JANET T. PLANET
SHOW: Undergrowth - a tactile, embroidered metaphor for overcoming fear in the world through going back to nature.
Women’s Wear
Undergrowth draws inspiration from the forest
strata. Understory: curling bark and woodgrain. Forest floor: emerging organic gorgeousness. Canopy: big shapes and serious detail when seen up close. Greens, burnt oranges, darkest midnight blue; Velvet, devoires and exquisite textiles from the world over. Hats by Gina from Retro G.

URBAN WEAR SHOW
The Urban Wear show will be an amalgamated effort by today's top urban designers to showcase urban lifestyle to the Canadian mainstream culture. Urban Wear will also be a platform to showcase and celebrate Canada's rising urban designers and display them on an international platform. This event will be an all-inclusive look not just into urban fashion but also the lifestyle that fosters and pushes it. Designers include: J-LO, Evisu & Ben Sherman, D&G Womens (US/International), Ecko Unlimited & Ecko Red (US/International), Akademiks (US/ International), School of Hard Knocks (US/Canadian – International), SD&R (Canadian Designers), Lounge Clothing (Canadian Designers), Re mix (Canadian Designer).

ENGELBERT GAYAGOY
Collection: Undress Me
Womens Wear
Inspired by the Middle East, this existential and artistic collection is completely red and uses lace and silks.

ULA ZUKOWSKA (www.ula2.com)
Inspired by a recent trip to Europe and Tibetan prayers, this collection features asymmetrical lines, white and light colours, dupont fabric, paper, tuille and zippers. Drama is added with the use of black.

ERYN REID
Collection: Abracadabra
Men’s & Women’s Wear
The oppression of women and the burning of so-called witches in the 18th century inspired this dark collection. The colours red and gold are seen throughout the designs and she uses silk, cashmere, wool, lace, paisley, brocade, leather and velvet. In collaboration with Millivent Vee, she has also created a knitwear collection of mohair capes, tops, skirts, sweaters and accessories.

OLIVERA SAVIC
Women’s Wear
The theme of the collection is clubbing and revolves around three "clubs" – the polo club, the lounge, and the nightclub. She uses texture, cashmere, denim, cotton stretch, earth tones, navy and purples and black. Hats by Vanity Hats.

CHAKO for JME
Collection: The Leather that Feels Like Silk
Men’s and Women’s Wear
A combination of western function and oriental aesthetic, this leather and fur collection features an array of leather colours. The highlight will be a kimono-inspired leather garment.

MARK PEROS
Women’s Wear
Inspired by American 40s this professional yet romantic collection has Hollywood glamour. He uses satin, lace, suede, and corduroy in a palette of lavender, black, creams, browns and greens.

KAADIKI BY HAITHEM ALKADIKI
Collection: Soldiers of Love
Men’s Wear
This military-inspired collection features camouflage, cotton twill, corduroy, tan, chocolate brown, khaki, forest green and leather accents.

DAMZELS IN THIS DRESS
Women’s Wear
Inspired by the France in the 70s and Paris in the 40s, this dress collection stays true to the DAMZELS line of feminine, warm, provocative designs. Fall/winter 2003 features misty, dirtied, pastel ultra-suedes, English-biased tweeds in olives and dijon, deep, shadowy velvets and rich colours like deep chocolate and garnet.

NEW LABELS SHOW
Featuring 4 very exciting young designers:
Rosa Constanzo, Ranjit Chopra of C59 Black Label, Mila Finkelshtein of The Waiter / The Slut, and Caroline Lim of Kity.
The collections feature pinks, browns and a healthy dose of black; fabrics range from wool and denim to chiffon and leather.
Rosa Constanzo’s designs were inspired by refined independent women who have emerged from a metropolitan Eden, resulting in a sexy, feminine and savage collection.
Ranjit Chopra of C59 Black Label was inspired by his homeland of Katmandu Nepal. Ranjit admired the inner beauty, wisdom and grace of "Chandra" one of the elders in the village.
Mila Finkelshtein’s The Waiter / The Slut collection was inspired by "Goldie Locks and the Three Bears" (after the bears left). Featuring a whimsical, girly line with "I’m a mess" slogans silk-screened over chiffons and cottons.
Caroline Lim of Kity took her inspirations from the contrasting metaphors of a woman and a rose. She believes that women have both soft and strong traits and translates this by combining denim, cotton, knits and lace with leather, stencilling and spray graffiti.

Other Shows Scheduled:
FURWORKS
PAUL HARDY
DESIGNERS FEATURED OFF-SITE:

Harebell by Shelli Oh
Thien Le
Arthur Mendonca
Joeffer Caoc
David Dixon
Crystal Siemens
New Labels
Bruzer by Andrew Majtenyi

About The Fashion Design Council of Canada

Founded in 1991, the Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) is an industry association that exists to mobilize and promote Canadian fashion. The FDCC is dedicated to organizing and advancing Canadian fashion and its many components allowing designers to be part of the international fashion calendar. More information about the Fashion Design Council of Canada, and L'Oreal Professionnel presents Toronto Fashion Week can be found by logging on to:
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