The
Star
rates
the
collections
from
this
year's
Toronto
fashion
week out
of four
stars.
Mar 21, 2008 04:30 AM
Greta
Constantine
A mirrored
runway and a
backdrop of
barren
wintery
trees
trucked in
from a
forest
created the
setting for
the
blockbuster
presentation
of Kirk
Pickersgill's
and Stephen
Wong's label
Greta
Constantine.
Only their
fourth
collection,
the duo's
ascent on
the fashion
scene has
been rapid,
judging by
the large
invite-only
crowd lined
up outside
Circa
nightclub
for the show
Wednesday
night.
Opening with
an
egg-shaped
coat made of
black
neoprene,
the shapes
started out
strong and
graphic;
sharply
cinched
waists,
dramatic
architectural
collars on
cropped
jackets.
Paired with
black
leggings the
sharp
silhouette
referenced
Claude
Montana of
the '80s.
Things took
a softer
turn with
their
signature
jersey done
in fluid
gowns and
one-piece
jumpsuits.
The
designers
accessorized
throughout
the show
with antlers
– some as
necklaces,
others just
hooked on
the back of
a gown.
Giant
polished
wooden
rings, cuffs
and
prehistoric-looking
furs gave
the
collection a
cool native
Indian vibe
which
brought the
entire show
back to
earth on
their home
turf,
Canada.