When it comes to LABEL’s debut runway collection, Kurt Cobain is given a run for his money.

Though he’s been crowned king of the 1990’s grunge movement, even he would be impressed by the up-and-coming line.

The girls of LABEL looked very ‘I-don’t-even-care-kinda-cool’ as they walked across the studio showroom to Liz Phair’s Supernova. Designer Shawna Robinson said it herself - the line was “inspired by the volatile romance between Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, the 90’s grunge movement, piled on laundry day layers, menswear and lingerie.” Fittingly, Robinson and partner Natalie Sydoruk called their Fall/Winter 2011 collection “The Morning After”.

The show started with a black and white video of a girl waking up, piling on the clothes she clearly left on the floor the night before, and lighting a cigarette before taking off and (presumably) heading home.  The walk of shame is made much less shameful in comfortable, cool, easy pieces that work day and night depending on how they’re styled and accessorized.

Speaking of accessories, The Leather Atelier made their debut at LABEL’s show by providing all of the jewelry and collaborating on two handbags. The hand cut, woven and braided leather pieces have unique accents of silver or brass. My favourite is a black braided leather necklace with dangling silver fringe. While rock and roll enough to fit LABEL’s collection, The Leather Atelier’s pieces have a bit of boho to them as well. A perfect combination of two effortless styles. And perfect for simple, easy pieces of clothing that need a little extra something to finish them off.

My favourite LABEL pieces were the black slouchy velvet pants, the white Henley inspired maxi dress and the navy long-sleeved mini dress with black leather patches on the elbows. That being said, I actually want one of everything. The entire collection would make for the perfect wardrobe. A bunch of light chiffon or silk utility shirts to choose from, some cotton maxi skirts, the necessary band T, leather pants, an amazing olive sweater dress with leather piping and the easiest coat of all – an oversized cape. It would all go great with my Doc Martins. Ah well. What do they say? A girl can dream.

Hayley Brehl
		About the author:
		Hayley Brehl obtained her BA in English and Creative Writing at Concordia University in Montreal. Living there she met designer, Andy The-Anh and assisted him on her days off from poetry class.  That’s when everything changed. She moved back to Toronto and began pursuing a career in fashion. Her favorite things are wedge heels, Indian take-out and her Persian kitten, Moe.
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