Andy Thê -Anh's show inspired nothing in me so much as déjà vu. The flowing gowns that I loved of old have been mostly replaced by a somber, nearly-all-black series of overcomplicated or uninspiring dresses and separates that had me hankering for the Andy shows of old.

A lot of the pieces had a sort of late nineties/early noughties vibe to me: there was a maxi-skirt with the beaded waist and single large cargo pocket, and a wrap-dress cut from a thick pinstripe-like leather.

The more striking pieces weren't terribly exciting, and also had an air of decade-ago about them, like the graphic-print frock with the black crinoline, or the few lovely trousers, including a gaucho pant and the high-waisted pair with cargo pockets and skinny legs.

At the end of each runway show at LG Fashion Week we've tried to head backstage to snag some coveted interviews with the designers. Hey, we're not Fashion Televison, so we usually need to wait our turn (if you know what I mean), but when all is said and done, all of the designers have been gracious enough to give us a little soundbite.

Carlton Brown



Video of the Carlton Brown runway show
Photos of the Carlton Brown runway show
Backstage photos at the Carlton Brown runway show

Out of all the shows at Fashion Week, I was most excited for Andy's. His spring collection was a revelation to me of the elegant, surprising heights a Canadian designer could reach. After Arthur Mendonca label was shuttered, Andy became my new Canadian designer crush.

Watch video of Andy The-Anh hair and makeup crew backstage

This season was almost as mind-blowingly awesome (there's nothing like your first time, is there?) as his spring/summer show - it will be hard to top those jewel-strapped, petal-pink, silk goddess numbers he had last season!

Or, view it larger on YouTube.