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

www.christopherbates.com

Christopher Bates Spring 2015

Campaign Short Film- OVERDRIVE

  Design and Produced In Milan

Warm color palette
Photographed by Shayne Gray

Sweaters, Trench Coats, Bomber Jackets, Suit Jacket
Photograph by Shayne Gray

Appreciate the detail
photograph by  Shayne Gray

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