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See the Mulberry Spring 2014 Ad Campaign » Hot off the presses (or rather, email transfers), Mulberry has released its Spring 2014 ad campaign starring It model Cara Delevingne. Alongside some adorable farm friends, the model takes part in a classic round of English tea; complete with marmalade and the brand’s latest covetable collection. The […]

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See the Rihanna for Balmain images up close »

Queen Bey had her week, it’s Rihanna’s time to shine. So seems to say the Balmain Spring 2014 ad campaign released this morning starring none other than the icon herself. The ads feature the 25-year-old singer in two looks from the label’s latest collection: an off the shoulder gold embellished denim top and high-waisted jeans and a bubble gum pink kimono worn with the sure-to-be-sellouts gold tipped lace booties. Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh and styled by Mel Ottenberg, it’s just the latest in a long line of Rihanna iterations to be renewed the next moment she chooses to step out.

“When the woman that inspires you wears your creations, your vision feels complete,” Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing tells WWD. High praise, sure, but wouldn’t all of us agree? With her one album a year, ten outfits a day streak, RiRi is undoubtedly the girl of this generation’s dreams.

See the Sephora + Pantone Universe Radiant Orchid collection »

Last week Pantone announced Radiant Orchid as the official colour of 2014, putting an end to the reign of 2013’s Emerald. While we may take a few more months to say goodbye to our favourite statement-making pair of green pants, when it comes to beauty, we’re more than happy to usher in a colour that is so very versatile.

Think about it: from nail polish to lipstick, eyeshadow to blush, Radiant Orchid is an ideal shade—and one that wears well on all skin tones. Of course, Pantone is one step ahead of us, releasing the details today for their forthcoming cosmetics collection with Sephora.

Given the bone-chilling temperatures of late, a reminder of what’s to come in spring is always welcome. At last night’s Greta Constantine Spring 2014 presentation the beauty look had warmer weather in mind—but with a slight après-ski twist. Models had glistening skin and wet hair, designed to look like they had just stepped out of a steamy hot tub.

The man behind the hair was, believe it or not, one half of the Greta design duo: Stephen Wong. After completely drenching models’ hair with water he applied a handful of Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam ($17, at salons) to the roots and raked it through to ends. This step was repeated twice to give hair a very product-heavy, flattened appearance. To further emphasis the slick, wet look, Wong applied a quarter-size of Redken Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine Intense hair oil ($40, at salons) directly to the roots. He then brushed hair back and pinned the sides flat to the head. A heavy coat of Redken 23 Forceful Super Strength Finishing Spray ($17, at salons) kept everything in place. Before the show began, Wong removed the clips from the sides of the hair and gave it another spritz to complete the fresh-out-of-water look.

See the Greta Constantine Spring 2014 collection »

In the off-season manner that has become their signature, Greta Constantine designers Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill put the social spin on the Spring 2014 collection, which they revealed at Malaparte above TIFF Bell Lightbox last night in Toronto. For an intimate crowd of editors and socialites, the 23 looks first took to a makeshift runway in-between two outstretched dinner tables set with inspirational artworks at each place (“Give your undivided attention to the feeling of your creations, not the creations themselves,” said mine). Then later, in presentation style groupings for after-partygoers.

The collection itself was an exercise in what Greta Constantine does best, but renewed for the season in cool microfiber knits (my favourite: an off-shoulder magenta knee length cocktail number) and silk faille. A dripping copper-covered group of smouldering floor-length gowns had red carpet written all over it. Meanwhile, the duo pushed retakes of their well-known classics such as cobalt and tangerine ruffled power dresses and the one-shouldered cocktail. With a healthy dose of Rogers, Florida, Kimmel and Koo in the crowd, all 23 are sure to be snapped up faster than you can say fierce.

See the Altuzarra Spring 2014 presentation photos »

Photography by George Pimentel

Photography by George Pimentel

Photography by George Pimentel

Photography by George Pimentel

Photography by George Pimentel

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Altuzarra Lunch with Margaret and George

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Altuzarra Lunch with Margaret and George

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Altuzarra Lunch with Margaret and George

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Altuzarra Lunch with Margaret and George

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Altuzarra Lunch with Margaret and George

This past Monday, international It boy Joseph Altuzarra hit Toronto for a presentation of his gilded Spring 2014 collection. The term “It boy” might sound a little diminutive when it comes to Altuzarra’s talents, but suffice to say, he’s got the “it.” In just 5 years, the Parisian born and New York based designer has gone from one to watch to mainstay, with a recent investment by Kering (formerly PPR), one of fashion’s largest holding companies. In town for Lunch With Margaret and George, an annual charity fashion put on by Yorkville boutique George C show benefitting The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Altuzarra sat down with us exclusively for a pre-show interview in the spiny Galleria Italia of the Art Gallery of Ontario. After discussing recent Vuitton news (“great for them!”) and how he spent his weekend in the city (visiting the Royal Winter Fair, omg) We got to chatting about the past, present and future for Altuzarra.

See the biggest Spring 2014 fashion trends »
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With the end of fashion week in Toronto marking the close of Spring 2014 show season, it’s time we looked back at all the trends that emerged. As much as the runway sets the pace for what’s to come for the top Spring 2014 trends, the streets play a major role as show-going trendsetters give us the relatable breakdown of how to wear what’s hot next season. Prints take two spots on our top Spring 2014 trends list through those with a painterly quality and those influenced by international cultures. At Hérmes, Rousseau-inspired water lily florals were printed on luxurious fabrics while at Diane Von Furstenberg, dresses and skirts depicting an African wilderness roared. As for fashionable time travel, prepare to keep reminiscing about the youthful 1990s, which haven’t ceased to get reincarnated season after season. Designers like Rodarte, Balmain and Jason Wu have reinvented the decade’s essentials yet again. To help with your daydreaming of long sunny spring days we’ve compiled the ultimate gallery of top Spring 2014 trends as dictated by the runways and our favourite street style stars in New York, London, Milan, Paris and Toronto! Feel free to let this be your guide to budgeting and creating closet space for next season’s must have pieces.

View by trend: 1. 1990s | 2. Art-Inspired | 3. Athletic | 4. Blue | 5. Crop Tops | 6. Embellishment | 7. Metallic | 8. Pleats | 9. Sheer | 10. Worldly

See all the street style looks »

It was a chilly last day of World Mastercard Fashion Week, which brought out the heavy style hitters in chunky knit scarves and all kinds of fur. Torontonians sure know how to add a little extra coverage without compromising that one last hoorah before hiding out for the winter months.

The colour of the day had to be black, ranging from head-to-toe incognito looks to pops of the hue showing up everywhere. Model Stacey McKenzie didn’t let the chill stop her from wearing a printed black and white mini showing off her long gams. Style Panel regular Nicole Wilson ended the week on a girly note with a black tulle skirt paired with an animal print blouse.

See the Mikael D Spring 2014 collection »

On the final night of World MasterCard Fashion Week, Toronto’s fashion crowd gathered to see designer Mikael Derderian debut the latest collection of glitzy gowns under his new moniker, Mikael D. The Spring 2014 collection paid tribute to the evening dress with hand-worked details that we’ve come to expect from the former Pavoni designer.

Beginning with a short video detailing female silhouettes lit up with the label’s new name, the show began in true haute spirit, with a meticulously embellished dress featuring a scalloped plunging neckline and a floor-grazing silk skirt puffed up with layers of tulle. The following pieces maintained the artistry of delicate jewels and sequins placed cleverly to highlight the feminine shape. Similarly toned dresses came out one after the other as hues moved from black to green then blue to gold and finally white.

See the Caitlin Power Spring 2014 collection »

Showing for the first time in the big time runway space at World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto, Calgary-based designer Caitlin Power debuted a French Caribbean-inspired collection for Spring 2014 last Thursday. Tribal and afro-centric rhythms set the tone for 25 looks made for the contemporary career woman.

Clinging to her signature sleek and sophisticated aesthetic for next season, Power opened her show with a strong two-toned chartreuse and olive knee length coat. Delicate blouses were paired with bottoms made of contrasting heavier fabrics. Suit jackets and dresses were given a plunging V-cut neckline that didn’t compromise the practicality of the pieces. Leather showed up on the runway in differing finishes like a snakeskin print in a glossy ruby shade on a skirt and as an accenting panel on a jacket. The designer’s mixing of matte goosebump textured leather with shine gave depth to pieces that could easily transition from day to night. A magnetizing finale of three strong-walking models in leather dresses proved Caitlin Power’s ability to draw in the modern woman.

See all the street style pictures »

World MasterCard Fashion Week may be winding down, but Toronto’s stylish set is still bringing their sartorial A game to the tents. On day four of the Spring 2014 shows jewel tones were the name of the game. Burgundy was by far the most popular colour choice, with the shade splashed on structured hats, tailored pants and faux fur toppers. While one street style star wore burgundy from head to toe, another opted away from the monochromatic look, wearing a slick patent leather splash of the shade across the shoulders of his coat.

Emerald green and topaz yellow items rounded out the jewel tone trend, but the message was clear: when not embracing fall’s black and white trend, consider wearing printed pants, leather mini skirts and oversized coats in rich shades of colour.

Another perk to being out and about at the World MasterCard Fashion week tents? The chance to be quizzed by us! We’re chatting up stylish Toronto show goers all week long, and today’s edition may just be our best yet. Read on to see why international model Dauphine can’t stay away from Toronto, what being a fashion week volunteer is all about and which shows are absolute must-sees for editors and street style shooters alike. Let’s go!