C’est la mode: Montreal Fashion Week
Posted on March 23, 2009
Filed Under INSIDER, IN THE KNOW, UPTOWN FASHION
The Marché Bonsecours proved a fitting setting for the 16th edition of Montreal Fashion Week (3/02-3/05). This year’s festivities marked the return of design prodigy Philippe Dubuc and showcased notable collections from Christian Chenail’s MUSE, Judith Desjardins’ J.U.D.E, Ralph Leroy and veteran Marie Saint Pierre.
The event’s ten years of existence and growth proves Montreal’s determination to become a fashion capital is seemingly unstoppable. With the financial assistance of the Canadian Government (who invest millions into the country’s fashion industry via the $82 million Montreal Style Libre investment Plan) and corporate sponsor P&G Beauté, it seemed that the current financial crisis was an afterthought. All in all, showcasing over 70 designers in four jam-packed days is a stand out feat. Bien fait!
Writer’s Note: Kudos to Montreal based M0851 (www.m0851.com). Known for classic leather goods, the accessories brand presented a safari inspired collection that was one part style and one part function. With stores in Paris, New York and Antwerp; M0851 has become a definite staple in terms of quality and must have wares for the minimalist set.
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