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Toronto Fashion Week is not only about the fashion–ok, maybe it is. But the places to check out for what’s truly on trend in the city are at the multitude of events that take over in the evenings.
And opening night was nothing short of spectacular, as Holt Renfrew held its exclusive media cocktail amongst the shelves of designer handbags. Designers Evan Biddell, Kimberley Newport-Mimran and the Greta Constantine boys were among the Canadian and international fashion media, including MTV’s Jessi Cruickshank, who stopped by for a quick sip of champagne and a nosh before heading back to the tents for the Joe Fresh Style runway show.
Opening with Vancouver native, supermodel in the making, Coco Rocha, the 40-outfit strong collection was a feast of neutrals, with pops of colour thrown in, natch. After the show, Rocha, who was also the last model down the runway, held court with Joe Mimran, et al, inside the tents.
Then it was off to C LOUNGE for a whole ten minutes to hear the DJ stylings of Lindsay Lohan’s pal Samantha Ronson. Us fashionable ladies called it an early night, as there is definitely much more to come from Fall 2008 Fashion Week.
Wicked Whisper: Which member of red-hot band member was spotted causing a bit of a scene at JFS when they were told they couldn’t sit front row? Apparently second row wasn’t good enough as they quickly turned on their heels and left.
If one could become fashionable simply by learning what is in fashion and following the guidelines given by the fashion gurus, then everyone would become a fashion icon. But as things stand some people are in fashion whereas others are not. What differentiates these two groups is fashion sense.
If fashion makers had their way the human race would be a flock of sheep. Wear pastels this autumn and leather this winter. Get rid of plunging necklines but stay tuned on rising midriffs. Everyone would be roaming around looking like peas from a pod. Thank god for the smart people, the people with fashion sense, who know how to retain their individuality while remaining within the current fashion trends. And it is not really difficult. Fashion diktats are numerous. One should have the knack of mix-and-matching to get the correct blend. If pastels are in by all means wear pastels but use accessories to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
Every individual is different and the buying population is particularly different from the models that display the various aspects of fashion, whether on the ramp or from billboards. Garments that look good on the flat skinny models would rarely look good on people who have curves in the right or wrong places. Another aspect of fashion sense is to tailor the fashion trends to ones individual characteristics. How to choose garments of the right colours and materials no doubt, but those that distract from one's thinness or bulkiness, ones shortness or tallness. The policy applies to homes as well Fashion sense can make small rooms look larger and can hide columns and beams that protrude from the walls.
Fashion sense is more than mere knowledge. It is an attitude that enables one to carry ones decisions with confidence and flair. If you have fashion sense then use it, if not then head for the nearest salon.