Fashion designer David Dixon, is known as the designer guy. He is recognized as one of the leaders in Canadian fashion and as one of the most respected designers. This year he celebrates his lines 10th anniversary. From 1995 to 2000 Dixon was a Toronto Fashion Incubator. However, he became tired of working for other designers, so he pushed out on his own using the TFI resources to get his start. After some struggling and an interesting roller coaster ride, Dixon has become quite a successful designer and his name has become well recognized in the fashion industry. Dixon graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic University in 1994. He was named the City of Toronto New Designer of the Year in 1996, Fur Council of Canada Bronze in 1998. and the Matinee Fashion Foundation Grant Recipient in 1999 and 2000. Dixon Strives aims for growth in his collections. Evolution is important to him as he is known to thrive on change. He is not a man to find success and stick with it. His designs are every changing, fluid and in motion. He constantly is on the move working with the passion of an artist deep in thought. Dixon is a man that follows his heart and grabs the moment. His fashions are more than fashion, they reflect the inner deeper sole. Dixon's collections can be found in Canada, the Middle East and parts of the United States. He is known for using unusual fabrications to create a simple silhouette. David Dixons signature is built on fabric. Each of his collections features at least one unique accent. Last season he used ostrich feathers on skirts and dresses. Dixon is often associated with Glamour and Romance. For the women who wears Dixon age is never a factor. His fashions are designed for woman of all ages, but you must be a woman with a sense of fashion and love the bold and unusual lines Dixon tends to use. Just have a look at Dixons 2005 Summer collection. Romantic, Glamorous, yet done in classic lines he so loves. It is obvious that he stays true to his heart with black and white. This seasons collection is not only romantic, it is trendy. Dixons heavily uses capri pant, floral prints, hot shade of ochre and brown go along way towards adding a little sizzle. It is quite apparent that great thought has gone into mixing color with the lines of the garment and the fabric texture. His collection boasts of more than just another designer garment. Davids clothing is known for combining luxury with the functional, fantasy with the sensible. They say fashion reflects the society it is part of. If thats the case Canada must be hopelessly romantic, elegant and just a little bit edgy. Canada is often forgotten in the designer world, with places like Paris and Italy front and center stage. The designs of David Dixon have put Canada on the Fashion Radar Screen. If you are a woman with a strong sense of fashion who wants more than just another designer garment, do take some time to check out Dixons Spring and Summer collection, and watch for his fall collection coming soon. |
