Fashion & Style
Heidi Ackerman at FAT
Heidi Ackerman is, as I've said before, hands-down, one of the best designers in the country; so I was downright giddy when I saw that she was showing at FAT. And, as always, she showed up everyone else, debuting a transcendent collection of grit, electricity, and sensuality, plus her usual fine, fine craftsmanship.
Ackerman nails each design requirement: vision, construction, fit, fabric, silhouette...
Her trademark knits were present as usual, this time in drool-worthy Scarface-era shades and patterns of pale greys, corals, and lemon, and lightning slashes.
So, too, were her over-sized shapes and futuristic styling, here manifested in shoulder flaps, slouchy trousers that taper in the leg, huge linebacker shoulders on a sheer knit dress, slashed arms on a slick military-like jacket, and a long-sleeved knit bodysuit (!) with a deep cowl-neck.
And, for sheer perfection, just take a look-see at the super-soft coral-and-grey knit shift--it's that elusive balance between femme and fucking-fierce, with a perfectly flattering body-skimming shape, some quirk in the exaggerated shoulders, and a deep cowl-neck again for sex appeal, plus that rockin' Miami palette n' pattern.
Heidi Ackerman is truly a national treasure. I may sound hyperbolic, but this is true love, bitches. True love.
Photos by Jonathan Loek.
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Based on these comments it seems that the Canadian market and mindset are still just as conservative as ever.
For your info models are not suppose to stand out more then the clothing.
Heidi is the best female designer in Toronto "PERIOD"!.
If you actually have been to her fashion shows,showroom and felt the fabrics that she uses then you can speak.
Her creations are environmental friendly and it takes alot of hand work.If you are a true fashionista which I am sure you are all not that is why you wouldn't understand her work.Canadians are truly blinded people to respect talented designers who think out of the box.It's truly ashame how much devoted the designers are to showcase there talent and inspiration to be trashed by people like you.
This is why fashion week in Toronto sucks,all of the "AMAZING" designers leave Canada to places such as Milan,London,Paris,Japan,China and NYC to persue there talents at least they are respected for there hard work and avant garde fashion.
Heidi Ackerman you are fabolous and continue what you do. And please keep doing all the fantastic avant gard work.You are truly unique fashion designer and it would be ashame to lose in the Toronto fashion industry.There are haters and when there are haters ,there is publicity and so on.You are going somewhere with your designs even if Torontians don't appreciate it.
The dresses and body suits are toatlly with the times while maintaining a unique feel. Love the drooped neck line on the grey and reddish orange dress. Very Zexy!!
Whenever i see a spread that includes her work, it's easy to tell which pieces she's made.
kudos to Heidi for the visionary work this year!!
The metal centre of the face things are so interesting!