Estilo Lau: Christopher Bates at Toronto Men's Fashion Week 2015

Christopher Bates, Closing TOM*
on February 26, 2015

As TOM* Men's Fashion Week warped up this past weekend, I attended the closing runway show featuring one of the most recognized menswear designers in Canada - Christopher Bates. Attending fashion week is always an exciting and inspiring experience; not only do I find inspiration from the perfectly constructed pieces walking down the runaway, but for me my greatest fashion inspiration comes from the people in my own city. I love the way Torontonian's have this artistic way of putting simple pieces together, and creating unique outfits using affordable garments. Taking a look off the runway, and making it your own to me is admirable.

Now let's get to the best part of this weeks blog, the runway show. For starters I absolutely loved the way Christopher Bates kicked off his show using a short film, that was both artistically intriguing and erotic. To me it represented that 'pretty boy dirty boy' essence a true gentlemen portrays. I expected to see in this new collection the signature Christopher Bates combination of Italian and northern European influences, and I was definitely not disappoint.To me a Christopher Bates man conveys confidence, elegance and passion, and that exactly what this years collection transmitted. As the collection gracefully walked down the runway at Osgoode Hall I instantly fell in love with the attention to detail , the rich autumn color palettes and the versatility of it's pieces. Although, I do wish the show was longer and a bit less crowed, I really enjoyed the atmosphere;I mean what women doesn't love a man in a well fitted suit . This is Toronto and we love fashion and we would not miss the chance to be the first to see the new Christopher Bates collection straight from Milan.

Christopher Bates

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Christopher Bates Spring 2015

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