Street Style: bundled-up out-of-towners and students show off their ice-skating style at Nathan Phillips Square
Street Style: bundled-up out-of-towners and students show off their ice-skating style at Nathan Phillips Square
By Jean Grant | January 13, 2015
By Jean Grant | 01/13/2015
(Images: Kayla Rocca)
Whether it’s a bejewelled headband, leopard-print scarf or loud legwarmers, there’s something about ice skating that gets people thinking about cold-weather flair. Maybe it’s that, on a –10°C day, frumpy parkas are all but mandatory. Or maybe it’s the temptation to grace onlookers with Michelle Kwan–worthy moves. On a chilly Saturday at Nathan Phillips Square, we spotted the usual mix of couples skating hand-in-hand, wary tourists attempting to adapt to the Canadian climate and speedsters intent on showing off. Here, the best ice-skating looks we saw.
304288 <strong>Name:</strong> Michael Howard<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 22<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Fashion Design Student<br />
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“It's my birthday weekend and also my first time on skates. I used to dance, so hopefully that'll help.” (Image: Kayla Rocca) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-05.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-05/ toronto-street-style-skating-05 0 0
(Image: Kayla Rocca)
304298 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-15-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-15.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-15/ toronto-street-style-skating-15 0 0
304297 <strong>Name:</strong> Lindsay Fenerly<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 23<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Nursing Student<br />
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“We're visiting Toronto this weekend from Kingston. At this point, my style is mainly just to stay comfy and warm.” (Image: Kayla Rocca) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-14.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-14/ toronto-street-style-skating-14 0 0
(Image: Kayla Rocca)
304284 <strong>Name:</strong> Stuart Morrison<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 22<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Arborist<br />
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“I swear I'm actually warm enough! Although I did have to buy gloves here in Toronto.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-01.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-01/ toronto-street-style-skating-01 0 0
304295 <strong>Name:</strong> Karen Madorsky<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 44<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Stay-at-home Mom<br />
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“My girls wanted to go skating—but I'm heading inside!” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-12.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-12/ toronto-street-style-skating-12 0 0
304296 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-13.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-13/ toronto-street-style-skating-13 0 0
304285 <strong>Name:</strong> Sam Solomon<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 20<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Actor<br />
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“I had an audition in Toronto this morning, so thought I'd kill some time on the ice. This is my go-to winter outfit, but I'm from a town outside of Brampton so I always try to be a bit more style-conscious when I come to Toronto.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-02.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-02/ toronto-street-style-skating-02 0 0
304286 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-03.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-03/ toronto-street-style-skating-03 0 0
304287 <strong>Name:</strong> Genevieve Pizzale<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 18<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Student<br />
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“I'm a hunter—mostly rabbits and ducks—so I like to sport camo.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-04.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-04/ toronto-street-style-skating-04 0 0
304289 <strong>Name:</strong> Gustavo Chen<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 16<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Student<br />
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“I'm visiting from Brazil. Toronto is an amazing city, and if you're dressed well for the weather, it's okay!” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-06.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-06/ toronto-street-style-skating-06 0 0
304290 <strong>Name:</strong> Erica Devriese<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 21<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Waitress<br />
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“I'm just trying to stay warm! Skating around in my leg warmers is helping.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-07.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-07/ toronto-street-style-skating-07 0 0
304291 <strong>Name:</strong> Jessica Fritzley<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 25<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Franchisee Manager<br />
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“I haven't fallen yet!" https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-08.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-08/ toronto-street-style-skating-08 0 0
304292 <strong>Name:</strong> Jordan McLean<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 21<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Account Manager<br />
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“We're visiting from Stratford for the Raptors Game.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-09.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-09/ toronto-street-style-skating-09 0 0
304293 “We actually just got engaged! Our matching toques are gifts from Jordan's brother.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-10/ toronto-street-style-skating-10 0 0
304299 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-16-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-16.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-16/ toronto-street-style-skating-16 0 0
304294 <strong>Name:</strong> Lena Nykyforchyn<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 24<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Office Manager Assistant<br />
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“I'm just here to have some fun, so my style is pretty casual.”<br />
https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/toronto-street-style-skating-11.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-bundled-towners-students-show-off-ice-skating-style-nathan-phillips-square/slide/toronto-street-style-skating-11/ toronto-street-style-skating-11 0 0