A Stunning Fall Campaign from Lucian Matis

Photos courtesy Lucian Matis. Photos by Greg Swales. Location: Royal York Hotel

In my books, Lucian Matis can do no wrong. The Romanian-born Canadian designer's stunning new campaign shots recently landed in my inbox and I just had to share. His sumptuous fabrics, expert cuts and boundary pushing silhouettes make Matis a leader in Canada's fashion landscape and inspire women to be a little more daring, and a little more luxe, in their daily dress. 

Since Matis isn't showing at World Mastercard Fashion Week next week (boooo!), we'll have to make do with these photos instead. Sigh...Doesn't it just make you want to check yourself into somewhere with room service and stay awhile? BTW, you can order his custom designs (if you happen to be in the market) at lucianmatis.com.

Speaking of Canadian talent, I'll be at WMCFW most of next week and will be sure to snap loads of photos of the runway, the street, and of course, all the backstage chaos. But for now, happy, happy Friday! Anyone else more than ready to chill a little?

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World Mastercard Fashion Week Spring '13: Went a Lil' Something Like This...

My fave show of World Mastercard Fashion Week had to be Lucian Matis, likely made so by the fact that I scored a front row seat!

Ever wondered what a model sees at the end of the runway?  Meet "The Pit"

Ever-stylish Style Writer Bianca Teixeira, Nelia Belkova of StyleBlog.ca, and Afiya Francisco of The Style House

A model gets contemplative (about her hair) at the always entertaining Korhani Home

Cutest. Couple. Ever.

So I could give a million excuses about why it's taken me so long to post these pics but I won't (ahem..kids. colds. 'nuff said) Instead, let's just say I had a blast at World Mastercard Fashion Week and am ready for Spring '13, if only so I can wear some of the pieces I saw strutting down the runway at Holt Renfrew, Joe Fresh, Pink Tartan, Mackage, Whitney Linen, Arthur Mendonca, and Lucian Matis, among others.

I died over a trench coat worn with a layered pastel leather vest at Mackage.  I swooned over all the pretty Moroccan tile and croc prints at Lucian Matis (more pics coming) and the top (in-stores-now) picks from Holt Renfrew.  I reveled in the feminine silhouettes and cool metallics at Pink Tartan.  And Joe Fresh?  Let's just say he delivered, as always (see my post on the Joe Fresh Spring '13 show here)

Here are some of my fave pics that (mostly) tell my story of the week:

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