How to wear (and not wear) the seven biggest fall trends from Toronto Fashion Week’s runways
How to wear (and not wear) the seven biggest fall trends from Toronto Fashion Week’s runways
By Jean Grant |
By Jean Grant |

Now that Toronto Fashion Week is over, it’s time to look back at the runway presentations and evaluate all the finery. From dozens of shows and hundreds of dramatic looks, we identified seven extremely wearable trends—including fuzzy accents, moss tones and high necklines—that we’re confident will be wildly popular come fall. Of course, some interpretations were more successful than others (there’s a fine line, for instance, between a chicly fluffy vest and a muppet costume). Here, the best and worst looks of the season.
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- Faux fur was everywhere this season. One of our favourite looks was this soft grey ensemble from <strong>Pink Tartan</strong>. The fuzzy vest adds dimension without being overwhelming.
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- Trend #1: Fuzzy Details
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- Also great: this rock-and-roll crimson vest from <strong>Hilary MacMillan</strong> (we'd probably put something underneath it, though).
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- An oddly cropped moto jacket doesn't do justice to <strong>Mikhael Kale'</strong>s fantastic feathered skirt.
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- But some outfits just don't need fluorescent fur—like this kaleidoscopic <strong>Hayley Elsaesser</strong> jumpsuit.
- Trend #1: Fuzzy Details
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- We love the subtle layers on this piece from <strong>Sid Neigum</strong>.
- Trend #2: Capes
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- Here's another super-practical coat-cum-cape from <strong>Mackage</strong>.
- Trend #2: Capes
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- This one, unfortunately, ventured into Batman territory.
- Trend #2: Capes
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- While the '70s are definitely the decade du jour for fall, this season also saw a ton of fun, '60s-inspired circular patterns. Our favourite interpretation was <strong>Mikhael Kale'</strong>s sophisticated take on the trend.
- Trend #3: Circles
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- The pattern was repeated on this fantastic metallic minidress from <strong>Narces</strong>.
- Trend #3: Circles
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- But we don't advise taking scissors to your favourite shirt dress—Kale lost us with this Swiss cheese–inspired ensemble.
- Trend #3: Circles
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- Good news for turtleneck addicts: prim necklines are still very much in style for fall. Here, <strong>Melissa Nepton</strong>'s V-shape puts a twist on the classic look.
- Trend #4: High Necklines
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- Pink Tartan's white turtleneck looks elegant under a voluminous jacket.
- Trend #4: High Necklines
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- This minidress from Hayley Elsaesser proves high necklines work with busy prints and patterns, too.
- Trend #4: High Necklines
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- But this two-tone look from <strong>Helder Diego</strong> is more tacky than put-together.
- Trend #4: High Necklines
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- We could live in these no-fuss denim pieces from <strong>Triarchy</strong>. (We also spotted denim jumpsuits <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/style/toronto-street-style/2015/03/25/street-style-toronto-fashion-week-showboaters/slide/street-style-toronto-fashion-week-showboaters-18/">off the runway</a>.)
- Trend #5: Jumpsuits
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- We also loved this fancier, studded version from <strong>Vawk</strong>.
- Trend #5: Jumpsuits
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- And <strong>Melissa Nepton'</strong>s plaid suit impressed us with its versatility—it works layered over a fitted black shirt, but the plunging neckline could also be a dramatic evening look.
- Trend #5: Jumpsuits
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- But this other Nepton number veered into frumpy territory (to give it some shape, we'd chop off the sleeves).
- Trend #5: Jumpsuits
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- Earthy greens have emerged as the new neutral for fall. We love the hue of this cozy sweater from Pink Tartan.
- Trend #6: Moss Tones
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- The tone also works well in this layered look at <strong>Soia and Kyo.</strong>
- Trend #6: Moss Tones
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- But the bottom half of this Mikhael Kale ensemble is a bit <em>too </em>mossy (as in, it literally looks like a pile of moss).
- Trend #6: Moss Tones
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- Pleather is a tricky trend, but Mikhael Kale gets it right with a tough, edgy look.
- Trend #7: Pleather
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- Red pleather? Even trickier. Hilary MacMillan pulls it off by pairing shiny embellishments with basic tailored black.
- Trend #7: Pleather
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- But a note to guys: an all-pleather suit, like this one from <b>Jaan Choxi,</b> is almost never the answer.
- Trend #7: Pleather
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