssa Amarshi, Janette King, Dosh Adewolf, and Costa Besta

Clothing sewn and designed by Costa Besta

Patterns of Self Editorial and film Featured in @mazemag_ 2018
Music: Little Death by I M U R @weareimur
Painted Clothing, Mural and Jewelry: @pattern.nation
Creative Direction: @adewolfy of @jungle3ribe
Photographer@vaspaan95 Model: @helen.proskow
Makeup artist: @ac.artistry
Location: @sandbox_studios
Photos from editorial shoot published in @fashionxmagazine

Rise and Shine Music Video

In September and October 2023 we had the opportunity to be artists in residence with North Van Rec and Culture. During that time we wrote, recorded, produced and shot the song and music for Rise and Shine. It features all original clothing designs by our team and was shot in the baseball diamond house and surrounding forest that NVRC provided for our use. The music video also features scenes from our music jam event that was part of BC culture days.

Song by: @mend.the.spirit Song Produced by: ‪@lacosta648‬ CostaBesta Video by: @scottgroller Featuring: CydEva Created with: Pattern Nation

Slice of Life - Fashion Show/shoot

In July of 2024 we had the opportunity to showcase our designs at Slice of Life Gallery for their East Van Fashion Festival. before the show we took these photos with the our amazing models. We Shared our lastest designs made in South Africa, most of which are available on our online store while supplies last.

Photos by Costa Besta

Models: Cyd Eva, Kai Sunwater, Orin Mcray, Alyssa Amarshi, Thelonious Lee Dexter, and Yuqi G.

Location: Slice of Life Gallery

The Priesthood creates a platform for emerging South African clothing designers and artists

In the heart of Muizenberg, Cape Town there is a movement of sustainable fashion, art and accessories growing. The clothing brand Blue Priest runs an Afrotek streetwear shop that hosts numerous local designers who experiment with materials, upcycle and create unique one of mankind or small run collections. This supportive community nurtures creativity and gives artisans a place to sell and share their creations. With a mandate to support local designers living in South Africa Blue Priest located at 42 Palmer Road on the corner of Church street has created a collective of creatives called the Priesthood Cpt, who worship the creative process, express themselves through design and textile manipulation. 

In this editorial shoot we showcase some of the latest designs by a few of the brands that share their creations at Blue Priest: Pattern Nation, Mighty King, Alion Shit Apparel, Afrodizzyacts and Blue Priest. Pattern Nation is an artist collective, clothing brand and creative platform run by Cyd Eva and Costa Besta between South Africa and Canada that specializes in one of a kind, small run and upcycled ungendered colorful clothing and vibrant, colourful abstract art. Mighty King, a clothing dealer and creative designer who also works at the Blue Priest shop creates unique modular streetwear that features his unique colour blocking style and cargo pockets for days. Alion Shit Apparel is run by artist, DJ and designer Masa who also works at Blue Priest and runs the Priesthood collective page his work features iconic hand painted designs and hand stitching on vintage clothing. Afrodizzyacts features their stunning pattern drop crotch pants. And last but not least Blue Priest the brand that started the collective and shop creates the dopest pants, short, jackets, hats and more in African print fabric made one of kind by founder Cyan or in small runs by local sewers. 

If your thinking of traveling to South Africa, this is your call to come check out this amazing country and the mother city of KaapStad Cape Town!! Now you know about this collective of artists in Muizenburg you have a jumping point to connect with artists and creatives while in the city.

NVRC Artist Residency

In September 2023 Pattern Nation Team had the opportunity to be artists in Residence with North Vancouver Recreation and Culture NVRC. We created an immersive installation at their Base Ball Diamond location in North Vancouver as well as hosted an Art workshop and Music/dance workshop. This film shows some of the process and workshops taking place.

Team: Cyd Eva @cydeva Costa Besta @costabesta Brianna Klassen/mend @mend.the.spirit

Scott Groller @scottgroller Videography & editing and Film projections

VANCITY Style : BLIM X By Tooth and Claw X Pattern Nation

In the heart of Vancouver’s China town is Blim, the most unique shop in the city in our opinion. It sells creative and colourful clothing and accessories by local artists, vintage, Japanese imported designs and so much kitschy cuteness! We have been stocking the shop with our one of a kind a small batch clothing for the last 2.5 years and bring our most unique designs to the shop. This shoot in collaboration with the brand By tooth and Claw who also stocks Blim with their tarot card screen printed clothing designs which are produced at Blim in the screen-printing workshop.

We are serious about PLAY, JOY & Self Expression! Fashion & art can be an amazing way to bring fun into your life through experimentation and creativity. Blim is the most playful and joyous clothing store in Vancouver in our opinion and we jump for joy thinking about all the fun clothes we stock with them!

115 E Pender Street Vancouver Canada Open 12-5 Daily

Want to know more about our new robe design? Our one-of-a-kind robes are exclusively sold at BLIM. We make these by working with thrifted, roll end fabric and textiled sourced while travelling, so that’s why each one is so unique. The exciting thing about the design is that sewing them creates zero fabric waste. We use the full width of the fabric to create the two panels and the part that gets cut out for the neck becomes the pockets. The fringes and trims are the new material that we incorporate into the design to give even more flair but otherwise this is the perfect solution for those last bits of fabric that can be worn by people of all ages, sizes and gender expressions. We made a run of 8 of them this summer that sold out and have 4 more one-of-a-kind robes available at blim until supplies last.

Have you seen our limited edition neon windbreakers? These jackets have a cool story because they are a product of our lives between South Africa and Canada. In 2020 while Costa and Cyd were living in Cape Town and going to fashion school at CTCFD we sourced these ends of roll neon active wear fabrics, the shop was selling off the last of the fabric from a folded active wear brand. We then go them sublimation printed with a black line design by Cyd Eva. A few months later we finished our studies and Costa got his Canadian PR so we moved back to Cyd’s home of Coquitlam BC Canada. There we set up a home studio and Cyd pattern drafted and sewed these jackets into various different colour combo’s and sizes. We only have a few left in stock at Blim and once these unique pieces are done they are done.

Credits:

Photography & Taro Card Clothing: @bytoothandclawclothing

Pants and accessories: @blimstagram

Mural panels: @puppyteeth

Hoodies, Robes, Windbreakers, Quilt Jacket and Shorts @pattern.nation

Models & Designers: @cydeva @costabesta

Rework Revolution

How we dress and what we choose to put on our bodies everyday may seem trivial to some but it can also be a tool for self expression, living your values and having a positive impact on our planet. As the founder and a designer/artist for local slow fashion brand and creative platform Pattern Nation, I am extremely passionate about using clothing as a tool for revolution and change. Our collective consists of three artists Costa Besta (SA), Brianna Klassen (CA) and myself Cyd Eva (CA). All of us design, sew and upcycle one of a kind clothing for our platform. We work with second hand clothing/textiles, deadstock fabrics and transform all of our scrap materials into new products such as interactive art installations: Blobs, patchwork clothing, jewelry and accessories. 

“The way many clothes are made is harmful to the planet, using too many natural resources and polluting land and air. And because we buy more clothing than we need, too many waterways, forests, and farmlands become damaged” - Fashion Revolution 

Reworking is blowing up the fashion industry, just look at the series Next in Fashion on Netflix which puts a spotlight on upcycle designer Nigel Xavier. There are platforms like Fashion Revolution that was founded in the UK but now exists around the globe, educating about the fashion industry and sustainable fashion alternatives. In 2018 Costa and Cyd had the pleasure of showcasing a collection of our upcycled clothing and our textile sculptures Blobs made from scraps and offcut fabrics with Fashion Revolution in Durban South Africa at KZNSA Gallery. We started upcycling for the love of creating unique clothing but to know that the practice has a positive impact on the planet and it connects us with a community who are all a part of the revolution is so impactful. We have since moved back to Coquitlam Canada where we continue to be blown away by the creative artisans in the area that are repurposing and reworking in exciting and innovative ways. 

This is our list of upcycle clothing brands in BC to check out

Sleepless Mindz @sleeplessmindz www.sleeplessmindz.com

RBRTH @rbrth_official www.rbrthofficial.com 

Ultra Neat @ultra.neat www.ultraneat.ca 

Welcome to Eastvan @eastvanalleycat www.welcometoeastvan.ca 

Oka Fashion @oka.gear_

Peaches N Seams @peachesnseamsvintage

Monkey Fox @monkeyfoxthrift 

Local Trash @thisislocaltrash

Sugar Troll @sugartrolldesigns www.sugartrolldesigns.com 

Sweet Dee @sweetdeedesign 

Blim @blimstagram www.blim.ca 

Chow Down @chowdown.world 

Uni Design @unidesign_world www.unidesignworld.com 

And of course we love you to check out our designs as well 

Pattern Nation @pattern.nation www.pattern-nation.com 

Each artist has such a unique style making stunning one of a kind and small batch creations and these are only the designers we know of who are upcycling in BC. Everytime you buy local and upcycled you are making a statement with your fashion and making a big impact in an artist's life. When you choose to flip a piece of clothing yourself, hem a ripped seam or patch a hole in a garment you are not only making a choice that is good for our planet but you are also making a fashion statement. The fast fashion industry puts out new clothing everyday, producing way more than we need, polluting and creating waste, treating workers terribly and pushing trends and the need to shop shop shop down our throats. So just like the Fashion Revolution prompts us to, let's ask who made our clothes? Get excited when you have a chance to meet a local designer or snatch that thrift find. Check out what you already have in your wardrobe that you haven’t worn in a while and experiment with upcycling techniques to give it a new life. This editorial shoot showcases our most recent collection of one of a kind designs, we hope it inspires you to bring colour, pattern and sustainable fashion into your wardrobe. Everyday we get to choose what to wear on our bodies, why not have fun with it and use it as a tool for self expression and cultural revolution. 

Models: 

Alyssa Amarshi @alyssamarshi 

Silviana Ursu @silviana.ursu 

Sebastian Vongprenzel @sebastianvonprenzel 

Cyd Eva @cydeva 

Costa Besta @costabesta

Photography by 

Bana Images @bana.images  

Silviana and Sebastian 

Clothing by Pattern Nation @pattern.nation www.pattern-nation.com

Hoodies, Pants and Splatter Paint by Costa Besta 

Crewnecks, Jewelry, Embroidery and Jackets by Cyd Eva 

Leggings by Brianna Klassen @brianna.klassen

Mural by Tierney Milne @tierneymilne 

Location Lougheed Town Centre

Fashion Revolution Photos

By Fotobooth Durban @fotoboothdurban 

Models : Cyd Eva, Costa Besta, Nhlanhla Gcabashe 

Creating Home/ Ukwakha iKhaya Art & Beats Exhibition

Date: January 20 • 2023
End date: March 9 • 2023

Online: January 27 to March 9, 2023

Paintings and Beats by Cyd Eva, Costa Besta & Brianna Klassen in the Leonore Peyton Salon at Place Des Arts Coquitlam

This exhibition is inspired by my experience leaving home, building a new life in another country and feeling love and connection to nature, land, animals and people in both places. It is about living and loving across the globe and calling two countries home.

As a descendant of European settlers, I was born in so-called Vancouver on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and I grew up in Coquitlam on kʷikʷəƛ̓əm land. After completing my studies in Visual Arts at Simon Fraser University in 2017, I went to Johannesburg, South Africa to complete a 2-month artist residency at Assemblage Gallery. During my time there, I met my husband, Costa Besta, who is Zulu from Durban eThekwini Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Over the next 5 years, we lived together and apart in Durban, Vancouver, Cape Town and Coquitlam building our creative partnership. While living together in Cape Town during the pandemic, I started my painting practice again while Costa was creating original music in our shared studio. The inspiration of that time planted the seed for this collection of paintings and beats.

In Zulu, “Ukwakha” means “creating” and “iKhaya” means “home”. Home is not just a place to us, it is the energy and the work one puts into themselves, their relationships with others and the land one lives on. The landscape, animals and nature of South Africa and Canada informed the subject matter for this series, and I combined these natural elements with my colourful graphic pattern illustration style. I collaborated with my long-time friend and fellow artist Brianna Klassen on some of these paintings.

Costa, Brianna and I work together through the creative platform Pattern Nation, our slow fashion brand and artist collective.

The opening night of this exhibition will feature a selection of original beats produced by Costa Besta in South Africa and Canada. A selection of his music is available to listen to on SoundCloud through the QR codes within the exhibition.

Please note: the Leonore Peyton Salon is a multi-purpose space; therefore, viewing times are limited. Please call 604.664.1636 for viewing availability prior to your visit.

Boulders Beach Rock Formation Art Print and Original Painting

CA$200.00

Aloe Vera Original Artwork

CA$300.00

Safe & Sound

Full Article and Photoshoot Published on The Sassy Show

Team Credits: 

Clothing by Pattern Nation Designers Cyd Eva, Costa Besta and Brianna Klassen

Location: Safeway Grocery Store 1033 Austin Ave Coquitlam BC 

Photography & Editing by Scott Groller 

Article Written By Cyd Eva 

Upcycle: Sechelt Arts Festival

In October we had the pleasure of being a part of the Sechelt Art Festival Upcycle Edition. We showcased our Blobs at the Assemblage Art exhibition at the Seaside Centre and Had an epic Fashion show and photoshoot with our team of Designers Cyd, Costa and Bri and friends who live on the Sunshine Coast Autokrat, Jane and Akaii. We snapped some photos before the show to capture the one of a kind looks and had a blast sharing our art on the coast of British Columbia Canada. Thanks to everyone involved.

Good Island Vibes

We are so happy to be a part of the Good Vibe Space lifestyle boutique in Victoria on Vancouver Island. It is the most beautiful shop selling colourful and locally made art, clothing, decor and accessories. We have a collection of hand made ungendered streetwear designed by Cyd Eva and Costa Best available in the shop. We created this editorial shoot to show you some of our Patchwork and Colour Blocked collection exclusively at Good Vibes Space. Pattern Nation is truly a family affair and we made this shoot happen while we were on a family trip to Yellow Point Ladysmith BC Canada with Mama Pattern Lindy Sisson.

Costa Besta's Summer Performance Dates

Costa Besta will be playing in and around Vancouver BC this summer. Want to catch some Amapiano, South African Deep House, Kwaito, Hip hop and more? Come check him out at these events:

July 2nd: DJ SET @ Afro Beats All White Day Party - 339 Railway Street Vancouver

July 9th: DJ SET & Live Performance @ On Your Block Festival - Tipperary Park New West Minister

August 13th: Live Performance @ Nelson Mural Festival

August 21St: DJ SET & Blobs @ Granville Promenade

More Dates TBA For bookings Contact us or email us patternnationbrand@gmail.com

Photos by Thelonius Dule Mthombeni @monk1x

Listen To Costa’s Latest DJ MIXES:

Amapiano

South African Deep House

Kwaito

Upcycled Mini May Collection

Chopped & Screwed

In anticipation for some local vintage markets we participated in this May we chopped and screwed, cut & pasted up some pre loved clothing to bring you a fun mini collection of 6 unique pieces of clothing. These items are now available for sale on our online store so co check them out. Each piece is one of a kind using techniques such as, bleach dying, tie dyeing, screen printing, sewing and altering.

We always have such fun time creating our upcycled pieces. They truly embrace our values in sustainable slow fashion and connect us to our vintage loving community. The screen print design on this mini collection was designed, hand painted on the screen and printed by Cyd Eva and is only available on these select pieces.

Colour Coated published in Marika Mag

Costa Besta Amapaino Mix 22/2/2202

PatternNation Designer Costa Besta just released an Amapiano Mix on Soundcloud. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE MIX

Amapiano is a genre of South African dance music blowing up at the moment. If you have never heard it before or are a fan give this fire mix a listen. And tune in to Costa’s soundcloud where he uploads DJ mixes in various genres and original beats. He is available for booking Dj sets and live performances in the greater Vancouver Area email: lacosta.n.s@gmail.com

Costa is wearing our painted Neon primary colours combo available for sale in our shop.

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Eye N Eye Art installation at the Parade of Lost Souls

We had an amazing time this Halloween at the Parade of Lost Souls by @dustyflowerpotcabaret in East Van showcasing our art installation Eye N Eye a collaboration with @katyslany @katyslanyart The Blobs got together with Katy's Beings for an amazing effect giving the installation character & pizazz. We had the wonderful @alyssaamarshi and @feeltheall dancing in Avant Garde costumes made by Katy and @cydeva who also became Eye Beings interacting with the art and audience. Big thanks to @lindydance for being a part of the process and the event also wearing the eye outfit and for your protest sign expertise.
These fantastic photographs capturing the fun had are by @costabesta & @maggiemacpherson The goddess Jahia came thru to be our projector slide art VJ and hundreds of costumed people walked the parade route enjoying music, dance routines and more festive art.
#eyeneye #paradeoflostsouls #dustyflowerpotcabaret #vancouverart #avantgardecostumes #installationart #blobs #blobbeings #beings #eyeart #eyes #iandi #textileart #playsculpture #projectionart #halloweenart #eastvanart

Moments with Mojapelo in Muizenburg on The Sassy Show

In the stunning South African beach town of Muizenberg just outside Cape Town in the Western Cape magical things tend to happen. It’s colourful beach houses, surfer culture and local creatives all add to the beauty of Muzies. People from across South Africa and around the world come to check out its charm and many get enchanted by its creative vibes and stunning natural location nestled in between mountains and ocean. I know I am in love with this place and this is largely because of an artist collective of fashion designers called the Priesthood run by mother brand Blue Priest Afrotek who has a shop on the groovy Palmer Road. Just a few blocks in from the waterfront Palmer is a road full of creative shops and often hosts street markets with local makers and live music. PatternNation, the brand myself Cyd Eva and my partner Costa Besta run stock this beautiful colourful store with our one of a kind clothing and jewelry. This is how we came to have moments with Vanessa Mojapelo in Muizenberg. Vanessa is a filmmaker, director, stylist, model and thrifter based in Johannesburg who I met in 2017. We have stayed in touch since then and always had hopes of collaborating on a photoshoot and are overjoyed to be sharing this editorial with the Sassy Show. Costa and I had the pleasure of living in Cape Town for just over a year and while we were there in April of 2021 Vanessa came down to the mother city and we brought her to the enchanting Blue Priest Store to pick a selection of PatternNation clothing to style herself with. We then walked down to the beach and discovered many beautiful places to shoot our clothing packed with Vanessa’s dynamic and fiery personality. 

Read the full article and interview with Vanessa on The Sassy Show