Yesterday was the first day of World Mastercard Fashion Week in Toronto. Though not officially part of Fashion Month, it follows close on the heels of it and I know many of the local editors make the rounds to everything else and finish off with the local shows.
I knew when I bought this pastel blue mohair coat it would be making an appearance at Fashion Week. Just what to put with it?
I kept things fairly simple pairing the top I scored in the sale section of Anthropologie for $20 with some cropped black pants and my silver loafers. It was VERY cold and St. Patrick’s Day so I wore some green tights as a quirky touch.
I did get a chance to go to the Pandora Gifting suite (one of the perks of being media) and scored this beautiful sterling silver ring. So many fabulous rings from Pandora it was hard to choose!
I stayed for two shows last night. I saw Beaufille, who are usually known for their grunge inspired festival type floaty dresses, but last night was very different. There was still a bit of the 90s inspiration, but there was more tailored, structured pieces that I could see someone wearing to the office. Part retro (50’s & 60’s) a bit disco, a bit hip hop, the inspiration for the Beaufille collection was much more varied than in seasons past. While there was alot of black and grey, the collection opened with some gorgeous rust pieces that were among my favorites.
I also saw Line Knitwear. They are usually known for the long duster sweater coats and while there was a bit of this still going on, there were more moto jackets (wool I believe) cropped angora sweaters with matching exaggerated pencils skirts. While I loved the colour the Line designers played with this collection felt a bit more costume-y and less wearable than what they have done in the past. I did like the longer moto jackets though. Totally would wear one of those.
Outfit details: Pale blue coat Asos, Peplum Top Anthropologie (similar), cropped black trouser Banana Republic, now on SALE! (US/CAN), pastel green tights JOE FRESH, Silver loafers JCREW (similar).
What shows are you excited to see from World Master Card Fashion Week in Toronto?
libys11
Thursday 20th of March 2014
that coat has such a lovely color~ :D
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Jane the torontoShopoholic
Thursday 20th of March 2014
Thank you!
Choo Choo
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Awesome score with the Anthro top! Love how the outfit is calling for spring! So jealous of your coat!!
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Thank you Choo Choo. So ready for spring, but will wear these colours instead while we wait.
Liana
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Love the colours in this outfit. That top and coat are so pretty!
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Thank you Liana.
Emma Finlayson
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Love this look! It is so classic yet the tights and the shoes are so cute and quirky! I love to see originality in the fashion week street style and you rocked it! xo Emma http://strollingthecityinheels.com
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Thanks Emma! I thought I had to do a bit something extra for Fashion Week :)
Mariellen Piasecki
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Hi, you should check out Canadian designer Sarah Stevenson from Target. She has been featured in fashion week many times. On March 23rd she has a limited collection coming out in Target stores. She is also a textile designer who designs her own fabrics. She has won many awards for her talent and latest one was Best Canadian Emerging Talent. She has been feature in numerous magazines and newspapers. http://globalnews.ca/news/1188162/award-winning-fashion-designer-sarah-stevenson-hits-target/
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Tuesday 18th of March 2014
Hi Marielle,
Very aware of Sarah Stevenson, looking forward to her Target collaboration. From what I have seen it will be great! Unfortunately the timing of when Sarah Stevenson has shown her collections I have had to miss her shows. Often the emerging designers show earlier in the day and I can't get to the shows until after 6pm. That and she isn't showing a collection at WMCFW this year.