Fur flies at LG Fashion Week
So what can fashion-lovers expect for the upcoming blustery season? Well for one thing, fur is everywhere — collars, muffs around the neck, on jackets and more. It was a topic of contention for the week to be sure, but there's no reason why you can't indulge in faux accents because we all know the real stuff isn't furry friendly. Seen at Gaudet, Joe Fresh and the aviation- inspired Rudsak — fur is bound to be a favourite of Canadians, we're always looking for stylish ways to keep warm.
Similarly, shearling made a big
appearance at the shows. Not
unlike Brit powerhouse, Burberry,
Canadian designers are picking up
on its cozy qualities as well.
Lining a beautiful wrap jacket at
Jules Power, anyone who's a fan
of comfort and style will love that
this snuggly fabric is back in a big
way for fall.
Also on the comfort front —
geek chic is going to make
everyone prepared to crack the
books once summer is over. Jules
Power and celeb-favourite
Preloved created quirky cool
looks reminiscent of It-girls
Zooey Deschanel — you could
easily see her in a Jules Power
floral strapless number — or
Chloe Sevigny. This look can
also be easily replicated by shopping
your closet.
Checkered shirts, Fair Isle
sweaters, over-the-knee socks,
knitted shorts, thick-rimmed
glasses and you're done. The one
item you might not have, but
may not realize you adore yet,
are the phenomenal jogging pant
Jules Power leggings. It may
sound tacky, but when you see
them paired with some beautiful
tan leather lace up ankle boots —
you'll reconsider.
Two trends you can also likely
break out of your closet again are
sequins and studs. Ever-wearable
Joe Fresh Style, by Joseph
Mimran — current chair of the
Fashion Design Council of
Canada, featured these little
accents mixed in with mohair
sweaters and surprisingly cute
furry earmuffs.
There was also the typical
fall/winter 2010 fashion expectations
— black, cream, with jewel
tones thrown in as well as pops
of colour — as Evan Biddell's
collection demonstrated with
bold patterns. Tasteful draping
was big at Orange by Angela
Chen and sheer was seen everywhere.
Leather-enthusiasts will
be happy to know they can recycle
their favourite topper, especially
if it's got a fur trim and
resembles something Amelia
Earhart might wear — aviation
was a popular theme for both
Rudsak and Pink Tartan.