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Montreal Fashion Week has wrapped its 25^th season with Spring 2014. On the heels of an official statement announcing major structural changes (read: budget cuts) to the biannual event as soon as February 2014, there was a wistful “end of an era” wind in the air. Will we say goodbye to Arsenal as our MFW headquarters? Will there be runway presentations next year? Only time will tell. But before we look ahead and contemplate the future, let’s look back at spring 2014 top 10 moments. Be ready for the return of black and white and sheer fabrics next spring and summer.

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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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Daria Werbowy Fashion Magazine Cover Shoot

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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Daria Werbowy Fashion Magazine Cover Shoot

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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Daria Werbowy Fashion Magazine Cover Shoot

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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Daria Werbowy Fashion Magazine Cover Shoot

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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Daria Werbowy Fashion Magazine Cover Shoot

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.

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It sure wasn’t easy getting into the groove of fashion week the day after Labour Day weekend, but this season’s Semaine de la mode was a success on many levels. A brand new venue, the return of practically all of Montreal’s cult fave designers and the city’s first ever participation in the global event of Fashion’s Night Out made for four fabulous days that will be hard to forget—and difficult to outdo next year. Here’s our round up of the top moments from Montreal Fashion Week Spring 2013:

Summertime in Montreal is festival season. The city is one party after another with jazz, comedy, French music and, just in time for back-to-school, the Montreal Fashion & Design Festival. Now in its 11th instalment, the MFDF once again takes over McGill College Avenue. From August 1 to 4, the downtown artery will be blocked off to traffic from de Maisonneuve Boulevard to Ste-Catherine Street. Here are five reasons the fashion fest rocks:

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While London Fashion Week just ended and the shows in Milan started this morning, we’re going back to revisit the fourth and final day of Montreal Fashion Week. This year Groupe Sensation Mode launched a new event, Exhibit 22, that showcased up-and-coming designers. Most of the invitees were from Montreal, including Betina Lou by Marie-Ève Émond. New discoveries included knitwear designer Maude Nibelungen and accessories line Aime by W. by Bertrand W. Delancourt. I’ve also been personally following fellow local ladies Evelyne Fay from White Label and Hayley Gibson from Birds of North America, but I must send out a special shout-out to B.C.-boy Earl Luigi from LLUI—we’re both from the Philippines and I love how he incorporates Filipino textiles into his work.

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If there’s one main takeaway message from fashion week, it’s that we must recognize, foster, and promote our home-grown talent so that it can grow both here and abroad. With this in mind, the inaugural Mercedes-Benz Start Up competition was held last night, and up for grabs was a year of mentorship from industry leaders (including us at FASHION!) to kick-start a fledgling collection. After a rigorous selection process (preliminary competitions, meetings, tense deliberations) the short list was whittled down to Cassie Dee, Martin Lim, Travis Taddeo, Triarchy, and UNTTLD, and united in Toronto for a runway showdown. Short video montages introduced each designer, their vision, and their inspiration for the coming season. We saw a dark, leather-laced collection (UNTTLD), a western-inspired line (Cassie Dee), a denim parade (Triarchy), some disheveled streetwear (Travis Taddeo), and bright billowy silks (Martin Lim). After a brief designer bow, a surprisingly flustered Jessica Stam took to the podium to announce the winner. Drumroll please… Husband and wife team Pao Lim and Danielle Martin of Martin Lim! Now comes the real hard work—keeping our promises and making sure they get the attention they deserve! Stay tuned for the duo’s wears in an upcoming issue of FASHION.

There’s less than a week to go before the five Mercedes-Benz Start Up finalists hit the runway at LG Fashion Week to show their Spring 2012 collections. Ready to see what Cassie Dee, Martin Lim, Travis Taddeo, Triarchy, and UNTTLD have been working on? As the official media sponsor, FASHION Magazine will be live streaming the entire event. But before the grand reveal, find out more about each of the finalists and what inspired their collections.

As the Montreal and Vancouver Mercedes-Benz Start Up finalists are busy at work on their upcoming Spring 2012 collections, to be shown during LG Fashion Week, we take a look back at how it all got whittled down to the final five: Martin Lim, Travis Taddeo, UNTTLD, Triarchy, and Cassie Dee.

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Just shy of a traditional wingtip and meant to hover somewhere between European- and Asian-inspired looks, makeup artist Sebastien Tardif’s eye for the Martin Lim Spring 2012 is so fresh, so clean, so… spring! “The liner has a clean edge instead of coming to a point,” Tardiff told me backstage before the show. It’s a lift rather than an eye extension, with a bit of the graphic liner we loved at Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana for fall.

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Montreal Fashion Week rolled into town yesterday and parked herself at the usual spot at Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal. But the first show to kick off the Spring 2012 collections was off-site at Harricana. Mariouche Gagné debuted her new écono-musée de la creation de mode, a kind of open atelier where the public can discover first hand her upcycling methods. Tired fur coats, wedding dresses, and old leathers that enter the building eventually exit as haute manteaux, whimsical separates, and trendy accessories.

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As we reported back in early June, Mercedes-Benz and IMG have introduced Start Up, their internationally lauded joint competition and mentorship program for up-and-coming designers to Canada. Well, here we go!

Early Wednesday, the first Start Up step was put into place, as I—along with a slew of notables including designer Marie Saint Pierre and FDCC president Robin Kay—judged the Montreal semi-final applicants. As a fan and avid supporter of Canadian fashion, I was thrilled to be a guest judge. Especially since FASHION Magazine is the official magazine sponsor!