Zoran Dobric
This collection paid homage to the designer's Serbian roots, yet it felt a little dreary even with a few beautifully handpainted garments. Most models wore sheer knee socks (not in a ironic schoolgirl way, but in a this-is-now-stylish kind of way.) I'm not sure if I could see the Toronto fashion elite ever wearing them.
Lundstrom
Fur is, apparently, in vogue again. I'm not a fan, but most models in this show rocked a fur hat or outerwear with fur trim. There were some stunning beige garments, including nude dresses covered in black lace, immaculately tailored and stunning.
Nada
Beautiful People by Marilyn Mason set the tone as Nada took its audience on a dark and strange path. High, swinging ponytails and black lipstick on models in shag trimmed booties in pleather or white tights showcased several high neckline garments. Conservative halter dresses and multi-textured tunics dazzled but the closing gown, in full-on black leather Gothic fashion and shaped with a farthingale for voluminous hips, was jaw-droppingly good fashion.
Joe Fresh
Joe Mimram is Canadian fashion. Love the idea behind Joe Fresh. The collection is very wearable, simple black and white (and red because apparently red is going to be big for Fall), and a little nerdy. My favourite item was the downfilled white skirt.
Pink Tartan
Kim Newport-Mimram always puts on a crowd pleasing show with loads of pretty clothing and this season was pretty much the same. Shiny, skinny black pants and leggings, houndstooth, purple lace stockings and occasionally a burst of neon pink defined this understated collection.
Gaudet
I'm particularly fond of this show because I helped to dress it. Gloriously creative coats constructed out of unusual materials for outerwear. This is the perfect combination of innovation and Canadian winter culture. A great debut!
Carlton Brown
Stacy MacKenzie started this party in a pink bustier and a little ass shaking to the delight of the crowd. Otherwise the collection consisted of classy business and casual men's attire. One exaggerated bow tie, clean lines, fresh and classic colours, sunglasses and canvas runners created a European vibe to this Jamaican-born designer's collection.
Evan Biddell
Another fantastic show starring the legendary Supermodel Stacy Mackenzie. She wore a lemongrass urban-style suit with light draping at the hips of slim pants and zipper trimmed jacket to match. This time it's the end of the world and the models are made to look very Derelicte (Zoolander reference) with gray lip and cheeks. Huge knit scarfs and short leather gloves complimented the looks well. A intense black and white print was repetitively used, including a gown, dress and pants, as well as lemongrass and jewel-toned purple. Sometimes mixed together with great results.
Lucian Matis
This was one of my favourite collections -very powerful - very feminine - very wild.
Wild hair yet wilder accessories. Many models propped with giant antlers (perhaps a Canadian references) and stunning, large horn jewellery by Dandi Maestre. The clothing was elegant and incredibly tailored with details such as visible zippers, draping and sequins. Very sexy without being leather-clad and futuristic.
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