TIFF '09 Red Carpet Roster

Gorgeous garments and glitz were all over the red carpet for TIFF earlier this month, and we are so happy to see that many of the designs were from here at home in Toronto!

Some of the FC features include:

Actress Monika Schnarre attends ET Canada Presents "Glorious 39" Gala at 144 Cumberland Street on September 14, 2009.

Photographer - A. Moore

Actress Tara Spencer-Nairn and dancer Jean Marc Genereux attend the Holt Renfrew launch of Vignettes with Alexa Chung, Coco Rocha and The Stills held at the Burroughes Building on September 12, 2009.

Ainsley Kerr attends the "Steve Nash Shoot For The Stars" at Harry Rosen, as well as the "Antichrist" North American Premiere After Party held at W Studio
on September 10, 2009.

Photographer - George Pimentel

Liz West was reporting live from the red carpet all festival long for CP24. Her wardrobe choices for all of the events were exclusively Fashion Crimes.

Co-founders of the Style Box, Amanda Brugel (at the Holt Renfrew launch) and Gail McInnes (at the "Steve Nash Shoot For The Stars" gala), both shot by photographer G.Pimentel


...and a little peek at what happens behind the scenes when dressing the stars, courtesy of The Style Box for FASHION MAGAZINE:

The TIFF '09 Window Display

Our ‘09 TIFF inspired window concept had to be REALLY amazing to even come close to matching the wow-factor of the ‘08 window, which turned out to be one of our favourite displays of all time.

Last year’s TIFF tribute featured glam gowns worn by extravagantly made-up beauties strolling the red carpet, one of which who was “walking” a 7 ft. ostrich by a gem-encrusted leash. The other was being observed by 6 monkeys (taxidermy monkeys, to be exact!) who were eating popcorn.

SO, this year, needless to say, we were feeling the pressure. Upon putting our heads together, we came up with a fun concept in hopes to keep on par with the Film Festival window installations of the past.

Here is how the Brainstorm began:


For the styling we planned to dress the likes of Debbie Harry, Gwyn Stefani, Karen O, Alison Mosshart, Grace Slick, Diana Ross and Winehouse, of course. And because FALL makes for a huge stockpile of new accessories we set out to jam-pack the display with an overwhelming abundance of lavish pieces. Fall trends would be thoroughly represented with patent handbags, bulky accessories, punches of colour, a few plaid dresses (EVEN THOUGH Pam is allergic to plaid), structured silhouettes, leather gloves, shawls, cuff bracelets and pleatherette leggings.



Throughout the 19 hour production stint, Kat and Robyn (the fab production team) drank a total of 9 Red Bulls. At one point at around 1a.m., Kat mentioned feeling “very inspired towards a night of debauchery...” (Partying is infectious when you are surrounded by rock-goddesses).


From concept to creation – we were thrilled at what magically turned out by the next morning. Passers by were stopped in their tracks. Even all of our staff had to peruse the masterpiece, each for about 10 minutes.


This installation more than ever represents the designs of Fashion Crimes from over the years at its best… interpreted in a current way, just in time for the festival.

For your Road Trip: A Fasionista's Playlist

Curious to know what Jeanne Beker is listening to this summer?

CBC Radio 2 featured the Fashion Television host's selection earlier today on Drive.

Jeanne’s Selections:

Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears for Fears
Marrakesh Express – Crosby Stills and Nash
New Frontier – Donald Fagan
Summer Of '69 – Bryan Adams

The Long Way Home – Supertramp
I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter, Paul, and Mary
On The Road Again – Canned Heat
The Long And Winding Road – The Beatles
Good Day Sunshine – The Beatles
Just The Two Of Us – Grover Washington Jr.
Heart Of Gold – Neil Young
So Far Away – Carole King

The Ultimate Retail Survivor

Pam was one of the headlining Retail owners for this cover page feature in The Toronto Star by Derick Chetty.

The Style Box

The anticipated opening is upon us! Founders and owners of the Style Box, Gail McInnes and Amanda Brugel are all over the Map already, see them on E! News and in Toronto Life.

Toronto's Greatest Summer Sale

Jill Barber's Favourite Dresses

We, here at FC, enjoy listening to the charming melodies of this artiste almost as much as fitting and styling her for her many performances. Jill Barber's music is definitely worth uploading to your library; our favorite album is "Chances".
We anticipate some fresh lovesongs from this lyricist, as she recently disclosed her new engagement!

Jill performing at a Jazz FM Fundraiser. Photograpy: Romy Shinder.

Here, Jill is pictured with David Fransen, Canadian Consul General in Los Angeles
at his official residence where she recently performed.