<P><A HREF=”http://www.canada.com/life/fashionshows/Gallery+Toronto+Fashion+Week+Bustle+fall+winter+2010+2011/2757442/story.html” TARGET=”_blank”>Bustle</A> closed LG Fashion Week on April 1 with its usual parade of well-known Canadians. Seated on a golden couch at the opening of the runway were a few of the national fashion scene’s most notable names.</P><P></P><P>Shawn Hewson and Promislow, the husband and wife duo behind <A HREF=”http://www.canada.com/life/fashionshows/Gallery+Toronto+Fashion+Week+Bustle+fall+winter+2010+2011/2757442/story.html” TARGET=”_blank”>Bustle</A>, selected Fashion Television host Jeanne Becker, model Stacey Mackenzie, designer <A HREF=”http://www.canada.com/Gallery+Toronto+Fashion+Week+Evan+Biddell+fall+winter+2010+2011/2749172/story.html” TARGET=”_blank”>Evan Biddell</A>, and prominent hair stylist Jie Matar as their guests of honour this season. The two like to close their runway shows with a few recognizable faces. Dan Levy, Rick Mercer, and Shinan Govani have all modeled for the label in the past.</P><P></P><P>Bustle’s was one of the few menswear shows this season at fashion week. Velvet was featured prominently and full suits were cut from the fabric. Velvet pants were paired with Bustle’s consistently casual separates. Female models were dressed in menswear inspired looks and Mackenzie wore a vest that matched Matar’s.</P><P></P><P><A HREF=”http://www.canada.com/life/fashionshows/Gallery+Toronto+Fashion+Week+David+Dixon+fall+winter+2010+2011/2757487/story.html” TARGET=”_blank”>David Dixon</A> also showed his namesake line, along with his spin-off <A HREF=”http://www.canada.com/life/fashionshows/Gallery+Toronto+Fashion+Week+Barbie+Dixon+fall+winter+2010+2011/2757464/story.html” TARGET=”_blank”>Barbie collection</A>. The <A HREF=”http://www.canada.com/life/fashionshows/Gallery+Toronto+Fashion+Week+Barbie+Dixon+fall+winter+2010+2011/2757464/story.html” TARGET=”_blank”>Barbie collection</A>, which Dixon produces in collaboration with Mattel, featured more classic shapes and straight lines than his namesake collection. Dixon made use of houndstooths and floral patterns and created slick swing jackets with red and rose prints. </P><P></P><P>The Barbie collection was young and playful while the David Dixon line was bold and romantic. Standout pieces in the namesake collection included a black mini covered in sparkling triangular mirrors and a floor length strapless dress with fabric pedaling that closed the show.</P><P></P>