If nothing else, fall unites Torontonians over a collective love of layering. Unfortunately, sweater weather lasts about two weeks before lightweight coats and cool scarves give way to full-blown ski suits. Last weekend in Kensington Market, Pedestrian Sunday attendees took advantage of one of the season’s last sorta-warm days to show off casual (and quirky) autumn attire.
Name: Judith Bradley Age: 71 Profession: Model “My motto is to stay dressed, and stay ready. I love life: I don’t want to sit around and wait for God to take me.”
Name: Sabrina De Luca Age: 32 Profession: Art producer “My bag was $2, and this jacket is my brother’s. My friend calls my style safari chic.”
Name: Pierre Thompson Age: 27 Profession: Youth pastor “My look is eclectic, layered and unique.”
Name: Ian Fiebig Age: 29 Profession: Accountant “Can I say lumber-sexual?”
Name: Tabea Mathern Age: 27 Profession: Photographer “I’m visiting from Berlin, so my style is all about jet-lagged comfort.”
Name: Jaleel Williams Age: 19 Profession: Musician “I like to wear colours.”
Name: Tammy Yiu Age: 30 Profession: Designer “I only care about not being naked.”
Name: Elena Gendunova Age: 9 “I like flares for fall.”
Name: Amanda Lew Kee Age: 27 Profession: Designer “My style philosophy is whatever goes.”
Name: Bacil Marcelo Age: 19 Profession: Student “I love wearing beanies in the fall.”
Name: Colleen Henman Synyard Age: 31 Profession: Art director “I try to be as comfortable as possible without sacrificing style. I got my sweater at a convenience store in Parkdale for $5—only in Parkdale, right?”
Name: Alex Alex Age: 27 Profession: Musician/artist “Individualism and being unique is very important to me. I also think people don’t wear enough colours.”
Name: David Henman Synyard Age: 32 Profession: Strategist “For me, fall is all about not over-dressing. I get warm very easily.”
Name: Vi Lieu Age: 34 Profession: Advertising account manager “My parents gave me this jade Buddha necklace when I was five years old. It’s the only piece of jewellery I ever wear.”
Name: Jaclyn Locke Age: 30 Profession: Photographer “This outfit is all about Sunday comfort. It’s not something I planned.”
Name: Daniel Flaherty Age: 23 Profession: Sales “I saw the hat on the internet and thought, ‘I need this in my life.’”
Name: Brandon Lange Age: 26 Profession: Interior designer “I’m trying to find a Halloween costume—I’m going to be Ali G.”
Name: Paula Roque Age: 19 Profession: Student “I live in Milton, so comfort is needed for the commute.”
Name: Delorean Black Age: 24 Profession: Designer/artist “My look is neo-gothic.”
Name: Ian Grant Age: 23 Profession: Volunteer “I wear whatever makes me feel alive.”
Name: Aaron Harcourt Age: 30 Profession: Gardener/photographer “I’ve always liked to wear colour, even in the fall. I’m really inspired by the texture and contrast of nature.”
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