April 6, 2011

Lucian Matis Fall/Winter 2011 RTW

I know I said I was finished with my Fashion Week Marathon, but I can't pass up a chance to take a look at some Canadian talent!  Of all the collections shown at Toronto Fashion Week, Lucian Matis in particular has amazed me.  I first found out about him through Project Runway Canada, and I followed his progress throughout the series.  It seemed to be a close one between him and Evan Biddell, but my favourite did end up going to Evan.  Lucian struck me as a designer that seemed a bit stuck in his particular aesthetic - slightly Victorian, and highly decorative - and he didn't seem to be willing to expand and evolve.  After Project Runway, I still saw a couple of collections I didn't quite like, but his Fall/Winter 2012 collection has proved to me that Lucian has finally got it.

Lucian described this collection as "not fashion", though to me, this collection is fashion in every way!  There were beautifully constructed chunky knits, statement-making embellishments, a glamorous mixing of different textures and fabrics (a key to any good outfit), and defined silhouettes.
With this evident understanding of how to manipulate fabric and mix textures, Lucian shows surprising promise and he seems to have a talent that some of our greatest designers possess.  If he keeps this up, he just might end up being one of them.

See the entire collection here.

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24 comments:

  1. Marisa NoelleApril 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    The last photo of the full skirted gold dress is absolutely beautiful..such a pretty silhouette. Gorgeous knit pieces...so rich and elegant.

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  2. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONApril 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    that golde sweater with all of the balls is amazing! xo

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  3. ShannonApril 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I wouldnt say its the most wearable collections I have ever seen ha!

    But he incoporates the wool with the other fabrics so beautifully, I dont think I have ever seen it so flawless before

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  4. lauraApril 6, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I love all the sweaters with the balls. They are magnificent!
    hearts, laura♥
    the blog of worldly delights

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  5. The white cabbageApril 6, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    not wearable collection !

    I went through yor recent post , and I saw the Talbots one !

    that's great , I've never heard this name ....I'm going to follow him .

    thanks for your kind comment
    ave

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  6. cryskayApril 7, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    wow! such unique yet beautiful pieces. its so out of the ordinary but i love love love it! xx

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  7. Fashion CappuccinoApril 7, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    His knitwear is really elaborate and different but I can see his excellent craftsmanship! It's not really my style but I think he has a lot of potential for success! xoxoxoo

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  8. stylemefabApril 7, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    i kinda like this collections but some of the pieces kinda look like a cross between a Balmain collection and Alexander McQueen collection ....which is a good thing i guess.

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  9. Burning SkiesApril 7, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Nothing I really liked honestly..I'm kinda bothered with the knitted balls :)

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  10. HazelApril 7, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    this one is unflattering for not-so-skinny type of people

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  11. Cafe FashionistaApril 7, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Wow! This is one incredible collection - I love it!! :)

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  12. nooneApril 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    aww I love all the sequin stuff, it looks so glam!

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  13. Closet FashionistaApril 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oooh! I love those looks, amazinggg :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  14. Sick by TrendApril 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    wow! cool show!!

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

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  15. Haute WorldApril 7, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Never heard of this designer before, but wow, the guy sure knows how to use knits! I'm kind of loving that cardi and that first sweater dress.

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  16. dressingup-everydayApril 7, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Great selection, my fab is the first and third.

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  17. kApril 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I think that would have been such a fun runway show!

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  18. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I thinkt hat this designer has a great talent. Maybe he need some experience and should pay more attention about the danger of "Being exagerated" (but this is only my mind...). APart from this thing, in general he has a unique and great, unusual, style that is really itneresting!

    http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/

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  19. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONApril 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    How amazing are these designs?? That last gold dress-beautiful!! :)SarahD

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  20. Venus Loves VirgoApril 7, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I'm a nut for popcorn sweaters! Loves it!
    XOXO

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  21. Angela AlvarezApril 7, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    i am in love with this collection :)
    x
    fashionbit

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  22. Dear Girl WallflowerApril 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    this is the fashion that i love, you know, i'ts like I don't care about what's going on, with those ruffles and huge embellishments! I love the stockings too! as for the book, i get too attached that after I read, I can read them again sometime, I mark my fave lines ...and like you, they're also one of my decorations as well.

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  23. ClaireApril 8, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    lovely outfits! i especially love that short gold skirt with the black sweater and those great polka dot tights!

    Claire
    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  24. fashiononthecouchApril 10, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Love the looks. Like the shoulder detail on many of the outfits. Great post!

    www.styleonthecouch.wordpress.com
    www.twitter.com/styleonthecouch

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