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All photos by Brendan Adam Zwelling.

One of the most wonderful things about |FAT| Arts & Fashion Week is how it inspires people to showcase their personal style to the max. Check out some of our favourite looks from last night at the shows.

WHO: Lauren Pettigrew

OCCUPATION: Pastry chef

SITE: laurenpettigrew.wordpress.com

STYLE ICON: Early-days Elton John. I love the big blazers and the tight pants. I feel like it’s a very fearless style – androgynous, but still gendered at the same time, which is totally what I like to go for.

MOST EXCITED TO SEE AT |FAT|: It’s gotta be Von Bardonitz, the whole line. It’s all super black and edgy. I’m walking for it this year, which is really exciting. It’s like playing dress-up in the best way possible—you’d want to go out of your house.

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All photos by Brendan Adam Zwelling.

Check out more pics from FAT Arts & Fashion Week, showcasing indie designers, filmmakers, artists and more. Tell us: What are your favourite looks?

WHO: Marla Brum

OCCUPATION: Blogger / Social Media Coordinator for a bridal boutique

SITE: trendstruck.blogspot.com

STYLE ICONS: Gossip Girl. I really like the styling on that show, and it’s something that I look to weekly for inspiration.

MOST EXCITED TO SEE AT |FAT|: This is the first time I’ve been to the event, so I’m just here to see what it’s all about more than anything.

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All photos by Brendan Adam Zwelling.

We asked photographer Brendan Adam Zwelling to hit the scene at |FAT| Arts & Fashion Week, an amazing showcase of indie designers, filmmakers, artists and more. Check out our favourite looks below, and tell us what you think in the comments!

WHO: Arnika Tamatoa

OCCUPATION: Model agent with Elite

STYLE ICONS: My friends. I hang out with a lot of people in the industry and they all dress really well.

MOST EXCITED TO SEE AT |FAT|: My models.

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Image by Savo Sok.

WHO: Sharon Ng Hayes, backseatstylers.com and Chartered Accountant
BEAUTY OBSESSION: Red Lips
WEARING: Equipment blouse, Phillip Lim leather jacket, Club Monaco pants, Charlotte Olympia heels, Celine bag, Banana Republic necklace

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Image by Savo Sok.

WHO: Ola Olenska, Silpada.com
FASHION INSPIRATION: Perfume ad campaigns
STYLE ICONS: The Olsen sisters and Shenae Grimes
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Image by Savo Sok.

WHO: Sarah Magwood, owner of Magwood (magwood.ca)FAVE FASHION FILM: Gigi
STYLE ICONS: Isabella Blow and Michelle Harper
FASHION WEEK SURVIVAL TIP: Bring an extra pair of shoes if you’re going to be out late, a snack and a bottle of water.

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 Image by Savo Sok.

WHO: Michelle Gerrard, film student
STYLE ICONS: Taylor Momsen (for some pieces) and Rachel Bilson
TREND YOU’D NEVER TRY: High-waisted flared jeans because I’m short and could never pull it off.

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Our street style photographer, Savo Sok, hit the streets outside the tents to capture Toronto’s finest style setters pre-shows. This season we’ve armed him with a list of questions to ask our top picks. Today it is all about films that provide fashion inspiration and style icons.

Image by Savo Sok.

WHO: Erin Marshall-Turner, Freelance Technical Assistant, Interior Design
FAVE FASHION FILM: Daisies, a Czech film
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Paris closed out the “Big Four” fashion-week shows with international trendsetters displaying true Parisian chic throughout the entire week. Stylish accessories and attention to details were on everyone’s fashion list this season.

THE GIRL: Ceylan is a fashion editor at Turkish Marie Claire and a blogger on www.thestylebyme.com

SPOTTED: Jardin des Tuileries.

HER STYLE: Haute minimalist.

WHY WE LOVE IT!  The sophisticated monochrome look is rich in textures in a VSP of Vespucci wool and leather coat, VSP suede pants, VSP boots and Marc Jacobs clutch.

Click here for the French spin on being a mod eclectic. 

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Chanel’s fashion show is one of the highlights of Paris Fashion Week. The fashion style setters always save their best for Karl. This year, regal flair was in the air at Le Grand Palais as everyone made their way through the dramatic entrance. Here are some of the best looks from that morning:

THE GIRL: Ana is a handbag designer at www.analeena.com

SPOTTED:  Le Grand Palais, Rue Winston Churchill before the Chanel show.

HER STYLE:  Cavalier chic.

WHY WE LOVE IT!  The Alaia feminine-waisted coat is beautifully accessorized with the cardinal red fur boa and Analeena crocodile handbag.

What other chic-lets caught Nicole’s eye. Click here.

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