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- Chloé Comme Parris
- Toronto Fashion Week //Spring 2013
Sisters Chloé and Parris Gordon have once again this season proved why together they are some of my favourite Canadian designers. The duo presented their spring 2013 collection the week prior to WMCFW at David Pecaut Square in Toronto and brought us a host of very California culture inspired looks at Rogue Fashion Week. Models strutted down the 100 year old floors that made up the runway in 6 inch heels managing to avoid tripping and only slipping a few times.
The girls being known for their androgynous looks, interesting use of hardware and avant-garde style showed us a delicate side of themselves while still staying true to their roots. Leather, cotton and silk fabrics came in light floral, herringbone, snakeskin, and Batik patterns. I loved the airy fabrics and light, water coloured hues. Some of the stand out pieces for me were the functional leather shorts, light springtime trench coats and long streamlined tuxedo pants. At 22 and 24 years old respectively they are well on their way to become Toronto Fashion Week heavy hitters.
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- Vawk and Vawkkin
- Toronto Fashion Week // Spring 2013
This season designer Sunny Fong presented both his high end line, Vawk, and affordable line, Vawkkin, during Toronto Fashion Week. Models of all sizes and ages walked the runway in expertly tailored, feminine silhouettes in basic black and white creating perfect mix and match basics alongside fun little black dresses. The show then segued into his primary, high end line, Vawk with the use of Madonna’s hit single “Justify My Love” and taking clear inspiration from the glamour of the 80’s icon. Sharp lines, broad exaggerated shoulders, and cone bras all bore witness to Madge’s fearless style. Keeping with the mainly black and white palette, Fong gave us a peek of eggplant and pops of bright lipstick reds. Sheer cutouts and panels, daring thigh high slits and plunging necklines all rounded out the trends we have come to expect from this upcoming spring 2013 season.
Overall, Sunny Fong definitely had one of the strongest collections that showed on the final day of Toronto Fashion Week.
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- Pink Tartan
- Toronto Fashion Week // Spring 2013
Kimberly Newport-Mimran was the first to present a collection this season at David Pecaut Square for Toronto Fashion Week and her Pink Tartan label did not disappoint.
Alana Zimmer, Irina Lazereanu and Amanda Laine were among the A-list models that strutted down the Pink Tartan runway led by the newest face of Maybelline cosmetics, Charlotte Free. The petite Miss. Free made her way down the runway in an ultra girlie look featuring a full pale pink skirt that matched perfectly with her signature cotton candy hued tresses. Her hair seemed to reflect the colour palette for the entire collection that was full of crisp whites, various pink hues and the ever trendy mint. Keeping the colour palette interesting was the introduction of bold butterfly patterns and light metallic fabrics. Proportions were oversized yet mostly quite structured while still staying sweet and feminine. Small, round straw hats were the main accessory that adorned many models side parted soft swept hair that pulled the cutesy looks together. As the show came to a close black and shimmery gold’s made an appearance on the full skirts, seams and ever on trend crop tops that we have seen parading down fashion week runways around the world.
The highlight of the show had to be the debut of the brand’s new collaboration with Aldo Shoes for it’s Aldo Rise spring 2013 collection. The trapeze-shaped wedges that were inspired by Pink Tartan’s spring 2013 collection itself will be available in either pink with silver or black with gold.
Image Credit: Flare Magazine
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- Lucian Matis
- Toronto Fashion Week // Spring 2013
Before I dig in and begin to gush about the clothes there are two things that I would like to address regarding the happenings during the show itself. Impressively enough the show began on time and was lovely, this with the exception of a group of very rude men that sat behind me and would not stop talking. It was not only ridiculously annoying but extremely rude. Actually come to think of it the crowd was pretty loud overall, but mostly just those ignorant men. Second of all at one point one of the lovely young models had what seemed to be an inevitable nip slip as her dress that hung dangerously low on her shoulders fell down. However, instead of acting mature and ignoring it considering the fashion world is no stranger to nipples - some guy yelled out “JANET JACKSON!” Not only was it rude and immature but, I mean, you couldn’t have used a more recent reference? Do people even remember Janet Jackson?
Enough about the children and time to move onto the clothing. The Project Runway Canada alum has time after time gifted us with both a consistently stunning diffusion line and high end collection and this season was no exception. Bold kaleidescopic, Moroccan prints and crocodile print embossed onto leather ruled the runway in deep reds, cobalt, yellow, teal and orange. The reptilian vibe continued to the sheer, snakeskin like fabrics that added a sexy something extra to many of the pieces. The bustier trend that we saw last month in NYC, Paris, Milan and London carried over and were paired with knee length pencil skirts and capris pants giving off a fun retro feel. Pants hung loose and low like pajamas while blazers were oversized and structured alongside equally structured, large flared skirts.
The one thing I could have done without? The chunky and rather tacky earrings and cuffs that most models were rocking. I could have also done with some blocked fabric covering up the models a bit and making many of the sheer tops more wearable. All in all Matis definitely deserved the standing ovation he received.
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- Pink Tartan
- Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2012
When Toronto Fashion Week rolls around there are always a few designers collections whose shows I look forward to attending above all others. Some of these including Chloé comme Parris, David Dixon, Lucian Matis and as noted above, Pink Tartan by Kim Newport-Mimran.
As expect, Kim has delivered yet another collection fit for the Canadian climate full of lush, over the top furs, this time in shades of forest green, ruby, blush and black. Long, loose silk trousers and cigarette pants were paired with trenches, flared pea coats and tailored blazers and featured brilliant pops of vibrant reds. The dresses featured the ever popular on trend peplum while most skirts graced knee length and remained flared and/or loose while giving peeks of skin through the sheer fabrics. The trench coats were stunning and featured leather and fur accents, my favourite being the cream trench with black colour blocked along the bottom of the sleeves and the body with fur sitting atop the shoulders. Something things that I didn’t expect to like so much were the emerald monotone look made up of the sleeveless peplum top paired with matching flared, fitted trousers and the figure hugging long red dress. However, I was not a fan of the furry booties that finished off many of the looks but they were easily over looked as the collection as a whole was so lovely.
Overall the collection was a perfect combination of wardrobe essential staples and statement pieces for the every day woman who has flare (which is fitting as it was styled by FLARE’s Fashion Director Liz Cabral.)
- Chloé comme Parris
- Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2012
Every season I always look forward to design duo Chloé and Parris Gordon designs for their brand Chloé come Parris. Everything always feels airy and light but with a hard edge which always makes for an interesting collection.
This season saw a dark colour palette of black and charcoal with pops of camel and dreamy light watercolour prints. Most skirts were mid length and pleated and were styled with contrasting heavy leather and suede masculine motorcycle jackets. Oversized knits were heavily featured and made an excellent fall basic. Their trademark use of hardware and studded embelishments were in abundance and trickled down shoulders and sleeves. Evening dresses were completed with either the previously noted motorcycle jacket or a simple trench. Two things that caught my eye were the caged cuffs that were utterly covetable and the cigarette pants had fun slits up the front which will be perfect for showing off statement shoes. Overall Chloé come Parris was a collection full of muted basics that I am sure will have great commercial success.
- Adrian Wu
- Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2012
I was going to review this collection but then I thought it would be more interesting to get your opinions. The only thing I will say is that my current background on my phone is a photo I took of one of the balloon trees as they were super cute.
Thoughts?
- Lucian Matis
- Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2012
The buzz and atmosphere at Lucian Matis this season was palpable. Guests braved the rainy Toronto night and filtered into the classically elegant Fairmont Royal York (I encourage you guys to stay there if you ever visit Toronto). Judging by the overwhelming crowds of fashion savvy men and women sipping champagne outside of the ballroom for the cocktail hour preceding the show, this was definitely the highlight for many individuals week. The grand ballrooms really do make such a lovely venue and I prefer them to the tents so hopefully designers begin to take more advantage of them in the future.
The collection overall honoured nature and beauty while maintaining artistic symmetry. Matis went into detail by saying:
“The lines in nature can travel, swirl and conjoin. These natural patterns are nature’s expression and purpose. My designs have adapted and evolved through colours and shapes; the grace in movement which this planet and nature must play out from minute to minute, birth to death, and most importantly, the beauty in attraction.”
Anchored by a black base, as the show progressed the garments boasted intricate lace and crochet detailing and came into its own with the burst of dark hued feathers that were featured heavily towards the end of the collection. The use of lush feathers to comprise full skirts, coats and voluminous shoulders were truly decadent and alluring. Each piece was rich in texture, expertly crafted and exuded sex appeal as expect from the designer since his first showing at Toronto Fashion Week back in 2007.
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Image Credit: Jenna Marie Wakani
Backstage: at Lucian Matis fall 2012 at Toronto Fashion Week
Those nails are a work of art.
Image Credit: Jenna Marie Wakani
This dress will forever be the best $10 that I have ever spent. I bought it from H&M and my grandmother took it in and gave it a waist and a sweetheart neckline.
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Amanda Lew Kee fall 2011 runway show at Toronto’s LG Fashion Week.
I legitimately was looking forward to this all week. I was dead tired and all I wanted to do was sleep but I waited around JUST to see this show and I am SO glad I did. The clothes were so strong while still being playful and bold. The packed house at the venue were treated to an 80’s inspired collection complete with exposed zippers, bold shoulders, velvet and the most amazing tinsel like pieces. Such fun for the eyes.
