The Toronto fashion designers seemed to be targeted at the wealthy, despite reports that Canada may soon be facing a recession. Most of the models were decked out in exquisite gowns and high quality material. This is no surprise as the crowd at these events is usually very wealthy.
(http://www.thestar.com/article/349176)
“As the global economy threatens to grind into a recession and the Canadian dollar takes its biggest plunge since 1962, the runways at Toronto’s L’Oréal Fashion Week revealed little sympathy.”
Categories: Toronto fashion cluster
During the 2008 Toronto fashion week, we were introduced to some relatively new styles, as well as some styles with a throwback look; such as the influence of Punk Rock and the “Emo” trend (emotional trend) within Toronto fashion themes. The following link will direct readers to an article regarding the punk rock influence in today’s trends.
“Wearing clunky Doc Martens, black knee socks and fingerless gloves – and dressed predominantly in black – the runway was hardcore rock and roll punk, a distinct departure from the usually prim fashions created by designer Kimberley Newport-Mimran.”
(http://www.thestar.com/article/349998)
Categories: Toronto fashion cluster
Here are the 2008 Toronto Fashion week reviews. Some of Canada’s hottest new designers were able to show off their new summer looks. There were some big names involved such as; Denis Gagnon, Joeffer Caoc, and many other young talented individuals.
Following is a rating given to one of Toronto’s biggest Fashion Guru’s.
Denis Gagnon
A mirrored runway and a backdrop of barren wintery trees trucked in from a forest created the setting for the blockbuster presentation of Kirk Pickersgill’s and Stephen Wong’s label Greta Constantine. Only their fourth collection, the duo’s ascent on the fashion scene has been rapid, judging by the large invite-only crowd lined up outside Circa nightclub for the show Wednesday night.
For other reviews and information visit the following link.(http://www.thestar.com/article/349439)
Categories: Toronto fashion cluster
This article looks at the difficulties that the fashion industry face within Canada. Also talking about Toronto’s fashion Incubator which is located at the octagonal heritage building on the grounds of Exhibition Place.
Further this article looks at Kalam Lee and her ability to take advantage of Toronto’s incubator while applying Hong Kong skill and know how.
(http://www.thestar.com/article/310174)
The Toronto Fashion incubator website can be found with the following link.
(http://www.fashionincubator.com/)
Categories: Toronto fashion cluster
The attached article gives readers a great general understanding of how to define and create clusters, as well an in-depth look at Thailand’s economic development and the contribution of clustering.
(http://www.isc.hbs.edu/pdf/CAON%20Thailand%20CLUSTERS%202003%2005-04-03%20CK.pdf)
This photo was taken during Thailand’s fashion week in their capital city Bangkok. Some of the fashion designers are often quite strange, therefore create some interesting looks.
Categories: Thailand fashion cluster
