{"id":63367,"date":"2015-10-21T03:01:31","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T08:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=63367"},"modified":"2025-01-08T07:33:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:33:04","slug":"from-carnivals-to-the-tennis-courts-creativity-abounds-on-day-2-of-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2015\/10\/21\/from-carnivals-to-the-tennis-courts-creativity-abounds-on-day-2-of-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"From carnivals to the tennis courts, creativity abounds on Day 2 of Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TORONTO \u2013 As homegrown designers share their visions for spring-summer 2016 style, some noteworthy seasonal pastimes are serving as prime creative inspiration.<\/p>\n

Here are Day 2 highlights from Toronto\u2019s World MasterCard Fashion Week.<\/p>\n

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Under the sea: Mermaids inspire Helder Diego<\/strong><\/p>\n

A mythical aquatic creature served as real-world inspiration for Helder Diego\u2019s latest collection.<\/p>\n

Formerly known as BLAK.I, the womenswear brand helmed by Helder Aguiar and Diego Fuchs sought to chart the evolution of the mermaid in its spring-summer line.<\/p>\n

With shimmering sequins symbolic of scales, the collection transition from the multicoloured hues in the ocean to black and silver. The line of mainly form-fitting garments encompassed everything from mesh cowl tops, blazers, long-sleeve tees and jeggings to pleated jumpsuits and shorts, and of course, a mermaid gown.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, we\u2019ve always been inspired by powerful women,\u201d said Fuchs. \u201cOur woman from Day 1 has been one who loves herself and is confident in herself, and who will wear our stuff and be 100 per cent confident.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ticket to ride: Hayley Elsaesser opens \u201cCarnival of Curiosity\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step right up: The carnival has come to the catwalk.<\/p>\n

Hayley Elsaesser brought an amusement park twist to the whimsical, colourful creations that have become hallmarks of her label.<\/p>\n

After a pink-haired model rolled along the runway in a four-wheeler to open the show, there was no slowing down for this fun house ride which Elsaesser dubbed \u201cthe carnival of curiosity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The designer brought her inventive take on the theme with ultra-bright prints emblazoned on shirts, pullovers, jackets, culottes and dresses featuring \u201cadmit one\u201d tickets, poodles and even the Grim Reaper in a bumper car.<\/p>\n

The line was awash in boldly vibrant hues from rainbow-striped separates to metallics steeped in electric purple and green hues.<\/p>\n

Elsaesser said she loves the opportunity to bring a sense of levity to her designs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just think that a lot of the fashion industry like to take themselves a bit too seriously,\u201d she said backstage following her runway show.<\/p>\n

\u201cFashion and clothes should be fun. It kind of transforms you when you put something on… and that’s what I like my clothes to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Game, set, match: Time for tennis at bustle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bustle served up its take on tennis-inspired style with its typically cheeky approach to sportswear.<\/p>\n

Models sporting headbands and toting racquets showcased creations with both subtle and more overt nods to the sport.<\/p>\n

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Alongside the refined coloured trims on blazer pockets and piping on pants, there were colour-drenched images of courtside scenes screened on T-shirts and zip-front jackets.<\/p>\n

There were athleticwear staples aplenty, including hoodies, shorts and sweats.<\/p>\n

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Among the more playful takes on the tennis theme? The graphic tees sporting the slogan: \u201cLove means nothing to a player.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lucian Matis makes fashionable return<\/strong><\/p>\n

After several seasons away from Toronto\u2019s fashion week tents, Lucian Matis went to great lengths to deliver a personalized touch in his return to the runway.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted it to be a collection of personalities more than the same look changed in different ways, so that was really my main focus,\u201d he said backstage following his spring-summer showcase.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did a lot of experimenting with textiles… All the prints are created by me. So everything is designed in-house.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matis brought deft and delicate use of craftmanship to the line of lush, ultra-feminine dresses and gowns, from the embroidered florals to beaded accents on watercolour-like prints. Pearls featured quite prominently in the designer\u2019s collection, put to most dramatic use in a show-stopping, floor-skimming gown with a sweeping train swathed in strands of the luminous beads.<\/p>\n

Fashion Week continues until Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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