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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.