We caught up with designer Mark Fast, one of the Canadian stars of London fashion, in Paris last weekend!

We've got the details on his pop-up shop happening in Vancouver this weekend (you'll want to be there!) as well as Mark's take on his collection, the celebrities who wear it, and what's inspiring him right now.

With the Faster pieces being quite sexy and revealing, how does a woman style it for winter?

One of the best things you can do is to layer different deniers of tights under the pieces themselves. For example, because the knit is open, you can layer up a hot pink tight underneath the tights we have.

What's inspiring you right now?

I am inspired by collaborating with current artists. There are a bunch of collaborations that are happening at the moment, which I can't talk about, but its the dream scenario of working with Hollywood actors and designers that I have always wanted to work with is coming to fruition. I am really excited to be taking some stuff off the catwalk, and bringing them into a different stage-like setting.

You've had a lot of celebrities support your brand. Is there a particular celebrity that
really represents Mark Fast?

My work is like a chameleon, it blends into different lifestyles and different artists. The clothes sculpt into the characters... Nicky Minaj is an inspiration, Kylie Minogue. And I am really inspired by Jen Brill (photographer's agent and Chanel ambassador) from New York, she's got that intelligence, that hard edge, but also she is really fun. She knows how to style a garment, work it, and just be natural and effortless with her style.

Tell us a bit about the collection selling in Vancouver.

A lot of the Faster pieces are quite classic and seasonless because it is more about the body and being body conscious. They feature intricate stitches, lace up on the side, and are quite revealing. I describe my Faster range as Wolford on acid.

Pick up some pieces from the Mark Fast Faster range this Friday from 4pm to 9pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm at the “Try and Buy” event at the Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver. Cash only. Prices are 50 per cent off regular retail and range from $80 for a pair of signature cut out tights to $350 for a dress.

www.fasterbymarkfast.net