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Calgary-born design talent Paul Hardy first entered the industry in 2002, with a debut show at Toronto Fashion Week. Fifteen years later, the humble, soft-spoken and meticulous Hardy recently presented his latest collection at FashionCAN at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on the leading Spring 2017 trends, his passion for layered materials and the iconic designers who have helped to inspire his craft.

As the creative force behind Toronto eveningwear label Narces, Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi is known for her love of illustrious dresses. Recently, Real Style spoke with Wirthensohn Yassemi at the FashionCAN Pop-Up Shop at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. From her favourite fabrics to collaborating with her inspiring mother, the local talent spilled on the story behind her fairytale designs.

Yesterday, FashionCAN hosted their second runway showcase at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, in partnership with the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. The Canadian runway shows highlighted some of our nation’s most talented designers, from established names to emerging stars. Real Style was in the front rows at Day 1 of FashionCAN, and had the chance to see the latest and greatest of the Fall 2017 and ready-to-buy Spring 2017 collections.

In 2010, Canadian designer Christopher Paunil founded his eponymous label, which has since become synonymous with ethereal bridal gowns and graceful eveningwear. We spoke to Paunil and his business partner Chalo Hancock backstage at the recent FashionCAN show at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

This week, the second day of runway shows at Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s FashionCAN showcase revealed another round of stellar Canadian collections. The event, which was presented in partnership with the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, continued to impress with its runway presentations.

This past Sunday and Monday, the FashionCAN Spring/Summer 2017 runway shows made a splash at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Real Style was in the front rows embracing the latest in the world of Canuck style, which ranged from cozy knits to eye-catching gowns.