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Toronto Fashion Week
Toronto Fashion Week
Barbie Gets Styled & Ken Gets Naked!
Apr 14th
Barbie & Ken made an appearance at Toronto Fashion week, vainly displaying the fact that they were styled by various designers for different occasions across Canada. Looking fabulous while gracing the pages of Elle Magazine, the plastic couple made a clear statement that their relationship is stronger than ever. Oh, and their shoes ain’t so bad either!
So where is this naked Ken doll you ask? You’re gonna have to scroll down for that one…and he’s a little less plasticky than you might think 
Styled by Joe Fresh, shopping in Old Montreal wearing pink stilettos & classic oxfords
In Fidelity Denim at the Calgary Stampede, donning Hunter boots & Converse sneakers
On the red carpet at the Toronto Film Festival. Designs by Greta & Ezra Constantine
Stylishly rugged in Roots attire while venturing in & about Peggy’s Cove
Barbie & Ken hit Tofino beach in their stylin’ Shan swimwear
Ok, so Ken’s not completely naked, but any less clothing & I’d have had to censor it anyhow!
xo ShoeTease
Bohemian Beauties & Fabulous Booties – Line Knitwear, Fall 2011
Apr 3rd
As usual, Line Knitwear‘s collection didn’t disappoint this year at Toronto Fashion Week. Line’s Fall 2011 take on bohemian chic for winter encompasses rich layers of chunky & open knits with a crochet-like feel, along with bursts of fur. Joining their neutral, grey palette are shades of rust & mustard, intense aubergine & a powdery grey/violet. All in all, a tight, cohesive blend of harmonious looks, completed by well chosen thick heeled, two-tone, patent/matte ankle & knee boots. Dare I say, it makes me want to re-start the winter season all over again. And being from Canada, that’s saying a lot!
Missed my other runway coverage of Fall/Winter 2011 LG Fashion Week in Toronto? Here’s a list of links that’ll take you right where you want to be:
- Denis Gagnon
- Greta Constantine
- Joe Fresh Style
- Pink Tartan
- Jay Manuel for Attitude
- David Dixon
- RUDSAK
- Lundstrom Collection
- VAWK
- Amanda Lew Kee
- Duy
Which collection was your favourite??
xo ShoeTease
Leopard Print Accessories, Wedges & Lace – Duy, Fall 2011
Apr 3rd
Here are the pics from the Duy Fall 2011 runway show in Toronto on Wednesday. A little late, but better than never! The leopard print two-tone shoes, boots, wedges & accessories are definitely worth waiting for! The show was so full of interesting textures, knits & detailing that it was difficult for me not to jump up & strip the models of their clothing. The ribbon & magenta-tinged leopard print stockings were a great touch. Definitely one of my favourites from Toronto Fashion Week!
xo ShoeTease
Studded Boots, Bursts of Color & Nudity at Amanda Lew Kee, Fall 2011
Apr 3rd
Edgy & always surprising, Amanda Lew Kee‘s Fall 2011 runway show was a definite crowd-pleaser (let’s hope that the buyers were equally impressed!). And how can you not love those Sam Edelman platform wedge studded black leather boots? Without a doubt a collection for the strong, empowered & self-assured woman who isn’t shy about causing a stir. Miles away from the usual status-quo “safe” Toronto collection, I can’t help but fall in love yet again with Lew Kee’s fabulous mix of surprising fabrics, embellishments & contrasting tailored vs. draped looks. And did you notice how fierce-looking the models nails are?! Those are thanks to celeb favourite Minx Nails.
I overheard one observer comment that she didn’t like the ‘tin-foil’ effect of the metallic fabric overlays, but I say bring on the foil! I mean c’mon, for a few seasons now, collections have been veering towards a new, non 60s-centered futuristic aesthetic & if you’re not used to it by now, you’re too conservative to be working in this industry. With the likes of Lady Gaga & other personas consistently pushing the boundaries of what is and is not “normal” attire, we were bound to eventually get a taste of it in Toronto as well. And to this I breathe a sigh of relief.
xo ShoeTease
