Every year, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) gives rise to new talented designers and this year is no exception. Featuring a more high fashion lineup than usual, the runway offered veterans, as well as new talent. This year’s concept, Fashion Evolution, looked at keys moments in history that caused major shifts in fashion. Social, political, economical and environmental […]
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Tulsi MacRae Takes Her Art Off The Wall and Into 3D
If you were to walk to a museum, tear your favourite work of art off the wall and make it into a clothing line, than you would be a vandal version of this latest designer. Tulsi MacRae shows off her latest collection, Art Off The Wall, at the TFI Buyers Brunch Artist and designer, Tulsi […]
Startup Fashion Week Reboots The Fashion Industry in T.O.
The end of Toronto Fashion Week—formerly the biggest bi-annual fashion event in Toronto—was the end of an era. What seemed to be the downfall of Toronto Fashion Week was the “selling out” of couture to mainstream fashion. When Joe Fresh and Target were showing at Toronto Fashion Week—it was clear that value was placed more […]
R-Haul: #FindYourTreasure
R Blog writer, Heather McNiece and editor, Ruby Wray hit up the CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe Sale this weekend to hunt for treasure. Needless to say, lots of treasure was found! Use the hashtag, #FindYourTreasure to share yours! R-Haul Look 1: Heather: Vintage velvet dress, $14 Ruby: Betsey Johnson Cocktail Dress with Boa Trim, $50 Sparkly […]
Movie Wardrobe Sale Tomorrow!
It couldn’t be better timing for a movie wardrobe sale. Don’t have a Halloween costume? No worries! The annual CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe sale is tomorrow, Saturday October 17 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Pinewood Studios, 225 Commissioners St. Admission is $5. Free for CAFTCAD members, seniors and children. Cash only with ATM on-site. […]
TMR: Toronto’s Most Recent Designer
Tara Marita Rivas is 23-years-old and she just launched her first clothing collection under the label TMR, an acronym for the designers initials. With a fresh perspective, Rivas’ fall collection offers versatility for hustling Toronto professionals. Her pieces are named after uptown and posh Toronto streets that the designer grew familiar with as a city girl […]
Family Man, Finezza Brings The French Countryside To TOM*
Photo by, Ruby Wray – Article by, Heather McNiece Video by, Ruby Fay Wray Last Friday was my very first experience with the fashion industry at TOM*, Toronto Men’s Fashion Week, and needless to say it was a night I won’t soon forget. Through the throng of beautiful people, dressed immaculately from head to toe in only the most […]
Arts & Fashion Week Video
Up-and-coming Canadian designers showed their collections at Fashion Arts Week last Tuesday to Saturday April 25th, 2015 at Daniels Spectrum in Toronto. Watch this cool video to experience a piece of FAT for yourself. Videography and editing by Ruby Wray
The Skinny on FAT
Fashion Art Toronto showcased runway fashion, films and installation art last week from April 21 – 25 at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park. Also nicknamed, “alternative fashion week” or “FAT,” Arts & Fashion Week marked their 10th anniversary, a milestone in Canadian fashion. This year’s theme, #MADEINCANADA stretched over five days with daily inspiration generated […]
Fashionable Philanthropic TOMS Handbags
TOMS is in the business of creating a global movement. Their one-for-one design model means that every purchase goes to a good cause. The launch of TOMS Bag Collection is no exception and they’re addressing the issue of maternal health worldwide. TOMS has partnered with Every Mother Counts to advocate safe birthing in countries like […]