Many people still believe the fashion industry is dominated by females, and that there are very few men involved in it. However, this is untrue as there are plenty of talented men involved in the field. A lot of these men have made some critical milestones in the fashion world. Many of these "turn of the century" designers are currently in the making, including Fanshawe College graduate Brandon R. Dwyer.

The 2007 graduate from Fanshawe College's fashion design program has appeared numerous times in LG Fashion Week, and he was also a contestant for Project Runway Canada. Dwyer's women's clothing line, Basch, made its most recent appearance on October 21 for LG Fashion Week's spring/summer 2011 shows. This was Dwyer's sixth appearance in Toronto's fashion week, and as per usual, he left the crowd inspired by his incredible talent. One by one, Dwyer's creations were revealed as they made their way down the runway, resulting in a roar of applause and a standing ovation from the audience.

Basch's 2011 spring/summer collection was inspired by the serenity and tranquility of a trip to the French countryside. Watching the fashion show was like witnessing an impressionist piece of artwork come to life. The pastel colours of eucalyptus, tangerine, pink and ivory worked perfectly with the loose, breezy cocktail dresses. The outfits were elegant enough to be worn to a sophisticated, outdoor cocktail party but accessible enough for casual events like picking flowers and wandering throughout the gardens.

The majority of the line was very soft and feminine and targeted the "everyday woman," who might be looking for a fashionable, yet affordable outfit. The collection consisted of flowing daytime dresses as well as earthy-toned trousers, all of which had perfectly placed ruffles and "crimped" fabrics that added depth and dimension to the fairly simple designs.

The other part of the collection consisted of a few black, fringed gowns as well as tighter fitting jumpsuits. The darker pieces amped up the entire collection and gave it more sex appeal on the whole. One of the most unique pieces was a floor length, black gown with a skirt that looked as though it was composed of long leather ribbons. This piece was the most contrasting of the whole collection as it had more of a darker, eveningwear feel, while the rest had a softer colour palette.

As the fashion show came to an end, Dwyer and his partner, Andy Muse, strutted down the runway as the crowd rose to their feet and cheered with complete satisfaction. Once again, Dwyer's creations were designed to perfection, leaving the audience in awe. Brandon R. Dwyer plans to continue designing top of the line clothing that is affordable and can be worn by any woman. His lines are well on their way to leaving crucial milestones and turning points in the Canadian fashion industry.