Category Archives: Fashion Shows

By Amy Lu Denis Gagnon’s SS’12 show was an absolute delight to watch! The presentation began with a short film featuring fresh-faced girls frolicking in foggy woods as Denis sipped champagne and watched from afar. Not something that is easy to pull … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu David Dixon is of course known for his excellence in craftsmanship, his pieces are always constructed perfectly. But it is his innate understanding of how to make women look and feel more beautiful in clothes that really sets him … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu Yes that’s correct… insects and architecture were the inspiration for the SS’12 VAWK collection according to adored designer Sunny Fong. We had the chance to chat with him backstage before last night’s show and heard first hand what … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu Bustle‘s nautical themed SS’12 runway show felt more like a warm summer day in South Hampton than a fashion show in rainy Toronto.

By Amy Lu Designer Ken Krane is known for his cutting edge leather accessories that add cool in an instant. This season KRANE added color to their signature series; I loved the red-collared faux-placket with the self-belt.

By Amy Lu I always enjoy watching Joe Fresh shows. One, because the crowd is in such a fashion tizzy that it’s entertaining (the cue felt a bit like a mosh pit). Two, because only Joe could arrange a catwalk … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu Kim Mimran never attempts to re-invent the fashion wheel, she focuses on celebrating femininity in looks that are easy to translate. Pink Tartan’s SS’12 collection featured flattering day dresses, easy shirt and skirt combos, and wearable cigarette pants paired … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu Fashion doesn’t always need to be taken so seriously! The Korhani show is like a breath of fresh air amidst the craziness of LGFW; always fun, uber creative, and a joy to watch!

By Amy Lu Klaxon Howl knows exactly how to channel hotness with their rebel-rebel meets desert-storm vibe. Crisp check shirts, signature dark denim, high-waisted chinos and tailored button-up shirts, all cuffed, tucked, and belted.

By Amy Lu Fashion is definitely fleeting and taste is always relative, but at the seed of this business is simply, people wanting to look hot in clothing that’s comfortable. Sister team Chloe and Parris Gordon have produced another standout … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu When a designer has a single message to convey rather than darting from look to look, the show seems to build momentum upon itself. Joeffer’s SS/2012 collection did just that!

By Amy Lu Designer Amanda Lew Kee presented her SS/2012 collection in the studio yesterday at LG Fashion Week. The series of digital printed separates with sheer insets was paired with neutral basics and a few standalone gowns, all with a very … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu It’s almost as if he never left. Arthur Mendonça presented his SS/2012 collection at the opening night of LGFW to a jam-packed crowd of giddy fashionistas- it was his first time back at LGFW in five years … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu Holt Renfrew kicked off Fashion Week last night at David Pecaut Square showcasing top looks from some of Canada’s top designers. Jeremy Laing, Smythe, Naked & Famous, TwentyCluny, Denis Gagnon, Dennis Merotto, Wings + Horns, and Lida … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu Keeping fashion wearable, beautiful, interesting, cool AND graceful is a fine line that few designers manage to accomplish. Canada’s own Todd Lynn did just that with his SS/2012 collection at the shOws on Friday. The serene and … Continue reading →

By Amy Lu The exquisite collection largely consisted of abstract geometric prints in delicate color combinations like eggshell, taupe, and heather grey with a few splashes of coral. The full and exaggerated silhouettes made beautiful with impeccable tailoring and repeated details like soft … Continue reading →

Great fashion doesn’t need to be complex to be cutting edge, in fact clothing is at its best when you take something classic and add an unexpected twist. Paris based designer Calla Haynes presented her SS/2012 runway collection at The Ritz last … Continue reading →