Geek Chic City 2019 is over! A huge thanks goes out to everyone that showed up to make the evening full of an abundance of good vibes and love.

Shout outs to designers Kedre Designs, by Afua, Cultivated Clothing Company, and this year’s winner, The Universe Sucks, for spending their time to share their creative visions with us.  

Judges Star (@thatqueenstar) and Angel (@angelsndemonscosplay) graciously took the weight of deciding the night’s victor on their shoulders while serving us LOOKS in the process.

We also need to thank all of the wonderful models who made the event what it was! Thank you all for sharing your positive energy and good vibes with our guests and each other to make the show a success!

Also, many praises due to Eyeda Sophia for her captivating delivery of material off of her record The Red Project! If you can’t wait to see Eyeda again, or missed her performance, you’re in luck:

Eyeda will be hosting a spooky Hip Hop + Anime Halloween on Oct 30 at Unit 2. Check out this link for more information!

Photographers Rachel Clarke (@ray.chillz), Devon Ross, and David (@david.e.photographer) took some amazing shots over the course of the night. In addition to shooting the runway and setup, Rachel Clarke blessed us with an incredible photoshoot room where everyone had an opportunity to show off their Blue-Steel. 

Our stomachs owe a huge thank you to Jeffrey from Atomtree Wellness for keeping us fed with delicious vegan eats! Who knew fashion was so could make you so hungry? 

The always-incredible journalist and member of The Avengers, Al Donato (@al.donato) gracefully guided us through drum rolls, the runway, and technical hiccups while making everyone feel included and welcomed. Thank you for holding it all the way down!

Toronto artist Bliptor helped our models werq the runway with the perfect dosage of fashion-worthy tunes. For more of Bliptor’s tasty sounds, check out C’mon Sis TONIGHT at The Beaver.

We are so thankful for everyone that came out to celebrate in the spirit of inclusive, geeky, fashion! Even the simple act of coming out and participating in an event like Geek Chic City helps to validate and fortify the space for others in the future.

We also owe Another Reality a resounding “hurrah” for sponsoring the event and providing some VR fashion design at GCC! Another Reality is a new space that combines new and experimental technologies such as virtual reality, projection mapping, and robotics, with timeless traditional games to create a new and memorable experience for visitors. Another Reality is opening on October 22nd, but you can book now!

Thank you so much for being a part of our event and sharing this moment with us! Follow @gccfashionsummit for more pictures and footage.

Until next year! 

-Geek Chic City Team

Courtesy of Jamhammer Games

Play 2 Practice

Huge thank you developers Jamhammer Games and acronaut, volunteers, the panelists, Microsoft Staff, and everyone who came out! We had a great time presenting “Art & Aesthetic,” for our monthly theme.

If you want to check out Shiwp, Jamhammer Games has just released the full version on Steam.

Data Runner by acronaut can be found on itch.io .

Check out the details of the showcase and panel here.

Next month’s Play2Practice is on September 29th and the theme is “Choice“! We are going to start at 2pm at the Microsoft store. Stay tuned for more information on the showcase and panelists!

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Don’t miss…

RUNWAY w LOCAL FASHION DESIGNERS

JUDGES: TIFA WINE and ANGELSNDEMONS

DANCE PERFORMANCE by ARMY OF SASS

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY EYEDA SOPHIA 

AFTERPARTY W/ BLIP†OR

HES ARCADE

PHOTOSHOOTS WITH @PROLIFICAMATEUR

FOOD BY ATOMTREE WELLNESS

WORKSHOPS, PANELS, PRIZES, and MORE…

Find the schedule and other details here. 

Please reach out to gcc@handeyesociety.com if you have any questions! 

Mississauga Comic Expo

We are also accepting submissions for Mississauga Comic Expo 2019! MCX brings together comic book artists, writers, and fans for an incredible day at Mississauga Central Library! Check out Hand Eye Society’s Arcade and Showcase at MCX on October 15th. 

That’s all for this time, folks!

Please reach out to kadeem@handeyesociety.comif you have any questions about general Mississauga activities!

Sunday August 25 itinerary:

1:00PM – 6:00PM – Indie Game Arcade
2:00PM – 5:00PM – Game Developer Panel
5:15pm – 5:45PM – Prize Raffles

This month’s theme is all about Art, Aesthetics, and Game Design. Our arcade will be focus on games with striking visual styles and memorable art-related mechanics. This month’s panel will bring artist Ryan Deane out to chat with our panelists about drawing inspiration from other art forms to use in games!

The Indie Games Showcase presented by Microsoft Store in partnership with Hand Eye Society is a celebration of the passion and innovation of indie game developers from across the GTA! We will be featuring a variety of games such as: RPG, strategy, adventure and many more. You do not want to miss out!

Interested in participating?

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We’d also like to invite any developers who have games in progress, or would like feedback to submit their game to Play2Practice as well. We hope to cultivate a space where developers feel comfortable showing their games, even if they’re not quite finished!

We’re also looking for volunteers! Interested? Please send an email to volunteer@handeyesociety.com for more information!

We’re happy to announce the Second Annual Geek Chic City Fashion Summit happening at City Centre Dance on October 5 & 6 in Mississauga!

Have you ever wondered how the clothes characters wear in games inspire real-world fashion—or even vice-versa? GCC aims to create an inclusive space for all types of fashion from streetwear casual to nerdwear under one roof. We are bringing together stylish folks from all strokes to come out and demonstrate what fashion means to you!

We are looking for game designers, fashion designers, models, photographers, vendors, and volunteers!

We will have more information on tickets, workshops, panels, designers, photoshoots, our Fashion Arcade, and much more soon!

Interested in participating, helping out, or have a fashion-related game?

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Special thanks to Alison Cherry for our incredible poster!

Sunday June 14 itinerary:

12:00PM – 6:00PM – Indie Game Arcade
3:00PM – 5:00PM – Game Developer Panel
5:15pm – 5:45PM – Prize Raffles

The Indie Games Showcase presented by Microsoft Store in partnership with Hand Eye Society is a celebration of the passion and innovation of indie game developers from across the GTA! We will be featuring a variety of games such as: RPG, strategy, adventure and many more. You do not want to miss out!

We’re also looking for volunteers! Interested? Please send an email to the store’s Community Development Specialist at aimastro@microsoft.com!

Date: July 12, 2019

Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Where: Microsoft Store in Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Type: Videogame Workshop

Category: Xbox, Windows 10

Audience: All Gamers alike

Join us in-store on July 12th for an exercise-driven, non-technical approach to game design in partnership with Hand Eye Society! Attendees will immerse themselves in the iterative process of refining a game design and discover design concepts that will help them think more clearly about their designs and making better games.

*Space is limited please register ASAP to secure your spot*

For any other questions please email the stores Community Development Specialist at aimastro@microsoft.com

Get on your Anna Wintour glasses and lace up your Link tunic y’all, because on October 13^th-14^th 2018 the Geek Chic City Fashion Summit is upon us! Being the first of its kind, we have some really fun panels and activities in store to get you tip top on what inspires the culture.

Have you ever wondered how the clothes characters wear in games inspire real-world fashion—or even vice-versa? This is the summit for you and more. We’re planning on covering the geek fashion industry through the eyes of people who populate it. There’s plenty to learn and appreciate from these artists.

But wait! There’s more! Geek Chic City (GCC) is a fashion show and cosplay contest dedicated to expressing and recognizing the intersection of dance, videogames, fashion, street, and geek culture. Also, performances by Mississauga’s own Ground Illusionz and City Centre Dance you won’t want to miss!

Here’s a few details on what’s to be expected at the summit:

• Cosplay Contest — Winner receives an 8-hour crash course with fashion designer Zahirah Q
• Fashion Show — Local fashion designers duke it out the old-fashioned way for storefront opportunities around the GTA
• Panels — qtbipoc Sauga and Hand Eye Society team up to deliver a combo of panels discussing the creation of fashion in both the physical and digital worlds
• More — Dance performances, an arcade, workshops, a breakdance battle.

Tickets are PWYC! You can grab yours on Universe here.

We would also like to offer a special thanks to the masterful Alison Cherry for our incredible poster!

Want to play a larger role at GCC? Here’s our official call for participants! Here’s a few contributor positions we’re looking for:

• Volunteers
• Designers
• Models
• Cosplayers
• Vendors
• Game Designers

Event Info

Saturday, Oct 13
68-5359 Timberlea Blvd, Mississauga, ON L4W 4N5, Canada

See you there!