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Covering up for the cold has never been more exciting or provided more options. Just take a cue from our October 2013 issue which explores Fall 2013’s many coat translations from big and boxy to textured, mannish and beyond. There’s a coat for everyone this season, just pick your poison.

See our Agyness Deyn for Dr. Martens fall collection editor’s picks »

Maybe it’s the British class system, or the stiff upper lip, or maybe it’s the Queen, but there’s something about the Brits that makes them born to rebel. From Teddy Boys and indie kids to skinheads and punk rockers, the desire to challenge social convention is somehow quintessentially Made in England. And, more often than not, that rebellious spirit has gone hand-in-hand with a pair of beat-up Dr. Martens. Worn loose and undone, high and tightly laced or studded with a chunky platform sole, the iconic leather boot with its signature yellow stitching has become a symbol of individual self-expression. And if Docs are the symbol, model-turned-actress Agyness Deyn is the muse.

True to her British roots, Deyn, whose third collection with Dr. Martens launches this fall, has always stood out from her model peers with her rock ’n’ roll edge and tomboy style, in which her Dr. Martens have played a starring role. “I probably have about 10 that I wear regularly,” she says. “My favourite is a pair of cherry ones that I’ve had since I was a teenager. I think I’ve had them longer than I’ve not had them.”

When Michael Kors arrives at his Bloor Street West boutique for a cocktail party in his honour, he looks every bit the billionaire he’s on the brink of becoming. Aviators on, entourage in tow, tanned and looking like he’s just flown in from Saint-Tropez or some other exotic locale, he’s immediately swallowed up in a swarm of Kors-clad clients and a frenzy of iPhone flashes. For most of the night, he’s ushered along on a dizzying circuit of hand-shaking, air-kissing and picture-posing, but he is at all times classic Kors, delighting those around him with the occasional quip, never losing that signature smile. And, given the year he’s been having, it’s no wonder he’s smiling.

Since taking his company public in the biggest IPO in U.S. fashion history, Kors has been raking in the accolades right along with the cash, including being named to Time Magazine’s list of the most influential people in the world, topping The Wall Street Journal’s NYIndex of powerful New Yorkers and landing the prestigious Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion from the Fashion Institute of Technology (not bad for a kid who dropped out of FIT after nine months). His company has 400 stores worldwide, has enjoyed record-breaking growth and, with 2013 profits forecast at more than double last year’s, it’s no wonder his is the most Googled name in American fashion—a name that, by the way, he chose for himself at the age of five (he was born Carl Anderson Jr.).

The morning after the party, I meet with Kors (sans aviators and entourage) to find out what has him smiling so much these days.

See photos from Daria’s FASHION Magazine photo shoot »

Photography by Chris Nicholls. Styled by Zeina Esmail. Hair by Sally Hershberger. Makeup by Lora Spiga for Lancôme. Manicure by Leeanne Colley for p1m.ca/Revlon. Fashion assistant, Eliza Grossman.

Photography by Chris Nicholls. Styled by Zeina Esmail. Hair by Sally Hershberger. Makeup by Lora Spiga for Lancôme. Manicure by Leeanne Colley for p1m.ca/Revlon. Fashion assistant, Eliza Grossman.

Photography by Chris Nicholls. Styled by Zeina Esmail. Hair by Sally Hershberger. Makeup by Lora Spiga for Lancôme. Manicure by Leeanne Colley for p1m.ca/Revlon. Fashion assistant, Eliza Grossman.

Photography by Chris Nicholls. Styled by Zeina Esmail. Hair by Sally Hershberger. Makeup by Lora Spiga for Lancôme. Manicure by Leeanne Colley for p1m.ca/Revlon. Fashion assistant, Eliza Grossman.

Photography by Chris Nicholls. Styled by Zeina Esmail. Hair by Sally Hershberger. Makeup by Lora Spiga for Lancôme. Manicure by Leeanne Colley for p1m.ca/Revlon. Fashion assistant, Eliza Grossman.

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POLISHED EDGE

On key Fall 2013 runways, eyelids and cheekbones gleamed with A slick of high-shine gloss. Try Lancôme Juicy Tube Lipgloss ($22) in “pure.”

For textured, undone waves, twist and scrunch damp hair as it dries, Touching up pieces with a curling iron. Try Sally Hershberger Glam Waves Spray ($13).

Jacket, $1,550, by Unttld. Shirt, $225, by Pink Tartan. Earrings, $1,800, from Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection.

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AU CURRANT

A statement raisin lip works best on a bare face. Try Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick ($35) in “Prune Desir.”

Top, $1,400, by 3.1 Phillip Lim. Chokers, Price on request, by Giuseppe Zanotti. Gloves, $125, by LaCrasia.

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Top, price on request, by Mackage. Hat, $125, by Northbound Leather. Bracelet worn on hat, $110, by Noir Jewelry. Bangle, $2,200, from Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection.

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RUST PROOF

Smouldering crimson shadow rimmed around eyes makes for a steely gaze. Try Lancôme Colour Design 5 Shadow Palette ($54, lancome.ca) in “Plum Splendor” and “Sienna Sultry.”

Jacket, $1,500, by Acne Studios. Cuffs, from $1,800, and necklaces, from $1,800, all from Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. Gloves, $200, by Lacrasia.

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TOUGH LOVE

Strong brows and contoured cheekbones imply strength and rebellion. Try Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre ($28) in “brunet” and Blush Subtil Palette ($45) in “rose flush.”

Matte hair slicked at the sides for a dual-textured finish lends a boyish feel. Try sally Hershberger Plump Up Collagen Thickening Mist ($13, at Shoppers Drug mart).

Vest, $695, by Lovers + Friends. Dress, $775, by Versus Versace. Necklaces, from $1,500, and cuff, $2,500, all from Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. Gloves, $200, Lacrasia.

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Who does it better than Daria? If this photo shoot from our current cover is any indication, we’d say no one. As our As our October 2013 issue hits stands, we’re celebrating this Canadian supermodel yet again with all 6 stunning shots from our epic photo shoot.

I own 25 coats.

And this is after two major culls for charity sales. Some women can’t stop buying shoes. My thing is coats. My toppers include a black-and-white windowpane check, pea coats both snug and loose, a ski jacket that has never seen the slopes and more shearlings than I want to admit. And I just bought a croc-stamped moto jacket (at 77 per cent off!).

Every piece of outerwear serves a different function—car coats for shuttling the kids, a ruffled cape for cool-weather galas, a studded leather trench for fashion week photo ops. I even have a vintage purple Chloé coat reserved just for funerals.

The pieces in current rotation take up half of our tiny hall closet, so my husband and two teenage boys must squish their jackets into the other half. By mid-winter they usually tire of the struggle, and I find their puffy bombers piled in a waist-high heap.

ALWAYS IN FASHION
36 FASHIONmagazine.com
40 Letter from the editor
42 Contributors
44 Behind the scenes
46 Letters from our readers

Fashion
52 News All the fashion news you need to know this month.
54 Flashpoint Stylish women across Canada step out in white blazers and dressed-up tees.
56 Q&A Michael Kors talks everyday glamour with Nancy Won.
60 Designers Five Canadian outerwear lines we’ll be wearing this winter.
68 Charity Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer turn to Tommy Hilfiger for a supermodel-worthy satchel.
70 Runway The sweatshirt goes from comfy classic to luxury layer, and designers reinterpret the classic cable knit.
74 Q&A Alexandra Weston brings the global marketplace home to Canada.
78 Insider Joy Pecknold follows the yellow brick road to Zara’s secret HQ.
82 Shoes Dr. Martens goes Mod in its latest collaboration with Agyness Deyn.
86 Resort BCBG’s Lubov Azria finds design inspiration in the desert.
88 Living A look inside the closeted world of luxury walk-ins.
96 Snapped Street-style photog Tommy Ton describes a favourite shot.

In an industry where models come and go as quickly as trends, Daria Werbowy has managed to keep busy and relevant. Gracing FASHION’s cover for the ninth time, the Polish-born, Toronto-bred beauty brings her signature sizzle to the camera, sporting a Christopher Kane dress with the kind of freshness and energy that you typically see in a new name. At 29, she says she may feel as young as when she was first discovered but her whole outlook on life has changed considerably. Below, features editor Elio Iannacci offers a sneak peek at her cover story.

On her relationship with fashion and decor:
“Ever since I was in high school, I was interested in design. I kept changing my room around all the time. I think design has an important role in our surroundings, our personalities and our way of life.”