Four designers presented today, including Rachel Sin, whose familiar, simple-with-a-twist cuts were seen in a variety of different neutrals of pale pinks and tans as well as darker, navy blues. Lace embellishments, which were strong in her fall/winter collection, continue into the spring. Other designers included finalists from the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Start-Up competition, Triarchy Brand […]
For the first time, Lucian Matis showed both his “signature” (Lucian Matis) and “contemporary” (Matis by Lucian Matis) lines at World MasterCard Fashion Week. The past few seasons saw Matis show his couture line outside of “main” Fashion Week. Last season, for example was presented on the first day outside of the main World MasterCard […]
Project Runway Canada alumnus Lucian Matis presented both his couture namesake collection as well as his ready-to-wear pieces Matis by Lucian Matis (more on that later). Other designers today include Whitney Linen (a line of linen apparel with gorgeous pale colours, perfect for warm weather) Mackage and of course, the much-loved Joe Fresh (with the […]
Day 2’s shows included Adrian Wu, who stayed very true to his “aesthetic” of art (more artsy this season so a little bit less weird) and had a live singer who sang music from 1960s films, DeMoyo (who had a lovely, warm weather-friendly collection filled with neutrals and crocheted pieces), Biddell (who had models walking […]
Well, it’s that’s a wrap. The Spring/Summer 2012 collections are now over and boy, it was an amazing week. A new location which takes us back tents gave it more of a fashion week feel. Of course, accessibility for those who take public transportation this time around was better as well – the location was […]
The one thing that caught my eye at Cydelic by Choryin were the bags. Every single one of the models carried one, all mushroom shaped, but designed very differently. With chains and rod handles, the bags’ styles ranged from animal print to loud colours such as magenta and bright blue as well as three dimensional […]
Wow, it’s been an absolutely crazy week and I can’t believe that the Spring/Summer shows are now coming to an end. Today, the last day of LG Fashion Week, shows include Adrian Wu,l as Anu Raina, Micalla, Baby Steinberg as well as Judith & Charles (marking their first time at LG Fashion Week). Adrian Wu: […]
I don’t normally write about menswear, but the Krane show this evening was quite interesting. Taking place in the studio space, the audience sat on one side, while panels were placed on the other. A very different set-up. The choreography for the show was also quite different from what one might experience at a studio […]
Many of the shows today are held in the more intimate studio space, including Sarah Stevenson, Golnaz Ashtinai/Caitlin Power as well as Krane. I like the Studio this season. It’s light, bright and gives spectators/audience members a closer look at the pieces. Sarah Stevenson: A very spring-like installation based on right in one’s own backyard, […]
While many designers were calling for the tropics, the vibe that came from LABEL’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection was closer to home, with more of a North American coastal or lake/cottage-like feel than the tropics. The looks are mostly short (almost too short on models – is LABEL technically a petite label?) shorts, dresses and skirts, […]
