Classic camel coats on display at Attitude by Sears
Photo by George Pimentel
Fur was used in unexpected ways at IZMA
Photo by George Pimentel
A chic spin on sweats at Joe Fresh
Photo by George Pimentel
An exaggerated teacup skirt at Lucian Matis
Photo by George Pimentel
Snow-dusted textures and tones at Pink Tartan
Photo by George Pimentel
A film noir feel at Andy Thê-Anh
Photo by George Pimentel
Cozy knits gave a laid back feel at LINE
Photo by George Pimentel
Animal instincts ruled at Comrags
Photo by George Pimentel
Prep School Redeux at Joe Fresh
Photo by George Pimentel
A mix of texture and shape gave a high-impact look at Greta Constantine
Photo by George Pimentel
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Mosha Lundstrom Halbert
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Tue 6 Apr 2010 11:01 AM
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#1 Classic Camel Coats
This fresh-again classic made many well turned-out appearances. To avoid a staid look, it was mixed with varying hues of beige or kept über-bourgeois with black.
#2 Unexpected Fur
Leaving behind heavy fur coats, designers took this sumptuous staple in new directions. Swishy miniskirts, vests and capelets were entirely intriguing--with many well-done faux-fur options. Perfect for party-hoppers who no longer have to queue up in coat check.
#3 Soignée Sweats
What could be more unrefined and borderline sloppy than sweatpants? This slacker favourite went for a chic spin with a new streamlined fit and proper styling. Think heeled boots and tailored jackets.
#4 Cup of Tea
Forger saucy miniskirts that barely just cover. The exaggerated shape of sweet teacup styles suit a variety of figures. From ombré to slick patent, they make the right kind of entrance.
#5 Winter Whiteout
Angelic shades of pale in cashmere, wool, even feathers, make it easy to avoid falling into a fashion slump come fall. Snow-dusted textures and tones added icy allure.
#6 Film Noir
Like a starlet in hiding, designers couldn't resist black's siren call. Oversize collars, thick belts and scrunched gloves finished the look.
#7 Statement Knits
After the onslaught of sharp-shouldered jackets with spiky embellishment, the cozy sweater was due for a comeback. Shorter styles were paired with suede leggings, while floor-length numbers and sweeping scarves were glamorously laid back.
#8 Animalistic Spirit
An artful combination of feral and reptile patterns created a stunning statement. When whipped up in soft-structured shapes, abstracted animal prints avoided leopard's vixenish laurels.
#9 Prep School Redeux
Collegiate types relish in prim prepster standbys given a witty twist. Outsize plaid faded into fuzzy mohair on coats and matching skirts. Buttoned up oxford shirts, school-uniform shorts and brogues kept things spic and span.
#10 Mixed Media
Leather, fur, wool and jersey mixed together for a futuristic, high-impact look. Cooked up in percise silhouettes, urban warriors found their new armor.
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Elizabeth Cabral
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Tue 6 Apr 2010 09:00 AM
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One the most endearing shows of LG Fashion Week is the Heart Truth show. Designers such as Paul Hardy, Hoax Couture and Joeffer Caoc showed their custom-made red dresses on a lineup of some of the bravest celebrities in town, drawing attention to heart disease amongst women. With nerves of steel Joannie Rochette, Cityline host Tracy Moore, Kathleen Robertson, Chatelaine Editor-in-Chief, Jane Francisco and others walked the runway like pros. All in the name of a good cause.
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Elyse Goody
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Mon 5 Apr 2010 11:53 AM
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When the lights came up on the Joe Fresh runway, a dark-haired beauty with a seductive stare appeared
at the mouth of the catwalk. Perhaps the Toronto fashion community was a little
star-stuck as they whistled and applauded the 5 foot 9 inch, size-12-stunner.
Crystal Renn may only be 23, but she is no stranger to fashion; in fact she’s been
making sizable headlines as of late. Her career includes highlights such as
walking in Jean-Paul Gaultier’s S/S ’06 show, being the only plus-size model to
ever grace the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, and most recently appearing in the
‘size issue’ of V Magazine. But Renn can also add author to her growing list of
accolades. Hungry, chronicles the now-voluptuous-model’s journey overcoming
a paralyzing eating disorder, to become the most successful plus-size model,
ever. In the process, Renn has also become the unofficial face of one of the touchiest
subjects buzzing around the industry; does size really mat
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Mosha Lundstrom Halbert
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Fri 2 Apr 2010 16:10 PM
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Coccolily
Naana Tennachie Yankey collection for her label Coccolily was a trip for frou frou addicts. The kind of lady who never waits for an occasion to whip out her pearls and slip a crinoline under her skirt would lap up these sugary frocks. Embroidered tulle resembled Spanish lace, a beguiling touch to many dresses. Off-white short pouffy numbers would suit the young, coy bride. The Montreal-based designer has an obvious fixation on lingerie details like bows, lace, ruffles, peplums and corset-lacing--often all jam-packed together. There is a limit to how much one look can take. Many styles appeared too decked out, reminding us of the type of girl who craves attention at parties and fails to understand the meaning of subtly. How else do you explain exposed nipples and pasties, not seen since Lindsay Lohan's stint at Ungaro? An ivory boucle jacket with lace corset overlay was the one of t
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Mosha Lundstrom Halbert
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Thu 1 Apr 2010 14:46 PM
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Each season, Joe flies in a zeitgeist-muse. Name recognition and room filling presence are de rigeur, with past notables including Irina Lazaraneau and Theodora Richards. Crystal Renn, a model both beautiful and socially relevant, was Joe Mimran's boldface opener.
Why preface her name with the fact that this industry considers her plus-size? In person, she appears to be no bigger than a size 8 and has a face every bit as "high-fashion" as her sample-sized colleagues. Next came Kirsten Owen, the Canadian grunge-era model who fronted several Chanel campaigns in the 90's. Taking a memo from Karl Lagerfeld's recent faux fur icecapades, her half-circle mini skirt resembled mink. Faux fur flew everywhere, from chain-link accessories to throw-on toppers.
The styling at Joe Fresh shows is invigorating and always cohesively tied to a theme. Drawing from the New England boarding schools of lore, tailored tweed shorts and butt
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Mosha Lundstrom Halbert
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Thu 1 Apr 2010 14:12 PM
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The show began with an unnecessary, and quite frankly, unpleasantly high-pitched fiddler. The first look made up for the noise with a ostrich-feather-trimmed black gown, it's back seductively unzipped. It was hard not to be enamored by a black LBD with marabou sleeves. Mongolian lamb and cayote harnesses would suit socialites earning their wings. A glossy black leather skirt, pleated and high waisted, would be a good stepping stone before splurging on Alaïa. Fur minis made even the slimmest model's hips appear pillowy. Styled with a slim underpinning, they would be chic on the right size-nothing woman. Outsize braiding on an ivory après-ski sweater, a pearl-shouldered cashmere T and playful takes on the much-loved puffa jackets were more inclusive. The most impressive look of the show was sported by a model that bared an uncanny resemblance to Newport-Mimran herself. Pixie-shorned and sprightly, she was clad in a crystal-crusted s
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