FASHION Magazine

While most of the female population breathes heavy during episodes of Say Yes to the Dress, us fashion folk have, shall we say, finer taste. For those who a layer cake of taffeta doesn’t exactly scream “fantasy,” look no further than the summer weddings of these seven Canadian stylemakers. From a larger than life ceremony at the Art Gallery of Ontario to a City Hall visit in Doc Martens and dark jeans, these inspiring gals prove that thinking outside of the box pays off.

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While the fashion flock takes a rest during a rare lull between Fall 2014 shows, we fix our eyes back on home turf. In this batch of shots from the city’s downtown core, photographer Jenna Marie Wakani captures Toronto’s most stylish braving the worst winter on record in bundled up layers.

We spot Olympic-worthy accents on traditional black staples like pea coats and parkas as well as geometric prints. Unconventional outerwear is evident in a chic mustard wrap and a purple cinched waistcoat sported by two daring street goers. And even without fashion week, Chanel proves the accessory of choice for one shopper snapped wearing a Boy chain shoulder bag on Bloor Street.

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The end of summer is the worst. But the CNE (aka. the Canadian National Exhibition, also known fondly as The Ex) is the best! Every year, Torontonians and their nearby neighbours flock to the CNE to enjoy the terror of rickety rollercoasters, disgusting eating (see the cronut burger) and money pit midway games. Why? Cause it’s tradition!

This past weekend, photographer Jenna Marie Wakani hit The Ex in search of stylish attendees and lucky for us, there were plenty. Amidst the furries, carnies and credit card pushers, we spotted many cute guys and gals sporting many summer trends. As usual, denim made many appearances, our favourite of which was on this handy lady, who sports an expertly slashed pair of baggy bootcuts. Another of our favourites was this cute couple, whose impressive hairdos were only matched by cheek-to-cheek grins.

We’ve gone from the season of never-ending merriment to one that’s all about making up for an entire month of holiday indulgences: New Year’s resolution time. However, not all resolutions have to be about hitting the gym more often or swearing off tasty treats. From changing up your skincare routine to adding a boost of colour in your wardrobe, there are many simple things you can do for your fashion and beauty routines that will make each day of 2012 a little brighter and a little better. And because resolutions always work best when you share them, here’s what some of the team at FASHION has resolved:

From the sporty styles spotted at Joe Fresh, Thomas Tait, and Amanda Lew Kee on the runway, to the furry vests and ombred hair already on the rise from outside the tents, Toronto Fashion Week was one fabulous trend flurry. Naturally, many of the top trends from the international shows made their comeback, including brights, must-have accessories, and vibrant prints. Get clicking and planning for next spring. Your shopping list should be at least 100 pages long.

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View by trend: 1. DRAPE DE CHINE | 2. FURRY FRIENDS | 3. GYM CLASS | 4. HAIR APPARENT | 5. IT ACCESSORIES | 6. LIGHT BRIGHT | 7. PRINTED MATTER | 8. ROUGH ‘N TUMBLE | 9. SECRET GARDEN | 10. SWINGIN’ SIXTIES