TORONTO FASHION WEEK: Korhani Home Spring 2013

photos by Hing Ching Leung

The most dramatic fashion show at World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto has got to be Korhani Home.  Ironic as it is a carpet and home decor company and not one whose business is clothing.

They had the most buzzed about show last season in Toronto Fashion Week for their mix of piglets and punks on the runway, Venetian carnivale and Japanese elegance.  This year, they did not disappoint, with 1920's flappers, island Goddesses and 1980's bombshells.  Parrots replaced the teacup pigs as the animal fashion accessory of choice this season.

It is a unique way to showcase the graphic, trendy patterns of a rug company.  Designer Kirsten Korhani was inspired by the eras and home accessories produced by her firm.  The press generated by putting her home collection on the runway is a brilliant publicity move where few competitors could hope to achieve.  

For the guests, it was an entertaining show that inspired many to "cut a rug" and party

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Pigs! Punk and Magic Carpets - Korhani Fall 2012

Hands down, my favorite fashion show accessory ever ....Teacup pigs!  Korhani Home wowed the crowd at Toronto Fashion Week yesterday with a theatrical runway show.  The home decor company created fanciful looks out of their diverse collection of rugs.

The fashion show was divided into three themes.  First, an Asian pop art influenced group with Mongolian silhouettes, kimono sleeves or Kabuki makeup images.  The second carried a Venetian Carnivale theme.  Some baroque patterns, dramatic opera outfits and elaborate masks gave an air of mystique.  Third a punk themed group using tartans and houndstooth patterns for a rebellious look.  The guests went wild when they saw the tiny little piglets carried by the models.  I hope they weren't hurt by all of the studs...

It wasn't clear to me whether or not the clothing was meant to be purchased.  Or, was this a showy marketing event?  The Korhani Home brand has often portrayed its ties to fashion trends in their advertising. I suppose they found it was the time to make that association literal.

Photos by David TW Leung

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