Maggie Bow - Summer 2020 Cover Girl
Maggie Bow, A Pin Up Journey
written by Mondi Gale
Maggie Bow has begun many a journey beneath the mountains of Cape Town. As a fashion designer and successful entrepreneur, she loves to explore to find inspiration and bring joy to all she comes in contact with. She runs her own vintage-inspired online store, designs for her two clothing brands Miss Happ and Boot Hill, and is the fabulous woman behind the Hair Care Range, Parade Hair. Some call her a fairy godmother, as when the occasion calls, she is also a photographer, vintage hairstylist, and pin up/vintage-inspired fashion stylist that make all your dress up dreams come true.
South Africa is home, but now she has traveled across the globe in search of a new adventure. From the plains of Africa to the prairies of Canada she watches as the world passes her by from the window of her Canadian Pacific Railway train. As the changing landscapes transform from mountains to the lowlands, she arrives in a small Alberta town.
From the train platform, she breathes in the spirit of the True North, strong and free. She smiles as she wanders around the small town where all the people are ever so friendly. Where small-town charm meets the nature of the varying Canadian landscapes.
She brings with her, not only her vintage charm but her love of fashion and dressing up and her own flair of magic. She explores the many roads where the winds of the Old West still come a blowin’ through. Where good old-fashioned values and a true sense of community transport her back in time to an age where life seemed simpler.
She discovers that Canada has more to offer than postcard beautiful scenery. She packs in all the memories that she has created with those she has traveled with on the way. She uncovers that the best thing about the Great White North is not the majestic Rockies, the sheer size of the big sky, the smell of snow, or even the thundering hooves of the cowboys on their horses. It is not the pristine blue of the glacier-fed lakes, the charm of the small towns, or even the vibe downtown in the big cities. It is not the magic of glimmering snow and frost on the trees, the rolling yellow hills of canola or the enchanted train rides through endless landscapes and vastly different seasons. She discovers that the best part of Canada is in fact the splendor of its people.
A Note from True North - Darling Maggie, we miss you. You were an absolute joy to meet and you shine from the other side of the world. I am so thankful you came to Canada and stayed for so long. I am so thankful you made it home safely, Alberta isn’t the same without you! xoxo Kiki Lou
