FDM highlights: LG TORONTO FASHION WEEK AW 2010

Fashionably Canadian: FDM sheds light on LG Toronto Fashion Week for 2010 winter

When we think of Canadian fashion, we automatically think of bigGoose Parkas and furry jackets…  and though we at FDM have mentioned some familiar Canadians like Dsquared² +ALDO+Mackage, we were curious was happening crossing this border:  Toronto Fashion Week. FDM ventures to Canada for the first time to highlight the fall | winter 2010 collections at LG Toronto Fashion Week, and Maxime shares some of his thoughts with us- brigitte  CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO SLIDE SHOW with sound

story: Maxime Richard photos by George Pimentel*

Lucian Matis *Photos byJason Nip Awarded up-and-coming designer last year by the Fashion Design Council of Canada , Lucian Matis is definitely worthy of that title. Romanian folklore and literature was the inspiration of his collection. Golds, silvers, printed beading imagery and hot black leggings. Matis’ handwork and the detailing is of international calibre. His hard work does not go unnoticed with his perfectly tailored jackets and dresses.

Our favorite men’s designer this week! Dimitri-Chris’ 2010 man is young, determined, very metro and definitely not your grandpa. It’s new British and equestrian. Corsets, capes and half oval cut jackets in the front.  Dimitri-Chris is made for that hip city guy who always needs to look put-together.

Basch by Brandon A chic edge with glam rock is Basch by Brandon fall 2010. Basch’s fall 2010 is made for that creative woman who likes to party at night… the exclusive collection (which only makes 50 items of certain styles) includes wool dresses, jerseys and several diagonal criss-cross patterns. Basch is in

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