Lulu look out!
Vata Brasil's urban active wear kicked off yesterday's LG Fashion Week shows with a high energy cocktail of theatrics, dance, aerobics and yoga.
The spring-summer 2010 collection, designed in Vancouver by Ananda and Mario Gomes, was an athletic line sophisticated enough for outside the gym.
Models included figure skater and Olympic team coach Josee Chouinard, actor-singer Amy Sky and actor Lori Alter.
Pieces ranged from midriff-baring tank tops and hot pants to Capris and tennis dresses which teamed up innovative performance fabrics with high style.
The lines were clean. Black was a predominant colour with pops of yellows, blues and reds.
It looked wearable and stylish -- a collection the designers called their "one-size fits all world."
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It was sheer joy at Lizares.
Designer Brian Maristela revealed as much of his models as his collection with several sheer offerings.
The show started with a fun video in which the runway models engaged in a threesome -- two guys and a girl, if you must know -- realizing they would be late for the runway reveal. When they eventually "arrived" on the catwalk, one model still sported handcuffs.
Linens, cottons and silks in bright white, cream and black with hits of tangy yellow and royal purple strolled by.
The shirts had fine details including embroidery, split seams at the side and muscle-baring cuffs.
The sharply tailored suits featured leather detailing on the collars and cuffs.
The looks were tight yet flowing. Which means, time to hit the gym, guys, if you want to be trendy for next spring.
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Rick Mercer has lots to report.
The Canadian comedian, who sat front row at Travis Taddeo's show, was quite bemused by the leather mankinis and shorts.
He gestured to fashion stalwart Jeanne Beker that some outfits might cause chafing.
The theme was French Revolution -- black leather paired with red, white and blue jersey.
The big hits were architectural mini-dresses, exposed midriffs and bodysuits that bared more than they covered.
Many of the pieces sported contrasting insets or racer backs.
Graphic and paint-splattered tees, emblazoned with "Children of the Revolution" reflected an updated '80s vibe.
