Oh, man…since invitations went out yesterday, I only had 5 responses! That can’t be good. Maybe I should send invitations earlier next season.
Oh yeah…I’ve got to figure out music and choreography too. No problem…that’s easy. In fact, everything is so much easier this second time around, I actually had time to go see a few [...]

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Though my secret admirer delivered an entire Fashion Week wardrobe, it lacked a truly spectacular Tuesday outfit. Luckily, up-and-coming designer Brook Alviano stepped in with a sophisticated, yet splashy dress and witty handbag to match. She accessorized with a Pretty Raccoon Clothing scarf and glammed up my ensemble with shoes by David Dixon for Town [...]

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OK! Marathon invitation day! The Fashion Week organizers asked for my seating list. Seating list? I have to do that too? I didn’t even send out my invitations until today! Spent all night making 500 mini-collages that really reflect the mood of my collection. Even though they were rushed, I’m pretty happy with them.
I begged [...]

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Holt Renfrew launched L’Oréal Fashion Week with its traditional, yet sophisticated Media Cocktail event. Only the crème de la crème of the Canadian fashion scene attend. Very few bloggers were invited, thank goodness. They only crowd a space otherwise filled with journalistas, designers, celebrities, and stylists.
Ms. Robin Kay, President and Executive Director of L’Oréal Fashion [...]

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It is time for Toronto to strut its stuff at L’Oreal Fashion Week. Six days worth of shows, parties, seminars, and events leave a fashionista with the ultimate challenges: What is the perfect outfit? Where is the best afterparty? How will I obtain only the best and most positive press attention?
Yes, Dear Readers, a lot [...]

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I saw you, PR maven, without makeup and exiting a subway station. Is that any way to prepare for Fashion Week?

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L’Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto is on Monday!  I still need a talented stylist to help me choose the perfect fashion week outfit - and thanks to Leesa at The F-List, I can offer a pair of day passes for the tents in Nathan Philips Square in return.  If some miracle worker can assemble something [...]

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Abel Munoz - the sweetest shoe designer in Canada - held an exhibition of his fancy footwear at the Bata Shoe Museum. Oh, how I adore his shoes.
Tonight’s gossip was not about shoes; on everyone’s lips was Harley Davidson’s press release announcing its decision not to participate in L’Oreal Fashion Week. Personally, I do not [...]

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Holy crap! I totally forgot to send out invitations to my show next week! I’m going to be at the same time as the TFI New Labels Seminar, which is kind of a bummer because I think I want to enter the competition. I could really use the publicity and the prizes. Anyway, I hope [...]

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Canada’s Crown Prince of Pizzazz, Wayne Clark, was celebrated with an exhibition of his fashion illustrations at the O’Connor Gallery. In turn, Wayne celebrated upcoming Canadian designers by launching the Ryerson University Wayne Clark Fashion Design and Illustration Award.
When asked about the exhibit, Mr. Clark mused, “I never really liked my pencil drawings; now that [...]

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