FAJO’s massive report: World MasterCard Fashion Week, fall/winter 2012

April 25, 2012

Aleyah Solomon, Editorial assistant

Holt Renfrew

There were eight different designers who participated in the Holt Renfrew fashion show on the opening day of World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto: Dennis Merotto, Jeremy Laing, Judith & Charles, Lida Baday, Line, Mackage, Smythe and Twenty Cluny. The show started with a male dancer, who tapped his way down the runway and was greeted with a strong applause from the audience. The theme of the show was a celebration of Canada and each Canadian designer paired their collection with Canadian musicians, such as Arcade Fire and Feist, to name a few. Neutral colours, texture, pattern and large-fitted coats are the trend for fall/winter 2012 with leather and fur taking centrestage as key fabrics. I could see myself wearing many of the looks, but Dennis Merotto’s boxy wool-tweed trench is on the top of my list for next season!

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Pink Tartan

Retro chic would be two words to describe the feel of the Pink Tartan fall/winter collection. The show consisted of texture mixing, wool with fur detail, sheer pleated skirts, flirty dress shapes, skinny fitted pants. I enjoyed the fact that the collection offers a wide range for the working women that can be easily transformed to evening. Feathers and fur were key fabrics in this season as well as black, white, red and green colours. Describing her collection as “beatnik ranger meets Lone Ranger,” there is an obvious influence from the 60s and 70s.

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Sarah Ward, Reporter

Adrian Wu

At just 21 years of age, Toronto-based designer Adrian Wu has already developed quite the name for himself in the Canadian fashion market. The adventurous designer’s fall/winter 2012 collection was unique, but also very true to the image that Wu has created for himself over the years. Focusing on dresses, Wu chose the consistent polka-dot pattern and fabric throughout his collection. The dresses were free-flowing, most billowing in classic Wu form. A major standout was a black-and-white number that emerged halfway through the show, with fresh cuts and a rounded, egg-like neckline that caught the eye immediately. This number embodied the trends that were dominant in Wu’s collection: daring cuts, prominent necklines and jolting, hip-extenuating pieces. I thought the collection was truly unique in itself – Wu even chose to adorn every model in a mask for extra character – and, in the future, it would be great to see the designer expand even further. Wu absolutely has the talent and has gained the experience to venture into unknown design territory.

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Chloe Comme Parris

The sister-duo’s collection was impressive, and a definite breakthrough for the two girls. With a strong focus on dark colours and neutrals, the pieces coming down the runway had an old, somewhat eerie feeling about them. The duo strongly focused on both tailored pantsuits and long, flowing skirts (quite the contrast). They also incorporated fur into a large variety of their looks, something that added extra oomph to their creations and also felt quite appropriate for a fall/winter line. Overall, Chloe Comme Parris is building a strong following, and this incredible collection will certainly only add to their success. It was an exciting spectacle to witness.

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Sid Neigum

Sid Neigum’s collection was well-tailored, simple and classic. With a strong focus on high necklines and stiff jackets, Neigum’s designs made a lasting impression. The collection mainly centred around the colour black, with exceptions in some fully cream-coloured numbers and a couple of white dresses. While the colour variety was sparse, the cuts and tailoring of the pieces completely made up for it. If anything, Neigum’s choice to use only a few solid colours worked to his advantage. A standout piece of the show was one of the first numbers to come down the runway: a stunning full-length black pea coat, with full collar and exceptional lines. Neigum demonstrated that his talent lies in both his ability to spot trends and his ability to create beautiful pieces of clothing. I found his designs to be by far some of the most desired this season.

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