With Day 4 of the Toronto Fashion Week shows officially wrapped, the runways at David Pecaut Square showcased everything from architectural accessories to elaborate outerwear. For Fall 2016, bold statement looks were certainly en vogue on the Toronto catwalks. As we reflect back on the fourth day of shows, here’s Real Style’s runway report on the latest Toronto Fashion Week collections.

Daniel Christian Tang

The Toronto-based accessories label has a focus on 3D-printed jewellery, and combines the science of architecture with a passion for fashion. The brand is named for its founders, brothers Luca Daniel Lavorato and Mario Christian Lavorato and Heng Tang. For Fall 2016, Daniel Christian Tang drew their inspiration from both local and international architecture, such as the Royal Ontario Museum and Spain’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This translated into an eye-catching presentation which featured ornate chrome neckpieces. Oversized statement necklaces and bangles made a splash, as the models posed in skintight bodysuits to showcase the architectural designs.

Triarchy

Founded in 2010 by Vancouver-born siblings Ania, Mark and Adam Taubenfligel, Triarchy presented a new denim collection for Fall 2016. Known as Atelier Denim, their latest initiative turned to global textile mills and used deconstruction to bring a new spin to their signature denim. On the runway, the Canadian label’s signature material made an appearance in the form of casually ripped white skinny jeans, faded cropped jackets and jean skirts. Light wash jeans featured quirky textile prints, while denim styled with white long-sleeved tees proved that simplicity is sometimes best.

Farley Chatto

The established Toronto designer, furrier and Ryerson University instructor turned to the beauty of dance with a collection inspired by romantic ballet La Sylphide. For the season ahead, Chatto combined the elegance of ballet with the lush Scottish scenery of the TV series Outlander. The dramatic show opened with a runway ballet performance by National Ballet of Canada dancer Calley Skalnik. As for the designs themselves, Chatto channelled his love of Scotland with a series of kilts, plaid patterns and hints of green. Meanwhile, fur jackets, luxurious stoles and floor-length ivory gowns completed the ethereal and high-drama collection.

 Hayley Elsaesser

The rising Canadian-born and Australian-trained designer launched her eponymous label in 2013, and has quickly become known for her usage of vivid neon hues. For Fall 2016, Elsaesser stayed true to her love of fluorescent brights with a new bowling inspired collection titled Gutter Ball. The runway was illuminated with a playful bowling alley aesthetic, as models of all sizes and ages marched the catwalk in whimsical prints. From a milk carton-printed frock in candy colours to a brilliant blue and red coat with a bowling ball pattern, the collection merged fun with fashion.

Rudsak

Established Montreal-based label Rudsak was founded in 1994 by creator Evik Asatoorian. Rudsak displayed its signature aesthetic of modern leather and fur outerwear for Fall 2016, but took its cues from history with a medieval inspired Savage Spirit theme. The high-energy runway show featured drummers, ornate wooden pillars, eerie fog and a collection of dark, edgy looks. Models strut the catwalk in coats with leather detail, black toppers adorned with fringe and fur and glamorous red furs.

Photo: Paul Ross for OPIQUE / Top of the Runway