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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: Che Rosales <\/em><\/p>\n Mitra Ghavamian <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Iranian Canadian designer and artist Mitra Ghavamian moved to Canada in 1994, and is now based in Toronto. She is known for playing with concepts of symmetry and asymmetry, and unveiled her Nostalgia show that involved architectural silhouettes. Models marched down the runway in cropped jackets with power shoulders and miniskirts, as contrasting outlines made an appearance. From metallic detail to daring slits, the collection was rebellious yet refined. Meanwhile, red plaid prints and rich golden embroidery made an appearance also.<\/p>\n Photo: Shayne Gray <\/em><\/p>\n Rowes Fashion <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n At Rowes Fashion, Ottawa-based designer Rebecca Rowe presented her Approachable Armour line, which explored the concept of finding oneself. The Paris-trained fashion design graduate, who launched her label right out of school, dressed models in neutral looks. From black turtleneck dresses to fluid grey knit tunics, the frocks on the runway were wearable. Meanwhile, flared midi skirts with a metallic silver baroque print were a chic statement.<\/p>\n Photo: Che Rosales <\/em><\/p>\n Black Orchid <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Girl power was alive and well on the Black Orchid catwalk, where Toronto designer Shahad Mahd brought the focus to women of colour. Mahd is known for her fair and equal representation of multicultural and Muslim women on the runway, which set the tone for this timely collection. Aesthetics wise, the designer\u2019s new Busy Girl lineup brought us pale pinks and feminine trench coats, with the collection\u2019s Busy Girl slogan occasionally emblazoned on a piece. Nestled among the blush tones, however, was a powerful message of feminism.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n