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the shOws Day 1: Bellevance & Steven Tai
In preparation for Toronto’s Fashion Week, World MasterCard Fashion Week (which we are battling through as you read this), we look forward to attending the intimate gathering known as the shOws. This year 4 designers were showcased including Bellevance, Steven Tai, Kaelen, and Antonio Azzuolo. Starting with Day 1, we focus on Bellevance and Steven…
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WorldMasterCard Fashion Week: Beaufille, Pink Tartan, David Dixon
Who: Beaufille What We Saw: The presentation was the perfect mix of easy Beach Cool, mixed with Surfer music played LIVE while the models walked the runway. Each model had the Wet Hair look, which totally worked. The fabrics were free flowing, and some included safety pins, bringing a bit of edge to the beach.…
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Model Behaviour: Charlotte Free
She’s a fun, wild, L.A child! NAME: Charlotte Free AGE: 19 years old HEIGHT: 5’7 AGENCY: IMG Models DISCOVERED: 2010 in her native Los Angeles while she was in an arcade, playing video games. BEST KNOWN FOR: Her pink ombre hair QUOTE: “I was unhappy with with my life. I had a horrible relationship, and a…
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David Dixon FW 2012 @ World MasterCard Fashion Week Toronto
David Dixon gave us a bit of the thriller Alfred Hitchcock‘s THE BIRDS before the runway show. According to The Toronto Star, David Dixon said he’s afraid of birds and hates horror films, so it is an unlikely inspiration for the veteran who presented a dazzling show on day 4 of Toronto Fashion Week! Like…
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Arthur Mendonça FW Collection 2012: World MasterCard Fashion Week Toronto
Arthur Mendonca @ Toronto Fashion Week Designer, Arthur Mendonca presented a tight collection on day 5 of World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto. Arthur showcased well tailored separates, dresses and pant suits in bright colors and neutrals. We saw various shapes from 1940’s pin skirt to wide 1950s skirt styles. You could class this collection…
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World MasterCard Fashion Week: Soïa & Kyo
For a few minutes we wished for winter temperatures and snow when outerwear label, Soïa & Kyo presented their latest Fall/Winter 2012 collection on day 2 of Toronto’s Fashion Week. Not only were the individual pieces gorgeous and functional, but the styling was inspiring! Soïa & Kyo gave us wool coats, capes, puffers, hoods lined…
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World MasterCard Fashion Week Toronto: MARTIN LIM
It was Sport Couture for the latest MARTIN LIM collection, presented by Mercedes-Benz StartUp. Perhaps its the blending of two different cultures (designers Danielle Martin and Pao Lim) that makes MARTIN LIM so versatile and worldly. The collection consisted of color blocking on simple silhouettes, and cut-outs lined black. We loved the movement of the…
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World MasterCard Fashion Week Toronto: Holt Renfrew Presents…
Canadian retailer, Holt Renfrew, presented a runway show showcasing the designs of Dennis Merotto, Jeremy Laing, Judith & Charles, Lida Baday, Line, Mackage, Smythe, and Twenty Cluny. This is a tradition that opens up Toronto’s Fashion Week to bring attention to great Canadian designers. Here are some looks we enjoyed from the show. SYMTHE JUDITH…
