WORLD MASTERCARD FASHION WEEK SPECIAL EDITION

LACERDAVinny Lacerda S/S14 womens sportswear collection was a breath of fashion-forward fresh

air. Inspired by 80s and 90s design, Lacerdas collection was a myriad of high fashion silhouettes; oversized tees, bombers, halter dresses in stark white with splashes of tanger-ine, dazzling blue, and kaleidoscopic prints. Models appeared with wet-looking, slicked back

locks, gold chokers, flatform and a birkenstock-esk sandals equipped with Doc Martens inspired hardware and leather detailing.

WHITNEY LINEN

Season after season our love for Whitney Linen grows and grows. The designer duo,

Whitney Westwood and Franciska Veress are an unstoppable force: expanding this year

into couture and a signature Menswear line. The S/S 14 season, inspired by Mediterra-

nean vacation was full of perfected luxuryall crafted out of premium linen. On trend with navy and sky blues, crisp white and neutrals. We saw plenty of casual separates but the

real heavy weight of the night was the Moroccan inspired print featured in one

shouldered tunics to our favourite full maxi skirt.

CAITLIN POWER

Now a World MasterCard Fashion Week household name, designer Caitlin Power presented a strong S/S14 womenswear collection full of leather, tribal twists and

cutting edge pieces in Cadmium red, yellow-green and geometric patterns. Streamlined separates were paired,

creating Power Suit silhouettes.

BUSTLE

CARA CHEUNG

RUDSAK

Bustle husband and wife design duo, Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow have nailed mens cheeky fashion. Inspired by

the landscapes and climate of Mexico the S/S 14 collection was full of vibrant, over the top prints, bold florals, and tropical

designs. Both separates and suits appeared in a rainbow of prints and

colours; from electric yellow to bold coral, peach, pastels, and shades of vibrant and

sky blue.

Cara Cheungs inaugural WMCFW womens wear S/S14 collection was chalked full of sexy appeal. Side cutouts and crop tops

were showcased in black and pops of white and lime green. Asymmetrical hemlines, high slits and sheer panels accentuated

the provocative vibe. Larger than life gems, and leather ensembles in lime green added

a splash of unexpected cool to the collection.

If there was ever a one stop shop for Canadian cool it has to be Montreal based

Rudsak. Designed by Evik Asatoorian Rudsak showed an impressive S/S14

collection that featured mens and womens ready-to-wear, outerwear, handbags,

shoes AND accessories. The collection had a mostly monochromatic palette of white,

black and grey, some tan, and one very notable silver metallic leather jumpsuit. We

were head over heels for the sheer, beach-style cover-up in neutral and the

leather snake print shorts.

DAVID DIXON

PARIA SHIRVANI &ALEX KOHLER

Renowned Canadian designer, David Dixon capped off WMCFW opening night with a stunning and elegant show in all black and

white. Highlights were the structured silhouettes, beautiful cut and embroidered lace, silks embellished with sequins, chiffon,

and ostrich feather peplums.

The Collections are always ahead of the curve when it comes to innovative ways to showcase up and coming designers. Point in case Threshold A Toronto fashion week showcase minus the competitive vibe. This years newcomers, Paria Shirvani and Axel

Kohler wowed all. Shirvani showcased inventive, reimagined silhouettes, and

Kohler knocked it out of the park with his bad-boy cool aesthetic.

LAURA SIEGEL

Right before announcing her collection will be sold at Holt Renfrew as part of their H project, New York based Laura Siegel debuted a Spring collection full of naturally dyed linens in soft blues and nudes, leather shorts, structured jackets and drop waist loose pants. The breezy,

feminine looks were pulled together with neutral booties and Siegels signature jewellery designs. The ethically handcrafted pieces impart a relaxed boho vibe.

PINK TARTAN

Touting Edie Sedgewick as her muse for Spring, designer Kimberly Newport Mimran

showed a monochromatic palette with pops of neon and Warhol-esk flowers. The

Pink Tartan silhouette was maintained through full, calf length skirts and swinging jackets mixed with the seasons favourites:

embossed and laser cut textiles.

TRAVIS TADDEO

TATSUAKI

TARGET

Montreal designer, Travis Taddeo show-cased his trademark monochromatic,

pared down, unisex sportswear in muted blues, grey and beige for Spring / Summer 14. Sweats layered with leather gave the

collection a relaxed and edgy feel.

Dan Liu debuted a fun and flirty, nature-inspired collection. Sunny florals, pastel

tones and adorable knee-length casual- party dresses.

In the fashion world the seasons are always a hop-skip and a leap ahead of the current times so when Target transported

us to a Winter Wonderland for their Holiday13 collection it was a certainly a

change of pace from the lovely-but-not-weather-appropriate S/S14 collections. Supermodel, Erin Wasson opened the runway. Following was everything from

casual mens and womens ready-to-wear,, hats and scarves, childrens separates, evening wear and even an appearance from Bullseye, Targets mascot terrier.

NARCES

STEPHAN CARAS

TRIARCHY

Pretty party dresses ruled the runway during the Narces S/S14 presentation. Toronto designer, Nikki Wirthensohns womens eveningwear line offered a

variety of elaborately embellished dresses in a mix of silhouettes. Highlights included a collection of tattoo embroidered dresses in

pale pastels, black and cream, and the showstopper: a figure flattering, butter-

cream dress with a subtle lace overlay that appeared to glow.

Seasoned designer Stephan Caras S/S14 evening wear collection was an inventive and modern take on evening and bridal

wear couture. A romantic palette of creams, black, blush and pink showcased hooped skirts, while pearl accents added

artistic interest to sleeves and open backs. Unexpected side cutouts were embellished with pearls, while romantic prints added to

the lux collection.

Nobody does denim quite like Vancouver born sibling trio designers, Triarchy.

Inventive washes, edgy hardware details, studs, a variety of colours, prints, waxes

and metallics were presented in Triarchys signature slim, boot-cut and boyfriend

styles for men and women.

MACKAGE

You can always count on a show filled with Outer-wear Cool from Mackage designers duo, Eran

Elfassy and Elisa Dahan. A palette of taupe, khaki, and white leather set against classic black, were brought alive with accent pieces in coral red. The

Canadian outerwear duo introduced a line of contemporary purses this season, in black, tobacco,

and coral complete with nickel toned hardware.

CHRISTOPHER BATES

HILARY MACMILLAIN

KLAXON HOWL

Toronto based designer Christopher Bates showcased a refreshing S/S14 menswear

collection which took much inspiration from the French Riviera.

Fully of breezy sophistication, Bates collection featured well fitting blazers, sun

bleached denim, crisp white cotton trousers, banker-style button ups,

suspenders, matching button downs, and his signature, impeccably tailored suits. His casual wear line was predominantly neutral

and pastels and much to our pleasure, Bates signature lipstick kiss collars were

still abound.

WMCFW newcomer and Elle Hardwear co-owner, Hilary Macmillan debut her best collection thus far. Inspired by 1890s artist Alphonse Muchas rendition of the Lords Prayer (Le Pater) Macmillan utilized the

paintings dreamy palette of lilac, lavender, sky blue, metallic, and black and cream

contrast. Silks and soft cottons were given an extra touch of femininity with intricate

geometric hand embroidery. The highlights of the night were Macmillans romantic prints, in particular, a black and white

filigree design that appeared to have a metallic sheen to it, creating a magical

warmth. Our favourite? An effervescent lilac floral print that appeared in a fairy

tale-worthy silhouette.

Toronto based Matt Robinson delivered another strong military and work wear inspired mens line. High waisted, belted

trousers, plaid and dark patterned short sleeved button ups, pops of nautical

orange, blues and reds, bomber jackets and khakis were presented on a runway

set featuring a park bench, lamp, and bicycle giving off a very contemporary

greaser vibe.

JOE FRESH

The Joe Fresh S/S 14 collection was a fun collection full of primary colours in reds, blues and crisp whites. Zebra, Snakeskin and camouflage appeared in hues of navy, steel and

cobalt blue. Trend approved dashes of metallic appeared in moto jackets and pencil skirts. Joe Mimran delivered on his signature selection of something for everyone at a reasonable

price. Photos by George Pimentel.

THOMAS BALINT

BEAUFILLE

JNBY

Thomas Balints unisex S/S14 collection showcased his signature mix of structured and relaxed silhouettes. This achromatic collection was full of layered linen, cotton, and satin, topped off with wool fedoras,

and floppy hats.

Toronto womens wear & accessories line by sister-act design duo Chloe and Parris

Gordon, had us California Dreaming: a muted palette and sun bleached geomet-

ric neutrals were mixed with edgy hardware, invoking a 90s D.I.Y vibe.

Strategically placed cut-outs & slits were teamed with baring one shoulder and

spaghetti strap silhouettes.

Li Lin of JNBY opened the show with a white palette flowing into warmer browns

and meadowy green, olive and beige ensembles. A variety of textures from

sheer cotton to linen to denim and brocade. Mid calf and knee length sheer dresses over slim pants with long jackets

created a multi textured look.

MIKAEL D

Designer Mikael Derderians inaugural evening wear collection under his new

moniker, Mikael D was nothing short of magical. The opulent designs, featuring

Derderians signature hand embroidery were inspired by 18th century Art Nouveau artist,

Alphonse Mucha.. The fairy-tale worthy fabrics were displayed in traditional evening wear silhouettes in black, nude, royal blue,

cerulean, metallic and the seasons favourite hue of emerald.

MAISON MATTHEW GALLAGHER

Milan trained, Matthew Gallaghers ultra lux, Ready To Wear S/S14 collection was an ode to the Italian Riviera and the sophisticated woman of leisure. Gallagher captured the essence

of la Dolce Vita with a fresh palette of creams, pale pinks, cherry red accents, and turquoise, keeping things interesting with embossed and custom fabrics from Italy, innova-

tive silhouettes, sexy-yet-sophisticated cuts, and decadent jewel details. Noteworthy invisible straps created a jaw dropping, floating illusion to the back of a rather sexy, curve

hugging number.

MELISSA NEPTON

Montreal designer, Melissa Nepton presented her Pikuseru collection. Meaning

pixel in Japanese, the collection stayed true to her vision of modern, ready-to-

wear couture that targets the urban career women. Neptons collection

featured navys, creams, and black and white. Full, boxy silhouettes, breezy palazzo

pants, sheer juxtapozed with quilted textiles and pixel inspired prints.

Unexpected Spring accents included navy blue and red oxfords done by Hush

Puppies.

SOIA & KYO

To mark its 10th anniversary, Soia and Kyo not only presented a stunning S/S14 mens and womens outwear collection but also launched the rebranding of the line. Moving forward

from the youthful look of their past few seasons, this more mature collection, designed by S&K founder, Ian Elfassy, was a sophisticated and edgy progression of the outwear labels

aesthetic. Taking inspiration from Spring rooftop gardens, the S/S14 collection featured leather bombers and trench coats in earthy tones; taupes, clay and mushroom, to sky blues,

and pale pink. The Soia & Kyo attention to detail was evident in asymmetrical pockets, closures, and hardware.

SID NEIGUM

Voluminous fabric cinched at the waist and intricate laser cut geometric designs

dominated the runway at Sid Neigum. Also of note were the unique homemade

looking scrap leather booties which appeared on all the models.

STREET STYLE TRENDS

One of the most prominent street style trends of WMCFW SS14 was the combination of neutral tones in a variety of textures and patterns. Here, mustard yellow leather pops against a faux fur grey vest, with cheetah print silk pants lengthening the silhouette and

drawing attention to the ensemble.

Contrasting colours work together when the tones are of equal vibrance. Bright blue and red dont clash against a neutral grey and black background.

PUBLISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MOIRA ROMANO

MANAGING EDITOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

ISABELLA LE MARCHANT ROMANO

MARKET AND FEATURES EDITOR

LAUREN SCHELL

FEATURES EDITOR

ASTRID HANDLING

HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHER

JESSICA LUU

ACCOUNTING

CAROLINE SUES

WRITERS

DONAL OCONNOR, LAUREN SCHELL, ASTRID HANDLING, MOIRA ROMANO, CANDICE SINCLAIR, ISABELLA LE MARCHANT ROMANO

EVENT SUPPORT

CHRISTOPHE CHANEL

FASHION CONSULTANTS KAITY PATCHETT, CANDICE SINCLAIR, LAUREN SCHELL, ASTRID HANDLING

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