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The BANG couture collection is contemporary, playful, yet elegant, and built around two dimensions: traditional outerwear featuring high quality down escalated to fashion forward elegant style, accented with attractive furs; and a new line of trendsetting classic coats characterized by figure-hugging design and comfort, versatile styling that complements any outfit, highlighted by the beauty of natural fur.

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This collection’s inspiration is a simple one – the high school nerd has grown up and she is chic, knows what she wants and wants to do-it-all. This woman doesn’t hide behind her glasses anymore; she is the confident working girl who is always on the go. Each outfit transitions effortlessly from day to night, downtown to the red carpet and right into the after party. Looking understatedly cool means never having to try too hard or look overdone, because style is an extension of confidence, originality and personal expression.

Born in francophone Canada, Natasha Thomas has a DEC in fashion design from Marie-Victorin’s Cégep, as well as a near finish Bachelor degree in styling & design from UQAM.

She has worked in fashion for various companies in Australia and England, including an internship in the handbags and shoes department at  MIMCO in Melbourne. After being discovered by the creative directors of Trusstclub, Natasha launched her brand by THOMAS in 2011 at Montreal Fashion Week.

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Poetic tribute to the strength of the modern loving, independent women. It all about being brave and honest. It's standing up for things you believe in and go for your craziest ambitions. You can see it's going to be tough, but no guts no Glory

Presented by Designer Début in collaboration with      
Elle Québec

Presented in collaboration with Elle Québec

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For the 2013 fall/winter season, Anni50 delves in a fantastic universe where mist shrouds a mysterious forest. A collection where different periods overlap each other, evoking a dream of eternal youth and ‪femininity. ‬Emerald, burgundy, and taupe colors are put forward by floral and leopard patterns, as well as hearts, velvet peas, and paisley. Sometimes smooth, sometimes structured, materials vary from cotton to veil as well as crepe and knit giving tone to the mood of the times to those who wear them.

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On a trip home this year, a neighbour passed along a Montgomery Ward Catalogue from 1941. The second I flipped through those pages I knew it was going to be my inspiration. Beautiful tweeds, lovely lines and classic dresses that will stand the test of time!

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The Instincts” collection provides a surrealistic approach to fabric manipulation. The mix of wools, viscose, silk and laces enraptured a distinctly womanly cool collection. The inspiration behind the collection comes from a simultaneous softness and force in a single garment worn by an African warrior.

Presented in collaboration with Elle Québec 

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The 2013-2014 collection derives its inspiration from the meeting of two distinct universes: that of a continental ski explorer and of a Northern Plains native. Inuit motifs, braids and fringe mix with quilted coats developed in conjunction with the Rossignol skiwear company. To this adds a new line of cashmere that calls for relaxation, all-fur coats and luxurious wool.

A two-phase fashion show: 
Harricana capsule collection for Rossignol
Harricana 2013-2014 collection

Created with the urban career women in mind, the Montreal-based Mélissa Nepton label was established in 2009. Celebrating an accessible sophistication, a study in movement and a sense of fluidity, Mélissa Nepton’s designs outfit silhouettes of all shapes. Her garments are entirely made in Canada and are available in more than 60 boutiques across Québec and Ontario, as well as on the label website www.melissanepton.com.

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Equestris: Beyond Structure, Abstraction and Deconstruction 

Revisiting the great equestrian world, Mélissa Nepton’s fall-winter 2013-2014 collection is propelled by fluidity, structure and “antistructure”. Finding its inspiration in the early 20th Century cubism art movement, the EQUESTRIS collection explores strength, vigor and elegance, the fundamental concepts that lay at the core of the Nepton Woman. Bridging couture and comfort, Mélissa Nepton confirms once more her signature style with a runway show in three acts that promises a few surprises. 

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Designer in several capacities and creator of jewelry, Ralph Leroy combines the sharpness of the cut with his contemporary vision of fashion by way of a chic, urban and contemporary style. Colors and audacity are the two facets that depict the collections of this artisan of beauty.

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“Kenskoff” is a magical place in the mountains of Haiti. The morning mist plays with the bright colors of nature creating strength, determination, resilience and frivolity. 

Ralph Leroy plays with the color of metals, such as bronze, copper, silver and platinum, accented with his usual strong colors, while using fine materials such as leather, suede, silk and wool. He manipulates these pieces masterfully with skill and creativity.

These combined creations along with sisal straw and coconut fibers from Haiti empowers women with structure and grace while offering a robust style for men that is elegant and seductive.

“Kenskoff" is for Ralph Leroy a non-stop, round trip between Montreal and Haiti.

A graduate of Marie Victorin in 2007, Marilyne Baril pursued her education at the ESMM, graduating in 2010. Over the years Marilyne has received 3 scholarship from the Fondation de la Mode de Montreal and Fur Council of Canada. In 2009, she participated in an internship in Paris which helped to grow her expertise. Working in the Montreal fashion industry for the past 5 years, the young designer is launching a women’s outerwear collection in 2013. Marilyne Baril designs and creates high-end products for the urban and sophisticated woman.

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Red, caramel and black; the colors of Maiakovsky – Russian futuristic poet. 
Straight lines, yet poetic and soft.
Behold the inspiration for the Marilyne Baril Fall-Winter 2013-2014 collection. 
Warm and cozy coats in wool, leather and fur for a cold and rough winter.

Shortly after arriving in Montreal in 1996, Jennifer Glasgow began creating costumes and clothing for entertainers, dancers as well as working for the Cirque du Soleil.  She launched her first collection with the opening of her boutique, Local 23 in 2003 and with that success she opened her second boutique General 54 in 2006.  Each of her collections represents her artistic vision and each season uncovers new horizons.

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Jennifer Glasgow’s Fall/Winter collection 2013 is imbued with dreams of English countryside landscapes.  Shadowy warm colours and rich textured fabrics are draped and structured with orange, rust, Burgundy and navy. Vintage inspired prints blend with Italian suiting wools in a full collection of separates and dresses.

Combining function with trendy, contemporary fashion is what drives the young Quebec company, VOYOU. Being stylish shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort, and that’s why the Quebec clothing line draws inspiration from the lifestyles of active, modern men and women who work, who have children, are busy professionals but who still make time for recreational activities. VOYOU outfits clients of any age, from twenty-somethings right up to 99 years young. Why not? Comfort and style goes hand in hand at any age! In fact, Lise-Marie Cayer, the designer behind the label, has a vision to “democratize” local products to make them more accessible and to ensure that “Made in Canada” clothing meets the needs of Quebeckers.

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Voyou, Inspiration for fall winter

For her 13th collection, Lise-Marie Cayer, the designer behind the Voyou label, let herself be taken over by the festive atmosphere and vivid colours of the Mediterranean.  As such, Spring-Summer 2013 is essentially a trip across Southern Europe. The chosen colour palette reflects energy: coral, turquoise, cream and noir, a timeless classic. Fabrics such as guipure, picot chiffon, tencel and finely-striped knits wonderfully portray this chic bohemian flair. When it comes to silhouettes, the label stays true to its mission of combining style and comfort. The A-line is up front and centre for flowing dresses, blouses and camisoles that enhance the feminine figure. Skirt waists are high to slim the waist and semi-fitted cuts allow for easy movement. It is thus with a breath of freedom that Lise-Marie Cayer created this summertime collection that, she hopes, will inspire her clientele to enjoy a festive, bohemian summer

Born in Tunisia, Hinda grew up in France where she developed her passion for fashion. With a fashion degree from the Montreal Academy of Design and Technology in 2002 she worked as an assistant designer for big canadian fashion companies before she launched her own line in 2006 that she named Symbioses; a blend of fine living, art and fashion.

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The autumn, 2013  collection for Symbiose by hinda A. will be rich in colours. With twinkle to pop art of the seventies, the collection is an inspiration  of the Milton Glaser ‘ style graphic and modern architecture. The line is made in fluid and natural fabrics which sculpt the silhouette to give a purified and stylized style at the same time.

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Inspired by the world around him, Luko likes to explore different cultures to find a new way of seeing things. Winner of several design competitions, he has a taste for refinement and minimalism.

His philosophy: Creating ready-to-wear, fashion-forward clothing, standing the test of time and becoming classics.

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Urban Underground Winter
Comfortably dressed in wool felt, mesh, imitation leather and nets, the woman of L'AUTRE COUTURE DE LUKO MARION adapts to the outdoors winter and the underground city. Her style allows her to adapt to the different aspects of her life in an urban elegance, always renewed.