On the last day of World Mastercard Fashion Week, I decided to embrace another colour trend for the season: blue. I fell in love with this Fiona Paisley printed midi dress c/o Missguided, and decided to pair it with ombre tights for a monochromatic look. I love the way the tights (which are also from Missguided), change colour, and are…
On Tuesday, I kicked off a week’s worth of shows at World Mastercard Fashion Week with one of my favourite Canadian designers, David Dixon. His collection was a celebration of women, with feminine silhouettes and an empowering soundtrack. The collection opened with a vintage video about a “woman’s place in the world”. Urging women to focus on being lovely and…
Mackage is a brand known for its exceptional attention to detail and exquisite materials. For their Spring 2013 collection, they’ve kicked things up a notch, injecting coulour and ombre finishes to their repertoire of coveted leather and trench coats. The brand had amazing styling… I loved the hair, which was in sleek ponytails with geometric barettes. I also learned that the nails…
Versailles. The stomping grounds of Kings, Queens and of course, couture. Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his 2013 Chanel Cruise collection yesterday, and it was a spectacle fit for the Royal Court. There was no doubt some 18th Century inspiration. The frilly décolletage and tiered lace sleeves seem to echo Marie Antoinette… but the bottom seems to suggest a take on 18th…
Last Friday at the shOws, I had a chance to see Jean-Pierre Braganza, an amazing design talent from Toronto who has been showing at London Fashion Week. I was obsessed with his artistry and the tailoring in his garments. The cut-outs and decoupages created architectural elements that enlivened simple day dresses. Geometric elements were consistent throughout the collection, with hexagonal…
