Toronto Fashion Week started off with a bang of glamour and luxury at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel where Lucian Matis ( runner-up on
Project Runway Canada) showed his rather Black Swan-ish F/W 2012 Collection.
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Opting for a more dramatic setting than the tent at David Pecaut Square, Matis showed his dark, elegant yet edgy collection of evening wear in one of the hotel's ornate victorian ballrooms. The collection, which consisted mostly of black gowns, featured dense handwoven lace, feathers, sheer mesh and nude underlay. Entitled
Nature's Art in Symmetry, the designer's romantic designs were inspired by the beauty of nature. The dense lace effect, which appeared on full-length gowns and as detailing on almost every piece, was Matis' hommage to the beauty and symmetry of butterfly wings.
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The highlight of the show was a floor-length lace gown with a plunging neckline and a dramatic thigh-high slit that evoked the very essence of '40s glamour and haute couture. There were also a number of sheerer garments that gave the collection an edgier aspect which mixed well with the elegance of the lace.
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Matis also showed a lot of dark green feathers. His collection included a full feathered dress with wing-like sleeves and ball gown with a black bustier top and full feather-covered skirt, both of which were impressive but rather costume. The models also sported dark green or black talon-like nails à la Black Swan.
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Overall, the Lucian Matis show was romantic, elegant and edgy and had the opulence of a show that could have taken place during Paris Haute Couture Week.
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