First Look Designer Collections Fall 2008

Of all the designers that show at L'Oreal Fashion Week season after season, Joeffer Coac consistently receives the highest praise for presenting quality craftsmanship, color coherency and top-notch quality collections.

For Fall 2008, Joeffer Caoc presents a deceptively simple collection in black, indigo and aubergine. Jersey and viscose are treated with twists and tucks that demand a second look, but deftly enhance, rather than interfere with the natural drape and flow of the garment. Mohair, ostrich feathers and leather add texture to the collection, but pony? (Beautiful - but just a little creepy for me.)


Nadya Toto's (Montreal) fall 2008 collection makes you grateful for the wintry weather. A riot of fabrics in contrasting textures invites you to snuggle to softest merinos, cashmeres, velvets and fur. These are great basic pieces that will live a long and happy life in your wardrobe.


Fashion weeks starts off with Evan Biddell's (Saskatoon) eco-friendly and eclectic collection made of sustainable fabrics. With a new age mix of lush hemp jerseys and heavy silks, Biddell flits from playfully structured Jetsons wear, to fully graceful goddess gowns.

Liza Zawadzka
Photos by Christina Pal
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