Chloe Comme Parris Fall 2013

The designers Chloé and Parris Gordon of Chloe Comme Parris are Toronto Fashion Week’s favorite sister act.  Their fall 2013 collection was a tribute 1990’s grunge.   I rocked out to the soundtrack of Nirvana and Hole and reminisced in the ensembles of crushed velvet, slouchy slip dresses and chunky knits. 

With any good revival, the collection improved upon the outfits that I remembered from my youth. The calf length cardigan jackets were more flattering than the ratty ones I remember people dragged around.  The fabrics were luxurious with delicate details of georgette.  There were several outfits that featured a diagonal slashed detail held together with safety pins as an ode to punk, but as a sexier update.

Accessories included thigh high tights that were printed with pretty scroll patterns.  Shoes were high contrast dyed loafers in bright colors.  Jewelry looked like the rough cut pendants, spiritual bracelets and Goth chokers I used to shop for in the East Village. 

Rock on ladies!

photos by David TW Leung

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Chloe Comme Parris Fall 2012

 Rebel ladies and sister acts.  The designers of Chloe Comme Parris at Toronto Fashion Week have had a lifelong relationship as sisters to develop their skills.  For their Fall 2012 show, the label has really come into their own.  A bit of 1920's floral prints, black basics, and fall's most important accessory, fur stoles showed a mature collection for the duo.

The shoe fairy seems to plague Toronto runways.  A model at the show tripped over her shoes and had to remove them to finish her walk.

 The Gordon girls showed their love of Medieval influences and Erte art with the braided hairstyles and dark lipstick.  Overall, the clothes were sexy and chic.  I see big things ahead for this family!

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