Designer Shelli Oh honours the spirits of nature in her Spring 2000 collection for harebell . After studying at Ryerson Polytechnic University, OH worked in New York before returning to Toronto to launch harebell in 1997. Her successful presentation in last season s New Labels Show coupled with knowledge of the U.S. market led to growth in Canada and harebell s debut on New York s Fifth Avenue. The award-winning alumni from Ryerson Polytechnic University made their professional debut in the Fall 1999 New Labels Show. Spring 2000 is about movement and ease.
Comfort is key.
Color returns in palette of muted bright and cool neutrals. Elie Karim , designer for the Parelie label is no strange to the fashion industry. This young Montrealer grew up in the family owned clothing business where he learned about the garment trade firsthand. His ambition to present modern creations whose shapes and proportions result in an original and versatile collection. The designers will vie for the prestigious Style New Designer of the Year Award presented by Style magazine, Canada s leading fashion trade publication.