Toronto Fashion Week: the best and worst looks from day two (including bigshots Bustle and Target)
Toronto Fashion Week: the best and worst looks from day two (including bigshots Bustle and Target)
By Jean Grant | October 22, 2014
By Jean Grant | 10/22/2014
(Images: George Pimentel/Getty Images, Jenna Marie Wakani)
The second day of Toronto Fashion Week was crammed full of opposing looks: there were gothic, drapey suits from Thomas Balint, glittery formal gowns from Narces and playful beach attire from Bustle . Target deviated from the springtime theme by sending models down the runway in puffy down jackets, plaid shirts and knee-high boots from its fall/winter collection—the only Fashion Week looks Torontonians won’t have to wait until spring to wear. The best pieces of the day were made from ethereal, barely-there materials, like Melissa Nepton’ s gauzy blouse and this shift dress from up-and-coming Toronto label Elan and Castor.
295974 <strong>Elan and Castor'</strong>s surreal shift dress manages to be completely see-through and perfectly elegant at the same time. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-03-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-03.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-03/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-03 0 0
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295977 This gauzy top from <strong>Melissa Nepton</strong> was also one of our favourite looks of the day. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-06.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-06/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-06 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
295979 The other sheer top in Nepton's collection was less successful, thanks to some weirdly placed patches. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-08-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-08.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-08/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-08 0 0
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295972 This blue-hued outfit from <strong>Bustle</strong>, complete with chic sunglasses, manages to look sporty and stylish at the same time. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-01.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-01/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-01 0 0
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295973 A note to the brand, though: a slouchy paisley shirt and white kicks will rarely bring out the best in a fitted black suit. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-02-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-02.jpg 666 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-02/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-02 0 0
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295976 In such an endless sea of neutrals, the aquamarine stripes on Nepton's casual daytime outfit were a refreshing change. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-05-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-05.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-05/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-05 0 0
(Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images)
295975 But there's something just not right about this jumpsuit. (The awkward, above-the-hip cut-outs, perhaps.) (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-04-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-04.jpg 666 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-04/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-04 0 0
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296071 For those already preparing for next year's wedding season, here's a a supremely pretty (and subtly-printed) frock, also from Nepton. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new-melissa-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new-melissa.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new-melissa.jpg 666 1000 {"aperture":3.2,"camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark III","created_timestamp":1413921518,"focal_length":"200","iso":"1000","shutter_speed":"0.0008"} https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/new-melissa/ new-melissa 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
295981 To avoid looking like a cupcake, though, we'd steer clear of this sickly sweet number from <strong>Narces</strong>. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-10.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-10/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-10 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
295982 This stunning Narces gown would definitely steal the show at any black-tie event. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-11.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-11/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-11 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
295980 And this one would steal the show on any ice rink. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-09-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-09.jpg 666 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-09/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-09 0 0
(Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images)
295985 We love <strong>Target'</strong>s take on the Western trend. (Added bonus: you likely own every item required to pull off the look.) (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-14.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-14/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-14 0 0
(Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images)
295983 We're usually a fan of mixing patterns, but Target's stripes-and-dots combo here looks a bit tacky. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-12.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-12/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-12 0 0
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295984 This, on the other hand, is fall layering done right. (A t-shirt from Target's collaboration with <strong>TOMS</strong> is peeking through the outer pieces.) (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-13.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-13/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-13 0 0
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295987 <strong>Thomas Balint</strong> can't have put much thought into this outfit, which has an eating-dinner-on-the-couch feel to it. (That said, the enormous stud earrings do make a statement). (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-16.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-16/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-16 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
295986 This Target kid would definitely be the coolest guy in the schoolyard. (Image: George Pimentel/Getty Images) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-15.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-15/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-15 0 0
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295988 Balint's mostly dreary looks were saved by this great red trench. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-17-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-17.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-17/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-17 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
295989 His prison-appropriate jumpsuit, on the other hand, takes the crown for the worst look of the day. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-18-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-18.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-fashion-week-best-worst-looks-day-two/slide/toronto-fashion-week-day-2-18/ toronto-fashion-week-day-2-18 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)