#WMCFW Roundup: THE BRUNETTES Reflect on Their Favourite Trends from the Spring 2014 Shows

Sleek silhouettes and neutral hues ruled the runway during World MasterCard Fashion Week. While some designers opted for tropical prints and vivid pops of colour, the majority of presenters showcased pieces in a neutral palette of black, white, taupe and cool blue. 

Whether highlighting impeccable tailoring techniques or the season's athletic inspiration, veteran labels like Pink Tartan and Joe Fresh stayed true to their effortlessly sophisticated aesthetic while up-and-comers like TRAVIS TADDEO and Axel Kholer brought some youthful edge to the runway stage. 

Other notable presentations included a retro resort wear line from Maison Matthew Gallagher, a kaleidoscopic menswear and tech accessory collection from Bustle, and a line of sustainable pieces from Laura Siegel.

Marking the end of another successful style season, World MasterCard Fashion Week's Spring 2014 presentations are remarkable proof of Toronto's emerging and established designer talent. 

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from the World MasterCard Fashion Week website

THE BRUNETTES @ World MasterCard Toronto Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

Through October 21 to October 26, 2013, THE BRUNETTES spent their days at the World MasterCard Fashion Week tent in David Pecaut Square, taking in six days of Spring/Summer 2014 shows and awe-inspiring, Canadian couture from some of the country's most-renowned designers and exciting, emerging talents.

Some of our favourites included shows from TRAVIS TADDEO, Axel Kohler, and Maison Matthew Gallagher, while sponsored booths in the tent's reception area offered enough informative, product information and activities to keep guests entertained between runway presentations. 

THE BRUNETTES had most fun playing Barbie and Ken at Barbie's Dreamhouse, trying on virtual outfits with new technologies from Sony, and posing in the Air France photo booth. Free drinks from Peroni Italy and glacéau vitaminwater kept us hydrated and the conversations flowing as THE BRUNETTES mixed and mingled with designers Sunny Fong and Matt Robinson of Klaxon Howl, model Stacey McKenzie, Big Brother Canada's Gary Levy, and CBC News host Anne-Marie Mediwake, along with  fellow bloggers, industry professionals, and other fashion personalities. 

Authored by John Ibbitson 

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

Urban-Cowboy Couture: The Klaxon Howl Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Effortlessly Cool

Presented in the studio space at World MasterCard Fashion Week under a quartet of spotlights to the strum of an electric guitar, the Klaxon Howl Fall/Winter 2013 collection was nothing short of rock and roll.

Cowboy hats, neckerchiefs, and denim pieces tied the collection together with an urban-cowboy theme, while edgier, mixed-textile garments and military references solidified the Klaxon Howl Fall/Winter 2013 lineup as one of the hippest menswear collections of the week.

Authored by John Ibbitson

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