Scattered among the peacocks in David Pecaut Square, we spotted a surprising number of ensembles that weren’t covered in spangles, voluminous fringe or Day-Glo embellishments. Here, 15 great pieces of everyday outfit inspiration.
Name: Elaisha Jade Age: 23 Profession: Freelance digital strategist “I thrifted this jacket for $10. It’s vintage Guess. I love mixing highs and lows. My style icon is Solange, always.”
Name: Reese Evans Age: 26 Profession: Blogger “I love Emily Oberg’s style. So far, the Convey show was my favourite. I’m friends with the store’s owners and they are just killing it.”
Name: Michael Finaldi Age: 28 Profession: Teacher “I’m wearing straight-up staples. I’m excited for the new labels competition, to see who could be showing here next year.”
Name: Jayde Wilburg Age: 23 Profession: Sales representative “I’m mostly inspired by loungewear.”
Name: Camila Gonzalez Age: 18 Profession: Model “This is my first Fashion Week, so I’m looking forward to walking in my first show for Preloved. I have a textbook with me because I have a midterm tomorrow.”
Name: Ryann Johnston Age: 18 Profession: Model “My fashion week necessities are healthy snacks, running shoes and a blanket scarf in case it gets cold.”
Name: Lindsay Clarke Age: 23 Profession: Student “The belt is my mom’s. I always try to incorporate one or two vintage pieces into every outfit.”
Name: Dylan Horner Age: 19 Profession: Blogger “I’m rocking the Canadian tuxedo today. I’m always inspired by everyone around me.”
Name: Jessica Gordon Age: 29 Profession: Brand developer “I went for a sexy secretary look today.”
Name: Christopher Turner Age: 39 Profession: Editor “I was running late, so my outfit is totally unintentional. I’m looking forward to the start-up competition. It’s always great to see fresh talent.”
Name: Cherie Allen Age: 22 Profession: Nomad “I’m here from Australia doing a six-month open travel thing. I’m really excited for Rudsak—leather on leather is so my thing.”
Name: Jenn McNaughton Age: 21 Profession: Student “My style’s chic and modern. I don’t wear a lot of grey, so I’m sorta going outside the box here.”
Name: Alex Lafarciola Age: 21 Profession: Model “I’m looking forward to hanging out with the girls from my agency, Plutino Models. It’s not often you all get to work the same job.”
Name: Clhoe Heath Age: 18 Profession: Model “My style’s pretty sporty. My advice on surviving Fashion Week is to drink lots of water.”
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