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crazy.classy.chic at WMCFW

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With our first fashion week come and gone, and our closets finally back in order after a week of tearing through them for last minute outfit adjustments, we can breathe a sigh of bittersweet relief over here at crazy.classy.chic.

It was a fabulous week filled with phenomenal experiences, from watching amazing shows like Lucian Matis and Pink Tartan to the fun finale, Dare to Wear Love. There was the VIP experience provided by DHL where we got to meet Martin Lim, and the great fashion we saw Torontonians bring to the tents.

Here are some of our looks from this week:

L. - Day 2

M. - Day 2

FW outfit

L. - Day 3

M. - Day 3

L. - Day 4

Dare to Wear Love

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World MasterCard Fashion Week ended with a bang.

Well, maybe not quite a bang – but close enough. Bob Marley’s granddaughter Donisha Prendergast dancing down the runway to live Caribbean music followed by WWE wrestler Trish Stratus flexing her biceps and then picking up an audience member are just two examples of how unconventional this runway show was.

It was all great fun but, more importantly, it was all for a great cause. Dare to Wear Love runs each season of Toronto fashion week in support of The Stephen Lewis Foundation which helps put money directly into the hands of community-based organizations to help those living with AIDS in Africa.

Dare to Wear Love FW2012

Photos courtesy of Toronto Sun

Celebrities and models walked, danced or pranced down the runway in designs such as David Dixon, Adrian Wu, Lida Baday and Greta Constantine. 

It wasn’t quite the clothes that made this show so enjoyable. It was more about the energy that resonated throughout the room as fashion fanatics, designers, and celebrities came together to raise awareness in support of this foundation.

To view more looks from the show, click here. 

RUDSAK

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I think of two materials when I think of Fall: leather and fur.

With Mackage as an exception, no other designer comes to mind when I think of this season. Fall is Rudsak’s forté and, judging by the collection that was revealed on the runway, FW2012 will be no exception.

The models strutted to upbeat, badass beats. The fur on their jackets danced as it caught wind from the models’ momentum. All I could think of was how badly I wanted to touch it.

What I loved about the collection was the variations of fur – from your basic fur trim to a full-on fur coat with a matching fur bag – anybody could find a look that was within their fashion comfort zone.

Rudsak FW 2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Star

Rudsak FW2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Star

Ezra Constantine

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I was caught off guard from the moment the Ezra Constantine show started.

This may be my first fashion week, but I do know it’s odd for a show to begin with all the models walking out together, and then coming out one by one afterwards. I wasn’t  sure what the point of that was, aside from causing confusion.

Designers Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill of the female collection, Greta Constantine, showed their menswear on Day 4 of WMCFW.

I did not expect oversized safety pins fasted onto turtlenecks, tinfoil-inspired shirts and pants, lots of sequins, and strange leather face masks.

The theme of the show was a S&M type bondage, it looked like the men either had neck injuries or were too wrapped up in their clothing to be considered mobile.

I won’t say I liked the collection, but I will say it did not lack shock value.

Ezra Constantine FW2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Sun

Pink Tartan

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Pink Tartan is definitely one of the most, if not the most, anticipated shows of WMCFW. Kimberly Newport-Mimram, the designer, did not disappoint.

The models were made up with what seemed to be the theme of Day 4: a middle part, simple makeup and a bold lip.

Spotted in the first row was husband Joe Mimram of Joe Fresh, whose wife supported his FW2012 collection the previous night. Together, they are Canada’s fashion design power couple.

From her shiny signature cigarette pants and chunky gold hardware on leather belts, to the impecable fur and flirty, frilled details, I am completely obsessed with this collection.

So obsessed, in fact, I will go ahead and declare that Pink Tartan has the best FW2012 collection at WMCFW.

Pink Tartan FW2012

Photos courtesy of Toronto Life

Best collection at WMCFW FW2012

Photos courtesy of Toronto Life

Caitlin Power

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At 23 years old, Caitlin Power has mastered the androgynous look while maintaining an element of sexiness in her designs.

Female models had their hair sweetly parted down the middle, with a jet black lip for an edgy contrast while male models had their eyebrows bleached and rocked a sleek combover.

I loved the triangular metal inserts on the dress shirts- a modern, almost futuristic, version of the bow tie. The clothes were structured and featured geometric shapes.

Going along with the trends of this fashion week, I noticed mesh detailing as well as leather and cloth combinations. Overall, her FW2012 collection was cohesive and wearable.

Caitlin Power FW2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Star

Caitlin Power FW2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Star

LINE

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Always a favourite at fashion week, LINE elicited a full house. The F/W 2012 collection from the knitwear line was cozy- but with a sexy edge.

Photos courtesy of Toronto Life

Designers John Muscat and Jennifer Wells, the creative geniuses behind LINE Knitwear, brought stylish practicality to the runway. The collection saw an exciting amount of leather details, and besides typical grays and blacks, the models wore earthy oranges, greens, and browns. There were splashes of sheen: metallic skirts.

Photos courtesy of Toronto Life

Photos courtesy of Toronto Life

No wonder the line has a faithful celebrity following- cozy, comfy knitwear that you can still look sexy and stylish wearing? I’m a fan.

Chloé Comme Parris

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Toronto’s sister act, Chloé and Parris Gordon, revealed their Chloé Comme Parris FW2012 collection at fashion week yesterday.

The crazy.classy.chic team watched the show live from MasterCard’s private lounge that overlooked the runway.

Models had stained burgundy lips and their hair braided around their head like a halo.The runway was set with large brass candle holders and the music was slow and mysterious. The whole vibe was dark and romantic.

The colour palette was neutral – consisting of mostly khaki, cream, mocha and tan – but the clothes were embellished to add edginess.

I  particularly loved the fur, long accordion-style dresses, and sleek silhouettes.

Chloe Comme Parris FW2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Star

Chloe Comme Parris FW2012

Photos courtesy of the Toronto Star

Chloe Comme Parris FW2012

Overhead view from MasterCard's lounge