$1Mfor 10%
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Valued at $10M
The pitch
Lauren & Mariel Armstrong from Vancouver, BC, pitched Partyskirts in Season 10, Episode 17, asking the Dragons for $100K for 20% of the company.
- Asked for$100K for 20%
- Valuation$500Kimplied by the ask
- OutcomeDealwith Manjit Minhas
- Final deal$100K for 20%valued at $500K
Offers in the Den
| Dragon | Offer | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Manjit Minhas | $100,000 for 25%, later matched to 20% equity | Accepted |
| Michael Wekerle | $100,000 for 20% equity | Declined |
| Jim Treliving | Out, says the fashion category is outside his area | Out |
| Joe Mimran | Out, concerned about relying on a single SKU | Out |
| Michele Romanow | Out, following Joe's concerns about the single SKU and shape | Out |
Lauren and Mariel Armstrong of Vancouver, British Columbia, asked for $100,000 for 20 percent of PARTYSKIRTS, a line of silk taffeta skirts made from custom-dyed fabric imported from Korea and manufactured in Vancouver, priced from $195 to $245 and sold mostly online with some wholesale accounts. First-year sales were $160,000, second-year sales were $260,000, and the founders projected $500,000 for the current year, helped by a collaboration with Keds Shoes; about 60 percent of online sales come from Canada, and 60 percent of that from Vancouver.
Jim Treliving went out, saying fashion was outside his area of expertise. Joe Mimran went out over concerns about relying on a single SKU in a changeable fashion industry. Michele Romanow went out for similar reasons, questioning the longevity of the silhouette. Manjit Minhas offered $100,000 for 25 percent, and Michael Wekerle countered with $100,000 for 20 percent; the sisters accepted Manjit Minhas's offer at the lower 20 percent equity.
Pitch details from CBC’s Dragons’ Den pitch page.
Partyskirts today
- StatusIn businessLast checked September 2026
Partyskirts is still operating and sells through its website.