L'Oreal Fashion Week - Spring 2009 Collections

October 20-25, 2008
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto (Queen St. & Bay St.)

www.lorealfashionweek.ca

Schedule

Monday, October 20, 2008
2 pm Alfred Sung (BIO)
3 pm Desperately Different by Katya Revenko (BIO) The Studio
8 pm Pink Tartan presented by Lincoln (BIO)
9 pm MANGO (BIO)

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
10 To Be Announced
2 pm Diesel Kid
3 pm Jason Meyers (The Studio)
4 pm KARAMEA (The Studio)
5 pm Aqua di Lara (The Studio)
6 pm NADA
7 pm JOEFFER CAOC (BIO)
8 pm bustle
9 pm David Dixon presented by The Bay

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
3 pm Carlie Wong presented by LG Canada
4 pm Zoran Dobric
5 pm Playdead Cult & Damzels in this Dress
5 pm Harley Davidson (fashion environment)
6 pm Evan Biddell
7 pm Thien Le (BIO)
8 pm Andy Thê-Anh
9 pm Joe Fresh Style (BIO)

Thursday, October 23, 2008
1 pm Liza Deyrmenjian Fashion Business Seminar (Fashion Environment)
3 pm League of Lovers & Thieves (The Studio)
4 pm BODYBAG by Jude (The Studio)
5 pm Evan & Dean
6 pm Morales
7 pm RUDSAK
8 pm gsus sindustries
9 pm BUFFALO DAVID BITTON

Friday, October 24, 2008
1 pm Fanshawe College (The Studio)
2 pm TFI New Labels Seminar (fashion environment)
3 pm Janet Hill capsule debut (The Studio)
4 pm eugenia (The Studio)
5 pm Nada Yousif
5 pm Quagmire Golf (fashion environment)
6 pm mellinda-mae harlingten
7 pm Lucian Matis
8 pm afshin feiz (BIO) (The Studio)
9 pm Denis Gagnon

Saturday, October 25, 2008
10:30 am to 12:00 pm Drake Survivor Brunch for reservations host@thedrakehotel.ca
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Fashion Week Wrap Up: A panel discussion hosted by
FT’s Mary Kitchen, featuring some of Canada’s top fashion insiders. RSVP to host@thedrakehotel.ca
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Holt Renfrew Celebrates Canadian Fashion
Holt Renfrew 50 Bloor Street West
6:00 pm LG Fashion Fusion Closing Night Gala

Glitz & Glam Gala

Grassroots fashion show and shopping spree
Friday, August 15, 2008 - Shows @ 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

A fun and funky fashion show where you get to meet the designers, have a drink at the bar and shop for what you just saw on the catwalk! There will be some merchandise available on the spot, or submit your custom order made to measure!.

Tickets are $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm
**Your $15 is refunded if you make a purchase with any of our designers!**

Featured Designers
1) Chevy Designs & Accessories (bikini)
2) Futur State (www.futurstate.com )
3) Glyphiks Designs (www.glyphiksdesign.com)
4) Juicy Soulja (www.juicysoulja.com)
5) Kyuto
6) Love Poetry Corset (www.lovepoetrycorset.com)
7) Monster Muffin (www.monstermuffin.com)
8) Reina Swimwear (www.reina-swimwear.com)
9) RJC Designs (www.racheljchan.carbonmade.com)

Accessories
1) B Collections
2) Masque Mi Designer Jewelry

Scarborough Masonic Temple
2201 Ellesmere Road (Markham/Ellesmere)

http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=33807304120

Fashion has no Borders

July 25, 2008

Fashion Has No Borders ™ takes on a Caribbean theme - a hotbed of design activity and full of yet-to-be discovered fashion stars! For a list of designers in the 2008 show, visit http://www.fashionhasnoborders.com/designers.htm.

A full night of fashion and musical performances and dj's @ the Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lakeshore Blvd. W.

Honest Eds Fashion Show

“A Cotton Candy Bargain Runway”
July 20, 2008 @ 2 p.m.


Honest Ed's-The infamous bargain emporium is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the help of Ryerson fashion students who're busy creating a multi-segmented show showcasing wearable finds influenced by candy and lollipops.

The show consists of 50 models including children, tweens, teens and adults. All models will walk the runway to show off Honest Ed’s value ready-to-wear, affordable clothing. Keep an eye out for David Mirvish on the runway!

Honest Eds
Corner of Bathurst and Bloor

OOHLALA Fashion Show

Sunday, July 6 @ 7:30 p.m.

Featuring 11 ravishing designers to satisfy every fashion desire.

Location: Tryst Toronto, 82 Peter Street

Tickets are sold at:
Fieerce, 718 Yonge Street
Tel: (416) 962-8228

PetiteFashion for Women 5'4 and under

June 22, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Petitefashionista.com, the Toronto-based fashion blog for women 5’4” and under, proudly introduces PETITE FASHIONISTA PRESENTS, the first fashion extravaganza for petite women.

Fashion shows by top petite brand designers including TLE Designs, Sweet Petite, Joe’s Jeans, Benedicto, 5ft2in, Lovelina, Kingston 20 and Fernanda Carneiro will go on throughout the day. In addition, ticket holders will receive style advice and tips from fashion insiders, live wardrobe makeovers, and will afterwards be able to shop for the latest trends in clothing, accessories and make-up exclusively for petites.

$15
www.petitefashionistapresents.com
Proof Bar & Sky Lounge, Inter-Continental Hotel, 220 Bloor St W.

Original Sin - Ryerson Fashion Show

April 6th: 1:00 p.m. , 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
April 7th: 12:30 p.m. *media show, 6:30 p.m.

Indulge In the forbidden fruits of fashion
This two-day event features the creations of Ryerson's 2nd and 3rd year Fashion Design students; both women's evening wear and mens apparel will be showcased. This event officially opens Ryerson's first ever fashion week (ryersonfashionweek.ca).


Ryerson Commons, POD 250 / 380 Victoria Street

Tickets are now on sale, they are available until April 5th at the Student Campus Centre, 55 Gould Street.

For more info check out ryersonfashionweek.ca and click on Original Sin

Alyssa Agency Fundraising Fashion Show

Tuesday, April 15 @ 8 p.m.

a spring fashion show extravaganza in support of The Ride to Conquer Cancer

Fashion show featuring Fidelity Denim, Covet, Jessie May, Odd Molly, Girl Friday Dresses and Brave Belts , silent auction, 50/50 draw, hors d’oevres, as well as custom made belts and FREE spa services on site by Deep Spa.

Revival (783 College St.)
tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door
for further information or for advance tickets contact Renee at renee.elliott@alyssaagency.ca or 416-782-4169

The Ride to Conquer Cancer will benefit The Princess Margaret Hospital, and consists of a cycling journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls - a distance of over 200 km - that we are embarking on to fight cancer. Funds raised for this cause will support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.

Fusion V: Toronto URBAN showcase

Friday, March 28, 2008
Doors 9:30 p.m. Show at 10:45 p.m. sharp!!

ROGERS Wireless Presents
FUSION V “urban meets vogue”

Featuring designs by:

Nathan Dixon | CC | Couture Culture | Keko Designs | Naz Swimwear | Hungry The Star | Vixen Couture | Tissh by Gloria Lee | Royaz Wear | All City

Hosted By Drew Dazzle, Music By DJ Agile, BabiFace, DJ Queen Of Spades, Fire Kid Steenie

21+ Dress Code: Stylish (we will be pulling people out of the line for free entry and other perks who we feel got mad style)

Adv Tickets: $20 @ Play De Record – 375 Yonge St., 416.586.0380, All City – 11 Shuter St.416.368.1907, XTC Designs – 367 Yonge St.416.916.4319

Limited $40 VIP (complimentary drinks – gift bag – reserved seating)

Inside Solarium, Formerly Next Level Nightclub
(the Docks) 11 Polson St.
For information call 416.564.6538 or email info@FUSIONurbanmeetsvogue.com

Fashion Week EVENTS

Some events during the week worth checking out:

Tues. March 17 @ 7 p.m.
Swaby Fashion Show @ the Berkely Church, 315 Queen Street East (416.367-1333)

Wed. March 18 @ 10 p.m.
Jason Meyers Fashion Show @ Hyde Lounge, 420 Wellington Street West

March 18 @ 11 pm,
Philip Sparks Fall 2008 Fashion Show After Party, The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. W.)

Thurs. March 20 @ 11 p.m.
Carte Blanche Fashion @ Tattoo Rock Parlour, 567 Queen Street West

L'Oreal Fashion Week Fall 2008 Collections SCHEDULE

March 17-22, 2008
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto

Returning to City Hall, L'Oreal Fashion Week will once again pitch the 30,000 square foot fashion tents in the heart of the city!

Wear In The World!
Featuring 33 shows and 69 designers

*Shows will be open to the general public. $20 per show or $50 day pass. Go to www.lorealfashionweek.ca for registration details.

Opening Night: Monday, March 17
2pm Evan Biddell (Project Runway Canada Winner)
3pm Russian Fashion Week Presents Max Chernitsov
4pm Mellinda-Mae Harlingten
5pm Nadya Toto
6pm Denis Gagnon
7pm Holt Renfrew Media Cocktail (BIO)
9pm Joe Fresh Style (BIO)

Tuesday, March 17
12pm Talenti Moda Milano Press Conference (BIO)
1pm Lewd -lust for life-
2pm preloved
3pm Evan & Dean
4pm Taletni Moda Milano
5pm Lucian Matis
6pm Canadian Heart Truth Red Dress (BIO)
7pm NADA
8pm Bustle
9pm Joeffer Caoc (BIO)
10:30pmPhilip Sparks

Wednesday, March 18
2pm Carlie Wong (Featured Designer from Project Runway Canada)
3pm Saniya Khan
4pm Slavka Plavsic
5pm Beautifully Canadian (BIO)
6pm Jeanne Beker and BRATZ present Diesel Kids
7pm Comrags (BIO)
8pm Andy The-Anh **
9pm David Dixon ***
9pm Greta Constantine @ CiRCA (BIO)

Thursday, March 19
3pm TATSUAKI
4pm Zoran Dobric
5pm Nada Yousif
6pm GSUS
7pm Paul Hardy
8pm RUDSAK
8:30pm Franke by Kendra Francis
9pm Pink Tartan (BIO) *

Friday, March 20
8pm Kidrobot Show and Project Munny Canada Unveiling at CiRCA

Saturday, March 21
11 - 4pm Wear in the World L'Oreal Fashion Week SURVIVAL BRUNCH at The Drake Hotel.
For reservations, call 416-531-5042 ext.113.
11- 4pm DrakeSalon - Fashion Week Wrap Up with FT's Mary Kitchen at The Drake Hotel. For reservations, call 416-531-5042 ext. 230.

http://www.lorealfashionweek.ca/

Superstein Shmutah Fashion @ Circa

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Doors open 9 p.m. Fashion Show 11:30 p.m.

Superstein Shmutah 1 Year Anniversary!
2 djs, 20 models, 40' catwalk!

Circa, 126 John Street - Ballroom $5

New Fashion Talent Show

Friday, October 26 @ 9 p.m.

New Fashion Talent Show was created to give fashion related artists the opportunity to showcase their talent and be recognized for their work through an annual charity fashion show.

Exhibitors at the New Fashion Talent Show will share the experience with some of the established and upcoming designers from all over the world. We are committed to inspiring young entrepreneurs by bringing together entertainers, designers and artists to celebrate the process of creativity; all in an effort to support a worthy charity.

This year we are very pleased to be raising funds for Manos Unidas (www.manosunidas.ca), a non profit Canadian organization which mission is to teach parents how to prevent health related issues and to support children with life threatening deceases.

Show starts at 10:00 PM (Sharp)
Latin Fever Night Club, 2220 HWY 7 (HWY 7 & Keele)

Regular Admission: VOLUNTARY DONATION AT THE DOOR

Toronto Fashion Week Spring 2008

Deuxme & Sushi Fashion Show

Sunday, October 21 @ 10 p.m.
Stephen Bulger Gallery, 1026 Queen Street West

Featuring the Spring 2008 collections from two Toronto labels: Deuxme and Sushi.
H'ors doevres, cocktails and a raffle to win a trip to Jamaica!

Buy tickets online here.

Fusion IV

FUSION IV" urban meets vogue" Fashion Show
Friday October 12, 2007
Doors open at: 9 p.m. FASHION SHOW: 10:30pm
DJ: P Plus & Lissa Monet$15 in advance, $20 @ Door

Six Degrees Nite Club, 2335 Yonge Street. ( Yonge & Eglinton)

AFTER PARTY INCLUDES PRICE OF FASHION SHOW ENTRY For more info: www.fusionurbanmeetsvogue.com

Gallery 1313 Wearable Art

October 17, 2007 @ 7 p.m.

Art and fashion take to the runway at the LULA Lounge. Designers and artists will present wearable art as selected by reps from the Fashion Council (Robin Kay)and Russell Smith (Globe and Mail Fashion)plus others.

Tickets $20. This is a fundraiser for Toronto's Gallery 1313.
Call 416-536-6778
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West

Look here for last year's coverage: www.torontostreetfashion.com/gallery1313.html

Fashion @ Nuit Blanche

September 29th, 7PM-7AM

Nuit Blance in Toronto is an entire night of art events and exhibitions around the city - all for free!

For its second round, The Art of Fashion, a non-for-profit organization that helps Canadian fashion designers, is taking part in Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, Art of Fashion: Surreal Journey (7 p.m. start).

This competition consists of local designers who create 5 outfits on the theme Surreal Journey. The ten finalists' designs will be on display, with a dj, an opera singer, and the Zero Gravity Circus! The audience then votes for the best designer. Congrats to Tara White, one of the finalists!

The public will have a chance to vote for the best designer, which will be announce a week later during a Trunk Show at the Toronto Heliconian Club (35 Hazelton Avenue), October 5th from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Bloor Street United Church (300 Bloor Street West, at Huron Street)

Urban Exotic

September 20, 2007 at
the SPIN Gallery, 1100 Queen St. West, 2nd floor, Toronto.
www.urbanexotic.ca

Featuring bellydancers from Hannan's Bellydance Studio and Canadian designers:

Karamea - www.karamea.ca

PASSENGER PIGEON - www.passengerpigeon.ca
Designers Heather Schibli and Wendy Traas use organic cotton and hemp, harvested and manufactured without using pesticides and or sweatshop labour in their Toronto studio.

INDU PUREWAL: Luxurious fabrics crafted by the finest seamstresses in Italy, Indu brings quality, luxury and finesse to Canadian fashion.

In Support of ONE CHILD: www.one-child.ca
OneChild is a Canadian-based, non-governmental organization dedicated to the elimination of the commercial sexual exploitation of children abroad.

FASHION AND DESIGN FESTIVAL

August 23 to 25, 2007 - free!

The first edition of the Fashion and Design Festival, touted as one of the continent's largest, will transform Toronto’s Dundas Square into a flamboyant catwalk. Sponsored by The Bay, the event will feature three days of cutting-edge fashion and music.

Featuring 30 fashion shows and six special events :

I LOVE KYOTO: ETHICAL FASHION SHOW
August 23, 8 p.m.
Reflecting the worldwide trend towards preserving the environment, a show spotlighting ethical labels at the cutting edge of fashion such as Preloved and On & On.

Team Canada will provide the musical backdrop for this one-of-a-kind fashion show. Their performance skillfully combines various musical styles and hip-hop techniques to create a unique ambience enhanced by a multi-media presentation of striking images.

HIGHLIGHT TORONTO
August 23, 10 p.m.
A show that will unfold like a series of snapshots of some of the most stunning collections by local designers such as Jamil Juma and Arthur Mendonça. Punctuated by the music of King Sunshine, the show will feature the works of Toronto’s hottest designers.

FRENCH KISS
August 24, 10 p.m.
French Kiss features the creations of Montreal designers including BodyBag, Morales, Nadya Toto and others.

TORONTO FASHION INCUBATOR SPECIAL
Celebrating 20 years including 1.618… - Desperately Different - D'Mila - Hortense Salvatore - ICANDY Couture - Jason Meyers - OZEN - Quelques Filles - Revolve

FASHION SCHOOL SPECIAL
August 25, 1 p.m.
Featuring the designs of students from the International Academy of Design, George Brown College, Ryerson College, and Seneca College.

LINGERIE SPECIAL
August 25, 10 p.m.

www.sensationmode.com

69 Vintage @ Ultra

Postponed until August 21, 2007

ADIDAS & GSUS ROCK THE KATWALK!!!

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 @ 10 p.m.

Ultra welcomes the first ever ADIDAS & GSUS runway show featuring celeb models/dancers FRITZ HELDER & PASTEL SUPERNOVA!!! Best known as the front faces of electro group FRITZ HELDER & THE PHANTOMS, FRITZ & PASTEL have been on tour all season with Nelly Furtado.

Styling by celeb stylist MAHA, a Toronto fashion socialite & former host of Global's hit tv show "DIVE ON A DIME".

Unlimited FREE guestlist untill 11pm

www.adidas.com
GSUS is available in Toronto @ Showroom, Got Style, Ukula, Vixon, Eight & Yoka.

Ultra Supper Club Rooftop Patio
314 Queen St West

Sodalicious Launch @ Pacific Mall

July 28, 2007 from 2-3 p.m.

Cindy Mathieu of Sodaliscious heats things up this summer by launching her Club Soda clothing line at a sizzling fashion show event at Pacific Mall. This not-to-be missed event will feature an exclusive look at this new fun club / evening line as well as include a performance by the sensational hip hop group Brassmunk.

Pacific Mall, 4300 Steeles Ave. East (Steeles & Kennedy Road)

Vword.com Web Launch & Fashion Show

Saturday, July 21, 2007 @ 10pm sharp!

A cocktail party, ultra-sexy lingerie fashion show, followed by our “boys in bling” accessories showing, and sexy sounds to help you dance the night away with theVword.com, Toronto lingerie designer BILLY ROSE, hat designer Chapeaux de Madeleine, and jewellery by Niya Melodie Accessories.

577 King Street West, Toronto, ON (at Portland)

RSVP the-v-word@hotmail.com

"Summer of Love" Summer Fashion Showcase

July 28th, 2007, show @ 8 p.m. followed by a Networking Party

Feature some of the most innovative Canadian Designers: DesignerCC, DeniseDavid, De-Montevin Scott, Moknotic, Trey Paul, Khemani Kreations, Krystal Miller

This event is a guest list event and will consist of mainly industry professionls and few from the community. This showcase is not open to the general public. Our goal is to establish a networking event. For this, we have focused on a venue with limited seating and an intimate setting. This enables us to gear our fashion event towards industry professionals and focus more on the designer's art, creativity and style.

Monte Carlo Hotel, 45 Conventry Rd. (Airport rd and Queen), Brampton, ON
Ticket Info: 647 280 2207, $10.00 in Adv/Guestlist $15.00 at the door