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Toronto Fashion Week – In Review
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My stunning friend, Elise, walked in an exclusive for Rudsak. Bringing it for the redheads! (Edward James via Getty Images)
As always, I am impressed when I see gorgeous diversity on the runways. It makes me feel like fashion is finally listening. So, yes, there were waifish, glam skeletors, but there were also toned, lithe, curvy, quirky and interesting faces of all ages, races and backgrounds. While I grew up always wanting to emulate the Kate Moss-types, I feel really thrilled that the clothes hangers are starting to look more like a well-edited version of our sidewalks. I’m happy to have gotten to a place where I feel great in my skin and confident in my fashion choices, regardless of what my scale says. On with the parade.
Rudsak fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
Rep-ping the National Ballet of Canada, at the Farley Chatto 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
One of our homegrown iconic faces. Courtesy of Huff. Post: Stacie McKenzie walks the runway wearing Farley Chatto 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
Farley Chatto 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG) – Silver Fox!!!
Hayley Elsaesser fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
MARCH 17: Models walk the runway wearing Triarchy 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
The bridal look from the Farley Chatto 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 17: Designers Luca Daniel, Mario Christian and Heng Tang present their 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
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Hilary Macmillan 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
MARCH 17: Models walk the runway wearing Triarchy 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 17, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
Helder Diego fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
Helder Diego fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
A model walks the runway during the Mackage fashion show at CBC Studios on March 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
Unttld fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 15, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
model walks the runway during the Malorie Urbanovitch fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 15, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
Sosken Studios X Marisa Minicucci 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 15, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
Designer Ellie Mae walks the runway during the Ellie Mae fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 15, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
Designer Sid Neigum presents his 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 14, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
Narces 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 14, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
Christopher Paunil fashion show at David Pecaut Square on March 14, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Edward James/FilmMagic)
Mikhael Kale featuring Neenyo Fall 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 14, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
At Bustle, these two cuties sure know how to hustle. I couldn’t help it, they’re so adorable. Models walk the runway wearing Bustle 2016 collection during Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016 at David Pecaut Square on March 15, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for IMG)
Love letters from abroad
IndulgeInterviewing the cast of Game of Thrones … In Seville, Spain and London is one lousy business trip. It’s especially hard when you are eating great food, staying in beautiful hotels and doing cool stuff. Here is my view inside the magic of GOT on location. My wife was the interviewer and sent me a few inside peeks of all the behind the scenes fun.
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Trinity bellwoods flea And the rage room
Art, IndulgeWhat a great way to spend the day, having a brunch with our wedding photographer to pick final albums, at Toronto’s The Northwood. Then we headed to the Trinity Bellwoods Flea – a mix of food and handmade items, hosted in a variety of venues while the weather is a little chilly, until it makes its way back to the name-sake park – Trinity Bellwoods. We enjoyed oysters from ‘Island Oysters’ – guided skillfully by the founder of this niche company.
We also checked out the handmade jewellery by Laborde. Loved the weight of these chains, especially the ones made from re-purposed brass watch links
I love being able to window shop, while my oysters get shucked. The coziness of the market means you have everything at your fingertips (plus a bar with signature cocktails like spiced cider, bellinis and other yummies). 
As always, we were out to support YYZ Imports.
Picked up some quirky plates at Lousongmade. Who can resist a delicate saucer with a saucy saying? “La-di-fucking da!” or “Smash the Patriarchy” or “Fuck that shit”. Or, that yellow edged plate (below) with a sweet little bird, chirping “Don’t be a tit.”
Finishing off with some homemade soup, organic and vegan options available in mason jars and hot sauces (great for hostess gifts) on our way out the door (N0.7 hotsauce!)
Leather and wool coat, burgundy tunic, bralette and White Feather Designs enamel necklace. Check out more of Bre’s gorgeous work at her website. Next we went for daily soup at a friends place. He has started up an intriguing tradition of having open doors on weekends with noon, 2 pm and 4 pm drop in times to share a meal with folks. He invites couples, singles, people and tells them when to show up. The pot of soup starts at the beginning of the day and feeds the community of friends who arrive. He and his partner sit and chat, eating a little with each new group and getting to know people. Genius. We ended up talking about the Anglican church, gay pride, repealing the buggery laws in Jamaica, documentaries and lecturing at Canadian universities. We may need to start a daily soup of our own!
We ended up, next, at a surprise for me; I sprained my ankle the day before my birthday and apparently said, ‘I just want to break some shit’. Wish granted. I was taken to a rage room, where we blasted some Eminem and 90s tunes, while armed with a crow bar and baseball bats, against a variety of foe – a horse statuette, some large bottles, ashtrays, china and… my favourite, two printers. All my tech-angst was released. It’s way more fun than you’d guess. I recommend the ‘couples package’ from Battlesports Inc. Here
This is apparently great for recently broken up or divorced folks.
Suited up.
In flight.
The debris.
Almost last… we had an impromptu dinner at Stazione Central. Delicious Italian fare.
Then we went to celebrate a friends new Canadian citizenship…. a perfect day!
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