Written by Zoё Frantz

Edited by Leah Champagne

For those who did not make it to our Fall 2024 runway, do not fear! This is the article for you. Taking place on November 1 against the striking backdrop of Montréal’s Biodôme, the designs of our extremely talented designers were starkly contrasted with the white veil covering the Biodome exhibits. The runway was not only wonderfully futuristic aesthetically speaking, but it showcased many up-and-coming designers who shared their latest creations, truly making it a night to remember. It was wonderful seeing so many members of the Circle of Fashion community in attendance, but if you couldn’t make it, I will recount below some of my favourite patterns and trends I noticed across the lines.



Boho is Making a Comeback

To many people, the reprise of Boho motifs in mainstream fashion is unsurprising. Even since the fashion show, there has been a very apparent resurgence in the style of dress, with people online taking an interest in core designers of the movement like Isabel Marant. This came through in many of the designs from this runway, including crocheted pieces by No Rest 4 The Witches and 333 By Sof. In addition, there were a notable number of looks that adopted a breezy silhouette reminiscent of the Boho style. This included the airy pieces by Francis Phuc Hoang, which combined gauzy fabrics and wide sleeves and legs to create the ultimate breezy collection. Similarly, Aurora Mombelli’s vibrantly patterned bell-sleeve top, paired with studded accessories, beautifully encapsulates summer with a punkish edge. Last, floral patterns, an integral part of any Boho look, were also huge for our runway. One piece by Serendipity Clothing that stood out for its innovative twist on this theme was a beautiful boatneck mini dress which had two purple hibiscus flowers embroidered on it, one on the right side of the ribcage and the other on the left hip.



Subversion and Cutouts

In addition to the apparent resurgence of Boho, subversion and cutouts were central to the looks at COF’s 2024 Fall Runway. This spanned incorporating unexpected objects into everyday clothing items and making pieces out of materials other than textiles. One brand that did this beautifully was Zarzar’s market. One of my personal favorite looks from the show was one model donning a white tube top with black and brown winter gloves sewn on the garment’s front. This look felt very reminiscent of archival Jean-Paul Gautier, particularly a cropped brown top with quarter sleeves and built-in gloves at the waistline. Also, Iri Makes displayed a visionary chainmail mini-dress made entirely out of soda can tabs. This seemed to take great inspiration from the chainmail worn in medieval Europe while seamlessly blending modern fashions and sustainable practices. In addition, 333 By Sof’s line boasted two pieces that artfully used flower cutouts to create an air of subversion and 70s charm. One was a pair of black mini-shorts with a cutout on the left outer hip and white piping, and the other was a slinky black midi-skirt with a similar flower cutout on the right outer thigh and matching black piping. Finally, Catherine Goodner made clever use of buttons to create a collection of ties, micro shorts, strappy tops, and jewelry that was both playful and elegant.



Bold Patterns and Over-Accessorization

Last but not least, bold patterns and over-accessorization were paramount for our most recent runway. Bella Piafsky’s designs were an excellent example of the former. Combining a gradient of black, white, and grey with patterns and silhouettes reminiscent of medieval courts, this line was extremely memorable. Meanwhile, Tooth Wurld’s designs beautifully juxtaposed fairly dainty dresses and tops with chunky necklaces, belts, earrings, and rings (also made by the designer). This created a lovely unison of the conventionally “feminine” with a wonderfully gilded edge. Similarly, Adelaid Blais’ matching cow print set was wonderfully eye-catching. The set’s composition was artfully crafted so as to flatter the wearer without taking away from the inherent boldness of the pattern itself.



So, there you have it – Circle of Fashion’s Fall 2024 was undoubtedly a great success. We cannot wait for what’s ahead this year, and we hope to see you at our next runway. More details on that soon…

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