Toronto Fashion Week: Birds of Paradise at Bustle SS’14

The birds of paradise took flight at Bustle as the menswear label tapped into the heart of the tropics. The collection showcased a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and prints for their SS'14 collection, perfectly complementing its constructed backdrop of a tropical rainforest. The opening look, a light blue floral print blazer, immediately breathed energy and fun into the show. Varsity jackets were a staple of the collection varying from a cobalt blue (er—floral) to a pastel yellow with grey sleeves. Offering a revamped take on common spring trends such as color blocking, this season offers a rejuvenated take on dressing that allows gentlemen to be loud and bold in their style. Perhaps the new rule for menswear is that there are no rules, as Bustle showed that the envelope clutch is the best accessory in a guy’s closet.