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David Dixon may not wow every season, but he’s a fixture in the industry for socialites and on The Shopping Channel

The penultimate fashion show, ending two long weeks of air kissing and finagling for front-row seats, was David Dixon’s eponymous line. The socialites may have been exhausted, but we still spotted long-time supporter Suzanne Rogers, Dixon’s brother and Daytime Toronto host Glenn, Jenna Bitove, Lovas designer Wesley Badanjak and Fashion Television host Jeanne Beker. Our favourite looks were the lace overlays on top of shimmery ivory in skirts, minis and a boat-neck top that would be perfect for summer parties. Similarly ideal for getting gussied up was the white trench with a stripe of black at the hem with floral appliqués. Check out our review and a gallery featuring David Dixon’s full spring/summer 2012 collection after the jump.

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Toronto Fashion Week

October 24, 2011 | 12:11 pm

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Gallery: 62 looks from David Dixon’s spring/summer 2012 collection

David Dixon spring/summer 2012 (Images: Jenna Marie Wakani)

Check out all of the hits and misses from the David Dixon spring/summer 2012 show at Toronto Fashion Week, including sheer overlays, silk flower appliqués and a few ho-hum designs (Check out our review, and cruise the gallery after the jump to check out the entire show).

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To-Do List

October 19, 2011 | 2:37 pm

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The Weekender: International Festival of Authors, Operanation and six more items on our to do list

1. LG FASHION WEEK
Some of the city’s more fashionable citizens have been accumulating this year behind Roy Thomson Hall to check out what’ll be big next spring from the likes of Pink Tartan, Bustle, Cynthia Rowley and the eminently wearable Joe Fresh. The most high-style week of the year (or one of two, at least) wraps up on Friday with shows by David Dixon and Denis Gagnon. To October 21. Various prices. David Pecaut Square (formerly Metro Square), King St. W. between John and Simcoe streets, lgfashionweek.ca.

2. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS
Once again it’s storytime for grownups (and very precocious children) at Harbourfront. Big-name writers like Michael Ondaatje, Miriam Toews, Johanna Skibsrud and Douglas Coupland will be taking part in panels, book signings and, most importantly, readings at this 12-day literary fest. To October 30. $10-$35. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000, readings.org.

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Good Stuff Cheap

May 25, 2011 | 4:08 pm

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Rent a dress, send it back: how to be frugal without having to keep the tags on

These women used to eat peanut butter sandwiches for dinner. (Image: Rent Frock Repeat)

Dropping a couple of mortgage payments on a dress that may be worn only once was not always such a gauche sign of indulgence (insert buzz word: recession). Now, like a DVD at a failing Blockbuster Video, we can rent a dress for a fraction of the price at the newly launched online dress-rental service Rent Frock Repeat, and then, well, send it back when we’re bored of it .

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Sweet Charity

April 8, 2011 | 11:54 am

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Toronto Fashion Incubator’s New Labels gala-competition breaks fresh talent

Designs by last year's winner of Toronto Fashion Incubator’s New Labels® competition, Anastasia Lomonova (Image: Anastasia Lomonova)

Canada isn’t short on talent, but it sure is lacking opportunities to showcase it. That’s why, when one comes up, we like to celebrate it. Coming April 14 to the Design Exchange is the annual version of America’s Got Talent, Toronto Fashion Incubator’s New Labels® competition, which pits young aspiring designers against each other for a prize of $10,000 in cash and design opportunities valued at $40,000. This year’s judging panel is a roster of fashion plates, including Lisa Tant from Flare, stylist Peter Papapetrou, Holt Renfrew’s Natalie Lecomte, former New Labels® winner Cynthia Florek, designer David Dixon and the Toronto Star’s Derick Chetty. The winner will also get a chance to design an outfit for Sears Canada (this lifts our spirits considerably, because new blood means we may never have to sit through a Jay Manuel show again). Tickets for the gala are $60 and can be purchased on-line from the Toronto Fashion Incubator.

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Toronto Fashion Week

March 31, 2011 | 4:55 pm

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We escaped to Jakarta at David Dixon’s fall/winter LG Fashion Week show

Dixon and his dolls (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

Running an hour late amid on-again off-again cancellation rumours, David Dixon’s “Escape to Jakarta” fall/winter showcase did not get off to a good start. Impatient audience members had already stood in a 40-minute line for admittance and became increasingly impatient as they waited in their seats for the kickoff. Front row yawns were spotted, and at least one “okay, this better be fierce” was overheard.

A fierce start it was not. Instead of rushing forward with the show, we were treated to a filmed retrospective titled Sweet Sixteen, a compilation of black and white montages, lengthy voiceovers and various looks from the past. Had it begun at its original 9:30 p.m. start time (the show finally got rolling at 11 p.m.), we might have smiled and feigned interest in the sentiment, but thanks to whatever we’re-so–New York schedule LG Fashion Week is operating on, we were starting to feel like this whole affair was meant to serve as punishment. Suffer for fashion, right? See the full collection and our review after the jump.

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Toronto Fashion Week

March 31, 2011 | 4:54 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: see the full David Dixon fall/winter 2011 collection

Meow (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

In what was likely the longest show this week, we saw some highs in David Dixon’s prints and a low in his metallic skirt. At the end of the day, though, what girl doesn’t romanticize a little place called Jakarta? See the full runway collection below.

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Buyer's Market

March 21, 2011 | 2:47 pm

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The Shopping Channel kicks off its Canadian Designer Week

Is there anything Schnarre can't do? (Image: -Nikkon-)

The Shopping Channel has announced its seasonal Canadian Designer Week (March 21–25) to inspire the haves and have-nots to support homegrown fashions. Admittedly, we don’t usually care about The Shopping Channel, but the list of designers on this season’s roster caught our eye: Wayne Clark, Lucian Matis, model-cum-designer Monika Schnarre, David Dixon and Brian Bailey (a.k.a. Canada’s Tim Gunn).

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Sweet Charity

March 16, 2011 | 3:16 pm

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Megan Follows dressed by David Dixon? See it at the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s feel-good fashion show

A celebrity models a red dress (Image: teadrinker)

Fashion month spawns a series of spectacles, but nothing is as ego-free as the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s “Heart Truth“ runway show (March 24th, The Carlu). The formula: Canadian designers send local notables and celebrities down a runway wearing variations of a red dress in support of heart and stroke awareness. See the full list of celebrity-designer pairings after the jump.

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Good Stuff Cheap

November 23, 2010 | 10:56 am

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Sales roundup: Canadian designer sample sale, Photorama, Aquilano.Rimondi trunk show

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ASHLEY ROWE
The young Toronto designer is holding a trunk show this Saturday with pieces from her fall collection. Shoppers will get a free splatter-painted tee with their purchase. Nov. 27. 12–2. RAC Boutique, 124 Cumberland St., ashleyrowe.com.

BEAN SPROUT
Parents can stock up on winter boots, snowsuits and coats for the kids from such brands as Geox, Rip Zone and Kenneth Cole; everything is at least 20 per cent off. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.

CANOPY BLUE
For one night, all merchandise in the womenswear boutique is 25 per cent off. Ten dollars from every purchase will go to Blessing in a Backpack, a local charity that provides in-school meals for children. Champagne and nibbles sweeten the deal. RSVP to 416-483-2583. Nov. 26. 2582 Yonge St.

ESPRIT
At this warehouse sale, clothing and accessories for men and women are up to 80 per cent off regular price. View the sales flyer here. Nov. 24, 6–9 p.m.; Nov. 25 and 26, 9–9; Nov. 27 and 28, 9–6. Queen Elizabeth Building, 190 Princes Blvd.

FGI SAMPLE SALE
The Fashion Group International of Toronto is holding a sale with some of Toronto’s most well-known designers: David Dixon, Philip Sparks, Nada and more. Nov. 25 and 26. 10–7. 579 Richmond St. W., Ste. 200.

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The New Normal

November 3, 2010 | 12:15 pm

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George Smitherman, Rick Mercer and other Canadian gays appear in It Gets Better video series

Tim Gunn did one. Hillary Clinton did one. Hell, Barack Obama did one. Seems as though making an It Gets Better video has become the kindness trend of the year, and Canadian celebrity gays refuse to be left behind. A new video released yesterday features Rick Mercer, Rex Harrington, Diane Flacks, George Smitherman (still sadly wearing his mayoral campaign button), Tommy Smythe, Enza Anderson, the cast of MTV’s 1g5g, Joeffer Caoc, David Dixon, Deb Pearce and Peter Fallico all discussing how much their lives improved as they came out, grew up and gained confidence. The It Gets Better project was kicked off a few months ago by American sex columnist Dan Savage as a reaction to a spike in suicides among teenage homosexuals. The videos assure young gay people that existence improves as life goes on.

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To-Do List

October 20, 2010 | 10:40 am

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The Weekender: International Festival of Authors, Toronto Zombie Walk and six other events on our to-do list

Dare to Wear Love, the Zombie Walk and John Waters

1. POMEGRANATE FILM FESTIVAL
This celebration of Armenian cinema is now in its fifth year, featuring an array of genres, from documentaries to experimental shorts. The buzziest event is Friday’s screening of Atom Egoyan’s racy Chloe, after which the director will participate in a Q&A session. Oct. 22 to 24. $10. Regent Theatre, 551 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-500-1694, pomegranatefilmfestival.com.

2. DARE TO WEAR LOVE GALA
The closing-night show at LG fashion week, Dare to Wear is both on-trend and cause-conscious. On the style front, such celeb models as Tara Spencer Nairn and Keshia Chanté will rock Canadian designs by the likes of Brian Bailey, Evan Biddell, Lucian Matis, David Dixon and Comrags. As if that’s not enough reason to drop $300 (the cost of a VIP package that includes A-list seating and a swag bag), proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Oct. 22. $60–$300. Heritage Court, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd., lgfashionweek.ca.

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Toronto Fashion Week

April 8, 2010 | 11:47 am

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Our 10 favourite looks from Toronto fashion week

Lucian Matis’ jaw-dropping wool coat and David Dixon’s fluttery evening dress are two of the looks we liked most at fashion week. See them both (and eight of our other favourites) in our slide show >>

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Toronto Fashion Week

April 6, 2010 | 9:34 am

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Twelve ways fur was used on the runway at fashion week

Have a problem with fur? Many Canadian designers don’t. Fur was seen in many of the shows during Toronto fashion week, which ended on Thursday. Here, some of the ways designers used it >>

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Toronto Fashion Week

April 5, 2010 | 11:29 am

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David Dixon’s show gets standing ovation from Suzanne Rogers

A look from David Dixon's fall 2010 collection (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

The buzz around the Allstream Centre on Thursday was that over 1,600 people had RSVP’d for David Dixon’s two back-to-back shows. Such society ladies as Suzanne Rogers (wearing a pouffy green jacket from Dixon’s last collection) and Catherine Nugent sat front row, as did Rick “The Temp” Campanelli (who was more interested in rubbing his date’s knee than in looking at the clothes) and Kristin Booth. Barbie by David Dixon was the first collection down the runway, offering ’60s-style shifts, laser-cut skirts and slim-fitting wool coats. Dixon’s signature line was more contemporary and almost entirely in shades of black and grey. We liked the hand- and laser-cut organza in skirts and dresses. Rogers must have agreed, because she was first up out of her seat to give a standing ovation, a move followed by many in the room.

View both collections in our slide show >>

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