Five days of runways, street style, events, after parties, music, photographers, and a bustling city. The chic buzz of Toronto's World MasterCard Fashion Week was everything fabulous; something I am always more than happy to be a part of!
There is always a beautiful feeling of anticipation, as you walk toward David Pecault Square downtown Toronto; excited to walk through the photographer-filled court and the main entrance doors. Amazing street style and creativity is overflowing throughout the city streets; every photographer hoping to get the perfect shot. Everyone is in a heightened fashion-frenzy; eager to chat, mingle & for the runway to begin.
This year's busy atmosphere inside the tents hosted an array of company's, products, drinks, food, & great conversation as you waited for the start of each show. Industry insiders, celebrities, designers, anyone and everyone with a love for fashion were in attendance.
(pic - runway / photo credit - Christianne Lucille)
The beautiful and anticipated FW16 collections were stunning this season. From Narces' spectacular evening wear, to Greta Constantine's rocker-chic elegance; here are some of this year's highlights from a unique Fall/Winter 2016.
Narces' evening collection was pure elegance and glamour. Both classic & modern; the stunning beadwork, sequins, lace and sheer details in Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi's designs exuded a beautiful dreamy elegance.
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Rock 'n roll energy and chic elegance ruled the runway during Greta Constantine's FW16 show. With thick smoky-eye donned models, Designers Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong created exciting vibes with their incredible metallics, tulle, and beautiful leather-molded bow & flower embellishments.
(photo credit - George Pimentel)
Mikhael Kale's cool and modern collection brought the runway to life. With beautiful attention to detail and an interesting mix of fabrics, from denim & leather to velvet & plastic; each look from this conceptual line was stunning.
(photo credit - George Pimentel)
"Winter Warriors" was the collection that had everyone wanting more. Set off-site at CBC's studio 40, igloo & icicle chandelier's set the stage for Mackage's magnificent FW16 collection. Eran Elfassy & Elisa Dahan's signature leather was set amongst warm plaids, layered wool, perfect quilting, beautiful silhouettes & always-cool modern style.
(photo credit - Nick Lee)
Sid Neigum's incredible designs are always a favorite; and his highly anticipated FW16 show was nothing short of outstanding. Taking a step off the conventional runway, models displayed this beautiful collection up-close-and-personal in a stand-still showing. Beautiful conceptual designs, textured fabrics, neutral palettes & sculptured silhouettes lit up the runway.
(photo credit - Christianne Lucille)
From the fashion-packed week of upbeat events and FW16 lines, here are some exciting and beautiful trends & notables from throughout this season's collections.
(photo credit - all photos George Pimentel)
"metallic chic - shimmery silhouettes"
"cozy up with some fur"
(designers from left to right - Farley Chatto, Hilary MacMillan, Mackage, Sosken Studios X Marisa Minicucci )
"seeing red"
(designers from left to right - Greta Constantine, Picadilly, Mackage, Jennifer Torosian)
"leather accents, strong cuts & 3d printed accessories"
"leather accents, strong cuts & 3d printed accessories"
(designers from left to right - Greta Constantine, WRKDEPT, Helder Diego, Daniel Christian Tang)
"tulle graced this seasons runway in full-force"
(designers from left to right - David Dixon, Greta Constantine, Farley Chatto, UNTTLD)
This insider review has been provided to the FFC by Christianne Lucille.
