Comments on: Halifax: Katrina Tuttle’s latest collection is all frills, but no fuss

By: Carol Tomlinson

Carol Tomlinson — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:39:34 +0000

I’m looking for an update on Karen Tuttle and the next Atlantic Fashion Week or any major fashion shows in Halifax or elsewhere in Atlantic Canada. I am a Fashion Design student, as well as an accomplished dressmaker.
I was approached by Karen Tuttle a while back to sew up 50 dresses, however, I was booked solid with my dressmaking/alterations clients and had to turn her down.
I have just started my design course with a lot of enthusiasm and ideas. Hopefully, in the near future, I will have fashioned at least one decent collection.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:45:43 +0000

I am inspired by the actual venue and the idea of it. The designer certainly has the drive to create a proper fashion event unfortunately when you look at her designs up close close they are ill-fitting and poorly made. The evening dresses at the end looked like regurgitated mounds of silk tied together with bits of string.

By: B.B. Roskeworth

B.B. Roskeworth — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:34:04 +0000

Being at this show I can say confidently that you have written a great piece about a … well a wonderful show. The setting was perfect. One of my favorite galleries in the city in my favorite area of the city of Halifax. An area that doesn’t get the walking traffic that it deserves.

I have to admit that I was not a big fan Of Tuttle’s line before this season. This season she step up her game. The garments are beautiful, flattering, and stunningly designed to make a woman more glamourous. Even her long wool sweaters have tailoring that I have not seen in the industry. They are cut to be slimming and make the body seem longer with two seems running down from the armpit. thus framing the body better. I could go on but bore ya.

Tuttle has an eye for recreating god in her details.

By: Jenny Cooper

Jenny Cooper — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:54:22 +0000

On a side, I am really excited to see how Atlantic Fashion Week will expand in the coming years. SO Many great venues in the city for shows, and there is no lack of creative talent to be showcased.

By: Jenny Cooper

Jenny Cooper — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:52:00 +0000

LOVE IT! Bubble skirts for life!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:20:51 +0000

So great to see Tuttle’s solo line is such a delight- nice and clean! The pieces at the Atlantic Fashion Week showcase were tempting in a sneak peek kind of way-, but it looks like the fall line is going to be warm and cozy and still feminine. Sounds like it was a great night!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:47:20 +0000

Another great Halifax-highlighting piece! And I’m so stoked that you – and Katrina Tuttle – aren’t over bubble skirts yet. Actually, I don’t think we should ever get over skirts so cute, girlie, and flattering!

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:13:55 +0000

I loved reading your article — it was like all the pieces were running through my head again, almost as crisp as they were in person.

The first photo in your blog is of my favourite dress, and I was so impressed by the quality of this show. It having been my first, I’m a bit scared that I’ve gone to the best one right off the bat! But, from what you’ve been writing, it looks like Halifax is ready to take it up another notch.