Montréal has long been the beating heart of Canada’s fashion scene, a city where European flair meets North American innovation. Known for its rich history as a textile hub and its vibrant underground culture, Montréal is where burgeoning talent finds its voice, and avant-garde ideas take flight.
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Tabi Shoes: Yay or Nay?
Split-toe shoes, commonly referred to as Tabis, have made quite the name for themselves over the past decade. Their eye-catching design allows wearers to effortlessly elevate an outfit from simple to edgy.
Is Luxury a Thing of the Past?
Once upon a time, the distinction between mass-market fashion and luxury designer labels was clear and unmistakable. High-end brands promised personalized shopping experiences, exquisitely tailored garments, and the finest materials.
Process Visual Debuts 10th Collection ‘BALLOON’ at FAT S/S ’24
Montréal based Process Visual’s 10th collection, “BALLOON,” was unveiled at Fashion Art Toronto S/S ’24 last month, under the aegis of Lignes de Fuite—a talent incubator initiated by Milan Tanedjikov.
NUIT Clothing Atelier Launches Spring 2024 Collection
On March 21, 2024, Toronto-based clothing brand NUIT Clothing Atelier unveiled their Spring ’24 collection, titled “La Femme/Diable,” which translates to “The Woman/Devil” in English.
The Death of the Supermodel
Following a difficult battle against Lyme disease, supermodel Bella Hadid recently announced her retirement from the fashion industry to focus more on her health and happiness.
The Runway Revolution: Maison Margiela’s Spring/Summer 2024 and the Return of Drama
Now is the time to pay very close attention because we are in the midst of a Fashion Renaissance. In January, John Galliano, the current creative director at Maison Margiela, officially debuted their Spring/Summer 2024 collection.
Haute Couture Week S/S 2023
AI Fashion: When Machines Dream, Do They Dream of Couture?
In the midst of an influx of AI visuality, we dream in a digital utopia, a liminal space of possibility. Envisioning alternate realities and machinic dreams of AI Fashion, new media artist Cody Rooney asks, When Machines Dream, Do They Dream of Couture?
Paris Couture 22′ Highlights
This past week’s fashion week saw a grandiose return to couture, with Paris, the couture capital du monde, hosting almost twice as many shows as last year.