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See the entire Sid Neigum Spring 2015 collection » The first show of World MasterCard fashion week will be one to remember for designer Sid Neigum. Shortly after his 6pm, show the designer was awarded the Mercedes-Benz Start Up award, which includes a $30,000 bursary as well as a mentorship from a panel of Canadian fashion […]

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See all the incredible Street Style snaps here » Toronto’s streets are lighting up with excitement from in and around World MasterCard Fashion Week, kicking things off last night with shows from Pink Tartan, Sid Neigum and more. Photographer Stefania Yarhi was outside the tents to capture the action, which included Stacey McKenzie walking the […]

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See the Pink Tartan Spring 2015 show » When the strains of ZZ Top’s “La Grange” came pumping over the sound-system, it was clear we were about to meet a new incarnation of the Pink Tartan woman. In place of designer Kimberley Newport-Mimran’s signature 1960s femme was a full-on 1970s rebel, replete with psychedelic prints, […]

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See all the photos from the Joe Fresh party » Last week’s announcement that Joe Fresh would no longer show during Toronto Fashion Week was met with some mild panic. In an already tumultuous year for Canadian designers with both Lida Baday and Jeremy Laing closing up shop—would it be another nail in the Can […]

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See all the photos from the Mercedes-Benz Start Up runway » In the end, it was the origami that won out on the opening night of World Mastercard Fashion Week. The six finalists in last night’s Mercedes Benz Start-Up Competition were the strongest group yet in the 3-year-old cross-Canada talent search. Sisters Chloe and Parris […]

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See the photo shoot » Live from Toronto, it’s World MasterCard Fashion Week! The Spring 2015 shows take to the stage tonight, and in celebration, we present a special project. Beginning today, we’ll be featuring exclusive photo shoots done in collaboration with Toronto-based creative group The Collections. The photo shoots will feature the best in […]

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Go backstage at Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2014»

In an era when runway show livestreams, tweets from the front row and instant backstage beauty coverage is considered all part of fashion week, anyone with a good internet connection can feel like they’re in the tents, experiencing it first hand. But there are still a few mysteries to be discovered in the before and after moments of a big show—and, thanks to Toronto-based photographer Nathan Cyprys, we’re sharing them with you! While the rest of us were split between street style posing and watching models come down the runway at World MasterCard Fashion Week, Cyprys was backstage, documenting the last-minute frenzy of show prep at Sid Neigum, Klaxon Howl and Matthew Gallagher. If you’ve ever wanted to be a show stylist, like seeing models in the moments before they turn up the fierceness or just enjoy beautiful fashion photography, this behinds the scenes gallery is for you.

As runway light bounced off intricate embroidery at the Mikael D Fall 2014 show, the skin gleamed just the same. M.A.C senior artist Jane McKay drew inspiration from the opulence of Baroque textures and designed a fresh-yet-glamorous look. Radiance was an important element in the makeup: “It’s all about the play of light bouncing off the skin,” said Ricky Boudreau, M.A.C cosmetics trainer, who led the team backstage.

Models’ skin was moisturized with Strobe Cream and kept lustrous with a light application of Mineralize Moisture Foundation and Concealer. Boudreau softly sculpted the cheeks with Sculpt Powder and added an additional hit of illumination with an iridescent loose powder—“Silver Dusk”—applied around the eye, from brow to cheekbone. Brows were simply groomed with Brow Set in “Clear.” Finally, eyelids were drenched in bronzed gold tones and intensified with a set of MAC #33 lashes and multiple coats of mascara. Boudreau pressed a layer of “Half & Half” lipstick into the lips with his fingers for a neutral pout.

See the top Fall 2014 trend slideshow »

Your first time at any international fashion week will teach you a valuable lesson: You need a fur. And not just any Margot Tenenbaum style granny hand-me-down. A fur so intricately patterned, multi-layered and artificially coloured, that it has to be designer. Given its place at the apex of the top Fall 2014 trends, you’d think recessionary times were long gone—it’s virtually everywhere, from a hyper colour mink at Altuzarra to a fluffy red dress at Prada. Wear it with caution or as Dior prescribes, dangle it over your arm like it’s no big d. Let the fur fly, scruples or otherwise.

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See the top menswear looks from Fall 2014 fashion week »

By Derek Lall and Jacky Le

Men’s fashion was given some much-needed attention this season at World Mastercard Fashion Week, as a handful of shows were dedicated to style-enlightened gentleman. In Toronto, we saw a range of menswear styles that were worthy of coveting—from modern contemporary at Thomas Balint to the bespoke luxury at Christopher Bates, we’ve compiled the highlight menswear shows from this fashion week for your viewing pleasure.

See the Matthew Gallagher Fall 2014 collection »

When designer Matthew Gallagher came out to give his mother a hug after his Fall 2014 collection, I wanted to jump up and give him a hug too. Closing out World MasterCard Fashion Week with a bang, Gallagher’s show was easily one of the highlights of the week.

Beginning with moody film of misty woods, the collection unfolded into the dark romance trend seen elsewhere on the runways this season with vampy makeup, wispy hair and elegantly tailored dresses. The Milan-trained designer lived up to his credentials—folds and drapes fell with precise placement and fluted skirting was done so finely that the seams were practically invisible.

Shoulders and necklines were of a particular focus for Gallagher, each piece presenting a new look that was conservative and yet still had plenty of allure. For example, a long-sleeved slate grey crepe dress had a safari-esque lace up neckline, plunging all the way down to the diaphragm, balanced out with a longer hem and a demure thigh slit. Even a deep red wool poncho dress was made evening-wear-appropriate thanks to the high rise of the asymmetrical hem, masterful neckline detailing, and a slim sleeve. The matching billowing camel coat had a similar glamour factor—it looked like something out of Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2014 collection.

See the Rudsak Fall 2014 collection »

By Laura Zechel

When classic guitar opens a runway show, it’s pretty obvious that rock ‘n’ roll inspired looks are about to come next. Such was the case at Thursday night’s Rudsak Fall 2014 presentation, which helped celebrate the brand’s 20^th anniversary with signature edge. Featuring a 51-look onslaught of crop ribbed moto jackets in black, bordeaux and green, skin-tight metallic leather minis and lace tights, the collection looks were accented by Anna Karenina-worthy Russian fur hats to imply a luxe element.

Staying true to Rudsak’s rebellious aesthetic, badass leather outerwear reigned alongside longer, warmer hooded pieces. Standouts included a voluminous black coat rimmed with leather and long, flow-y fur and slick, branded guitar cases and backpacks. That, and of course, its finale IRL rockstar: model/DJ Harley Viera-Newton, who closed the show.