Walk the Walk: Jeremy Laing S/S 2013 Collection

I remember when I first looked at the Jeremy Laing S/S 2013 collection on style.com, I was blown away by it. Then I was lucky enough to be able to see the runway show yesterday at the shOws.

This collection was inspired by the sport theme and Laing put a modern fashion twist on it. The oversized silhouette was gone and this season was more fitted to make the girls look lean, tall and athletic. The buckle design and the pewter embroidery were the details that made this collection unique. Also, some of the pieces were very androgynous so there might be a chance some men would want to purchase some pieces from this collection.

Overall, I think this is probably the best collection from Jeremy Laing in recent years. Bravo!

Pros:
- Sport theme is not a new concept but Laing has put a very nice modern twist on it to should the modern ladies.
- I like the fit of this collection. Every girl looks very sleek and lean.
- The pewter embroidery adds a good kick to the pieces. It somehow reminds me a little of the tribal influence.
- I find that some of the pieces, especially the jackets, are very androgynous. I think they will look good on men too.

Cons:
- The final ensemble was not one of the strongest pieces of this collection. There were a handful of show pieces that could replace that final look.

Eye Candies:
- White snap tank
- Cage shirt
- Notch bomber
- Parka shirt in tarnished foil chiffon
- K-tape vest

Please click here to see the complete collection.

Trendology: Holt Renfrew Presents" Can't Live Without Canadian Fashion"

Toronto fashion week has finally started and to start off the week in the most fabulous way, Holt Renfrew, the high end fashion department store in Canada, has showcased some of the best Canadian designers' pieces on the runway.

After a Glee inspired introduction, the show begins with the following Canadian designers' collection which include Todd Lynn, Greta Constantine, Denis Gagnon, Pink Tartan, Wings + Horns, Smythe, Lida Baday, Twenty Cluny and Jeremy Laing. There are many pieces that have caught my eyes and some of them include Todd Lynn's antoinette hand knit wool dress, Greta Constantine's black boiled wool swing jacket, Denis Gagnon's leather bomber, Jeremy Laing's starry night wedge coat and all the pieces from Smythe.

Even though I am very impressed with the show, I am still not too sure why Canada Goose is in the line up. Further more, is there a famous creative director behind this particular brand?