toronto womens fashion week

Lately, the True North has become home to a number of rising fashion design stars. For Canadian fashionistas, wearing local fashion has become easier than ever, with a plethora of options to choose from. Recently, Real Style sat down with up-and-coming designers Ronald Tam of Vandal, Karen Quirion of KQK and Candace Daniela Lau to learn more about trends, inspiration and idols.

This week, Toronto Women’s Fashion Week returned to the catwalks at One Yonge Street, and featured a bevy of designers who ranged from rising stars to beloved experts. From celebratory spirit at Farley Chatto to an empowering display from emerging local talent Lesley Talent, Real Style was in the front rows for all the action at TWFW Fall 2018.

The edgy and stylish streets of Montreal are certainly a fit for Ifigenia Papadimitriou’s label LaMarque, which focuses on her passion for leather. LaMarque presented a recent Spring/Summer 2018 collection at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, which featured furry jackets, neutral trousers and basic black and white looks. From her girl power inspiration to a love of street style, here’s everything that LaMarque’s founder had to share with us.

With her focus on body positivity and her gleaming, sequined frocks, Lesley Hampton is quickly making a name for herself on the Canadian runways. Most recently, the talented rising star unveiled a Spring 2018 lineup at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week. We spoke to the designer about the powerful theme behind her latest collection, her passion for diversity in fashion and her dream celebrity clients.

With last night marking the final evening of Toronto Women’s Fashion Week Spring 2018, the local runways at One Yonge Street were once again alight with colour and sound. Here’s Real Style’s report from the front rows at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week Spring 2018.

Although the international runways may have wrapped up their shows, fashion season is in full swing in Toronto with the sophomore term of Toronto Women’s Fashion Week. TW, which was launched earlier this year, is currently presenting its lineup of Spring 2018 collections from Canadian designers. Real Style was seated front row and centre for Day 1 and Day 2 of the shows.

While the global fashion capitals of Paris and Milan may come to mind when one thinks of couture, designer Antoinette Di Carlo prefers to stay closer to home. Real Style spoke to the Montreal native about her artistic inspiration, couture role models and more.

With our nation’s freezing temperatures and endless winter, it’s no surprise that Canadian coats are known for being practical yet chic. As a Montreal-based outerwear designer, Joseph Tassoni is passionate about layering and comfort. Tassoni recently showcased his Fall 2017 “Queen of the North” collection at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, taking his inspiration from the notoriously frigid climate of our country. From sourcing fabrics to taking his cues from the women in his life, here’s what the designer had to share about his label.

With a passion for ladylike silhouettes and sweet pastel shades, Toronto designer Miriam Baker is known for flattering the female figure. At Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, the homegrown designer (who studied at George Brown College and Ryerson University’s School of Fashion) presented a new Fall 2017 collection. We spoke to her backstage about her creative inspiration, sartorial influences and more.

As a designer of intricately embellished eveningwear and bridal gowns, Mikael D (who was born Mikael Derderian) is recognized for crafting Canadian couture. Recently, Real Style spoke to Derderian backstage at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week Fall 2017.

Canadian designer Rachel Sin recently showcased her new joint Spring 2017/Fall 2017 collection at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week. Following the show, Real Style spoke to the designer backstage about her label’s creative vision, signature aesthetic and her definition of killer sartorial sense.

This past weekend, the inaugural Toronto Women’s Fashion Week took place at Waterworks. Real Style was in the front rows and had the opportunity to see the latest in Canadian fashion, which ranged from wearable pieces to extravagant outerwear. Here’s our runway report from the front rows of the shows.

While Toronto Fashion Week (which was formerly known as Toronto World MasterCard Fashion Week) was unfortunately cancelled in July, a new fashion venture is set to hit the city.