The seven best looks presented at Toronto Men’s Fashion Week

Toronto Men’s Fashion Week launched last Tuesday with a flurry of media buzz (thanks in part to reports that one designer’s collection had been banned for being “too femme” and then reinstated at the last minute). Of the runway shows, which ranged in style from bold and colourful to preppy and put-together, our favourite looks combined crisp tailoring with a touch of the unexpected, like the floral moto jackets at Sons of Odin and asymmetrical graphics at Noel Crisostomo.

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<strong>Christopher Bates</strong>, one of the better-known names to take part, proved his design chops with a subtly stylish collection of nautical stripes and sleek, well-fitting suits. The lipstick print on the collar puts a cheeky spin on this particularly preppy outfit.<br />

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<strong>Tyrone Edwards,</strong> one of the creators of the organization <strong>1 Love T.O.,</strong> strutted down the runway in a white tuxedo jacket as part of the Men's Fashion for Hope campaign with local boutique <strong>Gotstyle</strong>.

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Toronto designer<strong> David C. Wigley'</strong>s somewhat flashy show consisted of teeny tiny shorts and bold pops of fuchsia. Our favourite outfit is this dramatic floral jacket and matching crown.

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<strong>Noel Crisostomo,</strong> who was also involved with <strong>Toronto Philippine Fashion Week,</strong> showcased a casual collection full of quirky yet wearable looks, the best of which was this asymmetrical patterned bomber jacket.

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Local label <strong>Sons of Odin</strong> stuck to its unique brand of urban casual wear. We love the pretty gray floral print on this otherwise hard-rock look.

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<strong>HD Homme'</strong>s collection included lots of flashy formal wear (think metallic suit jackets), but our favourite look was this casual all-white trench coat and track pant ensemble<br />

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<strong>L'Uomo Strano'</strong>s runway show played with gender norms by outfitting guys in crop-tops, diamond chokers and colourful frocks. This leather skirt and chic cropped jacket was an aesthetically pleasing way to push the boundaries<br />

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