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TFW Diary: Holt Renfrew’s tap dancing ode to Canadian fashion stars standout collections from Smythe, Jeremy Laing, Dennis Merotto, and more!

By | March 13th, 2012 | 1:00 pm

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Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani

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Ball changes, box steps and skilful splits kicked off Holt Renfrew’s celebration of the Canadian catwalk as an enthusiastic tapper danced his way down the runway. It was an upbeat way to engage the crowd and usher in homegrown design talent, that’s for sure. Here’s the rundown of the best in show:

1. Cute cats on hats at Smythe brought a darker, urban-girl edge to a long peacoat, boxy houndstooth jacket and striped blazer.

2. Sleek sexed-up secretary work wear at Judith & Charles, including a covetable fur and leather jacket, came complete with pointed pumps and sheer hose. Asymmetric necklines and a killer navy nylon peplum suit got my heart beating a little quicker.

3. Layered shearlings, a leather sleeved red felt coat and an oversized fur hood that spill out across the shoulders are sure to keep you warm come next winter at Line.

4. Dennis Merotto’s easy separates (full skirts, buttoned tops and my personal favourite, the bicolour ankle pant) will have no trouble finding a place in every working woman’s wardrobe. Giant sweaters knit with fur, striated miniskirts and cozy cardigans that beg to be belted take comfortable casualwear up a few notches.

5. TwentyCluny’s shift dresses, exposed backs and glen plaid collared top with leather ankle pants would certainly make Marilyn proud.

6. Voluminous shapes, slashed floating chiffon panels and discreet prints were all standouts from Jeremy Laing’s latest.

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