Book Lovers Ball: Feathers!

Feather dress from the show.

Over the last two years I have had the pleasure of working backstage at many Toronto fashion events, typically getting to touch and work with amazing designer pieces! Lucian Matis is one of those brilliant designers that I have come to appreciate and love through this wonderful job. The Ryerson graduate, who was born in Romania, has definitely paved a path for himself in the fashion industry. His most recent collection (Spring 2013) was showcased as part of the Book Lovers Ball tonight, and it consisted of a few feathered dresses (all hand stitched) and some perfectly cut out dresses. With both a couture label and a ready to wear line, the designer keeps himself busy with designer new collections and new fabric. The femininity always pushes through in his garments and it is absolutely charming how he credits his own mother for teaching him how to sew. One of my favorite local designers right now, and I look forward to seeing what he brings to the runway for WMCFW. xxx

Matis showing his collection from dolcemag.

Dresses To Die For

Elie Saab is nothing short of a genius when it comes to designing dresses for the female form. From lace to chiffon it is near impossible to not dream of owning a piece from any of his brilliant collections. This Lebanese designer stayed within a simple color palette, with black, nude, rose and sky blue being the base colors behind this Couture collection. The embroidery and the details in each and every dress is what makes each piece its own. Perhaps some say he didn't "take any creative leap," but really... he doesn't need to and the proof is right here.

 

 

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Chanel Couture Fall 2012

I am, and always will be, a loyal Chanel fanatic. My love for the late Coco Chanel and everyone who has surpassed her, is something that will never end. From the classics to the new exaggerations, Karl Lagerfeld always seems to surpass previous heights set, and for the better part, can be guaranteed to put on a good show. Regardless of what fashion week is going on, I always make time to look at Chanel.

Floral and classics were an obvious theme at the Fall 2012 Chanel Couture show, and seemingly a trend so far during fashion week. With many classics silhouettes brought back from the era of Coco Chanel herself, tied in with some floral lace, made for a brilliant collection. Many sexy plunging dresses and suits tailored to perfection can really captivate and entrance anyone who looks at this collection. Chanel has always had a way of making masculine sexy, and making each look different from the next. The final dress (the top image) is absolutely breathtaking, and stands as a definite favorite of mine against the rest of the collection. Enjoy my favorite looks from Chanel Fall Couture 2012!

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