Wear in the World: Day 1
Today was the kick-off to L’Oreal Fashionweek here in Toronto and I have to say it has been an amazing day. As a first-timer to fashionweek I must tell you how impressed I was with the entire set-up of the venue. The hustle and bustle was enthusiastic, warm and welcoming. I knew as soon as I arrived that the day would be filled with fabulous surprises.Each of the shows were outstanding and unique. Here are just a few of the favourites from today.
The first show was held by last year’s Project Runway Canada Winner, Evan Biddell. Biddell featured beautiful jewel-toned gowns with sashes that were topped off with black leather riding boots, long black leather gloves and an edgy full-collared cropped jacket or shawl to give the look some edge. The overall look was sexy, stylish and edgy.
The Mellinda-Mae Harlingen show was marvelous as it conveyed an effortless and unpretentious elegance that was inspired by Edie Sedgwick. The overall look was a cross between equestrian and ringmaster that captured a unique and timeless quality. This show featured pencil skirts, bomber jackets, high-waisted tuxedo pants, wrap dresses, capes, riding pants, cowl neck tops and hooded jackets all in neutral tones of black, shades of grey, white and traces of Russian red.
The Denis Gagnon show caused quite a stir and recieved one of the loudest applauses of the day. Gagnon featured washed leather in coffee and licorice-tones that were sewn into pants, jackets and hooded cloaks and capes. The strips of leather were sewn and stitched in a way that created vertical and horizontal lines that were both raw and flattering to the female form. These strong lines were softened by touches of silk and sheer fabrics and fur trimmings. The artistry involved in these creations was truly masterful.
Each of these shows was distinctive and fabulous...however there were common trends shared among them that reveal some of the strongest fall fashions of 2008 including:
The Mellinda-Mae Harlingen show was marvelous as it conveyed an effortless and unpretentious elegance that was inspired by Edie Sedgwick. The overall look was a cross between equestrian and ringmaster that captured a unique and timeless quality. This show featured pencil skirts, bomber jackets, high-waisted tuxedo pants, wrap dresses, capes, riding pants, cowl neck tops and hooded jackets all in neutral tones of black, shades of grey, white and traces of Russian red.
The Denis Gagnon show caused quite a stir and recieved one of the loudest applauses of the day. Gagnon featured washed leather in coffee and licorice-tones that were sewn into pants, jackets and hooded cloaks and capes. The strips of leather were sewn and stitched in a way that created vertical and horizontal lines that were both raw and flattering to the female form. These strong lines were softened by touches of silk and sheer fabrics and fur trimmings. The artistry involved in these creations was truly masterful.
Each of these shows was distinctive and fabulous...however there were common trends shared among them that reveal some of the strongest fall fashions of 2008 including:
1) Riding boots.
2) Long opera-styled gloves.
3) Extra-long dangly chain necklaces.
4) Jackets with large and bold collars.
5) Thick belts and sashes.
6) High-waisted tuxedo pants, trousers and pencil-skirts.
7) Cowl neck sweaters.
8) Jersey or fine-knit wrap-dresses.
9) Tops, wraps, jackets and ponchos with grandiose hoods.
10) Patent leather pumps.
2) Long opera-styled gloves.
3) Extra-long dangly chain necklaces.
4) Jackets with large and bold collars.
5) Thick belts and sashes.
6) High-waisted tuxedo pants, trousers and pencil-skirts.
7) Cowl neck sweaters.
8) Jersey or fine-knit wrap-dresses.
9) Tops, wraps, jackets and ponchos with grandiose hoods.
10) Patent leather pumps.
These were just some of the trends revealed for Fall 2008, and it's only Monday. Stay tuned this week for more hot coverage on L'Oreal Fashion Week!
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