#WMCFW SS16 What we fell for….

#WMCFW World MasterCard Fashion week always generates a buzz of excitement. We don’t know about you but every season the words ‘fashion week’ makes us all tingly inside. It is a season of designers creating art and magic, everything sparkles …

MTL gets a Taste of NYC from designer Caroline Constas

I have attended Montreal Fashion Week, (MFW) many times and rarely do I do any sort of write ups about the show itself.

I had the pleasure of attending Caroline Constas, a Montreal born New York raised designer who showcased her collection during MFW.

What I enjoyed and personally liked about the tailored everyday pieces is the New York flair, versus the European touch that I am accustomed to seeing. Everything is produced in New York, with quality taken into consideration and fabrics from France and Italy. I did appreciate the fact that designer Caroline Constas kept in mind that the audience can notice the quality of fabrics when you present. Some designers seem to not comprehend that despite how great the design may be, but cheap quality can be a big turn off.

Personally I liked the show a lot, and despite it being classic pieces the flair and aura of womanly sophistication was refreshing, and something we can wear everyday.

Cant wait to see more from this talented designer 🙂

xoxo R!

Photography by AJPM http://wix.com/ajpics/mtl

Target says Hello at MFW…

It is no surprise that major discount retailer Target, is opening in Quebec, with 16 stores to spread all over the province and 7 of them set to open on September 17th 2013. But we got a hint of style and personality at Montreal Fashion Week, where Target teamed up to say “Hello” or “Salut Québec”. Branding itself as a retailer with fashionable clothing, accessories and design, giving their presence at Montreal Fashion Week was a smart marketing strategy to have the industry representatives associate Target with Fashion almost subconsciously. Well designed, with brand colors the Target “lounge area” was welcoming and inviting to people who wanted to sit and rest between shows, or snack on popcorn or even grab a cocktail and talk to colleagues.

I usually am not big only crowding my posts with too many images, but it is interesting to see the attention to detail Target provided during MFW. Till next week…

xoxo R!

Photography by AJPM http://m.ajpics.wix.com/mtl

In Talks with Karine Savage…….

Wrapping up another season of Montreal Fashion Week, and everything that goes with it, it was a pleasure to meet and talk with model Karine Savage. Besides attending events, writing reviews for clients and or taking care of their social media needs, what I enjoy the most is being able to meet and interact with diverse talent.

Knowing the shelf life of a model, Karine shares with us her future plans, and her MFW experience.

“I’ve been doing Montreal Fashion Week for the past 8 years already, and for me it’s always an exciting moment because I get to see the people I work with and meet new ones. In Montreal, we are like a little family so it’s always fun to discover every season the new trend and the new inspirations of each designer that we have seen grow over the years. As a model, the feeling of walking in front of hundreds of people is amazing, it’s like an adrenaline rush, but the real challenge is to be able to walk with any kind of heels, sometimes too high or not the right size.

My hopes for the future, would be that MFW get recognition internationally, so that way designers, models, hairstylist, makeup artist get better exposure in the fashion industry.

Right now, I am modeling full time and studying by doing online courses (which is the easiest way as I travel constantly). My plans after graduation are to work in communications and marketing, but I will probably still be doing some form of modeling since it’s so much fun! “

It is always refreshing to chat with people who are passionate about what they do.

To know more of Karine, follow her instagram @karinesavage.

xoxo R!

Photography by AJPM http://wix.com/ajpics/mtl