Street Style: Toronto Fashion Week attendees blend in with neutral looks

It’s been a drizzly few days at the tents so far, providing a perfectly dreary backdrop for the Fashion Week crew to flaunt their favourite pared-down palettes: effortless combinations of black, white, gray and beige. And while the tones were basic, the details certainly were not. Industry insiders amped up their outfits in subtler ways with unexpected prints and fuzzy textures. Here, 19 of the best neutral looks spotted so far.

Name: Kaylah Wilson
Age: 18
Profession: Student
“My style’s a mix of everything—the scarf is Topshop Man.”

Name: Dag Larsen
Age: 27
Profession: Store owner
“My style’s a bit schizophrenic. Today, it’s a mish-mash of a few of my favourite things, including my bunny shirt and boots that feel like sneakers.”

Name: Nadia Ebrahim
Age: 19
Profession: Student
“My style is clean and minimal. I love neutrals.”

Name: Roger Medina
Age: 27
Profession: Hairstylist
“Today I’m going for a casual, effortless and relaxed look. I wanted to be cozy—hairstylists are always in black.”

Name: Emmi Ojansivu
Age: 19
Profession: Student
“My look is mostly thrifted. The jacket was $10. I love putting on a ton of layers.”

Name: Oumarou Niagate
Age: 22
Profession: Teacher/model
“My knapsack is my favourite part of the outfit.”

Name: Khyra Galloway
Age: 23
Profession: Merchandiser
“I love this colour palette. It’s Le Fou by Wilfred.”

Name: Adrian Zuriel
Age: 21
Profession: Student
“I really like unique pieces—I go for things that stand out. The necklace is actually my stepmother’s.”

Name: Jarret Kennedy
Age: 27
Profession: Model
“I’m wearing brand-new shoes. I’m usually urban-casual with a hint of business. I wear a lot of blazers.”

Name: Penny JN
Age: 23
Profession: Student
“I love black and white. I actually made this handbag for a school project.”

Name: Jeremy Johnson
Age: 34
Profession: Artist manager
“The simpler the better. My shirt is by Canadian designer Lennard Taylor, who I love. I love simple lines with a bit of structure.”

Name: Sasha Xiao
Age: 26
Profession: Entrepreneur
“I got this hat bag years ago from a vintage store.”

Name: Taylor Gannon
Age: 23
Profession: Model
“This look was thrown together. I’m sick today, so I’m trying to stay as warm as possible without wearing a down coat. The ring is from local brand Armed.”

Name: Monika Koehler
Age: 29
Profession: Blogger
“Today I wanted to do something fun. I live in Calgary, but Toronto’s so much better.”

Name: Armel Massissou
Age: 25
Profession: Business owner
“My look is classic and fashionable. The pocket square is from Zane but the rest is my typical Zara outfit.”

Name: Carly Ostroff
Age: 28
Profession: Editor
“My look is pretty classic and slightly edgy. I appreciate the details.”

Name: Juan Coy
Age: 25
Profession: Student
“The hat’s my favourite part of my outfit. It’s from Urban Outfitters, but it’s so cute.”

Name: Kimberly Lyn
Profession: Influencer/blogger
“My style is versatile, classy and minimalist. The coat is Sentaler.”

Name: Charles Paret
Age: 29
Profession: Venture capitalist
“I’m from Montana, so I love being able to go from rugged, outdoorsy looks to something simpler.”