I’m slightly changing the format of my reviews for Toronto Fashion Week; shortening the text so it’s easier to read and straighter to the point, as well as bring more focus on the footwear used in the runway shows this season; first up for assessment is Philip Sparks’ fall/winter 2011 collection.
Philip Sparks’ fall/winter 2011 collection
Philip Sparks’ presentation is one of the highlights for the fashion crowd in Toronto. He usually begins the season with what has been unofficially dubbed, “Rogue Fashion Week;” designers who choose to show independently from the Fashion Design Council of Canada, the organizing body that holds LG Fashion Week.
Sparks is the type of designer who has a clear design vision and aesthetic, and from covering his collection for the past several seasons there’s never a doubt he will show a cohesive line with well tailored pieces.
Design inspiration: the show notes state, “this collection celebrates Canadian winter with a focus on wool suiting and signature outerwear. Functional menswear... Women’s pieces feature pin tucking and exaggerated pleats.”
What I liked: Sparks always provides a lot of options to mix and match pieces within his collections. In my opinion, separates are the key to keep customers happy and make them come back season after season; it provides choice and price points people can work into their budget. My favourite pieces from his fall/winter 2011 collection are the maple leaf photo print cotton sateen blouse and skirt. Mine!
What I disliked: there’s really nothing to complain about.
Footwear: Town Shoes provided the footwear for the evening, leather boots for men and women with the occasional high heel thrown in for good measure. The shoes were mainly of a neutral colour palette; black, brown and tan, and mostly flats – comfy yet very important. It was a crowded night and I didn’t get to take pictures of the footwear for fear of being trampled over, but take my word when I say the shoes worked well with the collection.
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