World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto took over the city at David Pecaut Square from Monday March 17th to Friday March 21st, 2014. Now that the celebration of Canadian fashion has ended, here’s a look back at a few of our favourite menswear looks and the trends that will define Canada’s fall 2014 wardrobes.
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HD HOMME
Toronto native Hussein Dhalla brought the best of his evening wear centric label, HD Homme to Toronto’s runway, just one season after competing in the 3rd annual Mercedes-Benz Start Up competition. Covet-worthy runway looks included rich, velvet blazers that would definitely make a serious style statement at any holiday gathering.
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CHRISTOPHER BATES
Toronto-based Christopher Bates (who was trained in Milan at the legendary Istituto Marangoni) returned to the runway on day three of World MasterCard Fashion Week to present his fall/winter 2014 Dorian Grey-inspired collection. There were plenty of tailored separates worthy of note… but two-tone merino sweaters and a pair of lambskin leather pants stood out.
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OUTCLASS
Outclass designer Matteo Sgaramella made a strong debut on Toronto’s runway with his fall 2014 collection, inspired by Northern Ontario. Well-tailored separates were stylish, but the plaid varsity jackets instantly made the must-have list.
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KLAXON HOWL
Designer Matt Robinson returned to Toronto’s runway on day three with his note-worthy Klaxon Howl fall/winter 2014 collection. Utility vests, wool overalls, high waisted camo pants and plaid suits were among the vintage-inspired pieces making an appearance.
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G-SUS
Dutch-bred retailer G-Sus hit the Toronto runway on day three of World MasterCard Fashion Week determined to make a statement and grab the attention of fashion watchers and buyers. The energetic show featured slick outerwear, stylish separates and plenty of rolled up denim.
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JOE FRESH
The fall/winter 2014 Joe Fresh show offered a runway filled with trademark basics, accessible trends and a few surprises. Athletic-inspired pieces, oversized scarfs, button-down basics and a dramatic teddy bear coat topped the affordable label’s offerings for men.
(Photos: George Pimentel/WireImage)
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MACKAGE
Montreal-based designers Eran Elfassy and Elisa Dahan of Mackage brought their luxury leather jackets and sporty outerwear for men and women to Toronto’s runway to close day three of fashion week. This coming fall the much-loved brand will be offering guys slick motorcycle-inspired leather jackets, wool peacoats with leather details (watch for the navy/black combinations), fur accessories and athletic-inspired leather pants. The verdict is still out on the fur pants.
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