The consensus in the tents was that Lucian Matis was the "real winner" of Project Runway Canada. I saw his LFW debut for Fall 2007 last year. Underneath the over-styled and busy looks, I was amazed by his tailoring and attention to detail. This year, he presented his "Black Collection" - which wasn't all black. Jewellery designer, Susie Love created cute mini plastic top hats for the models.
Lucian Matis Finale
We forgave the models' wobbly walks (a result from ill-fitting shoes) and took in the elegant and impeccable tailored gowns. No flipping the bird for Lucian - he is class all the way. The actual winner of PRC, Biddell flipped the bird and grabbed his crotch when he took his "bow" - erm, who's addicted to him again? What? But I will give him props for the sustainability angle of his fabric. Seemed more people were addicted to Lucian as 200 people were left outside of the runway room once it reached capacity.
Lucian Matis FinaleWe forgave the models' wobbly walks (a result from ill-fitting shoes) and took in the elegant and impeccable tailored gowns. No flipping the bird for Lucian - he is class all the way. The actual winner of PRC, Biddell flipped the bird and grabbed his crotch when he took his "bow" - erm, who's addicted to him again? What? But I will give him props for the sustainability angle of his fabric. Seemed more people were addicted to Lucian as 200 people were left outside of the runway room once it reached capacity.
The most energetic audience was most definitely at The Heart Truth show. The Canadian celebrity-modelled show was part of an educational campaign to raise awareness of the risk of heart disease and stroke for women. Canadian designers including Arthur Mendonca, Joeffer Caoc, Marie Saint-Pierre, and Izzy Camilleri created one-of-a-kind gowns for the cause.
Catherine O'Hara Working It
The most talked about - and even blogged on Perez Hilton - was Catherine O'Hara's fall at the end of the catwalk. That lady rocked it down there, pure Devil-Wears-Prada styles until she reached the end of the runway then poof! - she was gone and down.
Catherine O'Hara takes it all in stride
She giggled her way back to the top of the runway where she faked a second fall. Now that's F.I.E.R.C.E!
NADA Finale
NADA definitely knows her customer. Her Dynasty-themed collection referenced the 80's without being literal. A fabulous touch was gifting her guests a cute scarf which seems to have been made specifically for her show. Again, Susie Love's designs made an appearance with matching gold earrings and rings - just the right touch of bling without any unnecessary sparkle.
Catherine O'Hara Working ItThe most talked about - and even blogged on Perez Hilton - was Catherine O'Hara's fall at the end of the catwalk. That lady rocked it down there, pure Devil-Wears-Prada styles until she reached the end of the runway then poof! - she was gone and down.
Catherine O'Hara takes it all in strideShe giggled her way back to the top of the runway where she faked a second fall. Now that's F.I.E.R.C.E!
NADA FinaleNADA definitely knows her customer. Her Dynasty-themed collection referenced the 80's without being literal. A fabulous touch was gifting her guests a cute scarf which seems to have been made specifically for her show. Again, Susie Love's designs made an appearance with matching gold earrings and rings - just the right touch of bling without any unnecessary sparkle.
After NADA, I bolted out to the ladies to freshen up a bit, but the line was 'round the block. I ended up not getting back in time for some male model eye-candy at the Bustle show, but ran in to a friend who was manning the Lincoln VIP lounge who invited us to take it over and watch the show on the screen. I did, however get back on track to see Joeffer Caoc.
Jewellery Designer, Susie Love with MVP Actress, Amanda Brugel at Lucian Matis' After Party
Jewellery Designer, Susie Love with MVP Actress, Amanda Brugel at Lucian Matis' After PartyWe headed over to Lush Magazine's Menagerie masquerade event at the Berkeley Church. The invite said "masks are mandatory and will be provided", but luckily no one was biting - phew! We stayed long enough to catch the "special midnight presentation and performance" - which turned out to be a burlesque dancer enchanting Britney Spear's famous snake show from the MTV Awards. We booted out there, but not before grabbing our gift bags, and headed over to Lucian Matis' after party at Circa (which was also having a Persian News Years celebration.) The security confiscated our juices and waters which we'd collected all night from gift bags. Thankfully we weren't invited to partake in the New Years countdown and were personally escorted up to the Mirror Ballroom where we found the eloquent and elegant Lucian. Time didn't allow for us to get to Lobby for Bustle's after party - though I still wonder if my key would have opened up a box with a prize.
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