Black Fashion Week Montreal (More Pictures)

The second day was filled with even more visual delight. From Sweet Secret’s african type kimonos to Martial Tapolo’s romantic garments, the show almost felt like a romantic play from Paris. While some collections like French Couture Box and  Indra Libong played a lot with color, some designers decided to play it safe. Fashion pioneers Ralph Leroy and Adama Paris both presented an all white collection. Nonetheless, both designers showed us sumptuous (and detailed) dresses and some very fashionable two-pieces.

Take a look at the beautiful creations below.

RALPH LEROY

It’s under a traditional chant that the Haitian designer opened the second night ceremony. It seemed like Leroy wanted to bring a bit of his roots on the runway. Looking at the models dressed in white felt like a holy ceremony held in the hot streets of Port-au-Prince.Some of the models even strolled the catwalk barefoot.We loved the mixture of texture in the asymmetrical two piece suits and the dramatic touch added to the puffy white gown.

SWEET SECRET

It’s not a secret no more, designer Annélia (or Eshe) knows how to create a fierce collection. The choice of hot colours (orange, turquoise and red) were so refreshing and reminded us how summer is right on the corner. Her feisty orange leather jumpsuit even received a warm round of applause from the female audience.

 

Some of the garnements had the elegance and the softness of the kimono, a Japanese traditional garment.

SACHIKA

Fierceness!  The Sachika twins kept it fun and playful with little black dresses and the creamy sequin dresses. We loved the glittery cat mask. Fierceness!

FRENCH COUTURE BOX

Intensity, patterns and sleek dresses.The French Couture line was a fun mix of Paris and Ivory Coast bold colours. The designer kept it cheek until the very end with a stunning long sleeve wedding gown.

MARTIAL TAPOLO

The catwalk became a beautiful scenery and gave us of an old Hollywood vibe. You just had to be there to see this.

Oh…I think the birdcage hats are making a comeback!

     

ADAMA PARIS

The night ended the same way it started,in an all white collection. The models arrived on stage, with their faces covered by a white sheet. It was ironic to see the models looking like nuns while the audience looked like churchgoers. Sure, the senegalese designer kept it more simple this year but within her feminine character style.

Snapped a pic from a member of the staff for the BFW.

Posing with Montreal fashion blogger Lolita Dandoy. I need these sandals!

                   Tv personality Angelo Cadet and I.

Dr Madd of few tracks on the second night.

The models backstage. Looking good girls!

BFW Adama posing with the tall models. It’s a wrap

It’s always nice to see designers from previous shows. The lovely Mirmonde Phildor posing with a model.

And look who I spotted in the first rows? Last year’s presenter Dave is half of the designer duo of Cocody  Collections.

Montreal’s Black Fashion Week (Pictures)

May’s fashion frenzy is officially done. The third edition of the Black Fashion Week in Montreal finally kicked off last weekend. Same bat place, same bat time.

The two day event welcomed hundreds of guests inside the beautiful Saint-Jean-Baptiste church in the Mont-Royal Plateau.

The first night welcomed designers Dede Reelia, Kine Dione, Dominique Ouzilleau, Vala Bella and Indra Libong. As the tradition goes, fashion veteran (and camera shy) Helmer closed the celebration with a theatrical performance.

The second day was filled with even more visual delight. From Sweet Secret’s african type kimonos to Martial Tapolo’s romantic garments, the show almost felt like a romantic play from Paris. While some collections like French Couture Box and  Indra Libong played a lot with color, some designers decided to play it safe. Fashion pioneers Ralph Leroy and Adama Paris both presented an all white collection. Nonetheless, both designers showed us sumptuous (and detailed) dresses and some very fashionable two-pieces.

Take a look at the beautiful creations below.

DOMINIQUE OUZILLEAU

Don’t scroll down if you’re a Peta supporter. The Quebec elegant fur line is now selling in United States and Japan. We loved the pieces who remind us a sexy fashionista from New York.

              Designer Dominique Ouzilleau.

VALA BELLA

Being able to dress women with elegance and style has always been Valdine Behenka’s dream. For her first time at the BFW, the designer presented romantic dramatic dress, red carpet worthy. Vala Bella was one of the few designers who presented wedding gowns.

KINE DIONE

Que bella! You could easily feel the Italian inspiration throughout Dione’s collection. We loved the classy suit for the modern business woman. Kine Dione also had fun with texture and feathers with her eccentric dresses.

INDRA LIBONG

The Belgium designer and stylist was also a newbie to the Black Fashion Week. Libong’s main purpose has always been to create stylish and timeless garments for women. You could say she hit the mark! The designer added beautiful details in the back of her dress, giving them an edgy look.

UNIQUE BY REELIA

You cannot complete an outfit without some killer accessories! Dede Reelia’s pieces were big, round and screamed Africa all over them. We loved how the models were dressed in a simple white dress which helped showcase the funky neck pieces.

             Designer Dede Reelia Kouevi.

HELMER

The Haitian designer did it again. From the dramatic opera music to the baroque inspiration.The couturier gave us an amalgam of flower patterns, tulle and sequins. And yes, it worked perfectly.

Less is more. This year, the designer decided to present only a few pieces.