Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11:29AM Winter Coat Brands to Watch + WIN 2 Tickets to Heart of Fashion at the Shops at Don Mills
Camel Car Coat, $268, Oak + Fort
While the ubiquitous Canada Goose Parka is a fail-proof bet against the impending 'T-Rex of Winters', it's always nice to be reminded of some of the lesser-known coat brands out there. The Shops at Don Mills got in touch to share some of the amazing coats they carry so I thought I'd share them with you. One of my new favs? Oak + Fort. Have you seen? Have you been? Watch for more from Oak + Fort on Real Life Runway from now on.
Speaking of the Shops at Don Mills, the legendary Heart of Fashion event is coming up this Saturday Oct 25th and aims to raise $680K. Crazy, right? Funds will go to support the acquisition of radioactive seed localization, which offers a non-invasive and extremely precise way of pinpointing and removing small tumours in the breast. North York General Hospital will be the only hospital in the GTA to have this technology.
Over 500 stylish guests (including me!) will gather this Saturday to experience the fusion of food and fashion in support of North York General Hospital’s BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre(BDC). Guests will be treated to a night full of amazing food, cocktails, entertainment, a live auction (including coveted tix to this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in London) and a fashion show featuring exclusive retailers from the Shops at Don Mills and prestigious Canadian designers Christopher Bates, Fotini Copeland and David Dixon.
Now for the best part: the Shops at Don Mills have given me 2 tickets to give away to you! The prize pack is valued at $500 and includes 2 tickets to the Heart of Fashion event, including the fashion show, cocktail party and fabulous food stations. It's going to be an amazing night out and I can't wait to see you there.
HERE'S HOW TO WIN THE COVETED TICKETS:
1. Leave a comment below telling me your fav winter coat brand.
OR
2. RT the following: '@realliferunway is giving away 2 tickets to the Heart of Fashion and I want to go! RT to win. #HeartofFashionNYGH http://bit.ly/1zhYhtS'
3. Contest closes 5 pm this Thursday. I'll announce the winner Friday morning!
4. Contest open to residents of Ontario only.
5. Good luck! xx
Oh, and if you're currently on the hunt for a cozy new winter coat, check out some the outerwear brands I'm loving right now:
Oversized Single-Breasted Coat, $218, Oak + Fort
Nobis Meredith Coat, $845, Mendocino
Pajar Puffer Coats in Olive & Blue, $675, Leigh & Harlow
Akiva Coat, $850, and Kay Fur-Trimmed Puffer Coats, $750, both Mackage
Moscow Coat, $720, Madame Moje
Reader Comments (19)
My favourite is Oak + Fort! Super classy and gorgeous! :)
I love Soia & Kyo's coats. So fashion forward but wearable. Thank you for the awesome contest!
I appreciate the tried, tested, and true nature of the Roots brand, especially for winter coats. A Canadian classic!
Love j crew and banana republic.
It's all about Smythe!
Love Soia Kyo! Have been buying spring and winter coats from Soia Kyo since I've been working and could buy them for myself.
I do love Calvin Klein & Smythe!
I'm a HUGE fan of Mackage when it comes to winter coats. The cutting is always impeccable and the designs are just gorgeous.
I've got to go with Soia & Kyo on this one. The designs are a beautiful combination of elegance and quality. My wool coat has gorgeous detailing and is one of my favourite pieces. It's the only reason I get excited for winter!
Favourite winter coat brand is Mackage :)