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i want: Selfridges 100 Years in Pantone 109 Limited Collection Converse
Selfridges 100 Years in Pantone 109 Limited Collection Converse
These are the most beautiful Converse in the world. J’adore.
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i got: A Dress by Erdem
You have seen photos of my Erdem dress during |FAT|. It was a super find at the Hazel Liquidation Sale. It was 90% off coming in at a cool $73.
It’s from the Fall 2008 collection. The show has other garments in the same print, but not this simple dress design.
Erdem is known for his prints and they are breathtaking. I could frame this dress and be very happy looking at the print, but it’s much more fun to wear.
Erdem can be found at The Room in The Bay.
Photo Taken by Paul Baik for I want – I got
http://www.paulbaikphoto.com/
|FAT| 2009 People
I attended [FAT], Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week, at the Distillery District last week. Here are a sampling of the people to be seen at |FAT|
Some Photos Taken by Paul Baik for I want – I got, http://www.paulbaikphoto.com/
|FAT| 2009 Day 4
I attended [FAT], Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week, at the Distillery District last week. It was the final day of a very a long week.
There are a lot of designers to get through. So most of my reviews will be brief using word association. I’ll expand on a collection when necessary. Each day has get it’s own post, read the previous reports: FAT Day 1, FAT Day 2, FAT Day 3.
Day 4 |BEYOND|
|FAT| takes a glance at where we are headed and how we can reinvent ourselves. Artists seek to experiment, play, and dream. They push barriers and challenge conventions. Imagination and the extremes of invention shape possibilities for the future.
LOVAS Wesley Badanjak – lovely colour scheme, houndstooth, teal, office dressing, great pants. The collection was very well constructed; I have to admit it was quite lovely to see. Wesley is a David Dixon protege and the collection looked kinda like, umm, David Dixon. I dubbed it David Light. That being said, I could see myself in a number of LOVAS pieces for the office. I completely died over the jewellery by Rita Tesolin. The styling was also fantastic with the fingerless gloves of multiple lengths.
Salvador by Martha Sharpe – futurism, colour blocking, exposed zippers, body hugging, spats, wetsuits, embroidery and applique. I saw part of this collection at Mass Exodus, and I still like it. I l like the space uniform feel of the collection and the styling of the shoes were do die for. The shoes were to die for.
Jennifer Allison – increased in volume, dramatic reveal, stilts, mounds and mounds of ruffles, mix of textures, woven. This was another collection that I saw part of at Mass Exodus. It didn’t grab me as much because they didn’t have the model on the stilts. It was really a brilliant moment and quite beautiful. I loved the cream dress reveal, gorgeous.
Heidi Ackerman – chunky knits, statement shoulders, knit zigzag legging, kites, qbert, waders, rather large finale piece (like 10x larger than football gear). This collection reminded me of other designers for some reason. The first look the print jumpsuit brought visions of the Alexander McQueen SS09 dress I tried on. The waders remind me of Prada’s venture this FW09.
Ryerson School of Fashion – A mishmash of work from a number of students from Ryerson. I particularly like the outfit pictures. It was another Mass Exodus collection that I saw. I can’t remember the designers name though.
Erinchan.com – Androgyny, earth tones, beautiful prints, gold, faux leather, minimal. This boy pictured worked the runway!!!
Futurstate – Cyber Goth, German, military, corset details, long dresses and skirts, harnesses.
Starkers! Corsetry – Skinny Puppy, Man corsets, gothic, prints. The show had me with their liberal use of Skinny Puppy and my fascination with corsets. I really like the straight jacket corset (pictured above). I loved the use of prints instead of the traditional fare. I’m obsessing over getting a corset now.
Annie Thompson – Royal purple and yellow, sultan, Persia, obi belts, harem pants.
Matthew Donnelly – Lena Love, horses, clomping shoes, bright colours, jumpsuits, ropework, strong shoulder. I particularly loved the two finale looks that incorporated the rope detail. The picture above is just a great example of the finale’s dramatic flair.
Christabel Couture – Always a good time with Christabel Couture. It opened with a short video of Christabel’s daily life. Christabel has a fair for costume a la Leigh Bowery. I loved the model who pulled out the stuffing in his costume at the end of the runway. I’m a big fan of the hoop skirt outfit and Gay Gay Gay.
Top Shows of Day 4 – Starkers! Corsetry, Jennifer Allison, Salvador by Martha Sharpe
Day 4 Gallery will looks from all fashion shows.
All Photos Taken by Paul Baik for I want – I got, http://www.paulbaikphoto.com/
|FAT| 2009 Day 3
I attended [FAT], Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week, at the Distillery District last week. It was four days of music, art and fashion. It was a long week, so very long. I thought of bailing on many days of FAT, but I never want to miss any of the fashion shows. It’s always an internal battle.
There are a lot of designers to get through. So most of my reviews will be brief using word association. I’ll expand on a collection when necessary. Each day will get it’s own post.
For Day 3 you’ll notice a significant decrease in the quality of the photography. Well that’s because yours truly was taking the photos this day. My photographer, Paul Baik, was taking the day off. My picture are horrible, even more horrible than normal because I was using a Nikon S230 loaner which I’m not enjoying all that much. Don’t worry, Paul is back for Day 4.
Day 3 |GUTTER|
Unsettling. Shifting. Extreme. How do we survive in these volatile times? |FAT| explores art & fashion through the current social, political and economic aspects of a place on the edge.
Breeyn McCarney – Yelling Ringmaster, acrobat tumbling
NEVA – bold colour, shoe coverings, patchwork
UND – Aviatrix, Dominatrix, military, sexy, bright tights, statement cuffs, fringe, strong shoulder.
Harsh Designs – military, dirty, tough
Tassoni Brasil – Had a team full of Elmer Olsen models. The women had legs for days, days I tell you. Very Brasil, tiny bathing suits and short shorts. Clothing for the heat of summer
Jet Exhibition – Was the Maison Martin Margiela of the night.
Magpie – Cabaret, Liza Minnelli, french, tophats, canes, sexy, striptease, sheer, exposed zippers. I really missed my Photographer for this collection 🙁
youth. in Asia – jagged seams, black patent, film, Fluevog boots that Carolyn wants, abstract
Kirsty Mckenzie – Lena Love, flowered shoes, patterned leggings,
Salvation: By Asphyxia/Magdelina/Empire – guns, knives, gothic, platform shoes, creepy kid with the grenade.
IMAGOzine – Jessica Biffi feathered dress, horror theme, BDSM. The show was way too long and the woman who stuck hooks through her neck really disturbed a bunch of folks. I wasn’t one of them, I was able to sit through Mr. Lifto back in the day.
Top Shows of Day 3 – Magpie, UND
Day 3 Gallery will looks from all fashion shows.
|FAT| 2009 Day 2
I attended [FAT], Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week, at the Distillery District last week. It was four days of music, art and fashion. It was a long week, so very long. I thought of bailing on many days of FAT, but I never want to miss any of the fashion shows. It’s always an internal battle.
There are a lot of designers to get through. So most of my reviews will be brief using word association. I’ll expand on a collection when necessary. Each day will get it’s own post.
Amanda Rose – Felt like two collections as the second half of the show turned into jersey lingerie which I didn’t enjoy. I did enjoy the knits and linen pieces.
Cherry Blossom – 80s, Rad Hourani, Rodarte, I really enjoyed the shredded leggings
Romandin by Cristina Sabaiduc – Woven fabrics, rope and dresses with magnets and iron filings details, amazing!
Deadly Nightshades – Cycling theme that fits with their girl gang. Best colour scheme, best use of man meat for the runway.
Paper People Clothing – Drinking and Dreadlocks follow by death and rebirth. I loved the finale to this show. Jennifer comes to revive her dead doppelganger at the end of the runway.
Elizaveta Yankelovich aka Kameleon – larger than life necklaces, pop art
Meet My Art by Baby Steinberg – True Earth Day collection, recycled materials (plastic, luggage tags, cellphone covers), woven materials
Too Hot Too Wet Too Dangerous by Karey Shinn – Infusing dance and fashion, this show was the showstopper of the week. I was sold when the polar bears came out and started dancing.
Top Shows of Day 2 – Too Hot Too Wet Too Dangerous by Karey Shinn, Paper People Clothing
Day 2 Gallery will complete looks from all fashion shows attended.
All Photos Taken by Paul Baik for I want – I got, http://www.paulbaikphoto.com/
|FAT| 2009 Day 1
I attended [FAT], Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week, at the Distillery District last week. It was four days of music, art and fashion. It was a long week, so very long. I thought of bailing on many days of FAT, but I never want to miss any of the fashion shows. It’s always an internal battle.
There are a lot of designers to get through. So most of my reviews will be brief using word association. I’ll expand on a collection when necessary. Each day will get it’s own post.
Day 1 |HOME|
Designers and artists explore the place which is most familiar and known to us. The night looks at the meaning of home through culture and history, romance and beauty, power and subtlety, sexuality and domesticity.
Fashion Whore – 50s, Vibrant prints, candy, nautical, baby doll dresses.
Diepo – Boudoir, femme fatale, midriff, 40s, black, feminine
Katrina Tuttle – houndstooth, party dresses, bubble hem, mix of textures with some unnecessary detail in places. The designer modeled in her own show, I liked that.
Nahanee by Jillian Grant – tribal influence (Africa, North American natives), Carnival in Rio, cross tops, gstrings and fringe covered bottoms
Love Cliche – mixture of textures, Chanel inspired skirt, too much fringe
Matryoshka by Pink Lady – felt the material of choice, brilliant colours, babushka, Katy Perry
Yang Yang – Amazing finale (pictured above), Chinese, abstract, nautical, stuffed clothing companions. All the models in white and red runners which happened to be the footwear of choice of the designer
Christopher Paunil – Bridal collection. Some of the fabric colours didn’t match up (unless that was intentional). I loved the tiered finale dress (pictured above) until I saw the applique that was applied. There was a singer who performed during the fashion show.
Lubica – bold colour, L.A. jersey dress styles, colour blocking, Caribbean Island girl style. Really liked this collection of jersey dresses, great colour combination with flower details.
Jessica May Clayton – Saw the collection at Mass Exodus. I really liked the sequined pieces until I saw that they didn’t cover the garment. I couldn’t deal when the model’s backs were to me. Beautiful front you should make the back count too.
Vesture – Most original use of shapes of the night. However, clothing needs to allow for movement if it’s to be of practical value to people. I hope they are aware their YSL cocoon reference was just that.
Top Shows of Day 1 – Lubica, Yang Yang
Day 1 Gallery will complete looks from all fashion shows.
All Photos Taken by Paul Baik for I want – I got, http://www.paulbaikphoto.com/
Breaking Down The Buy Design Outfit
I was very impressed with my Buy Design Outfit that I thought I should dedicate a post to it.
Buy Design 2009 - Post Party Pictures by Raymund Galsim
This the best full body shot I have at the moment. I happen to love this photo also.
The fur caplet is Bear. Yes, you read that right Bear. I don’t own it. It was rented from a great vintage shop call The Refinery (588 Markham St.). I enjoyed every second wearing that caplet. It also was the focal point of my outfit.
The top is Greta Constantine. You can’t see the back, but it’s basically non-existent on this shirt.
The leggings are Member’s Only.
The shoes are Nine West, a Balenciaga knockoff I’m told. I lived in these sandals last summer and plan on doing the same this summer.
Purple Clutch is YSL.
The feathered headpiece is from KC Hats (998 Bathurst St). I never imagined that the headpiece would work without hair, but I was proven wrong in the studio and I left the studio with it in a bag.
images: Raymund Galsim, Gail McInnes