Closing Night Party
Glen Baxter 4:32pm 03/13/09
The closing night party was one of the best in years, following Denis Gagnon's Fall/Winter '09 presentation.
Closing Night Show - Denis Gagnon
Glen Baxter 4:21pm 03/13/09
Critically acclaimed Quebec designer Denis Gagnon closed Montreal Fashion Week with a memorable Fall/Winter 2009 show at Chez Fullum & Holt.
Fullum, is a high end leather manufacturer in Montreal who collaborated with Denis Gagnon, producing a series of handbags that were featured on the runway.
That's Denis Gagnon taking a bow...or takin a run on the "runway" at end of his show.
Dress to Kill Magazine launch party
Glen Baxter 2:16pm 03/13/09
Dress To Kill Magazine hosted their first anniversary party during Montreal Fashion Week. The free circulation fashion quaterly features stories on beauty, music, art and design.
Pick up the 1st anniversary issue and go straight to the last page for an article on Toronto, written by your truly.
Montreal Fashion Week Party
Glen Baxter 5:47pm 03/12/09
Montreal Fashion party held at the St Paul Hotel's Vauvert club.
Quebec's International modelling sensation Eve Salvail is guest DJ for the night. She was a regular on the Paris and Milan runways after being discovered by Jean Paul Gaultier. Eve can also be seen in Robert Altman's Pret a Porter, Luc Besson's Fifth Element and Zoolander.
eTalk producer Jeffrey Feldman:
From left to right Patrick de Grace (Dressed to Kill magazine), Philippe Dubuc (Designer), Dick Walsh (Artistic Director).
Harricana par Mariouche & Ca Va De Soi
Glen Baxter 3:34pm 03/12/09
HARRICANA teams up with CA VA DE SOI on the catwalk in a joint presentation.
HARRICANA is a Canadian fur specialist known around the world for their coyote, racoon and fox fur. Luxury knits from CA VA DE SOI, combine soft wools and the rarest Egyptian cottons. The company has been around since the early 1970s.
Telio Design Competition 2009
Glen Baxter 12:08pm 03/11/09
As part of Montreal Fashion Week, Telio Textiles sponsored a student design competition. I was asked to be one of five judges (along with Nathalie Atkinson of the National Post and Stephane Leduc of Dressed to Kill magazine, both seen in JPG 1698). 25 finalists were chosen from 125 fashion design students from Vancouver to Halifax who sent initial sketches of their outfits, based on a theme...the four elements - water, air, fire and earth. All 25 finalists presented their creations on the catwalk in a well-attended show.
The $3500 first prize winner was Ruyi Zhou of College LaSalle.
The Return of Philippe Dubuc!
Glen Baxter 12:24am 03/04/09
Designer Philippe Dubuc putting the finishing touches on models Felix and Philippe inside the Dubuc boutique:
Model Philippe peers out the window before heading outside (where it's -10 degrees) on Saint Denis Street for our IN FASHION shoot:
Backstage at Philippe Dubuc menswear show:
Dubuc kicked off the 16th edition of Montreal fashion Week with F/W 09 collection, marking his return to the event after a 3 year absence. On February 28th, 2006 Dubuc filed for bankruptcy after being unable to pay off a bank loan.
MUSE and Bodybag
Glen Baxter 11:51pm 03/03/09
MUSE by Christian Chenail
Bodybag by Judith Desjardins
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Montreal Fashion Week Fall 2009
Glen Baxter on location at Montreal Fashion Week talks with celebrities about Montreal style and discusses runway stopping shows with designers like Marie Saint Pierre and Phillippe Dubuc.
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Bodybag by JUDE Fall 2009
For Bodybag by JUDE's 10th year, Judith Desjardins launched J.U.D.E: justified unique design experience, a new "couture" line for young professional women.
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CIMM Fall 2009
In collaboration with the Montreal Fashion Week, CIMM presents: Fashion Lunch and Ready-to-Wear collections by many different designers.
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Denis Gagnon Fall 2009
In honour of Denis Gagnon's 10th anniversary, here is a look at his Fall 2009 runway show at Montreal Fashion Week.
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Harricana Fall 2009
A classical Harricana collection in magnificent Canadian fur and a luxurious and femininity.
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Helmer Fall 2009
Inspired by the crystalline and monochrome side of the onion that evokes winter, Helmer thrusts himself in a study of the exquisite onion for Fall 2009.
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Marie Saint Pierre Fall 2009
For fall 2009, Marie Saint Pierre elaborates a collection where rounded shapes, draped constructions and craftsmanship contrast with tailored double face fabric pieces.
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MUSE Fall 2009
Reminiscent of Françoise Hardy and the minimalist sixties, MUSE by Christian Chenail features graphics and body-hugging constructed shapes.
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Philippe Dubuc Fall 2009
Hybride Men by Philippe Dubuc is a subtle mélange of raw and soft, heavy and featherweight, billowy shapes and well defined lines.
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Ralph Leroy Fall 2009
This Fall 2009 collection is a harmonious mixture of contemporary and urban style, accented with English inspiration as evident in the lines, cuts, and masculine look.
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Soia & Kyo Fall 2009
From plaid to solid, and from formal to funky, this year's Fall/Winter collection reflects innovative designs where vibrant colors and ravishing prints define the essence of uniqueness.
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