The World Mastercard Fashion Week (WMCFW) took place at David Pecaut Square from October 19-23. The venue features runway shows by Canadian designers for the Spring 2016 collection that take place every hour during the evening.
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| Proud Canadian, eh! |
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| Entrance to WMCFW |
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| Upon entering... |
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| Main reception where we got our tickets |
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| Our first ever 360 degree photo! Incredible! |
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| The red carpet camera only takes a second when taking pictures. |
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| Star Wars fashion display |
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| Gorgeous! |
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| Juicy Couture cotton candy |
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| Live fashion illustrator on-site. There was a long line for this. |
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| Rowenta's iron-on transfer designs |
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| Mine to take home! |
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| Maybelline booth |
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| Take a selfie, receive a mascara |
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| The Falsies: Push Up Drama Mascara |
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| Contest to win this Mercedes Benz |
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| I was told Pistachio and Raspberry Macarons were the most popular |
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| Grey Goose Pomegranate Cocktail |
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| Neostratin skincare booth |
The first show I attended was Day 3 of WMCFW for Narces, by Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi. The line showcased bridal dresses and evening gowns, which were all magnificent. A majority of the pastel-coloured dresses had a sweetheart neckline and embodied in lace and floral detailing.
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| Day 3: Narces @ 7pm |
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| Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi (right) |
The Stephan Caras runway was my favourite out of the ones that I attended. Not only did I get a closer view on the details of the dresses, but everything felt whimsical. I don't exactly know how to put it, but the outfits were sophisticated, modern, and feminine. Honestly very tasteful.
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| Day 5: Stephan Caras @7pm |
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| Backstage with Kyriako and Stephan Caras |
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| Sneakpeak of the next show |
Mikael D. was the last show of the night as well, wrapping up WMCFW with platinum blonde wigged models, like Sia (as depicted above). With Sia's"California Dreamin" rendition playing during the show, I couldn't help but think that this wasn't all a coincidence. I absolutely loved how glamorous the outfits were. They were extremely be-dazzled with sparklies which was very captivating. Ironically, the camera does no justice in how fabulous they are but I finally got to focus better than all the other runway shows, hence there are more pictures.
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| Day 5: Mikael D. @ 8pm (with my Microsoft Surface Pendant) |
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| Mikael D. |
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| Entertainment News interview |
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Surrounded by sparkles
After the last fashion show was the Fashion Week After Party hosted by Fashion Magazine at Design Exchange (234 Bay St.). It was a fun night filled with socializing, appetizers, open bar, live entertainment, and the WMCFW awards.
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| Entrance to the parteh! |
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| Hors D'Oeuvres: Fried Tofu |
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| Hors D'Oeuvres: Hash Brown & Steak |
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| Hors D'Oeuvres: Beet & Cheese |
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| Hors D'Oeuvres: Shrimp Tempura |
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| Giving recognition |
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| Decor above the DJ |
Kai, who I recently learned was also from Toronto, sang some of her songs for her upcoming EP album. I've heard one of her songs through an ADC remix so seeing her live was refreshing.
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| Singer Kai |
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| My deer in headlights face after open bar |
Annnd that's a wrap for WMCFW. Catching a glimpse of how Toronto is progressing in the Fashion Industry was both impressive and breath-taking. It makes me even more proud to be living in this city.
Shoutout to @MyblockTO and @BestofTorontoTV for sharing this experience with me.
