Posts from ‘Fashion Show’
M Magazine Feature
Check out this two page colourful spread!
This is a new mag about Montreal and the creative people that fill this city.
Thank you M!
PS: Some of these styles are still available in the boutique.
Top left bending back (Bibi with red tulle $120, Red Pop Cardigan wool $74)
Bottom Left page (Poppy sexy dress XS only $99)
Top Right page (Katharina Dress XS, S, L, XL $149)
Right Page middle with butterfly hair clip (Goddess Dress $220)
Right Page bottom right (Party skirt cotton print $220, Silk Bustier $158)
Alright everyone… it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for… the Athena dresses are OFFICIALLY in-store! This runway highlight (and equally talked-about statement piece amongst Montreal Fashion Week attendees), will absolutely be flying off the racks with the beautiful weather we have been having as of late! Priced at $325 in an abundance of fresh and classic colors (turquoise, black, fuschia and grey) and in sizes XS to XL…wait too long and they will be gone – you have been warned!!!
Gorgeous draped jersey cotton embellished with hand appliqued frills makes for an all around amazing summer look. Wear it casually poolside, dress it up for a special event or rock it on an urban level with a funky/flirtatious handbag and wedges! This dress will take you high and low and become your new best friend 
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I just know this will be the next signature KL dress… this one is history in the making (and you can hold me to it)!
xox
Plants are an amazing way to spruce up your home as well as work environment. Although they may sometimes be a little high maintenance (god knows I kill every plant that happens to cross my path), there is something about the soothing energy they keep that makes spaces of all sorts feel balanced and complete. Here is a collection of both plants and figurines/art from a mix of Katrin’s apartment, the boutique and some fitting artwork I found along the way .
The moose figurine, as well as the horses from the first post picture were all hand painted by Katrin’s mom… I found them hidden away amongst the plants consuming this big ‘ol bookcase Kat has in her place! You can drop by the boutique and find more farm animals and magical beasts in shop… they add an air of enchantment to the place (although so many things there do)…
I adore the vase this plant lives in. Really. It looks like both the plant and the vase met one day and came together to form some kind of botanical perfection. I love the fact that they have both taken up residency on this window sill alongside a few representatives of Kat’s rock collection… just livin’ in perfect harmony…
Who ever said this post was only about literal flowers and plants?!? The bright burst of exotic floral colors and patterns make this runway shrug from Kat’s fall collection the perfect addition to any personal wardrobe garden!
Some times greenery also comes in the form of beautiful wallpaper…
… or the most delicate orchids that hang out in Kat’s kitchen right above the dish rack….
… or even just wonderful blue artwork that happened to waltz into my life one day 
Adopt a plant and nurture it with love and water… but most importantly beauty!
Give plants your beauty and without fail they will give it all right back…
Have a gorgeous day!
xox
Here are some front row seats … too bad they cut out all the acrobatics! Nonetheless here is what is in store (literally) this fall at the KL Boutique…
Enjoy!
xox
Fashion shows are vibrant, beautiful and fun recreations of the designers all-so vivid imagination. What I always find intriguing is the entire thought process of building a collection. How did someone get from point A to B? What inspired them? How were palettes and color combos dreamt up? Here are Katrin’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection palettes of what inspired some of your favorite runway looks… from imagination all the way to reality. Proof that dreams and fantasy realize every day in all shapes and sizes
Enjoy!
Hope your week is getting better and better as the days unravel…
xox
This Saturday, Katrin will be on the panel of judges set to crown the winners of the Heels & Heart fashion show! Join her for an evening filled with cocktails, up and coming designers, abstract fashion art and raffle auctions all for a great cause!
More information on the time and Old Port venue on the Heels & Heart website with all proceeds benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Hope to see you there!
xox
It is always fun to hear what different members of the press have to say after a big event or show… but sometimes it is even nicer to experience a bit more of an intimate look into what goes on behind the lights, cameras and action…
There is an unbelievable amount of preparation involved in pulling off a fifteen minute fashion show. Months of planning, booking, creating and finalizing for the thrill of entertainment and being able to visually vocalize an idea and mood It is such a beautifully frivolous yet completely necessary endeavor. Inviting and treating the very people you dress – the very people who are the brand, to indulge in the new picture board of perfection you have dreamt up and realized! How could anything be more satisfying?!?
These beautiful black and whites were shot by Kat’s younger brother, Nick Leblond, who’s backstage experience was everything he seems to have captured in his shots – peaceful. He described the models (some of which Kat has used in her previous Sensation Mode show) to be at ease and confident, assured and ready. None of the regular anxiety feel or rushed paranoia that some shows can create. The most beautiful thing that Kat recalled to me in an e-mail the day after the show was what she said to each and every one of the models before they walked out on stage…
“I keep re-living the line up and how great the girls looked back stage. They were so stunning. So generous. Before every one of them went out, I looked her in the eyes, took her hands and told her: You are beautiful. Go slow. Breathe. Smile. Enjoy. You are a queen”.
The lineup!
The girls were drop dead gorgeous and did an incredible job… I love the fact that these ladies really are the strong women they projected on the catwalk. I love even more the fact that the confidence they injected to their walks and struts are not an act. These girls ain’t faking a thing… they truly are the KL goddesses Kat designs for
xox
So last night at the Bonsecours Market Katrin blew us all away with a smashing show filled with color, vivid patterns, contortionists, acrobats and positive vibes of acceptance and love! One of the only Montreal designers this year to showcase both a fall/winter collection as well as Cruise! The world of Katrin Leblond saw many new additions – bikinis, customized shoes, handbags and an incredible avant garde art statement piece. What about those manslaves?! Two of them holding up the acrobatic vixen… just proves further the power of feminine energy induced into the performance
Look who it is! Anna, one of the girls from the Boutique walked the Sensation Mode runways in full fabulous character… embodying the style and confidence that epitomises the KL brand. If you liked what you saw, be sure to drop by the Boutique and let her know!
Now the bikinis I flat out loved. Super flattering, super textured and a super refreshing escape from all the somber black, grays and neutrals we’ve been seeing all week in the fall/winter collections! I could picture myself wearing one of these in the South of France or Spain with a picnik and glass of red wine tucked away in my beach basket… *sigh*
This turquoise Grecian dress was a crowd pleaser… so many people tweeted it as their favorite and pointed it out to me in conversation. It is one of those effortlessly wearable summer/vacation items that we all need in our closets… color, detailing and not too tight! This piece will most definitely sell out as soon as it hits the KL racks.
Now this lady was something special. Contorting her body every which way (in heels might I add), she actually did a couple of back flips mid runway and proceeded to walk down the catwalk on all fours upside down (I know… crazy right?!?). She really caught people off guard as she blended seamlessly into the show as a model before starting her elegant displays of bendable talent and strength for the world to see. She was, to put it simply and to the point – incredibly amazing. The thing I loved most about incorporating all the circus elements into the show was that it is not a theme for Katrin. These are the people who her designs cater to (and quite a large portion might I add). Performers, comedians, actresses and singers flock to her boutique every DAY for ensembles that will capture their personalities and deem their acts unforgettable. The rest of Kat’s clientele are REAL women. Women with curves, women who want clothing to flatter and function their lifestyles. Strong and intelligent characters who want to shine every single day and be noticed. Women with flair. The models in the show really represented that to me. The eighty year old lady who came out at one point looking like the fairy godmother, the plus size woman who looked ravishing in the long skirt and hooded jacket… and of course all the beautiful size sixes and eights that graced the runway! Any trend or style can be pulled off when you are 5′ 10″ and a size 2… dressing different body shapes yields a completely different challenge. I think Kat really continues to ace that test and “keep it real” in the most creatively unreal way… lol!
Flirtation will get you everywhere!
And the statement piece!!! A caged bodice with makeshift fleurette pasties of sorts and ankle length sheer skirt… you don’t see the back in this picture but the caged frame was laced up like a bustier with ribbon… oh the extravagance! Glad to see some fashion that was purely for the dreamers
So congrats to Katrin on the show being a grand success and also to the audience who brought an amazing energy to the Marche Bonsecours!
We were thrilled to have and meet you all!
xox
P.S. A big thank you to the Lab Creatif for posting these pictures… stay tuned… a more detailed review of the KL show to come
Just in time for a little itty bitty extra sneak peek into the KL Fashion Show preparation universe I give you three more of these divine custom shoes! A few facts you should know about tonight’s show…
Katrin searched high and low for size six and eight models! Seeing as none of the Montreal Agencies had enough girls that size, she hired individually from nearly every modeling agency in town…
…one of our models we are particularly excited to have as well (but we won’t blow her cover… surprises are best left anticipated).
Also, because the Katrin Leblond morale is all about feeling good in your own skin (and shoes), every custom pair of shoes you see here are the models own! Kat asked everyone to bring in an old pair of heels that they felt comfortable struttin’ their stuff in that she could transform into artistic masterpieces. All I can say is that those lucky models are going home with the first ever pairs of KL footwear! Does that not make you want to dig deep into your closet and recreate an old favorite (or at least wish Kat would continue her shoe adorning talents)?!
Can’t wait to see you all at the show tonight at six (please get there closer to five thirty to allow seating to run smoothly)! More details about time and location on the Facebook Event Wall
Boy we are all in for a treat!
I’m so excited… just can’t wait…
xox
P.S. Thank you to all who mentioned the slow loading pictures of the previous shoe post – I will be fixing that shortly and compressing the pictures from now on for maximum upload speed! Bear with me
Attention! Attention! This just in… an exclusive KL sneak peek at just a few of the custom made shoes to be seen in the fashion show this Wednesday at Marche Bonsecours (more details and how to RSVP on the Facebook Event Page). Gorgeous shots taken from Kat’s studio… I swear when I opened my e-mail and saw these for the first time my jaw dropped! How is it that every time I check out the boutique or take a glimpse inside of the KL teams mind I am glorified each time more than the last?!? Truly inspiring to witness a fountain of never ending creativity and youthful design!
All I’m sayin’ is that I hope these footwear creations don’t end at Fashion Week… imagine a whole line of custom KL shoes to match your perfectly crafted ensemble…
Happy Monday world and Happy official first day of the 18th Edition of Montreal Fashion Week!
xox
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