Dennis Merotto, Greta Constantine, Jeremy Laing, Lida Baday, Pink Tartan, Smythe, Trout, Wayne Clark
TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Holt Renfrew proudly presents the spring 2013 collections of a selection of Canadian fashion designers. An intimate press preview, held at Holts Café on Bloor Street today featured Dennis Merotto, Greta Constantine, Jeremy Laing, Lida Baday, Pink Tartan, Smythe, Trout, and Wayne Clark.
In conversation with Barbara Atkin, Vice President of Fashion Direction for Holt Renfrew, the featured designers presented highlights of their spring 2013 collections.
"We are proud to carry over 30 Canadian designers and brands in our stores across the country," said Barbara Atkin, VP of Fashion Direction. "The talent that continues to rise in Canada is exciting, and we're proud to celebrate this at Holt Renfrew today. From the collections of these designers on our runway, to the assortments throughout our stores from the likes of Alan Anderson, Anzie, Canada Goose, Danielle Faith, Dean Davidson, Ela, Judith & Charles, La Canadienne, Lilliput, Line, Mackage, Maryam Keyhani, Twenty Cluny, Wings & Horns, and so much more - Canada has much to be proud of in its design talent."
The preview will complement Holt Renfrew's October 22nd runway show for World Mastercard Fashion Week, a special edition celebrating Holt Renfrew's 175 anniversary.
Show line list and all images available for press.
About Holt Renfrew
Celebrating a 175-year heritage, Holt Renfrew is recognized worldwide for an inspired shopping experience. Once a purveyor of fashion to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Holt Renfrew began in 1837 as a modest hat shop in Quebec City. Over the years the brand developed and expanded across Canada. In the 1930's Holt Renfrew began exclusive accounts with some of the best designers in Europe and in 1947 hosted Monsieur Christian Dior when he launched his "New Look". After many years of foreign ownership Holt Renfrew was bought in 1986 by W. Galen and the Hon. Hilary M. Weston. Under their ownership Holt Renfrew has become Canada's destination for luxury retail. Holt Renfrew has 2,300 employees with nine stores across the country in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Toronto (Bloor Street, Sherway Gardens and Yorkdale). Visit us at holtrenfrew.com. Holt Renfrew is part of Selfridges Group Limited. With extensive know-how and experience in operating luxury fashion retail stores, the Selfridges Group owns and operates leading heritage banners in key markets around the world, including Brown Thomas in Ireland; de Bijenkorf in The Netherlands; Holt Renfrew in Canada and Selfridges in the United Kingdom. Selfridges Group Limited is a family owned business, W. Galen Weston is Chairman.
Image with caption: "Holt Renfrew Presents Spring 2013 Collections from Canadian Designers on Friday October 19, 2012 in Toronto: Look from Greta Constantine (Photo Credit: George Pimental) (CNW Group/Holt Renfrew)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8598_PHOTO_EN_19576.jpg
Image with caption: "Holt Renfrew Presents Spring 2013 Collections from Canadian Designers on Friday October, 19, 2012 in Toronto: Look from Jeremy Laing (Photo Credit: George Pimental) (CNW Group/Holt Renfrew)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8598_PHOTO_EN_19577.jpg
Image with caption: "Holt Renfrew Presents Spring 2013 Collections from Canadian Designers on Friday October 19, 2012 in Toronto: Look from Pink Tartan (Photo Credit: George Pimental) (CNW Group/Holt Renfrew)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8598_PHOTO_EN_19578.jpg
Image with caption: "Holt Renfrew Presents Spring 2013 Collections from Canadian Designers on Friday October 19, 2012 in Toronto: Look from Smythe (Photo Credit: George Pimental) (CNW Group/Holt Renfrew)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8598_PHOTO_EN_19579.jpg
Image with caption: "Holt Renfrew Presents Spring 2013 Collections from Canadian Designers on Friday October 19, 2012 in Toronto: Look from Wayne Clark (Photo Credit: George Pimental) (CNW Group/Holt Renfrew)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8598_PHOTO_EN_19582.jpg
Image with caption: "Holt Renfrew Presents Spring 2013 Collections from Canadian Designers on Friday October 19, 2012 in Toronto: Wayne Clark, Trout, Smythe, Pink Tartan, Lida Baday, Jeremy Laing, Greta Constantine, Dennis Merotto (Photo Credit: George Pimental) (CNW Group/Holt Renfrew)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8598_PHOTO_EN_19581.jpg
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