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MATIS by Lucian Matis FW2013 at World Mastercard Fashion Week

  • March 21, 2013
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Canadian designer Lucian Matis presented the Fall/Winter 2013 collection MATIS by Lucian Matis, targeted towards the career woman with just a splash of trend.  It’s considered an affordable brand ranging in price from $95 to $750. Sizing is available in XS to XL for dresses, casual and dressy tops, suiting, and knitwear to suit all body, age and fashion types.

“I was inspired by the clash of the wild and civilized world. I wanted to bring together the untouched and untamed beauty of the jungles with the stark order of the world of humanity,” explains Matis of his inspiration for Fall/Winter 2013, “I brought together the bright colors of the plants and animals of the Amazon, mixed with the wild patterns and prints; like leopards, feathers, and shimmering forest pools. In contrast, I took civilized and defined patterns like plaid and cable wool to bring a sense of control and power. This collection showcases the fierce and wild Venus whilst simultaneously exhibiting the strength and control of the female virtues.”

Fierce. Strong. Female empowerment themes just like the David Dixon show. Scroll down below for the full gallery for MATIS by Lucian Matis.

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Also, watch for the unveiling of the Baileys Irish Cream collaboration with Lucian Matis during World Mastercard Fashion Week on Friday, March 22th, 2013 at One King West. The dress is made from the glass of Baileys Irish Cream bottles.  Can’t wait to see it!

Original sketch of the Lucian Matis dress made from the glass of Bailey's Irish Cream bottles

The dress made from the glass of Baileys Irish Cream bottles will debut on March 22, 2013.

Watch the behind the scenes video on the making of the glass dress.

Baileys® Canada: Lucian Matis | Behind the Scenes from Baileys Canada on Vimeo.

ABOUT LUCIAN MATIS
Romanian-born, Toronto-based fashion designer Lucian Matis began designing at a very early age. Prior to moving to Canada in 1999, Matis studied art at the Sibiu Art Institute in Transylvania. Matis graduated in 2003 from Ryerson University’s esteemed Fashion Design Program where he received multiple awards. His first professional collection was presented at L’Oreal Fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2007.

Matis gained national attention and a vast fan base through his participation on the first season of Slice Network’s Project Runway Canada. He has since been featured in several in-depth profiles on Fashion Television, eTalk, ET Canada, Breakfast Television, CityLine, Marilyn Dennis, Global News, CBC, and more. His work has graced the pages and covers of numerous national and international publications, including FASHION, FLARE, ELLE Canada, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, and Women’s Wear Daily.

His designs have been worn by numerous internationally renowned celebrities, including Nelly Furtado, Sarah Gadon, Andrea Martin, Mia Martina, Coco Rocha, Petra Nemkova, just to name a few. Lucian Matis is available through custom orders through www.lucianmatis.com.

For more information visit including where to buy across 70 stores in North America www.matisbylucianmatis.com

Some notable tweets from the show:

David Dixon FW 2013 at World Mastercard Fashion Week

  • March 20, 2013
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Beloved Toronto fashion designer, David Dixon, drew a full house for his Signature Collection for Fall 2013 at World Mastercard Fashion Week on March 19, 2013 at David Pecaut Square. Starting off with a hilarious BBC that told us that women should be aware of the dangers of “over-education”, the video ended with the words “Bullshit!” So the theme of the David Dixon fashion show was about the power of women, carried through with songs in the fashion show like Beyonce’s “Run the World”.

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Notable tweets from the David Dixon fashion show:

For more information, please visit daviddixon.ca

Here’s the BBC Comedy video they played at the beginning of the fashion show.

Players Gala with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC

  • March 19, 2013
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Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC

Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC

What an epic night for Toronto sports fans at the Players’ Gala where the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors and the Toronto FC came together and gave fans the opportunity to mingle with their favourite athletes in support MLSE Team Up Foundation. The only team missing that evening was the Toronto Marlies, but they played a video on the Real Sports giant screen expressing their regret that they couldn’t make it.  But besides that, wow, what an incredible turnout of Toronto athletes including the relatively new Toronto Raptor, Rudy Gay.

Rudy Gay, Toronto Raptors forward-center

Rudy Gay, Toronto Raptors forward-center

Guests who were lucky enough to get tickets for this sold-out Players Gala were treated to a variety of fine food stations and drinks on both floors of the Real Sports Bar there was also a silent auction and hard hats available for purchase that were being signed by the players in attendance.

Jonas Valančiūnas, Toronto Raptors center

Jonas “JV” Valančiūnas, Toronto Raptors center

The Raptor with some impromptu escalator stunts!

The Raptor with some impromptu escalator stunts!

Marlies girls and Ashley, Raptors Dance Pak captain and the Marlies Mascot, Duke the Dog

Marlies girls and Ashley, Raptors Dance Pak captain and the Marlies Mascot, Duke the Dog

Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs, captain

Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs, captain

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors guard

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors guard

Toronto Raptors Jamaal Magloire (retired), Aaron Gray, center

Toronto Raptors Jamaal Magloire (retired), Aaron Gray, center

Notable tweets

Also, be sure to check out our coverage of the recent Raptors Red Party Remix, also in support of the MLSE Team Up Foundation.

ABOUT MLSE TEAM UP FOUNDATION

The MLSE Team Up Foundation believes all kids should have access to sport and the opportunity to develop lasting dreams on the playing field.

With the support of all four MLSE teams – the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies – the Foundation funds the refurbishment of local athletic facilities, and funds charities that support kids through sports and recreational programs.

Since launching in December 2009, the MLSE Team Up Foundation has invested more than $6.5 million into our community. Last season, we impacted the lives of more than 110,000 kids.

For more information visit mlseteamupfoundation.org

Budweiser’s St. Party’s Day weekend at Ontario Place

  • March 17, 2013
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Boasting Canada’s largest St. Patrick’s Day party right here in Toronto, the 3rd annual St. Party’s Day was held this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday with estimates ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 people at Ontario Place. The cold weather was no match for the massive numbers of party-goers inside the heated tent, a bunch of DJ sets, authentic Irish music, Irish dancers and the official Budweiser Big Rig. It was quite the scene and delivered what I expected based on last year’s experience, to a bigger scale. It will be interesting to see what happens at next year’s St. Party’s Day!

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Here’s some notable tweets

The Fermenting Cellar – Distillery District Events Industry Open House

  • March 17, 2013
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Last February, we had the opportunity to participate in the Distillery Events industry open house featuring their event coordination team with their preferred vendors for an incredible evening. There were many stations to enjoy including raw oysters, wine, Mill St. beer, Glenfiddich, a coffee and dessert bar, Contemporary Furniture Rentals, Photostar photo booth, and much more. It was great to see familiar faces including Grenville Pinto’s entertaining violin acts, beats by DJ Danny Floh Back, A2D2 aerial performances and 5th Element Events. Everything was top notch as you would expect from a premier team of event professionals in this historic area of Toronto with it’s own unique character.

Distillery Events features a range of venues such as Archeo, Arta Gallery, Boiler House as well as the Fermenting Cellar. For more information visit www.distilleryevents.com or call 416-203-2363.

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