Toronto Fashion Week: the best and worst looks from day one
Toronto Fashion Week: the best and worst looks from day one
Toronto Fashion Week started off strong yesterday: style heavyweights Pink Tartan and Sid Neigum each had individual shows, and the Mercedes-Benz Start-Up competition presented looks from six finalists, including Fashion Week alumnae Beaufille and Laura Siegel. For a springtime fashion event, day one was surprisingly devoid of colour. At the Pink Tartan show, Kim Newport-Mimran left behind last season’s pastel midi skirts and crop tops, and showed a collection heavy in black and navy layers. But our favourite looks from Fashion Week’s kick-off came from west-coast native Eliza Faulkner, whose chic chambray ensembles were perfectly put-together and a nice departure from all the black and white. Here, the best and worst looks from Day One.
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- We learned yesterday that all-white outfits are still going strong for next spring. This pant, blouse and coat ensemble from <strong>Pink Tartan</strong> was the most sophisticated interpretation of the trend.
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- <strong>Sid Neigum</strong> had plenty of great looks in his two presentations (he showed individually and in the Mercedes-Benz competition), but this wasn't one of them. It looks like the model just threw a bath towel over his shoulders.
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- Kind of surprisingly, all-black outfits were everywhere yesterday. Pink Tartan's lightweight one-piece suit, complete with a casual shawl, was the most spring-appropriate.
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- Without the bloomers, we doubt that Sid Neigum's ripped skirt would function as intended.
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- Though we loved the simplicity of Pink Tartan's other black pantsuit, this outfit went a little too far with the fringe—right into Gorilla-costume territory.
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- Unfortunately, the structural sleeves on Sid Neigum's all-black dress give off an intimidating, “Black Swan” look.
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- Though there were lots of monochromatic looks yesterday, this one from <strong>Eliza Faulkner</strong> was a refreshing departure from black and white.
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- Faulkner's cute, all-chambray skirt and sweatshirt outfit was another clear winner. (The sneakers give it a laid-back vibe, though the gang-style bandana may not work in real life.)
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- This mini dress with an iridescent sheen was one the best looks from Montreal designer <strong>Vaiken</strong>, who was another finalist in the Mercedes-Benz Start-Up competition.
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- However, this mini dress from the same designer fell way off the mark with an arbitrarily placed shoulder cage.
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- Day one saw plenty of pantsuits, but this boldly printed number from Pink Tartan was the most exciting. (Plus, we love the convenient pockets.)
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- We can't imagine how these sheer cutouts on this pantsuit from Vaiken would be flattering.
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- Though it was mainly a monochromatic day, there were a few playful prints thrown in, and we adored this psychedelic, 70s-style ensemble from <strong>Beaufille</strong>.
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- But this asymmetrical look from Toronto-based women's brand <strong>Blak. I</strong> was confusing.
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- Layered looks were everywhere. This Japanese-style belted robe from Sid Neigum was a beautifully simple take on the trend.
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- This layered look from ethical designer <strong>Laura Siegel </strong> gave off an intense warrior vibe. (Intensely good? We're still on the fence.)
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Toronto Fashion Week started off strong yesterday: style heavyweights Pink Tartan and Sid Neigum each had individual shows, and the Mercedes-Benz Start-Up competition presented looks from six finalists, including Fashion Week alumnae Beaufille and Laura Siegel. For a springtime fashion event, day one was surprisingly devoid of colour. At the Pink Tartan show, Kim Newport-Mimran left behind last season's pastel midi skirts and crop tops, and showed a collection heavy in black and navy layers. But our favourite looks from Fashion Week's kick-off came from west-coast native Eliza Faulkner, whose chic chambray ensembles were perfectly put-together and a nice departure from all the black and white. Here, the best and worst looks from Day One.
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