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Oct202014

Winter Coat Brands to Watch + WIN 2 Tickets to Heart of Fashion at the Shops at Don Mills

Camel Car Coat, $268, Oak + Fort

While the ubiquitous Canada Goose Parka is a fail-proof bet against the impending 'T-Rex of Winters', it's always nice to be reminded of some of the lesser-known coat brands out there. The Shops at Don Mills got in touch to share some of the amazing coats they carry so I thought I'd share them with you. One of my new favs? Oak + Fort. Have you seen? Have you been? Watch for more from Oak + Fort on Real Life Runway from now on.

Speaking of the Shops at Don Mills, the legendary Heart of Fashion event is coming up this Saturday Oct 25th and aims to raise $680K. Crazy, right? Funds will go to support the acquisition of radioactive seed localization, which offers a non-invasive and extremely precise way of pinpointing and removing small tumours in the breast. North York General Hospital will be the only hospital in the GTA to have this technology. 

Over 500 stylish guests (including me!) will gather this Saturday to experience the fusion of food and fashion in support of North York General Hospital’s BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre(BDC). Guests will be treated to a night full of amazing food, cocktails, entertainment, a live auction (including coveted tix to this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in London) and a fashion show featuring exclusive retailers from the Shops at Don Mills and prestigious Canadian designers Christopher Bates, Fotini Copeland and David Dixon. 

Now for the best part: the Shops at Don Mills have given me 2 tickets to give away to you! The prize pack is valued at $500 and includes 2 tickets to the Heart of Fashion event, including the fashion show, cocktail party and fabulous food stations. It's going to be an amazing night out and I can't wait to see you there.

HERE'S HOW TO WIN THE COVETED TICKETS:

1. Leave a comment below telling me your fav winter coat brand.

OR

2. RT the following: '@realliferunway is giving away 2 tickets to the Heart of Fashion and I want to go! RT to win. #HeartofFashionNYGH http://bit.ly/1zhYhtS' 

3. Contest closes 5 pm this Thursday. I'll announce the winner Friday morning!

4. Contest open to residents of Ontario only.

5. Good luck! xx

 

Oh, and if you're currently on the hunt for a cozy new winter coat, check out some the outerwear brands I'm loving right now:

 

Oversized Single-Breasted Coat, $218, Oak + Fort 

Nobis Meredith Coat, $845, Mendocino

Pajar Puffer Coats in Olive & Blue, $675, Leigh & Harlow

Akiva Coat, $850, and Kay Fur-Trimmed Puffer Coats, $750, both Mackage

Moscow Coat, $720, Madame Moje

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Reader Comments (19)

I've never owned a Canada Goose but I've heard they're quite warm. Personally, Banana Republic has pulled through for me and I hope to own Rudsak one day!

October 21, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterErika

I love Soia & Kyo for their men's jackets + I had the opportunity to meet and interview the designer 2 years back during Fashion Week when I was still doing the blogging thing.

Would love to make it out to HOF again this year.

October 22, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterJosh C

I have fallen in love with coats from Banana Republic a few times now. I have to see what they have available this season

October 23, 2014 | Unregistered Commenternicole

i would love to attend this fabulous event! My favourite brand for coats is Mackage!!

October 23, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterRaluca

My fav winter coat brand is Mackage!

October 23, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterCassey C

My fav is Oak + Fort coat

October 23, 2014 | Unregistered Commenterlaura

Stay tuned for the winner! Thanks to all who entered xoxo

October 23, 2014 | Registered Commenterrealliferunway

Hi there has a winner been chosen? Thanks :)!

October 24, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterQuestion

Our first winner was Raluca but she can't find a sitter for tonight. And so, I've just drawn another name....Maryam!
Congratulations! And thanks to all who entered.
xoxo

October 25, 2014 | Registered Commenterrealliferunway

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