Karl Lagerfeld takes us to Versailles (literally) with Chanel’s 2013 Cruise collection. If Marie Antoinette were around today, this would be her look. Pastels; mint, lavender, pink and light florals galore, there was no shortage of feminine flare. Throw in some sneakers and cotton candy colored, bob wigs, and you’ve got yourself an Antoinette remix [...]
We all have mixed feelings about fashion week(s); and that’s not a surprise. Sure, the first time around, it’s amazing and glamorous. The fourth time around and after, not so much. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a total privilege and should be regarded as so. There are a lot of people who would love to [...]
The fashion world never stops and the latest fashion week to take the scene was Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week, bringing a focus onto sustainable fashion and design. The week celebrates and supports environmentally friendly designers and industry practices. Spanning over a short three days, the event included both a mix of runway shows and seminars. [...]
Last week, Vancouver’s fashion scene was treated with Jacqueline Conoir’s fall 2012 runway show, an event that has become quite a highlight in the city’s social calendar. Held at their Fifth Avenue store, designer RozeMerie and the Jacqueline Conoir team reimagined fashion presentation for their fall 2012 show. “Jacqueline Conoir has always been a design [...]
World-renowned Polish designer Teresa Rosati is known for her remarkable formal and evening wear for women, and her latest fall/winter 2012 collection does not disappoint. Covering a diverse color palette from blacks, pinks, yellows, bronzes, reds, blues, silvers, oranges and neutrals, each look remained timeless and effortless for the ultra feminine. Certain gowns were embellished [...]
RUDSAK brought the cool factor to the Toronto catwalk. Leather jackets and military inspired wool outerwear highlighted the collection of tough, yet luxurious men’s and women’s wear. The look was futuristic biker chic, with a color palette dominated by black, olive and bronze making a few appearances. Contrasting, natural colored fur trims and panels accented [...]
Expectations were high at the Martin Lim, Fall/Winter presentation, as the Montreal-based duo of Danielle Martin and Pao Lim had been awarded a fully sponsored and produced runway show at this seasonʼs World MasterCard Fashion Week. The award was in conjunction with the Mercedes Benz Start Up competition and set the tone for a collection [...]
Drawing inspiration from photography and surrealism, Golnaz Ashtiani created a collection that was ethereal, futuristic and technically expert. Hand pleated detailing in a cool, wintery palette of blues, cream and grey was reminiscent of stormy skies and cloudy days. Highlights included well tailored trousers in a cool, minty green, as well as an expertly structured [...]
Although smaller than some of the more prominent fashion weeks in style capitals around the globe, Vancouver Fashion Week brought the city’s fashion crowd together like one big family. Fashion was the focus that week in Vancouver and we were proud to be a part of it. Designers, both local and international showed on the [...]
