We must have pondered this question a million times (hence the delay): how can we possibly convey to readers the true essence of the 18^th edition of Montreal Fashion Week? I mean, what hasn’t already been said?

Fashion shows all have the same basic structure: gorgeous Barbie doll models walk up and down the runway while posing and being admired by the audience. Katrin Leblond’s fashion show for her Fall/Winter 2010 collection had that, plus average-sized non-Barbie-ish women. And an elderly woman, too. Oh, and also acrobatic performances.

I had the pleasure of viewing the Denis Gagnon show in person, this past Montreal Fashion Week 2010. When I say show, I mean it was not just a fashion show, but an art show as well! This was quite a difficult show to get into, but I was there at the right place at the right moment and we managed to get those elusive tickets. He is the fashion king of Quebec, and in my books he ought to be way more famous. Why he is not (yet, perhaps), I cannot fathom.

Three fashion shows, four fashionistas, one photographer, two glasses of champagne (okay, three), a crowded group of enthusiastic people, and one unforgettable night. The final day of Montreal Fashion Week was all that I had expected, and much much more.

We are fiercely proud of our homegrown designers, and to them, we tip our hats in respect; knowing it is far easier to critique than to create and build what they have showcased at MFW 18. With hard work, resolve, passion and dedication, insanely talented designers made this MFW one to remember!

Kudos also to the organizers, volunteers, supporters and collaborators for pulling off the week in style!

To toast to a grand finale, here’s our dedication in pictures of the Denis Gagnon Show…a feast for your eyes, chic for your soul, until we pick it up again at MFW 19.

Voilà terminée la dernière journée de la semaine de la mode de Montréal, 18ème édition. Une semaine à 2000 à l'heure avec pourtant tellement de choses à découvrir, détester ou adorer.

From high-end glamorous jewellery to Alfred Hitchcock inspired clothing to sequins galore – Day 3 of Fashion Week had it all. The Marché Bonsecours was super busy and crowded like the past two days, but the shows were really fun and vibrant.

Une fois de plus ce soir, les défilés se sont suivis et ne se sont pas ressemblés. J'ai assisté tout d'abord à Annie50, les couleurs de rigueur étaient le rouge, noir, le bleu canard, le gris. Beaucoup d'imprimés de fleurs, des bandeaux dans les cheveux, des bérets; une ambiance très hitchcockienne qui commenca par une pose d'un modèle et une musique de films à suspense des annés 40/50.