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Among the strongest was Duy, who has forged a near-cult following in only three seasons of designing womenswear

   For the Week was, after all, a celebration, fêting the city’s fashion scene. ‘This is it!’ said Marilyn Morley, fashion editor for Style magazine. ‘This is exactly what you come to events like this hoping to see.’ She was viewing and cooing about the Waxman Gala, the first day’s closing event. Held at the cavernous Angus Yards, now home to film and special effects studios, the interior provided the perfect surroundings for a Kœchling-orchestrated show. It was at once a tribute to the retailer, marking its 75th year of providing tuxedos for Montréalers’ special occasions, and a very special event in its own right.
   Sixteen designers of the city’s top designers, including Marie Saint Pierre, Nadya Toto, Philippe Dubuc, Yso, and Rudsak, provided their takes on the hommage au smoking theme for men and women. ‘Every collection was strong and made a statement,’ said Morley. Born in London, the ex-Torontonian now lives in Montréal. ‘It makes you proud to see how much solid, exciting talent there is here.’ Among the strongest was Duy, who has forged a near-cult following in only three seasons of designing womenswear. His take, a sheer ivory ruffled top and asymmetrical skirt, managed to be romantic laced with wit and intelligence.

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Top left and top right: Duy. Below left and above: Angela Jones, in the special Montréal Fashion Week show for swimwear. Below: Look au Masculin by Jocelyn Thibault.

Look au Masculin