<![CDATA[Montreal Fashion Week]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/index.php?lang=en English <![CDATA[Envers par Yave Jean Lacasse]]> http:// 2010-09-03 10:46:19 <![CDATA[Myco Anna]]> http:// 2010-09-03 10:44:55 <![CDATA[Lovas]]> http:// 2010-09-03 10:44:31 <![CDATA[Denis Gagnon]]> http:// 2010-09-03 10:43:30 <![CDATA[Annie 50]]> http:// Biography
Founded in February 2005, the company continues to evolve thanks to the complementary experience and assets of its owners, Annie Chagnon and Amélie Gingras-Rioux. The two have combined their talents to create the collections. Together, they  choose the styles, cuts and materials. Inspired by the 1950s and based on ethical production principles, the ready-to-wear line is attracting a lot of attention.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
This spring, Annie 50 keeps it light and breezy! Echoes of French chansons and a sweeping look make the heart soar. From flaming red to charcoal black, the colours enhance the delicacy of materials like linen knits and cottons. Floral prints make you think of summer and yearn to fall in love. Femmes fatales and romantics will love the feminine cuts and sensuous, body-caressing lines!
 

]]> 2010-09-03 10:40:07 <![CDATA[Valérie Dumaine]]> http:// Biography
Active on the fashion scene for more than 12 years, Valerie Dumaine launched her eponymous line in the spring 2004.   Casual or sophisticated?  Valerie Dumaine’s carefully designed collections offer both options in unique, assertive styles characterized by clean, elegant lines.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
In a collection intuitively drafted with a hint of amusement, Valerie Dumaine mixes the fluidity of draped fabrics with sharp cuts: soft shoulders, folds, dropping pockets, geometrical patches and modern lines. Neutral shades of ivory, beige and limestone grey colour the light fabrics: silk chiffon, linen jersey, mixed knits enhanced by drawings inked in black and navy blue, stripes and abstract graphs. A collection that exudes impetuous freedom.

]]> 2010-09-02 15:33:41 <![CDATA[Ralph Leroy]]> http:// Biography
A multi-faceted designer and jewelry creator, Ralph Leroy combines the sharpness of the cut with his contemporary vision of fashion in a chic, urban and contemporary style. Colors and daring are the two facets that distinguish the collections of this artisan of beauty.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
Element Water expresses the designer’s concern pertaining to the last oil spill and raises our awareness on the abundance of water, which is nothing but a mirage.  Element Water by Ralph Leroy is a portal to both oceanography and ichthyology.  From it emerges aquatic elegance, reflected in its forms and colours.

]]> 2010-09-02 15:29:56 <![CDATA[Paria Lambina]]> http:// Biography
At the age of 17, Paria interned at Misura by Joeffer Caoc. Paria is a recent fashion design graduate of Ryerson University where her meticulous attention to detail and fit was recognized with the prestigious Mary Louise Macdonald Award for Excellence in Pattern Making. Pieces from Paria’s Summer 2009 collection were featured at the Holt Renfrew flagship store in Toronto. At the 2010 edition of New York Fashion Week Paria worked with Costello Tagliapietra and Jeremy Scott. 

Spring-summer 2011 collection
The Paria Lambina Spring 2011 collection has been inspired by the sunny facades of tropical buildings, which the designer saw on vacation.  Her aesthetics reflect timeless femininity with the modern woman in mind. Paria creates functional contemporary clothing designed to be a permanent staple of one’s wardrobe.
 

]]> 2010-09-02 15:28:44 <![CDATA[Muse par Christian Chenail]]> http:// Biography
Muse creator Christian Chenail is a superb example of longevity in the world of Quebec fashion:  first Muse collection 1989, first boutique on Saint-Denis in Montréal 1993, Griffe d’Or award 1996, seven Fondation mode Matinée awards, three Montréal design awards (Creativity, summer 1998, Favourite summer and winter 1998), second Muse boutique in Quebec City 2003. He started out as an architect, but turned to fashion at the age of 26. For the past 20 years, whether inspired by the great designers, iconic muses like Maria Callas and Audrey Hepburn, or the mood of the times, Christian Chenail has created fashions that last.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
This season, anything goes! Everything under the sun that you love to see on a woman: ultra-feminine dresses, structured jackets, straight-leg pants and pencil skirts, draped/twisted tops, with a late 70s feel... Let's groove!
 

]]> 2010-09-02 15:25:06 <![CDATA[Mélissa Nepton]]> http:// Biography
Melissa Nepton has burst onto the scene as one of the new generation’s most promising designers.  After distinguishing herself in the hit TV show La Collection aired in the spring of 2009, Melissa wowed us with her first spring and summer 2010 collection.  After earning a DEC from Collège Marie-Victorin and a diploma from Montreal’s École supérieure de mode, she rounded out her studies at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris. From there, she pursued her career as a designer and buyer in Montreal’s fashion industry. Today, Melissa brings her fresh perspective to Canadian fashion.  Designed for the modern active woman, her collection is already carried by Simons as well as numerous boutiques.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
Melissa’s new fall/winter 2010-2011 collection captures her style well.  Through the juxtaposition of materials, her creations merge the casual and the rich in a collection that pushes the artist’s boundaries.  The result: a tapestry of work brilliantly combining fluidity and rigidity, transparency and opaqueness.  Melissa serves up a ready-to-wear collection for the fashionable professional seeking a modern, feminine look.  For more information, visit www.melissanepton.com.

]]> 2010-09-02 15:23:12 <![CDATA[Helmer]]> http:// Biography
Fashion Designer-Embroiderer and Tailor, after 20 years of haute couture and theatrical costume design in Paris, Helmer taught at "Arts Libres".

Spring-summer 2011 collection
With cheeky humour and chic, designer Helmer presents his 2010-2011 fall and winter collection in monochrome. Devoid of fuss and glitter, this collection respects the technique of the cut to create a sophisticated allure. Rounding out the collection are fashions featuring the draped look with ruffles or pleats along with hems in bindweed that can be worn anywhere. In short, a promise of happiness.

]]> 2010-09-02 15:21:02 <![CDATA[Goldenfish Swimwear]]> http:// Biography
Golden Fish Swimwear is designed by Cynthia D’Amours, a young creator who has travelled the world. Driven by a passion for fashion, she launched her collection on the world’s most beautiful tropical beaches.
The product of her imagination and inspired by the exoticism of nature, here is her 2011 collection!

Spring-summer 2011 collection
This new collection is a tribute to life, the beauty of women and feminity. Inspired by wild and exotic animals and the scent of tropical flowers, this collection will sweep you along on the Golden Fish journey.
 

]]> 2010-09-02 15:18:26 <![CDATA[Cluc couture]]> http:// Biography
Since 2001, Cluc Couture has offered haute couture products made entirely in its Montreal workshops. Cluc Couture owes its reputation to its flattering cuts, high-quality materials, and highly innovative designs. Ready-to-wear Cluc Couture fashions and accessories are now available in Montreal, Toronto and Paris.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
The 2011 spring and summer collection marks the highly anticipated return of Cluc Couture at Montreal Fashion Week. This collection is an expression of the avant-garde turn taken by the designer. Young clients, up on the latest international trends, will appreciate the perfect fit, the innovative cuts and designs that are the hallmark of the designer.

]]> 2010-09-02 15:12:26 <![CDATA[Dimitri Chris]]> http:// Biography
Passionate about fashion design his entire life, Dimitri Chris studied at the International Academy of Design and has worked in the industry ever since. Designing for over a decade, he presented his first ready-to-wear collection in 2009. These creations, along with unique custom fashions, are available from his UR IMIJ boutique on Notre-Dame in Old Montreal.

]]> 2010-09-02 15:10:10 <![CDATA[ChromoZone]]> http:// Biography
Following fashion design studies at LaSalle College, Bernadette Rey studied art history, architecture and anthropology. She then worked abroad as an expert consultant on the use of fibres and textiles, and collaborated with various media on issues related to the fashion industry and the design of sportswear. After teaching at both LaSalle College and the ESMM, she designed her first ethical fashion collection. ChromoZone, her label, focuses on the quest for aesthetics and materials, putting ingenuity to work for the benefit of humankind.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
ChromoZone’s 2011 spring / summer collection is multipurpose, comfortable, relaxed and dynamic. The fabrics, mostly knits, are delicate and sensual. Inspired by the five continents, the collection is feminine and evokes travel and freshness.  ChromoZone is synonymous with the refined city elegance sought by free women.
 

]]> 2010-09-02 14:34:25 <![CDATA[88 Queen St.]]> http:// Biography
Born on a farm, Marie-Geneviève Pilon, 88 Queen St.’s young founder, has an unconditional love of nature and animals that dates back to her earliest childhood.  Following her studies, she worked in fashion design for Buffalo, as well as in jewellery design and floral arrangement.  Having travelled extensively and lived in large cities, she always felt something was missing from the trendy world of fashion: a philosophy of life…depth.  But since her passion for fashion design remained stronger than ever, Genny decided to launch her own clothing line, which she named 88 Queen St…her nod to the old Victorian home that houses her workshop.  Increasingly well known, Genny’s label has become a pioneer in recycled fashion distinguished by a line of creative clothing reflecting the designer’s ecological awareness.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
88 Queen St.  is a company that revamps and redesigns exclusive fashion wear from recycled fabrics and forgotten clothing. Nonconformist, 88 Queen St. encourages today’s young women to be original, and express themselves in a healthy, positive and stylish manner. Respect for humanity, the environment and animals are values that 88 Queen St. promotes through fashions that are both urban and edgy, providing a gentle balance between urban living and nature.  The spring 2011 collection effectively reflects this philosophy.  Fluid, unstructured lines, daring colours and rebel mixes: this line highlights a young woman’s charm.  What’s more, drawing its inspiration from music and vintage elements, 88 Queen St. presents an interesting take on ethical fashion.
 

]]> 2010-09-02 14:24:29 <![CDATA[Uranium]]> http:// 2010-08-31 16:56:35 <![CDATA[Nicole Bridger]]> http:// 2010-08-31 16:55:46 <![CDATA[Gris Gris Factory]]> http:// 2010-08-31 16:54:35 <![CDATA[Serum]]> http:// 2010-08-31 11:40:31 <![CDATA[Valérie Dumaine]]> http:// Biography
Active on the fashion scene for more than 12 years, Valerie Dumaine launched her eponymous line in the spring 2004.   Casual or sophisticated?  Valerie Dumaine’s carefully designed collections offer both options in unique, assertive styles characterized by clean, elegant lines.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
In a collection intuitively drafted with a hint of amusement, Valerie Dumaine mixes the fluidity of draped fabrics with sharp cuts: soft shoulders, folds, dropping pockets, geometrical patches and modern lines. Neutral shades of ivory, beige and limestone grey colour the light fabrics: silk chiffon, linen jersey, mixed knits enhanced by drawings inked in black and navy blue, stripes and abstract graphs. A collection that exudes impetuous freedom.

]]> 2010-08-31 11:39:15 <![CDATA[Stacey Zhang]]> http:// 2010-08-31 11:32:50 <![CDATA[Naturalista]]> http:// 2010-08-31 11:30:28 <![CDATA[Elroy]]> http:// 2010-08-31 11:29:05 <![CDATA[Cockluch]]> http:// 2010-08-31 11:27:50 <![CDATA[Croquis]]> http:// 2010-08-31 11:26:58 <![CDATA[Coccolily by Naana Tennachie]]> http:// Biography
Ghanaian designer Naana Tennachie Yankey travelled from the UK to the US to find her niche in the fashion industry. She apprenticed under Marc Jacob’s tutelage in New York before graduating from Montreal’s Academy of Arts and Design. An internship with Eve Gravel inspired her to branch out on her own. Through her diverse travels and colourful heritage, Naana’s approach to fashion has become edgy, yet sensual and bold.  The seeds were sown and shortly thereafter, Coccolily by Naana Tennachie Yankey was born.

Spring-Summer 2011 Collection: BLACK STAR
Walk into the vibrant chapter of Coccolily by Naana Tennachie Yankey’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection, inspired by 1960s shapes and geometry. Kissed with a touch of African vibrancy, this season offers elegance and absolute surprise as well as Coccolily’s signature cut-outs and lace detailing served discreetly for the modern sensual woman. For the 2011 Spring/Summer season, the Coccolily female is preened with energy and raw lust.  This 2011 Spring-Summer Collection is dedicated to the Black Stars of Ghana (Fifa 2010)
 

]]> 2010-08-30 16:24:51 <![CDATA[Harricana par Mariouche]]> http:// 2010-08-30 16:23:40 <![CDATA[Pascal Morabito]]> http:// The exclusive representative of Pascal Morabito men’s underwear, we offer a range of products that includes boxers, briefs (bikinis), strings (thongs), t-shirts, undershirts and socks. We use a range of materials such as bamboo fibre, a highly absorbent, hypoallergenic fabric, which is soft, light and acts as a “second-skin”, as well as other materials like cotton or lisle yarn.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:45:14 <![CDATA[Nuni]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:42:31 <![CDATA[Make It Shine]]> http:// The products showcased in september 2010 Montreal Fashion week will include pieces already on the market as well as new styles. Since every item is unique, for our initial appearance at this event, we have chosen to present a selection of jewellery reflecting the brand image we are pursuing.  

]]> 2010-08-30 15:39:01 <![CDATA[Industry]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:36:32 <![CDATA[Ralph Leroy]]> http:// Biography
A multi-faceted designer and jewelry creator, Ralph Leroy combines the sharpness of the cut with his contemporary vision of fashion in a chic, urban and contemporary style. Colors and daring are the two facets that distinguish the collections of this artisan of beauty.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
Element Water expresses the designer’s concern pertaining to the last oil spill and raises our awareness on the abundance of water, which is nothing but a mirage.
Element Water by Ralph Leroy is a portal to both oceanography and ichthyology.  From it emerges aquatic elegance, reflected in its forms and colours.
 

]]> 2010-08-30 15:34:50 <![CDATA[Pure & Simple]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:32:31 <![CDATA[White Label]]> http://www.whitelabel.cc 2010-08-30 15:29:58 <![CDATA[Paraboot]]> http:// Now present on all continents, Paraboot has been applying its manufacturing know-how to the manufacturing sturdy and comfortable walking shoes in France for the better part of a century.

Entirely cut and stitched by hand using Goodyear or Norwegian techniques. Paraboot is the world’s only manufacturer to make its own rubber soles, resulting in peerless quality. Attention to detail and 150 manual operations go into the production of a pair of shoes.


 

]]> 2010-08-30 15:28:54 <![CDATA[!Nu I Fashion]]> http:// In 2006, after more than a decade behind the scenes of the fashion industry, designer Vickie Joseph has created !Nu.I Fashion! Reflecting her passion for fashion, the brand offers exclusive collections that are creative, timeless and unique.
 
!Nu.I Fashion is inspired by Vickie’s fascination for ultra-feminine fashion showcasing designer luxuryà with a modern touch. Entitled “Lady of the Prairie Meets the City”, the spring-summer 2011 collection features classic and casual cuts, soft but striking colours, draped fabrics and lace, all of which define the spirit of the !Nu.I Lady.
 

]]> 2010-08-30 15:23:01 <![CDATA[Myco Anna]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:19:19 <![CDATA[Mojito]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
The Mojito line has traditionally embodied simplicity and style, and this season is no exception. Nevertheless, Elena continues to surprise with her Spring/Summer 2011 collection, using new stretch fabrics and stripes along with her staple solids.  Clean cuts and lightweight textiles skim the body, creating a slim, sensual silhouette. 

]]> 2010-08-30 15:18:53 <![CDATA[Micalla]]> http:// Biography
Inspired by the wondrous colours of nature and the brilliance of crystal, Danish-born, Montreal-based designer Camilla Jørgensen founded MICALLA in 2007. Jørgensen uses some of the rarest and most beautiful natural stones in the creation of her wearable art, a unique distinction, which has put her bauble business on the fast track to success.

Spring-summer 2011 collection: Shades of Grey
Life doesn’t happen in black and white... it unfolds in shades of grey.  MICALLA’s new collection explores life’s subtle shades and stark contrasts. Favouring multiple styles and functions. MICALLA creates wearable art where you decide: will it be pearls, crystals, and chains? Day or night? Sophisticated or street? Or something in between?

]]> 2010-08-30 15:18:29 <![CDATA[Melow Design]]> http:// Melow by Mélissa Bolduc is a collection that comes alive through its combination of silhouettes and textures. These architectural designs exude comfort and simplicity as well as character and complexity. Their flattering and transformable cuts are a hymn to the modern woman as well as the natural and unique beauty that lies within each of us.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:17:59 <![CDATA[Mélissa Nepton]]> http:// Biography
Melissa Nepton has burst onto the scene as one of the new generation’s most promising designers.  After distinguishing herself in the hit TV show La Collection aired in the spring of 2009, Melissa wowed us with her first spring and summer 2010 collection.  After earning a DEC from Collège Marie-Victorin and a diploma from Montreal’s École supérieure de mode, she rounded out her studies at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris. From there, she pursued her career as a designer and buyer in Montreal’s fashion industry. Today, Melissa brings her fresh perspective to Canadian fashion.  Designed for the modern active woman, her collection is already carried by Simons as well as numerous boutiques.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
Melissa’s new fall/winter 2010-2011 collection captures her style well.  Through the juxtaposition of materials, her creations merge the casual and the rich in a collection that pushes the artist’s boundaries.  The result: a tapestry of work brilliantly combining fluidity and rigidity, transparency and opaqueness.  Melissa serves up a ready-to-wear collection for the fashionable professional seeking a modern, feminine look.  For more information, visit www.melissanepton.com.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:17:32 <![CDATA[ChromoZone]]> http:// Biography
Following fashion design studies at LaSalle College, Bernadette Rey studied art history, architecture and anthropology. She then worked abroad as an expert consultant on the use of fibres and textiles, and collaborated with various media on issues related to the fashion industry and the design of sportswear. After teaching at both LaSalle College and the ESMM, she designed her first ethical fashion collection. ChromoZone, her label, focuses on the quest for aesthetics and materials, putting ingenuity to work for the benefit of humankind.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
ChromoZone’s 2011 spring / summer collection is multipurpose, comfortable, relaxed and dynamic. The fabrics, mostly knits, are delicate and sensual. Inspired by the five continents, the collection is feminine and evokes travel and freshness.  ChromoZone is synonymous with the refined city elegance sought by free women.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:16:41 <![CDATA[Deux filles en fil]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:14:52 <![CDATA[Betina Lou]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:13:49 <![CDATA[Maison Béatrice Holloway]]> http:// 2010-08-30 15:12:23 <![CDATA[Machja]]> http:// Machja’s spring and summer 2011 fashion collection features classic styles designed to stand the test of time and outlast passing trends. Featuring both casual and elegant styles for men and women, this collection includes organic jeans, jackets, shirts, and dresses in striking colours and luxurious fabrics with quirky details.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:09:16 <![CDATA[JVG]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
A streetwear brand for all. JVG and you? Wild t-shirts for people who are very much so! Be JVG!

]]> 2010-08-30 15:07:53 <![CDATA[Juma]]> http:// JUMA is a contemporary line based out of Canada. Inspired by art culture and world travel, our men and women's collections have a clean and understated aesthetic focusing on details, customized prints and premium fabrics. We are familiar with the brands you carry and we believe that JUMA would be a great fit for your store.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:04:54 <![CDATA[Josiane Perron]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
The spring-summer 2011 collection reflects a coquettish softness with a country flavour. Its feminine and juvenile lines feature comfortable materials enhanced by stripes, ruffles and gathers. Shades of blue, black and white are accentuated with a hint of hazelnut.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:03:44 <![CDATA[Joseph Ribkoff]]> http:// Taking his cue from the career woman of the early 60s, Joseph Ribkoff has updated the look in multiple versions of the round collar dress, belted or cinched at the waist. Joseph Ribkoff offers styles that can be worn as second skin, with key pieces of imitation suede with fringes, inspired by Amerindian traditions. Clean lines, elegant style and chic in dark shades and whites: such is Ribkoff’s classical style.

]]> 2010-08-30 15:01:10 <![CDATA[House of groves]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
Influenced by the relaxed tailoring of Annie Hall’s men’s suits and the deceptively simple silhouettes worn by Wallace Simpson, the House of Groves Spring/Summer 2011 collection can be defined by the words ”easy elegance”.  Reflecting understated luxury, the styles are produced from a combination of soft fabrics and stiffer materials including technical canvas, bamboo voile, silks, tactile linen and denim.
 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:56:13 <![CDATA[Goldenfish Swimwear]]> http:// Biography
Golden Fish Swimwear is designed by Cynthia D’Amours, a young creator who has travelled the world. Driven by a passion for fashion, she launched her collection on the world’s most beautiful tropical beaches.
The product of her imagination and inspired by the exoticism of nature, here is her 2011 collection!

Spring-summer 2011 collection
This new collection is a tribute to life, the beauty of women and feminity. Inspired by wild and exotic animals and the scent of tropical flowers, this collection will sweep you along on the Golden Fish journey.
 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:50:54 <![CDATA[Faguo]]> http:// A year ago, two young creators launched FAGUO, the latest innovative and eco-responsible brand of sneakers. For each pair of FAGUOs sold, a tree is planted. Represented by a coconut button sewed on the sneakers, this commitment is reiterated on each pair of FAGUOs. Due to their fine lines and design, FAGUO unisex sneakers already enjoy tremendous success throughout France!
 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:47:26 <![CDATA[Eroik]]> http:// ËROIK was born in Nimes in 2003 and revolves around the fascinating accessory that is a cap. A simple and timeless brand, Ëroik brings together lovers of rare and original products from every corner of France. Since its creation, the brand has expanding internationally. Kustom Spirit is a concept, which promotes "remasteurized" caps. Combining fabrics and Kustom painting, printed graphics, "All over" flowers, rhinestones, plaid..., it turns your cap into  a one-of-a-kind creation!
 
 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:44:53 <![CDATA[Ek San]]> http:// 2010-08-30 14:42:20 <![CDATA[Dom Rebel]]> http:// Founded in 2003 by Justin Svatina and Don Nguyen, Dom Rebel is an artisanal clothing company that specializes in hand-finished menswear. All pieces are conceived and constructed in the Dom Rebel Atelier in Montreal, Canada. Dom Rebel offers a highly evolved and subtle vintage t-shirt collection, reknowned world-wide for its washing techniques, painting embellishments and underlying message of freedom and rebellion.

]]> 2010-08-30 14:38:26 <![CDATA[Design Will Be]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
The excitement of futurism and the exploration of shapes during the 60s and 70s inspired me to develop the essence of the new collection imbued with femininity and modernity.

]]> 2010-08-30 14:35:41 <![CDATA[ça va de soi]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
Since 1972, ça va de soi has taken the time to make knits part of its nature, choosing its fibres carefully: the softest, warmest wools from faraway lands, and the rarest Egyptian cottons that bear the stamp of the soil that saw them grow. We’ve taken the time to meet master spinners from Italy – the best in the world – who give body, elegance and colour to the raw materials. We’ve also taken the time to do things well and to pay attention to the imperceptible details that transform clothing from simple to unique.
 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:30:16 <![CDATA[Blank]]> http:// Blank is a Quebec-based enterprise that offers high-quality clothing at an affordable price. By manufacturing our clothing in Quebec, we support our local economy, remain environmentally conscious, and ensure that our workers are treated with respect. From the manufacturing of its fabric, to its dyeing, cutting and sewing, everything is proudly done in Quebec!

]]> 2010-08-30 14:28:32 <![CDATA[Birds of North America]]> http:// Spring-summer 2011 collection
The Birds of North America Spring/Summer 2011 collection features the tailored feminine cuts of vintage sportswear and 1950s sundresses.  Original piping and buttonholes add a whimsical touch to a collection showcasing classic fabrics such as linen, gingham and twill. 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:27:11 <![CDATA[Ben & Dicton]]> http:// Born in Montreal in 1963, Benoit Therrien has a passion for fashion and a creative soul. After graduating from LaSalle College’s fashion design program in 1983, he went on to found Skinëtik in 1990, creating avant-garde snowboard lines for more than 15 years. Then in 2009, Ben & Diction was born, giving life to Benoit’s dream of designing ready-to-wear fashions from novel fabrics. Ben& Diction is an innovative brand, where the materials give way to style.

]]> 2010-08-30 14:23:21 <![CDATA[Annie 50]]> http:// Biography
Founded in February 2005, the company continues to evolve thanks to the complementary experience and assets of its owners, Annie Chagnon and Amélie Gingras-Rioux. The two have combined their talents to create the collections. Together, they  choose the styles, cuts and materials. Inspired by the 1950s and based on ethical production principles, the ready-to-wear line is attracting a lot of attention.

Spring-summer 2011 collection
This spring, Annie 50 keeps it light and breezy! Echoes of French chansons and a sweeping look make the heart soar. From flaming red to charcoal black, the colours enhance the delicacy of materials like linen knits and cottons. Floral prints make you think of summer and yearn to fall in love. Femmes fatales and romantics will love the feminine cuts and sensuous, body-caressing lines!
 

]]> 2010-08-30 14:21:51 <![CDATA[Covet]]> http:// Covet’s Spring 2011 collection heralds the return of feminine elegance.  Styling and colours are inspired by the post-war enthusiasm of the 1940s.  Full skirts and feminine blouses offer a new level of sophistication without compromising the ease and comfort for which the brand is known.

]]> 2010-08-30 14:17:18 <![CDATA[MFW19_Save the dates]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/_assets/uploads/communiques/MFW19_savethedate_ang0.pdf 2010-07-23 09:00:01 <![CDATA[Montréal Fashion week 18th edition report]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/_assets/uploads/communiques/MFW18WRAPfinal1.pdf 2010-03-16 11:52:01 <![CDATA[Cahier Spécial dans La Presse du 11 mars 2010]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/_assets/uploads/communiques/CahierspcialSMM18_LaPresse0.pdf 2010-03-11 16:49:01 <![CDATA[Japan Fashion Week]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/_assets/uploads/communiques/MFW-JFWang0.pdf 2010-03-02 13:30:01 <![CDATA[P&G Beauty]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/_assets/uploads/communiques/PandGang0.pdf 2010-03-01 12:40:01 <![CDATA[Press Release Québec Government]]> http://montrealfashionweek.ca/_assets/uploads/communiques/ 0000-00-00 00:00:00