What Have We Learned From Toronto's Fashion Week Fall 2012

What Have We Learned From Toronto's Fashion Week Fall 2012

Now that Toronto’s Fashion Week is over, what have we learned?  What styles and trends can we incorporate in our fall wardrobes?  Here's what to expect for your wardrobe post-summer.

FEATHERS

Feathers were everywhere on Toronto’s runways.  From Lucian Matis's show at The Royal York Hotel to Pink Tartan plumage covered coats, feathers will rule the hen house this fall. You can wear feathers (lightly please, unless you are sauntering down the runway) on a shirt or a dress, or get some of those funky earrings, however, you can wear colored feathers but make sure they are not the cheap looking ones at Claire’s for 13 year olds!

BLACK

The last few fashion seasons, we have seen grey and brown being the “new black”, black is finally back. Every designer featured at least two outfits (Joe Fresh included) made entirely black (yay!). Rock it everywhere, in everything, however you want to!  I personally am the biggest fan of black, it’s slimming!

MIX AND MATCH MATERIALS

From suede and wool at Line to silk and leather at Travis Taddeo, if you want to be in style this fall, play with texture. Go wild! The easiest way to pull off the look will be by adding mixed-fabric sweaters and dresses to your closet.

JEWEL TONES

Fall 2012 will be more muted in color compared to spring 2012, but there are some bold tones to reach for. Think turquoise, which was displayed at Mélissa Nepton’s show, and the mustards and reds from Joe Fresh. Purple is also a good go to, to “brighten up” your fall wardrobe.  Just make sure you go for deeper purples.

ANDROGYNY

“Can't figure out if you want to wear feminine attire or if you'd rather go for a more masculine look? Fall 2012 is your season to make a style statement by wearing both looks -- at the same time. From Caitlin Power to Pink Tartan, looking androgynous in your attire will be key. Add androgynous elements to your wardrobe with oversized blazers, slim-cut pants and billowy yet simple blouses.

HAVE FUN AND EXPRESS YOURSELF

From Western style at Bustle to Samurai and Oriental trends from Sunny Fong at VAWK, fall 2012 seems to be all about finding your inner fashionista and having fun with looks you didn't think you could pull off. This is one season where expressing yourself is key, so don't take anything too seriously and give yourself a completely new style personality!”

(parts of this article taken from Huffington Post Canada-writer Sarah Kelsey)