For Fall 2007, Dutch label gsus took Toronto Fashion Week by storm with their bold proposition: Sturdy Scandinavian Vikings and sober Amish folk united under the umbrella: “Vikings on Amishon.” (Pronounced “a mission” - get it?) With vibrant colours mixed with soothing earth tones and prints in a bouquet of woodland, floral and patchwork patterns, gsus delivered a clean, crisp collection for a new wave of disciples.

Unleash the hounds! Bustle has done it again. Designers Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow kicked off their Fall 2007 collection with much pomp and circumstance,. Drawing on the unlikely activity of skeet shooting for inspiration, the designers unveiled a cornucopia of herringbone, twills, and hunter checks to create a sense of propriety and privilege - adding a fun cheeky twist, in true Bustle style.

For Fall 2007, Pink Tartan presented a perfectly polished collection. Fresh and cute while ageless, sophisticated and consummately chic. Designer Kimberley Newport-Mimran’s proposition for the season was classic sportswear, laced with luxurious fabrics and super-feminine detailing.

Leave it to Joeffer Caoc to deliver what women really want. For Fall 2007, Caoc turned out a breathtaking collection consisting of a black palette interlaced with vivid pops of colour in graphic pink, yellow and Yves Klein blue. Caoc also wowed the audience with his innovation in fabric, taking twisting and draping to dizzying new heights.

With shiny trenches, croc bombers and sumptuous fur capelets on hand, Izzy Camilleri presented a stunning collection for Fall 2007. Mixing her signature blend of tough girl rock and roll with timeless glamour, the designer known for unleashing a woman’s inner dominatrix infused an 80’s sense of play into her clothing, while remaining both sophisticated and sexy.

For Fall 2007, David Dixon took the Toronto Fashion Week audience outdoors amidst a roaring bonfire and a gospel choir. With burning embers floating up to the heavens while rain and sleet poured down, models marched around a courtyard while audience members swaddled in Hudson Bay blankets looked on in awe. Campfires and Canadian hospitality was the inspiration for Dixon's latest collection. The translation? A truly memorable show steeped in drama and beautifully turned out silhouettes.

For Fall 2007, Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish threw caution to the wind when approaching their latest collection. “We’re having a really hard time summarizing the theme. Usually we say we want to do an androgynous collection. This time we allowed ourselves the freedom our customers allow us - to do whatever we want to do, and pull it together in a fun way.” Shapes were forgiving, freeing and - in that signature Comrags style - street tough but functional and fabulous. When Gunhouse’s 10 year old daughter Sally decreed, “This is my mom’s best collection yet,” - we at Fashion File simply had to concede the point.

For Fall 2007, Andy The Anh drew from what he knows best - his personality - to create a truly signature collection. With a penchant for drawing from the 70’s, 80’s and even the 40’s, The Anh turned his gaze firmly toward the future. Key pieces included jackets with strong lines, a stunning trompe l'oeil two-layer shirt and sportswear that boasted hoodies and even toggles. With gorgeous gowns floating down the runway to Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” Andy The Anh proved once again, the master of his domain.

With Canadian super-couple Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk as the new faces of Rudsak, founder Evik Asatoorian launched his Fall 2007 collection to much fanfare. With crisp, tailored coats, must-have bags and the debut of his new footwear collection which boasted some a string of femme-fatale knee high boots, Rudsak was all about sophisticated wearable fashion for women looking for an edgy, modern-day twist.

For Fall 2007, Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy continue to push the Mackage label into brave new territory. With their signature coats updated with puff sleeves, pin tucks and high scarf collars, Mackage incorporated smart trenches and warm puffy jackets into their coveted repertoire. But not content to rest on their impressive laurels, the designers also launched a stunning knitwear collection. The result: perfect coats and streamlined silhouettes from inside to the great outdoors.