Bustle  
Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow brought a gay fantasy to life by filling the runway with cowboys. A three-minute Calgary Stampede film preceded the collection, which borrowed directly from Brokeback Mountain and Midnight Cowboy: lots of denim, plaid and black, and shirts with bolo ties, with Bustle’s trademark suits dominated by a dark urban-cowboy look. Though the look is not new, it is a fun, versatile and welcome change. Anti-hero, 113 Yorkville Ave, antihero.ca

Ezra Constantine
Toronto’s dynamic duo of Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill showed their fall menswear line to a packed studio. With everyone waiting to see this most-anticipated show, there was no room for failure. They didn’t disappoint, producing a stellar collection that included fitted tops, sleeveless vests, wider pant legs and thick sweaters. Northbound Leather provided the accessories and Dr Martens the footwear. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St W, holtrenfew.com. The Next Trend (TNT Men), 87 Avenue Rd

Joe Fresh
Take a box of crayons, throw them in a hot dryer, toss in clothes and you have an approximation of Joe Fresh’s attempt to put more colour in your life this fall. The collection led off with mustard yellow, tomato red and blues. Expect wider pant legs, chunky knit sweaters and pea coats. There are some black pieces; however, the real standouts are the ones that will colour your world with sunshine yellow.
joefresh.ca

Sid Neigum
Fall means layering for warmth, but Sid Neigum turned this necessity into a conceptual style, showing jackets cut close to the body and fitted pants under long shirts and boots. Though his collection may be a little avant-garde for some — and it’s not very colourful — there are very wearable pieces, such as a beige jacket over black jersey pants paired with Dr Martens. sidneigum.com

Triarchy
The trio of Taubenfligels who design for Triarchy are out to prove that they can create great jeans. Though the collection was primarily denim, the standout look was a faux-leather pair. What you decide to wear them with is up to you. triarchy.com

Rudsak
The formula that made Rudsak an outstanding Canadian brand now seems slightly dated. Evik Asatoorian once again showed numerous black three-quarter-length coats with leather sleeves and bombers with fur trim. Regrettably, this look is repeated every fall. Saving the collection were the bags, including some striking large totes and lust-worthy knapsacks. rudsak.com

Caitlin Power
Over the past couple of seasons, Power has produced strong women’s collections; this fall she brings her vision of modern masculinity to her first men’s collection. Her pieces take into account the way men move and range from a coat and jacket to drop-crotch pants and shirts. This collection is as creative and interesting as it is functional. caitlinpower.com

Korhani
Home Fashion Carpets as garments? Far-fetched, but it happened. Korhani opened Fashion Week with a runway show that was pure costume fantasy. There were three segments: an Asian/Mongolian-inspired component; a tribute to British punk, including live piglets; and a renaissance reverie. Sadly, these outfits are not for sale — only the throw rugs they were made from. korhani.com