There were the redheads in blue, the sunshine set and the colour chameleons, and then there was the opposite end of the spectrum.
This year’s Toronto International Film Festival brought out many a black and white film star, from all corners of the world.
Tailored two-pieces topped my list.
I loved that lesser-known designer names (well, I’ve known them for years) showed up on an international stage for all to covet. No one does white sculptures quite like Osman Yousefzada. As for Pankaj and Nidhi, they love to play with prints and pomp. And Lucian Matis? That is a name you must know, if you don’t already.
I think it’s safe to say that random is no longer part of the process when it comes to dressing for one of the world’s largest film festivals (and from what I’ve heard repeatedly over the past 10 days – the favourite festival amongst directors, actors and other filmi types because of the industry and fan mash-up). Toronto has always watched, my dears, but now so is the rest of the free world. Looking good isn’t an option. It’s a requirement.
That’s why so many turned to black and white – the combination defies age.
The short – and the long of it – is that there is no absence of presence when one opts for the optics of stark contrasts. I thought these three international women of mystery had three of the best looks at TIFF. It’s right there in black and white – in full colour.
The Festival wraps up today, but I have a handful of posts still to share. Look for them today, tomorrow and Tuesday.
See all TIFF 2013 posts so far.
Photo Credits: 1, 3. Larry Busacca; 2, 6, 8. Jason Merritt; 4. Jerrod Harris; 5, 9, 10, 11. Alberto E. Rodriguez – all Getty Images North America; 7. PacificCoastNews; 12. via Tisca Chopra Facebook; 13. Courtesy of Toronto Life mag.
