| EVENT REPORT 04.09.09 12:20 PM |
PRINT | SEND TO A FRIEND |
|
| Designer Forecast |
| Fashion Group International gave industry types a look at upcoming trends with speakers and a runway show at the Fifth Social Club. |
|
The Toronto chapter of Fashion Group International hosted 100 fashion and beauty industry folks at the Fifth Social Club Tuesday to review the key looks for the upcoming season at the organization’s annual Spring Pret Event and Trend Report. “This particular event gives our members an update on what just hit the runway,” said Michelle Calvert, who serves as the organization’s regional co-chair along with Pheinixx Paul. “We also have trend forecasts happening tonight, which is really, really valuable to most of our members. They’ll get to see what’s hot a year in advance.”
Grace Lee of M.A.C. reviewed the beauty looks seen on the runways in Paris, Milan, London, and New York, and Lush Magazine fashion director Peter Papapetrou discussed the fashion trends for the fall 2009 season—illustrated by models wearing designs from Evan Biddell, Farley Chatto, David Dixon, and Linda Lundström. |
|
CONTINUED > |
|
|
PHOTO GALLERY |
 | Ford models walked the runway in fashions from Evan Biddell, Farley Chatto, David Dixon, and Linda Lundström.
Photo: BizBash |
|
|
 | Lush Magazine fashion director Peter Papapetrou discussed fashion trends for the fall 2009 season.
Photo: BizBash |
|
|
 | Silver pails filled with bottles of San Pellegrino sat atop the bar.
Photo: BizBash |
|
|
 | Servers passed hors d'oeuvres such as cucumber yogurt shooters from Cravings Fine Food Market & Catering.
Photo: BizBash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WGSN—a global service that provides online research, trend analysis, and news to the fashion, design, and style industries—showcased its forecasts for spring 2010. “The designers in the audience, whether they’re jewelry designers or accessory designers, really get to see what’s going to happen a year in advance. They’re starting to think about their collections right now for spring/summer 2010,” Paul said.
A short panel discussion aimed at relating international trends to consumers followed the presentations. “It’s been an evolving event,” said Paul, who added that the panel discussion and question-and-answer session are new this year. “We want to bring [the presentations] into context and give people insight into how the other areas of this industry use this information.”
The event, held at the Fifth for the first time, saw models walking a runway under dozens of paper lights—permanent fixtures at the venue. “We have a new event chair, Michelle Planche, and she handles all of the logistics now for our events. It’s amazing having her because she runs Paradigm Events...she found this for us and the Fifth has been incredibly supportive,” Paul said. “As a nonprofit organization, we rely on a lot of in-kind as well as cash sponsorships. So for each event we really need venues to recognize that we’re bringing to them the decision-makers in the fashion and beauty industry. Our audience are the people who will have events here as well. Most venues recognize that and are very happy to open their doors to us.”
—Susan O'Neill
RELATED TOPICS
Fashion Group International Toronto, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Lush Magazine, WGSN
MORE EVENT REPORT STORIES
Feist Steps in to Perform at Holt Renfrew's Holiday Window Unveiling
Venetian Ball Recreates Piazza San Marco With 30-foot Bell Tower, Starry Night Lighting
Baycrest Foundation Stages Ballroom Dance Competition for Annual Gala
Microsoft Introduces Windows 7 With Cute Kid, Product Vignettes
Thomas Sabo Product Launch Dresses Ultra With Black Feathers, Roses
MORE STORIES ABOUT M.A.C. COSMETICS
Cinema Against AIDS Fund-Raiser Goes Old Hollywood With Black and Gold Decor
Events and Pop-Ups Are a Boon to Troubled Retail Real Estate—and Vice Versa
Greta Constantine Scales Back Set Design, Goes Runway-Less for Fashion Show
| More Suppliers/Venues to Consider |
ADVERTISEMENT |
|
|
|
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility that can be used for professional touring companies, corporate presentations, galas, special events, and trade shows in a modern and elegant environment. More >>
EMAIL THIS RESOURCE |
|
Kindred Spirits Catering
Kindred Spirits has been a leading full-service event caterer and planner in the Toronto market for more than 15 years. Their food philosophy is to ensure that the finest products are prepared restaurant-style and exclusively tailored to the tastes of your discerning guests. More >>
EMAIL THIS RESOURCE |
|
It's My Potty—V.I.P. Portable Restrooms
It's My Potty prides itself on the largest selection of clean, classy, and elegant portable restrooms available today. They have many styles and sizes to choose from, starting with single units all the way up to the 24- and 32-foot ultra-luxurious Royal Flush. More >>
EMAIL THIS RESOURCE |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
