About & Contact

FLAMING ANGELS

Deviate from the mundane.

Defy uniformity.

Detonate martyrdom, find beauty in its destruction and…  STAND OUT!

Miriam Melanson is the proud president and designer of the Flaming Angels creations and company that produces them. Established in the summer of 2000, Flaming Angels is a steadily growing Vancouver-based Company that is interested in every facet of Avant-Garde and Independent Fashion Design.

Fascinated with the dark, kitsch and uncanny side of underground fashion culture, she is always looking for challenging new projects, and looks forward to getting involved in every edgy, sexy and glamorous show out there! Her Mission? To provide arresting, distinctive and sinfully enticing apparel and accessories for the Alternative cravings of Vancouver and elsewhere.  Please contact her with any questions, or to discuss custom design work.

Find the light in darkness and embrace its possibilities.

About Miriam Melanson – Designer, Boutique Owner, Instructor

Miriam, born and raised in Vancouver BC, is the 4th generation of women in her family who loves to craft, sew and sell her original creations. Granny, Nana and Mom all took turns introducing her to various textile based projects from a very young age. Making Barbie clothes spurred her interest in fashion and Marilyn Manson is to thank for her interest in alternative street styles and gothic apparel.

It was in the 10th grade that Miriam finally started to take a career in fashion seriously. She enrolled in fashion illustration, sewing, drafting, draping and beading courses to develop her portfolio and prepare for the commitment of design school. With the recommendation of her high school sewing instructor she attended Kwantlen Polytechnic University and received a BA in Fashion Design and Technology.

It was while in school that Flaming Angels came to fruition. Wanting to branch out on her own after graduation meant a plan was needed and the plan was to launch a collection of men’s and women’s clothing and accessories for the Gothic and Fetish community of Vancouver. Flaming Angels was officially born to the world in July 2000. Over time this collection evolved to include all sorts of accessories, home décor, bags and even some jewelry. The styling has also evolved to include Rockabilly, Punk, Pinup fashions and new unique style fusions. To this day, all creations are produced in-house. Putting focus on sustainable quality, zero waste and custom work has allowed Miriam to produce a large variety of designs each year as limited editions. As the Flaming Angels brand grew they moved into retail. The first retail incarnation opened in downtown Vancouver in Spring 2008. In March 2010 they moved to 4307 Main Street in the middle of Vancouver, where the boutique and studio are located today.

Since it’s opening in 2009, Miriam is also a member of faculty at VCAD, the Visual College of Art and Design. She instructs courses in the Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing & Merchandising programs.

Visit our shop!
Flaming Angels Boutique
4307 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
604-689-3224

Email: flamingangelsboutique(at)gmail.com

What will you find at Flaming Angels Boutique? An eclectic mix of locally handmade and vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and home decor pieces to suite a wide range of budgets. Custom services by Flaming Angels, created in our shop studio.

Hours of Operation:

January, February and March

Mondays            Closed
Tuesdays           Closed
Wednesdays     11am-6pm
Thursdays         11am-6pm
Fridays               11am-6pm
Saturdays          11am-6pm
Sundays             12pm-6pm