#stmSnippet: Top 10 WMCFW SS16

The tent at World MasterCard Fashion Week is down now. The set up and tear down for an event this size takes more time than one might realize.  It’s not your average party tent. This is something complex with a second level and heating system to keep all us fashion enthusiasts from freezing. It really is rather impressive for a temporary structure. That said, it does not compare to the magic seen on the runway. Canadian designers showcased their very best at the Spring Summer 2016 instalment of WMCFW here in Toronto. Marcus Kan, myself and some of our favourite fashion friends headed to the tent to see it all first hand.

Here Marcus and I have chosen our top ten looks from the entire week. Marcus sifted through the women’s looks while I handled the men’s looks. Having seen the majority of them live on the runway, we already had a good sense of which our favourites would be, but wanted to put a little extra time into the selection process. To see all of our Top 10 WMCFW SS16 on STM, click here.

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Photos: CanadaWears.ca / Raymond Chow

#stmSnippet: Top 6 TOMSS16

Over on STM we have rounded up our favourite collections from the TOM*, (Toronto Men's Fashion Week) spring/summer 2016 runway presentations. From sexy formalwear to cutting edge streetwear, the week was full of looks for just about every man. Find highlights from our picks of the top 6 shows by clicking here.

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Photos: Shayne Gray

#stmSnippet: 3.Paradis - The Voice Of The New Generation

Emeric Tchatchoua and Raymond Cheung are the design geniuses behind the label 3.Paradis, an unapologetically fashion forward Canadian menswear brand. Having lived and studied in Paris, London, Hong Kong and Montreal, their designs are influenced by a range of cultures.

The two designers have made the top five list for the Toronto Men's Fashion Week (TOMFW*) Emerging Menswear Designer Award (EMDA) with a cash prize of $10,000, a one year membership at Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI), a feature in TOM* Magazine and a primetime runway show at TOMFW* Fall/Winter 2016. The competition's runway presentation will take place on August 21st, 2015 at TOMFW*

In this #stmINTERVIEWED we chat with Emeric and Raymond about their upcoming collection, their many influences and how they want to open our minds and hearts through the art of fashion. To continue reading the full interview, click here.

Photos Courtesy 3.Paradis