Front Row Access: World Mastercard Fashion Week Spring 2015

The cold Toronto weather leaves us in anticipation for Spring and its more pleasant weather. Here are some of our favourite looks from the World MasterCard Fashion Week Spring 2015 event at David Pecaut Square. The front row shots capture edgy looks from Brit Wacher, Caitlin Power and first-time presenter Hayley Elsaesser who experimented with bold hues and vibrant prints. 

Some of the event's other standouts included a relaxed and beach-ready range from elan+castor and a chic career woman presentation by Rachel Sin. The #WMCFW Spring 2015 event also featured eveningwear presentations by RUDYBOIS, Narces and Mikhael Kale who's work featured opulent and sculptural details. 

The week's most memorable event was Disney Living's #MinnieStyle presentation that featured pop-culture themed outfit interpretations by designers like VAIKEN and Sid Neigum.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from THE BRUNETTES own collection *images from THE BRUNETTES collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting

Trout Rainwear 2015 Press Preview

On Monday November 24th, THE BRUNETTES had the privilege of attending the Trout Rainwear 2015 Press Preview. Held at Gladstone Hotel's Ryerson Artspace, the event was hosted by Charise Garcia of Kaeru Communications and featured a gallery-inspired layout.

Trout Rainwear is founded by Ashley McDonald and Jenn Lancefield whose garments are designed in Toronto and made in Vancouver. The creative duo believe that “women no longer have to choose between looking good and dressing for the weather" and that their consumers can easily have both. 

Their rainwear range is made using custom and high-quality Italian fabrics that are 100% waterproof without skipping out on style. In addition to their womenswear range, the designers introduced their first-ever menswear model that will be available for purchase in January of 2015. 

After taking in the preview’s gallery space, a set-up that included suspended raincoat canvases, THE BRUNETTES sipped on some wine and indulged in raincoat sugar cookies courtesy of Hello Baked.

Trout Rainwear’s affinity for style and function turns rainy days into unexpected style opportunities.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from THE BRUNETTES own collection *Images from THE BRUNETTES collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting

Aleks Susak Spring/Summer 2015

Last Wednesday, THE BRUNETTES headed over to 99 Sudbury, one of Toronto’s hippest, studio, event venues in the city, to check out the runway debut of the new, Canadian, womenswear label Aleks Susak.

The Spring/Summer 2015 collection was presented to over 250 members of the industry, including members of the media, industry, celebrities, and THE BRUNETTES, of course.

Denim, leather, and silk textiles were used in contrast throughout the line to express femininity and strength, while original, hand-painted art—incorporated into many of the designs by Susak and her artist mother, Mila Susak—highlighted individuality.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Runway and event photos courtesy of George Pimentel. Additional images from the THE BRUNETTES’ own collection *images from THE BRUNETTES’ collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting

Thomas Bálint Spring/Summer 2015

Bold stripes and pops of vibrant blood orange were signature trademarks of the Thomas Bálint Spring/Summer 2015 collection that was recently presented at World MasterCard Fashion Week.

The relatively unisex line focused on slouchy, androgynous pieces with a modern aesthetic and look that is tailored intentionally to be unstructured. Always one of THE BRUNETTES’ favourite collections at WMCFW, Michael Thomas Bálint never fails to present an evolved point of view with his take on contemporary menswear.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from World MasterCard Fashion Week