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Designer Picks: Emerging Designer Dalia MacPhee On Her Spring/Summer Favourites

Canadian designer Dalia MacPhee is emerging as one of the go-to designers for Hollywood stars to find one of a kind gowns for any type of event. Stars of Vampire Diaries, Big Bang Theory, Glee and Dancing With The Stars have been spotted walking the red carpet, skipping across a dance floor and singing a ballad in Dalia MacPhee gowns and cocktail dresses. Real Style turned to this budding designer for her take on spring fashion. See Dalia MacPhee’s designer picks for the season.

Designer Picks: Comrags Designers Pick Their Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Must-Haves

February 26th, 2013

Spring is a time to freshen up your wardrobe with new looks to celebrate the warmer weather. We are turning to Toronto based design team Comrags once again to help us to update our spring fashion this year. With this chic relaxed style, Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish always know just what is needed to make our spring style seem brand new. See what the Comrags design team have picked for their Spring must-haves.

Evan Biddell Talks About His Triumphant Return To Canadian Fashion

November 21st, 2012

Canadian designer Evan Biddell made his long awaited return to the Toronto Fashion week scene with his latest Spring 2013 collection. The sea of animal print, black and youthful Warhol influenced pop-art prints were bold and playful. We had a chance to speak with the Saskatoon born designer and former Project Runway Canada winner about his latest collection, aMuse.

Interview: Joeffer Caoc Explains His Fall 2012 Woman

March 19th, 2012

Known for his modern and timeless designs, Joeffer Caoc didn’t disappoint with his Fall 2012 collection full of tweed, leather, fur and sequins, a few of his favourite fabrics. Following the show, Joeffer explained to us what kind of woman the eclectic collection is designed for.

Interview: Sunny Fong Vawk & Vawkkin Fall 2012

March 18th, 2012

Our favourite thing about Sunny Fong is his designs are made for real women. Whether you’re needing something glamorous or are working a 9-5, Vawk and Sunny’s newest collection, Vawkkin, has you covered. Women without modelling experience in all shapes and sizes showed that Vawkkin works for the average person, not just standard models. We spoke with Sunny on why he chose to break the runway boundaries by representing real women.

Interview: Bustle’s Designers Talk Stampede Style

March 18th, 2012

Rodeo met the runway as Bustle celebrated the 100th year anniversary for the Calgary Stampede. Boys in plaid, cowboy hats, jeans, and bolo ties paired with tailored suits came stomping down the runway in the western influenced collection. We chatted with Bustle’s designers Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow about how the modern city man can work these pieces into his wardrobe.

Interview: Lucian Matis Discusses His Fall 2012 Collection

March 15th, 2012

Although Toronto Fashion Week is well underway, editors and fashion elite are still talking about the opening show by Lucian Matis. The moody ball gowns, intricate details and plethora of feathers left us wishing for a fancy black tie party to attend. These gowns are every girl’s dream. Real Style Network had the pleasure of speaking with Lucian, the genius behind this breathtaking collection.

Interview: India Hicks On Her Style & Jewelry

December 21st, 2011

At the surface, India Hicks pedigree reads like a laundry list of impressive lineage: daughter of famed decorator David Hicks and Pamela Hicks (daughter to the Earl and Countess Mountbatten of Burma); Goddaughter to the Prince of Wales; Bridesmaid to Princess Diana; Granddaughter to the last Viceroy of India… But upon investigation of India Hicks’ own resume one quickly realizes that these labels do not give proper account to a deserved and hardworking style maven in her own right. Author (Island Life and Island Beauty), Creative Partner with Crabtree and Evelyn, television host, hotelier, retailer, marathoner, mother of four… Real Style Network had the opportunity to chat with the ultimate multi-tasker about her latest venture: fine jewellery designer and her thoughts on style.

Interview: Giles Deacon Discusses Winter & Spring Fashion

November 7th, 2011

British fashion designer Giles Deacon isn’t afraid to take risks. From heralding a new collection to taking over the reigns after a certain Lindsay Lohan disaster (ahem), he stands apart from the crowd with a unique and confident vision that doesn’t necessarily follow an expected linear path. Recently in Toronto to co-host a fundraiser for Princess Margaret hospital with boutique George C, we spoke to Giles about his Spring collection, winter style and how to make a statement and have fun with your existing wardrobe.

Interview With Coccolily’s Naana Tennachie Yankey

April 9th, 2011

Interview with Ghana born Naana Tennachie Yankey drew inspiration from the bright colours and interesting cutouts native to her African heritage for the Spring collection of her women’s label, Coccolily.

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