World MasterCard Fashion Week celebrates the many talented designers we have here in Canada and if you haven't heard of KANIA, take note! KANIA is a luxury sweatshirt line created by designer Stacey Bafi-Yeboa launched in 2003 after she discovered a personal need for luxurious, yet comfortable, … [Read more...]
StyleReport #WMCFW: Soia & Kyo
It's not often that I get the case of the "gimmes" but with at Soia & Kyo's runway show I wanted it all! This Canadian outerwear brand brings more style and function that it's known for. The brand has a loyal clientele - I know several people who jump whenever I mention the name and it's easy to … [Read more...]
UrbanCloset: What I’m Wearing During Fashion Week
It's been fun this week at the World MasterCard Fashion Week's Tent in Toronto. It 's been great to see familiar faces in the crowd and checking out the upcoming fall and winter collections from our Canadian talent. More on that all later. I've been bringing a few friends along with me to the shows … [Read more...]
REPORTS FROM THE WMCFW RUNWAY: Target
While most of the runway events showcased the Spring and Summer Collections for next year, Target decided to transform the venue into a winter wonderland! What was normally a stark, dark tent with one long runway, Target fitted the space with giant sized bright red and white holiday signage. … [Read more...]
Red Hot Celebs at The Heart Truth Fashion Show
Last night, celebrities, top fashion designers and heart disease and stroke survivors shared the spotlight The Heart Truth Fashion Show at World MasterCard® Fashion Week in Toronto. This is the sixth year the Heart and Stroke Foundation shines a light on women's heart health by putting on a … [Read more...]
Celebrating HOT@175 opening at Fashion Week
Downtown Toronto is buzzing with fashionistas zipping between shows and cocktails. Last night Holt Renfrew opened the Toronto World Mastercard Fashion Week with a runway celebration featuring Canadian and international designers. The Hot@175 show featured designers including Jeremy Laing, … [Read more...]
ART OF FASHION Design Winners & Fashion Week
More than 10,000 fashion industry influencers, design and style experts, and fashion lovers were invited recently to preview the finalists of the ART OF FASHION 2012 RAW Design Competion. Emerging Canadian designers featured their inspirations in a competition that was an overwhelming success … [Read more...]
Nailing It.
The explosion of nail trends has taken over from the runways to the office. I've seen some that I love but I personally prefer to stick with designs that are more subtle with sexier feel and not something my teenage niece would be doing. Flowers and stars are cute on her but since a Shellac mani … [Read more...]
Fashion Week Insider ~ Krane Design exclusive show at private residence
Sunday night brought this fashionista out to Yorkville - the tourist and luxe destination in Toronto often known as the "Mink Mile" with all the high end fashion houses lining the streets and even higher heels. The invitation to this event was as intriguing as the designer. It strongly indicated "no … [Read more...]
Tales from a non-Fashionista: Jeremy Laing
From stunning to disaster, you never know what Fashion Week will bring. Here's a taste of what Alexander McQueen's former apprentice and Toronto resident Jeremy Laing has for Spring 2012. … [Read more...]