Runway Fashion Articles

Carlie Wong is running out of time. Yet she answers the phone with a relaxed hello. There is no P.R. girl, no snooty receptionist -- rather, a fashion designer in the humble beginnings of an illustrious industry. Humble, sure - but no less impressive.

After thanking Carlie for speaking with me, I quickly realize how lucky I am to have some of her time – thirty dresses in thirty days. It’s a...

Finding fashion-forward yet practical outerwear that works with a woman's body is a tough feat. So when I spot a beautiful jacket I can’t help myself and immediately approach the owner.

Nine times out of ten the conversation goes like this:

“What a lovely coat, where did you get it?”

“Oh this, why Rudsak of course!”

I have since stopped asking. Soft luxurious leather, clean lines, and...

Like zombies you locked up in your closet and tried to forget about, the fashion trends from the ‘80s have escaped from the depths and are now steadily creeping their way back to feed off your sense of style. The great news? You’ll gladly offer yourself up on a silver platter.

The collections at New York Fashion Week for Fall 2009 have daringly resurrected fluorescents, broad shoulders and...

Andy The Anh defined Spring 2009 with airy flowing dresses, sparkling hair accessories and appliques and embellishments.

The tailored suits were mostly in black and white with paneling detail.  White and black is a common trend for Spring, though we weren't feeling the suits this season as much as past collections.

However we do love this dress...

High futuristic meets the 50s hair and long...

Evan and Dean are not the names of the design duo behind this fresh 3 year old Vancouver based label. Raymond Boutet & Lyle Reimer named the line after two of their nephews. We had the pleasure of interviewing them backstage before the show to find out a little bit about their Spring 2009 collection.


Their collection, "Future Folk" combines high-tech with folk-craft to give the future a softer...

Evan and Dean are not the names of the design duo behind this fresh 3 year old Vancouver based label. Raymond Boutet & Lyle Reimer named the line after two of their nephews. We had the pleasure of interviewing them backstage before the show to find out a little bit about their Spring 2009 collection.

Their collection, "Future Folk" combines high-tech with folk -craft to give the future a softer...

Pink Tartan's Spring 2009 collection was glamorous in a 1950s Stepford Wives/Jackie O kind of way. The head scarves with large sunglasses, preppy sweaters thrown about the shoulders and punchy yellow and salmon colours will probably do well for the line commercially.

Our Style Hunter, Marayna Dickinson was at the Greta Constantine Spring/Summer 2007show and snapped some shots from the runway.  It appears buns and maxi dresses prevail. Are you ready for this?


Women 5"5 and over look elegant in a long flowing Maxi dress but
shorties would be wise to opt for a cut above the knee instead.



Jewel tones are still a big hit and the dress isn't going away any...