Our favourite looks from Toronto fashion week
Our favourite looks from Toronto fashion week
By Carley Fortune | October 27, 2009
By Carley Fortune | 10/27/2009
This past fashion week was a parade of Project Runway contestants , bustier dresses and sheer fabrics , and now that it’s over, we’ve come up with a slide show of our favourite pieces from the collections. Check them out below.
14188 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Black, white and bright pink ruled at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/david-dixons-barbie-collection/">David Dixon's Barbie</a> show. This full-skirt floral dress was a standout. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/591.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/591.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/591.jpg 500 750 {"aperture":"4","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1256062342","focal_length":"105","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.002"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/59-2/ 59-2 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14190 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani An Spirograph-like print on a pencil skirt from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/david-dixon-travels-the-world-for-his-spring-2010-collection/">David Dixon.</a> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/212w96131.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/212w96131.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/212w96131.jpg 500 786 {"aperture":"4.5","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1256060078","focal_length":"145","iso":"500","shutter_speed":"0.00125"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/212w9613-2/ 212w9613-2 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14186 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani The garish colours of this silk frock by <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/jason-meyers-show-much-better-than-project-runway-effort/">Jason Meyers</a> didn't win us over, but the bright leather scooped gloves from <a href="http://www.inesgloves.com/articlesid/13891/SHOP/Detail/My_Fashion_Scoop_Half_Gloves_.htm">Ines Gloves</a> did. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/055.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/055.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/055.jpg 500 750 {"aperture":"4","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1256054793","focal_length":"130","iso":"640","shutter_speed":"0.0015625"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/05-6/ 05-6 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14187 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Our favourite piece from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/jason-meyers-show-much-better-than-project-runway-effort/">Jason Meyers</a> was this pair of high-waisted skinny pants. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/084.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/084.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/084.jpg 500 750 {"aperture":"4","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1256054868","focal_length":"115","iso":"640","shutter_speed":"0.002"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/08-5/ 08-5 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14193 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/25/brandon-dwyer-makes-us-dream-of-care-free-days-in-the-sun/">Brandon Dwyer</a> presented a collection heavy on beach wear. This sheer dress would work over a bathing suit or for a night out in Miami. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/brd21-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/brd21-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/brd21-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/brd21-258x387/ brd21-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14194 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani We love the colour combination in this blazer from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/21/bustle-puts-on-a-hopping-show-with-rick-mercer-shinan-govani-and-stacy-mckenzie/">Bustle</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bustle.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bustle.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bustle.jpg 500 750 {"aperture":"3.2","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1256069479","focal_length":"75","iso":"500","shutter_speed":"0.0025"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/bustle/ bustle 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14198 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani The show-stopping balloon dress at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/16/a-trip-to-space-and-berlin-with-greta-and-ezra-constantine/">Greta Constantine</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GCJMW521.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GCJMW521.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GCJMW521.jpg 500 763 {"aperture":"4","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1255638082","focal_length":"70","iso":"1600","shutter_speed":"0.00125"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/gcjmw52-3/ gcjmw52-3 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14197 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani The architectural detailing on this dress from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/16/a-trip-to-space-and-berlin-with-greta-and-ezra-constantine/">Greta Constantine</a> is perfectly on trend. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GCJMW051.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GCJMW051.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/GCJMW051.jpg 500 750 {"aperture":"3.5","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1255637416","focal_length":"125","iso":"2000","shutter_speed":"0.002"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/gcjmw05-3/ gcjmw05-3 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14199 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/jessica-biffi-shows-legs-cleavage-and-ass-for-spring-summer/">Jessica Biffi'</a>s backless bolero was one of her more conservative pieces. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/JB03-257x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/JB03-257x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/JB03-257x3871.jpg 257 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/jb03-257x387/ jb03-257x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14200 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani The belted hooded vests from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/jessica-biffi-shows-legs-cleavage-and-ass-for-spring-summer/">Jessica Biffi</a> are ultra-modern armour. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/JB21-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/JB21-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/JB21-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/jb21-258x387/ jb21-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14201 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani The sheer rosette top from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/joe-fresh-style-show-causes-quite-the-commotion/">Joe Fresh Style</a> was styled in a girly manner during the show but could work with a blazer and dress pants. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/joefresh.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/joefresh.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/joefresh.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/joefresh/ joefresh 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14202 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani A stunning silver number from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/26/lucian-matis-proves-that-we-all-go-a-little-mad-sometimes/">Lucian Matis</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM18-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM18-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM18-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/lm18-258x387/ lm18-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14204 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Another great dress from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/26/lucian-matis-proves-that-we-all-go-a-little-mad-sometimes/">Lucian Matis</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM23-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM23-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM23-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/lm23-258x387/ lm23-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14205 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Exceptional draping and luxe fabric put this piece from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/26/lucian-matis-proves-that-we-all-go-a-little-mad-sometimes/">Lucian Matis</a> on our list. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM25-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM25-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/LM25-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/lm25-258x387/ lm25-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14207 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Bustiers featured in many collections last week. One of the best was this deep-cut number with lace underlay from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/nada-channels-miss-havisham-for-spring/">Nada</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada05-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada05-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada05-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/nada05-258x387/ nada05-258x387 0 0
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14208 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani A Victorian-inspired jacket from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/nada-channels-miss-havisham-for-spring/">Nada</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada20-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada20-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada20-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/nada20-258x387/ nada20-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14209 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani With structured shoulders, lace details and layers of black, this look from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/nada-channels-miss-havisham-for-spring/">Nada</a> is a gothic delight. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada26-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada26-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/nada26-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/nada26-258x387/ nada26-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14215 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Another nautical look from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/15/philip-sparks-went-fishing-and-landed-a-big-one/">Philip Sparks</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks161.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks161.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks161.jpg 500 808 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/sparks16-2/ sparks16-2 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14214 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/15/philip-sparks-went-fishing-and-landed-a-big-one/">Philip Sparks</a> collaborated with textile designer Kerry Croghan to create this "gone fishing" print. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks81.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks81.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks81.jpg 500 832 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/sparks8-2/ sparks8-2 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14213 <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/15/philip-sparks-went-fishing-and-landed-a-big-one/">Philip Sparks'</a> cardigan and tank made with wool Tencel is luxurious and modern. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sparks31.jpg 500 772 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/sparks3-2/ sparks3-2 0 0
14210 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani A loose boyfriend blazer cinched at the waist with a leather belt looked young and modern at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/everyone-loves-kimberley-newport-mimrans-pink-tartan-collection/">Pink Tartan</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt14-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt14-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt14-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/pt14-258x387/ pt14-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14212 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani One of our favourite looks at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/everyone-loves-kimberley-newport-mimrans-pink-tartan-collection/">Pink Tartan</a> was a trench thrown over a cocktail dress for casual-chic elegance. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt30-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt30-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt30-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/pt30-258x387/ pt30-258x387 0 0
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14211 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Shoulder pads were handled with humour at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/22/everyone-loves-kimberley-newport-mimrans-pink-tartan-collection/">Pink Tartan</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt26-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt26-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pt26-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/pt26-258x387/ pt26-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14196 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani One of the few classically feminine pieces in <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/evan-biddell-sends-out-a-troupe-of-intergalactic-warriors-for-spring-collection/">Evan Biddell'</a>s spring collection was this gorgeous layered bolero. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/eb20-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/eb20-258x3871.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/eb20-258x3871.jpg 258 387 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/eb20-258x387/ eb20-258x387 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14195 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani This dress-slash-jumpsuit-slash-harem-pant from <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/23/evan-biddell-sends-out-a-troupe-of-intergalactic-warriors-for-spring-collection/">Evan Biddell</a> is contemporary, versatile and comfy looking. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/eb19-257x3861.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/eb19-257x3861.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/eb19-257x3861.jpg 257 386 [] https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/eb19-257x386/ eb19-257x386 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
14216 Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani Project Runway winner Sunny Fong's tailored separates were the strongest pieces in his <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-fashion-week/2009/10/20/sunny-fongs-vawk-collection-opens-fashion-week-at-the-ago/">Vawk</a> collection. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/VAWKTLIFE011.JPG https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/VAWKTLIFE011.JPG https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/VAWKTLIFE011.JPG 500 750 {"aperture":"4.5","camera":"Canon EOS-1D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1255965732","focal_length":"95","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.00625"} https://torontolife.com/style/our-favourite-looks-from-toronto-fashion-week/slide/vawktlife01-2/ vawktlife01-2 0 0
Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani
Please don’t show these meagre models like the one on the picture with the hooded vest from Jessica Biff.
That’s disgusting.
Please don’t show these meagre models like the one on the picture with the hooded vest from Jessica Biffi.
That’s disgusting.