The best and most bizarre runway looks from Toronto Men’s Fashion Week
The best and most bizarre runway looks from Toronto Men’s Fashion Week
By Jean Grant | March 3, 2015
By Jean Grant | 03/03/2015
(Images: Shayne Gray, L’Atelier Lumiere)
In fashion, there’s a fine line between seriously stylish and just plain weird. Runway watchers at Toronto Men’s Fashion Week, the biannual menswear extravaganza that took place last week, were confronted with quite a bit of both. The best looks included crisp, tailored suits with flamboyant details, like Garrison Bespoke ’ s boldly patterned blazers and Christopher Bates ’ s velvet tuxedos, as well as wearable, layered outfits from designers Andrew Coimbra and Koller Clothing . And then there were the avant-garde ensembles, some of which we loved—like David C. Wigley’ s edgy, androgynous man-kilt—and others that left us scratching our heads (e.g. head harnesses, Dr. Seuss–inspired eyebrows). Here, the coolest and most confusing looks from three days’ worth of runway shows.
308034 We loved most of <strong>Garrison Bespoke</strong>'s collection, especially this summer-in-the-Hamptons ensemble. (Image: L'Atelier Lumiere-International Photographie) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-01.jpg 800 1199 [] https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-01/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-01 0 0
(Image: L’Atelier Lumiere-International Photographie)
308040 And these '70s-inspired stripes manage to look elegant instead of overwhelming. (Image: L'Atelier Lumiere-International Photographie) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-07.jpg 800 1199 [] https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-07/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-07 0 0
(Image: L’Atelier Lumiere-International Photographie)
308039 This shimmery tuxedo, on the other hand, is just plain overwhelming. (Image: L'Atelier Lumiere-International Photographie) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-06.jpg 800 1199 [] https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-06/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-06 0 0
(Image: L’Atelier Lumiere-International Photographie)
308042 And then Neo showed up on the <strong>Diodati</strong> runway. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-09.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-09/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-09 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308043 No, this isn't a wetsuit—it's just an extremely tight-fitting shirt (or dress?). (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-10.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-10/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-10 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308045 <strong>HD Homme</strong> nailed it with this charming double-breasted velvet blazer and off-kilter fedora. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-12.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-12/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-12 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308044 Another, shinier jacket was less successful. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-11.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-11/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-11 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308048 We're big fans of everything about this monochrome look from <strong>Joao Paolo Guedes</strong>—especially the gold brogues. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-15-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-15.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-15/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-15 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308047 This angry-faced sweatshirt? Not so much. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-14.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-14/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-14 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308050 This laid-back, layered look from <strong>Kollar Clothing</strong> is something most Toronto guys would feel comfortable sporting. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-17-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-17.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-17/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-17 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308051 But awkward hand placement makes this jacket look pretty uncomfortable. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-18-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-18.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-18/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-18 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308054 And here we have an utterly confusing head harness, courtesy of <strong>Rank by Rani Kim. </strong> (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-21-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-21.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-21/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-21 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308055 This voluminous parka strikes a better balance on the cool/weird scale. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-22-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-22.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-22/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-22 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308052 Another harness, this one from <strong>Patrick Salonga</strong>. (We still don't get it.) (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-19-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-19.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-19/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-19 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308053 <strong>Pedram Karimi</strong> sent a female model down the runway in a two-tone men's shirt. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-20-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-20.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-20/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-20 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308038 And a male model down the runway in a ladylike crop-top. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-05.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-05/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-05 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308041 Double-breasted blazers are having a moment. We like the simple, old-fashioned feel of this <strong>Christopher Bates</strong> number. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-08.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-08/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-08 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308036 And this dashing velvet tuxedo. (Velvet: also having a moment.) (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-03.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-03/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-03 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308056 This look from fashion upstart <strong>Venturist Commuter Wear</strong> is mix-and-match gone horribly wrong. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-23-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-23.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"Shayne Gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-23/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-23 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308035 Here's how to do it right, from <b>Andrew Coimbra.</b> (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-02.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-02/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-02 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308049 Some highly questionable eyebrows appeared on the <b>Just Ta Designs</b> runway. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-16-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-16.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-16/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-16 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308037 They looked slightly more reasonable when paired with this super-chic coat. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-04.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9 2015 shayne gray"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-04/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-04 0 0
308058 This <strong>Worth by David C. Wigley</strong> ensemble cements the fact that men can look cool in skirts. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-25-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-25.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-25/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-25 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308059 Men in string cravats? Still debatable. (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-26-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-26.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-26/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-26 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
308060 There are no words for this one. (Well, okay, one word: Aladdin.) (Image: Shayne Gray) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-27-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mens-Fashion-Week-Runway-Shows-27.jpg 800 1200 {"copyright":"\u00a9Shayne Gray 2015"} https://torontolife.com/style/best-bizarre-runway-looks-toronto-mens-fashion-week/slide/mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-27/ mens-fashion-week-runway-shows-27 0 0
(Image: Shayne Gray)
highly entertaining, wish i could’ve been there