Santa’s in Town

This Christmas season, South Granville experienced a unique holiday treat with the arrival of Fashion Santa! Hailing all the way from Toronto, Fashion Santa aka Paul Mason came to Vancouver to help us kick off the season, South Granville style.

While he might sport a different look compared to the traditional North Pole Santa, Fashion Santa radiated festive joy as he strolled down Granville Street in his custom-made red velvet suit, captivating everyone with his charming smile.

Fashion Santa's first stop? The South Granville Park Lodge. Spreading cheer among the local seniors, Santa's visit brought immense delight as he chatted, took selfies, and shared heartwarming moments with the residents of the Park Lodge.

Making a quick stop at Suki’s Hair Salon for a touch of glamour, Fashion Santa prepped for the highlight of the evening - Fashion Nite. Much to everyone's delight, Fashion Santa turned out to be the surprise host of the event. He introduced and showcased the beloved South Granville brands, bringing a holiday touch to the fashion show.

Wrapping up the night in style, Fashion Santa manned the selfie station, allowing guests to capture memorable moments with him in exchange for donations benefiting the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Thanks to the generosity sparked by Fashion Santa, we managed to raise over $500.00 for this incredible organization.

About Fashion Santa

For over 3 decades, Paul Mason (aka Fashion Santa) has walked the runways of London, Paris, Tokyo & New York for designers such as Gianni Versace, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Armani. A career nestled with many highlights, including closing the final Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture show in 2020.

In 2014, Paul created the “Fashion Santa” character, which took the world by storm and became a viral phenomenon during the 2015 Christmas season. Over 88 hours of selfies were taken, including one with fellow Canadian superstar Justin Bieber, to raise money for SickKids Hospital with the sensation continuing into the New Year.

Paul has now become a champion for a number of causes including SickKids Hospital, Terry Fox Foundation and Hope Springs Cancer Resource Centre. Paul’s mission today is simple: to enliven the spirit of Santa to help those that need it most. All of Paul’s work is grounded in philanthropy with every appearance tied to a charity or non-profit organization