TORONTO, Oct 18, 1999 / FW/ --- Like its U.S. counterpart, the Toronto Spring/Summer 2000 Matinee Fashion Show was shown under a 15,000 sq. foot tent.

Instead of 7th Avenue, it was at Bloor St. And unlike the New York's show which was closed down for a day by Hurricane Floyd, the Toronto Show went on, plus the rain of course.

The rain did not dampen the spirits of everyone. The media, buyers and store representatives came in full force.

The pit was crowded, lights flashing as photographers take pictures of the models on the runway.

The New Labels Fashion Show which was part of Toronto Spring/Summer 2000 Matinee Fashion Show featured 5 young designers: Olena Zylak (for Olena Zylak), Shelli Oh (for Harebell), Kafi Wilson and Karen Uhm (for Virgo) and Elie Karim (for Parelie).

Here are some beauty and technical facts from the two-day event:

• Fabric used: 4,750 meters
• Thread(sewing) used: 14,800 meters
• Number of lipsticks used backstage: 20
• Number of Make-up artists backstage: 12
• Numbers of cases of makeup used: 15
• Number of hairstylists and assistants backstage: 30
• Number of bobby pins used: 2,800
• Number of towels used: 600
• Hairspray used: 12,000 millilitres worth.
• Number of lights used to illuminate the runway: 270
• Weight of technical equipment used: 16 tons
• Set up and operation equipment: 940 hours

Harebell

Olena Zylak

Parelie

Virgo