2011 programming
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Mode Sur L'Esplanade: Wednesday August 3
Wednesday, August 3 - 12:15 PM - Plaza Stage
Come and enjoy a fashionnable lunch hour on the Plaza!Cuir Danier - Le Château - Cassis - Manteaux Manteaux - Melanie Lynewww.placevillemarie.com...
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La Course À Talons Hauts
Wednesday, August 3 - 12:30 PM - McGill College Avenue
Strap on your heels and let out your mean-sexy-inner-running machine! Femmes fatales (and men) will make a wild dash and run the sexiest race yet to highlight the launch of the festival, Wednesday, August 3rd at noon. Montreal Fashion......
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Collège Lasalle
Wednesday, August 3 - 5:15 PM - Plaza Stage
This year, LaSalle College’s fashion design students created a collection inspired by post-war haute couture. Characterized by tightly fitted waists and defined silhouettes, these looks exude casual chic with an urban feel. Relaxed and unpretentious, they present a flattering contrast......
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Défilé de La Boutique du Festival
Wednesday, August 3 - 5:45 PM - Plaza Stage
Want to know what The Boutique has in store for you this year? Make it a point to catch the fashion show! Canadian designers showing at the Boutique will join forces to present pieces from the spring/summer 2011 collections, which......
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Défilé De La Diversité Corporelle
Wednesday, August 3 - 6:00 PM - Main stage
The MFDF and the MCCCF have come together once again to promote a healthy and diverse body image in fashion shows. At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, several Québec personalities will walk the runway to show that beauty comes in......
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Collectif LABcréatif
Wednesday, August 3 - 6:15 PM - Plaza Stage
Founded in 2004, LABoratoire Créatif is a non-profit organization created for and managed by a team of designers. An original, structuring initiative for the fashion industry, it represents Quebec’s up-and-coming fashion designers. The LAB will present a fashion show with......
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Terra Nostra
Wednesday, August 3 - 6:30 PM - Main stage
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STORIES ARE INSPIRED BY LOVE AND HOPE... Come discover the most beautiful collections - inspired by the European runways - which are this season’s Quebec fashion 'must-haves'. Menswear is once again available at Terra Nostra.www.terra-nostra.ca...
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On public benches
Wednesday, August 3 - 7:00 PM - Esplanade
unveiling public benchesEvery evening of the Festival, join us for the unveiling of various phases of the “On Public Benches” project, when an artist will present his exclusive artistic version.WHEN: every day of the Festival at 7 p.m.WHERE: on the......
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Rock 'N' couture: Lucky 7
Wednesday, August 3 - 7:30 PM - Main stage
Those who dress to express will find exactly what they’re looking for in Lucky 7. Form-fitting cuts and inspired graphics have been the brand’s formula for success. By offering multiple collections every year, Lucky 7 is positioning itself for longevity in......
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Black Tiger Sex Machine
Wednesday, August 3 - 7:30 PM - Main stage
Black Tiger Sex Machine is a DJ/production outfit from Montreal composed of Foxed Up, Marx Menace, and Wolfcall, three superheroes on a quest to save the universe from evil with funky sounds and pounding beats. Lately, they've been making waves......
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Cocktail: Rock Tes Pompes
Wednesday, August 3 - 7:30 PM - Esplanade
In Collaboration with Nightlife Magazine. "Rock your Pumps"To Come!...
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Black Tiger Sex Machine
Wednesday, August 3 - 8:00 PM - Plaza Stage
Black Tiger Sex Machine is a DJ/production outfit from Montreal composed of Foxed Up, Marx Menace, and Wolfcall, three superheroes on a quest to save the universe from evil with funky sounds and pounding beats. Lately, they've been making waves......
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Urbania Photomaton
Wednesday, August 3 - 8:00 PM - Studio design
As part of the Studio design launch, the MFDF invites you to take part at Urbania's photomaton! WHEN: Wednesday, August 3 at 8 p.m. WHERE: in the Design Studio on McGill College Avenue between Ste.Catherine and Cathcart Streets THEME: to come!...
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Design Studio launch
Wednesday, August 3 - 8:00 PM - Studio design
design studio launchAs part of a cocktail, meet and chat with the designers who expose at the Design Studio of Montréal Fashion and Design Festival!Aquaovo - L'atelier J shoppe - Brut Design - Curious Montréal - Icone Studio - Samuel......
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Highlight of MFW20
Wednesday, August 3 - 9:00 PM - Main stage
IN COLLABORATION WITH CLIN D'OEILThe Festival is proud of contributing to the outreach of Canadian designers and presenting, to the general public, a recap of the main elements of fashion collections presented at Montreal Fashion Week’s last edition held last......
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A/H 11-12 - Beige-moi
Wednesday, August 3 - 9:30 PM - Main Stage
This year, Fashion & Design has adopted an entirely new formula for presenting the collections of Canadian designers. Every evening, as if by appointment, the major upcoming trends will be unveiled. Five guest designers will be showing their finest looks......
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Jean Paul Gaultier - Bourgeoises sans âge
Wednesday, August 3 - 10:00 PM - Main Stage
in collaboration with MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND LA MAISON SIMONSThe Fashion and Design Festival in collaboration with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, is delighted to present fashion from the 2011-2012 Fall/Winter collection brought to you by one of......
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Mode Sur L'Esplanade: Thursday August 4
Thursday, August 4 - 12:15 PM - Plaza Stage
Come and enjoy a fashionable lunch time at The Esplanade!Femme de Carrière - Marie-Claire - RW&CO - Tristan -Reitmans - Underworldwww.placevillemarie.com...
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Place Montréal Trust
Thursday, August 4 - 6:00 PM - Main stage
My Place. My Space. My Montreal. A fashion show influenced by Montrealers’ intuitive creativity and urban culture, highlighting the diverse offering of Place Montréal Trust’s merchants.www.placemontrealtrust.com...
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Collective: 5 Boggers, 5 Looks
Thursday, August 4 - 6:15 PM - Plaza Stage
For everyone’s pleasure, the Festival has invited 5 influential Montreal bloggers to play stylist for a single fashion show! Come see what they’ve come up with: a demonstration of style, pure and simple! Gabrielle Lacasse of Dentelle & Fleurs http://dentelleetfleurs.blogspot.com/ Robyn Chalmers of Fashionista......
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Montreal Eaton Centre
Thursday, August 4 - 6:30 PM - main stage
Ride in StyleChic urban cycling styles, presented by the Montreal Eaton Centre.www.centreeatondemontreal.com...
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Complexe Les Ailes
Thursday, August 4 - 7:00 PM - Main stage
Tendances Complexe Les Ailes Complexe Les Ailes stages a fashion show dominated by style, material and accessories. Discover the latest trends for fall 2011, and get your inspiration from trendy Complexe Les Ailes boutiques such as Axara, m0851, Swarovski, Tommy Hilfiger......
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Le Couleur
Thursday, August 4 - 7:30 PM - Main stage
Le Couleur is a futuristic French pop retro band from Montreal. Launched in 2010, their first album Origami introduces us to both vintage and modern, romantic and sexy vibes. Growing into sweet contradictions, its music can be addictive. Beware!www.lecouleur.com...
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DJ B'UGO
Thursday, August 4 - 7:30 PM - Plaza Stage
No stranger to Montreal’s nightlife, DJ and producer B'UGO acquired his knowledge, reflected in electronic music, as a “child of the night”, experiencing the city’s night scene, and creating costumes that would be the envy of any stage performer. B'UGO......
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La Baie - Espace Blanc
Thursday, August 4 - 8:00 PM - Main stage
Fashion savvy as ever! Discover the avant-garde collections available at the White Space: Haniiy, See by Chloe, Sandro, Free People, Beyond Vintage, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel and Love Moschino, among others. A single address: The Bay, Sainte-Catherine Street West....
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InWear & Matinique
Thursday, August 4 - 8:30 PM - Main stage
The winter collection from Matinique explores the boundaries between classic tailoring and contemporary nonchalance. It defines the modern man who appreciates quality and demands a cool wardrobe. ● This season is about classic design and easy elegance. Face the future......
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A/H 11-12 - Version 70
Thursday, August 4 - 9:30 PM - Main stage
This year, Fashion & Design has adopted an entirely new formula for presenting the collections of Canadian designers. Every evening, as if by appointment, the major upcoming trends will be unveiled. Five guest designers will be showing their finest looks......
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Mode & Opéra
Thursday, August 4 - 10:00 PM - Main stage
in collaboration with OPÉRA DE MONTRÉALThe Festival invites you into the fascinating world of opera, a premiere in North America! Make your way to a hub of fashion, singing, electronic music and theatre and watch as the finest costumes of the Opéra de......
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Mode Sur L'Esplanade: Friday 5 August
Friday, August 5 - 12:15 PM - Plaza Stage
Come and enjoy a fashionable lunch hour at The Esplanade!Laura - Laura Petites - Terra Nostra - Smart Set - Dynamite - XOOS - Coin Des Coureurswww.placevillemarie.com...
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Anne-Marie Whitenshaw
Friday, August 5 - 5:00 PM - Music stage
Anne-Marie Withenshaw is an award-winning radio and television broadcaster. She hosts C’est Juste de la TV on ARTV and Guide Resto Voir on Évasion, and can be heard across Canada on Radio-Canada as the host of AM, a daily talk show,......
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Cégep Marie-Victorin
Friday, August 5 - 5:15 PM - Plaza Stage
The creations presented at the Fashion & Design Festival were selected from the 2011 Collection produced by graduates of Cegep Marie-Victorin’s Fashion Design program. Ranging from men’s and women’s wear to furs, these fashions illustrate the diversity of options offered......
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Ethik BGC
Friday, August 5 - 5:45 PM - Plaza Stage
Ethik BGC is a space dedicated to disseminating, promoting, and providing training on the ethical fashion and sustainable development projects of female entrepreneurs both here and abroad. Ethik BGC is a group of more than forty socially and ecologically committed designers......
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Ray-Ban by Antoine Laoun
Friday, August 5 - 6:00 PM - Main stage
Turning the spotlight on Ray-Ban sunglasses, Antoine Laoun Optician invites you to discover a unique collection that’s been setting fashion trends since 1937. A total of 50 Ray-Ban models will be unveiled on the catwalk to inspire you.www.antoinelaoun.com...
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Collectif: Fashion Pop
Friday, August 5 - 6:15 PM - Plaza Stage
POP Montreal is proud to present Fashion POP! For this special summer edition, we'll once again be presenting the cream of the crop of local up-and coming designers. Past Fashion POP winners and contestants will be presenting what they’ve been......
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Reitmans
Friday, August 5 - 6:30 PM - Main stage
In 1926, the Reitman family opened its first store on St-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal. Today, 85 years later, Canada's largest women's apparel retailer and leading fashion brand is proud to announce its participation in the Montreal Fashion and Design Festival.......
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Les Intemporelles
Friday, August 5 - 7:00 PM - Main stage
Montreal celebrates Quebec's yesterday and today’s fashionAn exceptional event: the Museum of Costume and Textile of Quebec presents a fashion show filled with exclusive items from its private collection. Timeless Creations, clothes fashioned by Quebec leading designers from the 1930s to today......
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Pat Dynamite
Friday, August 5 - 7:30 PM - Plaza Stage
A staple on the Montreal music scene since the early 2000s, he’s been seen everywhere around town hitting the decks or his drum kit. For Mr. Dynamite, a perfect day isn’t about drinking sangria in the park or feeding animals at......
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Girl
Friday, August 5 - 7:30 PM - Main stage
GIRL makes music that drives you to raise your fists in the air with each epic chorus. GIRL is written in caps because they record major future classics. Why GIRL? Because these four boys love girls, because they're a frequent......
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Suzy Shier
Friday, August 5 - 8:00 PM - Main stage
SUZY is so much more than you might think. Catering to fashion-conscious Canadian women, SUZY offers its customers the hottest fashions and trends. Without ever sacrificing quality, SUZY has something for every woman and lifestyle, at affordable prices. Our career collection......
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againstnudity.com
Friday, August 5 - 8:30 PM - Main stage
The Montreal-based company lays claim to the world’s first line to have been launched exclusively on the web. Produced entirely in North America, this fashion collection draws its inspiration from the streets and spirit of New York, Los Angeles and......
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Forever XXI
Friday, August 5 - 9:00 PM - Main stage
Fresh, fun and full of excitement, Forever 21 provides all of the most coveted trends at incredibly affordable prices to style-savvy shoppers all over the world. Forever 21’s model of fast-fashion works by keeping store environments exciting with new merchandise......
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A/H 11-12 - Noir c'est noir!
Friday, August 5 - 9:30 PM - Main stage
This year, Fashion & Design has adopted an entirely new formula for presenting the collections of Canadian designers. Every evening, as if by appointment, the major upcoming trends will be unveiled. Five guest designers will be showing their finest looks......
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Fashion Religion
Friday, August 5 - 10:00 PM - Main stage
presented by STYLEXCHANGEEnjoy a drink in a truly unique setting before starting out on your Friday night club crawl! Well-known as an essential fashion destination in Montreal, the Stylexchange boutique presents an electrifying fashion show featuring Bench. Revising the FASHION......
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Elektrik Bones
Friday, August 5 - 10:00 PM - Main stage
Since it was first created in Montreal with founding drummer and percussionist François “Frank” Chauvette, Elektrik Bones has gone through several mutations before becoming the strong pop-rock machine it is today. Elektrik Bones reached its ultimate incarnation in 2007, when......
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Crème À La Glace, Limonade Sucrée: Betina Lou
Saturday, August 6 - 2:00 PM - Plaza Stage
Inspired by muses past and present, Betina Lou offers ready-to-wear pieces that are unique in their timelessness and femininity. Working with traditional construction techniques, the collections stand out thanks, to the use of natural fibres, a neutral colour palette and......
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Miracle Fortress
Saturday, August 6 - 2:30 PM - Plaza Stage
Was I the Wave? is the long-awaited sophomore offering from Montreal musician and producer Miracle Fortress (Graham Van Pelt). Though Van Pelt has been busy since the release of Five Roses (2007) with his more extroverted band Think About Life,......
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Crème À La Glace, Limonade Sucrée: Ève Gravel
Saturday, August 6 - 3:00 PM - Plaza Stage
An undisputed master when it comes to playing with shades of black and white, Eve Gravel unveils, with casual flair, a 2011-2012 fall-winter collection of fashions inspired by a sombre and poetic universe… Both structured and casual, the garments feature......
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Parlovr
Saturday, August 6 - 3:30 PM - Plaza Stage
Formed in a Mile-End loft in the winter of 2006 by songwriters and performers Louis David Jackson and Alex Cooper, the sloppy-pop duo known as Parlovr quickly became an explosive minimalist rock trio with the addition of drummer Jeremy MacCuish......
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Crème À La Glace, Limonade Sucrée: Travis Taddeo
Saturday, August 6 - 4:00 PM - Plaza Stage
For fall 2011, Travis Taddeo has integrated a blend of Italian fabrics with black denim and leather basics into his collection. Black wool-viscose, light heather grey cotton rib, and ultra-soft velvet cotton fabrics merge to strengthen the dialogue between luxury......
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Buddy McNeil and The Magic Mirrors
Saturday, August 6 - 4:30 PM - Plaza Stage
Part sailor and part cowboy, Buddy McNeil & the Magic Mirrors are the offspring of a passionate love affair between the past and the present. These kindred spirits are the unlikely heirs to Hollywood’s Elvis, the early Stones, The Flying......
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Défilé sans cliché!
Saturday, August 6 - 5:15 PM - plaza stage
The fashion show for body image diversity—make room for the youth!Come and participate in this major event to raise awareness for body image diversity. This unique fashion show will present the young winners from the “Défilez sans cliché” competition. Inspired......
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Atomics
Saturday, August 6 - 6:00 PM - Scène principale
Atomics called The New Generation of Electro Acid Jazz Lounge Music Band, with a new sound for the music industry. The original style of Atomics is based on a fusion of musical Electro-human elements: Drums and Programming (Manolo), Voice (Monna Mossé),......
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Collectif De:Mtl
Saturday, August 6 - 6:15 PM - Plaza Stage
From design to production, the talent, creativity and expertise of our companies give us much to be proud of! For one fashion show, Montreal’s fashion designers and major retailers come together to present the best Montreal has to offer. Fall......
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American Eagle Outfitters
Saturday, August 6 - 6:30 PM - Main stage
True to its tradition of creating trendy styles designed to last, AE set out to introduce a versatile new collection you’ll love regardless of your lifestyle. Based on denim and inspired by the season, our new looks were made for......
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Rock 'N' Couture: Lady Dutch
Saturday, August 6 - 7:30 PM - Main stage
The Lady Dutch Collection is the perfect fit for today’s chic modern woman, offering her an array of feminine styles that will take her easily from day to night. Different textures and prints in bright colours have gone into the......
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Mary Hell
Saturday, August 6 - 7:30 PM - Plaza Stage
Known as one of the busiest DJs in Montréal, Mary Hell has been a stand-out on the electro scene for five years. With her ravaging sounds, bubbling personality and supercharged evenings, she quickly carved out a place for herself among......
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Lunice
Saturday, August 6 - 7:30 PM - Main stage
Lunice Fermin Pierre II has taken over the asylum with his crazy sound, inconceivable vibe, and boundless appeal. A natural-born entertainer, in just a little over a year, Lunice had managed to capture the attention of the world with an eclectic......
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Limité
Saturday, August 6 - 8:00 PM - Main stage
Limité is the leading destination for eye-catching fashions and remains the secret weapon of women wishing to confidently express their femininity through their personal sense of style. www.limite.ca...
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Le Château
Saturday, August 6 - 8:30 PM - Main stage
Le Chateau, Canada’s leading fashion house, presents a new direction this Fall 2011. Our design team is excited to unveil their edited collection that epitomizes an on-trend, head-to-toe lifestyle wardrobe for her and him. Join us as we celebrate our collection and......
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Guess & Guess by Marciano
Saturday, August 6 - 9:00 PM - Main stage
This fall, GUESS will debut a collection built upon two key denim fits, the flare and the cropped cigarette leg, turning up the heat with leopard and faux leather merchandise while GUESS by Marciano introduces a sleek collection of fashion-forward career wear that......
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A/H 11-12 - Color me softly
Saturday, August 6 - 9:30 PM - Main Stage
This year, Fashion & Design has adopted an entirely new formula for presenting the collections of Canadian designers. Every evening, as if by appointment, the major upcoming trends will be unveiled. Five guest designers will be showing their finest looks......
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Oh la la!
Saturday, August 6 - 10:00 PM - Main stage
The highly anticipated grand finale: Lingerie, the show that, over the years, has become a mainstay of the Festival! Join us in celebrating the close of this 11th edition of the Festival with a breathtaking presentation of lingerie collections by......
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Poirier Feat. Face-T
Saturday, August 6 - 10:00 PM - Main stage
Drawing from a wide range of tropical riddims and urban electro, the power of Montreal-based DJ/producer Poirier’s bass blasts through any flimsy attempt to classify his music. Pinpointing the bits and pieces of dancehall beats, soca energy and electronic intensity......
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