RUNWAY // LUCIAN MATIS FALL '13

The Lucian Matis was the second last show of Toronto Fashion Week and you know the saying "save the best for last" - well it holds true in this case. One of the most impressive runway showing to date. The show took place at an off-site location at the luxurious One King West Hotel. The collection was a combination of structure, minimalistic and luxury - all in one go. It was a surprising look because it was different from Matis' past collection but in any case, I am completely in love with it. Ball gown skirts and structured tops and to top it off unexpected fur lining - how can you not love it?

 

 

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RUNWAY // THOMAS BALINT FALL '13

This season - pretty much across all of the runways... it's all about black and more black. And Thomas Balint was that. Minimalist black. Drop by his flagship store on Queen West.   

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CAPTURED // UNEXPECTED SPARKLE

Last Friday, Toronto Fashion Week ended with an amazing runway show by the Montreal-duo, Pavoni. And it ended with a bang of sparkled confetti. Bravo. This photo capture the essence of the whole show. 

Spectacular. Spectacular. 

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TFW SS '13 // PARAEZO COUTURE

The photos don't give it justice to how much intricate detailing it was put in the wedding gowns. And seeing it up close was a treat. Truthfully, I'm never really a fan of big over-the-top gowns but seeing this collection made me that little girl picturing myself in a big ball gown. Paraezo Couture is led by Bruce Dang as he continues to strive to make Paraezo a household name in the bridal industry. And truthfully, I'm sold. My favourite gown probably has to be the finale gown. If I were to choose something more elaborate that's the style I would love to get that one. When I first saw the headpieces on the models - it reminded me of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. Something fairy-tale like. The whole collection was really a dream.

TFW SS '13 // SOIA & KYO

The first thing that popped into my head when I was seeing the collection of Soia & Kyo - I thought of how subtle the quirkiness it had. I, especially, love the idea of the turban. I've been a fan for awhile and so glad a Canadian designer is picking up on the trend and it's made available for the general public. Overall, the colours were calm pastels with a hint of bright yellows and blues. After all, it is spring and summer. I also love seeing the bold black & white stripes in the collection as I feel that it will be a big trend for next year. I am totally loving this collection and it's another collection I can't wait to have in my closet. 

TFW SS '13 // JOE FRESH

It's go bold or go home! That seems to be the trend in the Spring/Summer '13 runway. Joe Mimran, the brainchild and designer of Joe Fresh, continues to showcase runway looks for affordable prices. I am loving the bold black and white graphics then he mixes in some metallics in classic styles. Who wouldn't love it? I want one of each please. Can we just fast-forward to spring and just forget about winter? And I am also loving what is offered for the Men. Classic styles with bold printed shirts... I do love where this direction is heading. Mimran is always able to create bold yet classic pieces and they are so wearable that it can fit right anybody's wardrobe. I am so excited for when this hit stores!

TFW SS '13 // PAVONI

So it's Day 2 of Toronto Fashion Week and the collection from Pavoni has taken the top spot on my list as one of my favourite collection for S/S '13. If I were to describe the collection with one word it would be: fairy tale (mmm.. that's two words). The collection is filled with gowns and cocktail dresses alike, adorned with all of the embellishments that they are well-known for and creates something that is so elegant that you feel like you are a princess. It brings out the little girl, who dresses up in her mom's dresses and heels that prances around the house imagining the future. The collection gave me that feeling of good memories. The collection is delicate yet bold.