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Vata Brasil Vancouver Activewear Store Opening

Jan 19, 2006

By Catherine Barr

 

It was time to party South American style at last week's opening of Vata Brasil - a new active wear clothing store that sports fashions designed "by athletes, for athletes". A festive atmosphere greeted guests as they browsed the store's stylish Richards Street location and met with several of the female athlete/designers that were there modeling the latest greatest women's gear for this year.


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Figure fitness model/competitor Connie Gallo struck a pose near the entrance.
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Store owner Mario Gomes relied on athletes, like his wife - Canadian Freediving Champion Ananda Escudero Gomes, to help him design the clothing line.
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Modeling the gear they helped design were kickboxer Julia Budd (left), fitness competitor Tracy Fruin and World Freediver Champion Mandy Rae-Cruickshank.
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James Williams and Shannon Cluff - see photo below.
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Store designer James Williams had nothing but praise for Yoga supergal Shannon Cluff whose spectacular handstand pose is definitely poster-worthy.
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It's a family affair at Vata thanks to the brother/sister team of Pedro and Ana Gomes who will help out behind the counter and more.

 

     

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