TFW diary: Sixteen sweet years of David Dixon

With 16 years worth of shows at Toronto fashion week under his belt, David Dixon has reason to celebrate. In honour of this milestone, his Fall 2011 show was preceded by a “Sweet Sixteen” retrospective of design highlights from his career. Set to a slideshow of family photos and monologues that served as inspiration for his past collections, this intro served as a reminder why Dixon remains one of the most celebrated designers in Canada. The main collection opened to the sounds of a bustling airplane, signaling that we were en route to Indonesia for an “Escape to Jakarta,” the designer’s theme for this season. “My love for the exotic and the South Pacific became my mental escape while designing this collection,” said Dixon. Flowing maxi dresses in vibrant animal and tribal prints swooshed down the runway alongside a dreamy selection of LBDs, while poppy red dresses in Italian matte jersey provided a fiery alternative to basic black. Leather polka dot georgette and diamond appliqué gowns were red carpet ready and a laser-cut clover bolero was the perfect cover-up for a cool evening breeze. We can’t wait to see where Dixon’s creations take us next year, and for another 16 after that.

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