Harricana Par Mariouche: A Second Look to a Second Life
MONTREAL, Oct 3, 2010 / FW/ — It was last March when I first met Mariouche Gagné and all I remember is her enthusiasm for what she does – recycling old furs by turning them into new fashion apparel. The concept is simple, the execution is just beautiful – extend the life of fur coats, silk scarves, cashmere scarves and wedding gowns by transforming them...
Collection Iris Setlakwe Spring 2011
MONTREAL, Oct 3, 2010 / FW/ — With subtle references to the 1970s as seen in the reworked bush jacket and loose fitting jumpsuit, the Iris Setlakwe Spring 2011 collection is a statement on femininity and retro-modernity. Shorts cuffed at the hem and geometric shapes might not entirely come from the 1970s but Iris Setlakwe fused them very well and thus came up with...
Tristan: We Are One with Fashion
Pao Lim MONTREAL, Oct 3, 2010 / FW/ — When shopping in Montreal, one of the must-go and must-see stores is Tristan, a well-established Canadian retailer that also designs, manufactures and distributes its own line of clothing. Visiting Tristan’s downtown Montreal location, we met up with Pao Lim, Creative Director for both the Tristan menswear and womenswear lines....
Roberto Cavalli Concludes 40th Anniversary Celebration in Paris
PARIS, Oct 3, 2010 / FW/ — The party of the season… the must-attend and must-be-seen event during Paris Prêt-a-porter is not a fashion show, but the Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Party at the ‘Ecole Nationale Des Beaux Arts’ last Wednesday, Sep 29th. The court of the historical and prestigious Parisian art academy was decorated with...
Philippe Dubuc for Simons Fall 2010: A Return to Womenswear
MONTREAL, Oct 2, 2010 / FW/ — Known for his crisp tailoring and fashion-forward menswear, Philippe Dubuc collaborated with Simons, a well-known Quebec retailer to create a Philippe Dubuc womenswear collection exclusively for Simons. Originally planned to be a one-off one-time collection, the line sold so well that Simons asked designer Philippe Dubuc to create a...
SOIA & KYO Spring 2011
MONTREAL, Oct 2, 2010 / FW/ — Soia & Kyo is going from strength to strength with its Spring 2011 collection as it introduces new styles of jackets in neutral tones and deep shades of spring colors. Following the timeless trend of military inspiration, Soia & Kyo proposes relaxed looks for both men and women that feature oversized buttons and asymmetrical...
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011
PARIS, Oct 2, 2010 /FW/— The 3-D glasses in the invitation envelope were a forecasting sign of what was to come at the Jean Paul Gaultier show. The room was buzzing when the lights finally went down and a voice came echoing through the room, directing the audience to put on their 3-D glasses. The show began with a surprise appearance by singer Beth Dito and...
Valerie Dumaine Spring 2010
MONTREAL, Oct 2, 2010 / FW/ — One of Montreal’s rising stars, Valérie Dumaine is known for elegant silhouettes that are assertive. This might sound incongruent, but you know what, it works!!! Looking into Valerie Dumaine’s collection, you actually ask yourself, is it casual or sophisticated? The designer’s take on fashion is always with a hint of amusement,...
Second Clothing Spring 2011
MONTREAL, Oct 2, 2010 / FW/ — Eric Wazana has a secret dream, i.e. to beat Levi’s at their own game. Even Eric says that it is a pipe dream. But, you know what? He has a running start! Known for its Yoga Jeans line, Second Clothing made a splash in the Montreal fashion scene when it started offering reasonably priced fashionable, top quality products made in Canada. “The...
Helmer Spring 2011
MONTREAL, Oct 2, 2010 / FW/ — Couture elements and haute couture attitude, Helmer collaborated with glass artist Jean-Marie Giguère and Christine Pickrell of Westmount Florist to give his audience a taste of one-of-a-kind pieces that are made-to-measure. And though I would like to call this haute couture, I cannot because of French laws. The term haute couture...
Muse par Christian Chenail Spring 2011
MONTREAL, Oct 2, 2010 / FW/ — Models with crimped hair, dark eyebrows and bold eye shadows, the Muse par Christian Chenail Spring 2011 collection brings us back to the 1970s when disco ruled and John Travolta was king! Oh, don’t worry; Tony Manero did not make an appearance, but his dance partners did! Christian Chenail had the ladies wearing ultra-feminine dresses,...
