Back in black: Women rocking the tuxedo
Styling by Tiyana Grulovic. Hair and makeup by Claudine Baltazar for TRESemmé Hair Care and M.A.C Cosmetics/Plutino Group (www.plutinogroup.com) and Kristjan Hayden for Civello/Plutino Group. Nails by Nicole LeBlanc for Taupe Salon & Spa/Plutino Group. Shot on location at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto (www.shangri-la.com).
Nikki Pereira, 26, a hair stylist at Toronto’s Day/Night Salon (standing), and Chanel Croker, 30, also a stylist and the salon’s owner, smoulder in two versions of Le Smoking – one “butch,” one “femme.” On Nikki: Helmut Lang jacket and pants, $695 and $395 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). On Chanel: Calvin Klein Collection bustier and skirt, price on request through www.calvinklein.com.Miguel Jacob/The Globe and Mail
Amina Said, 26, a PR and social-media manager for online retailer eLUXE, affects a sexy-suave look in a pyjama-style tux. Smythe blazer and pants, $595 and $495 through www.smythelesvestes.com. Tank top, model’s own.Miguel Jacob/The Globe and Mail
Micah Cameron, 31, associate fashion director for women’s wear at The Bay, commands attention in slim pants and a wasp-waisted jacket. Mugler jacket and pants, $1,765 and $905, Truth or Dare by Madonna pumps, $90 at The Bay (www.thebay.com). Necklace, model’s own.Miguel Jacob/The Globe and Mail
A crop top and metallic heels lend sexy femininity to the trousers and blinged-out blazer sported by Leilanni Todd , 33, owner and designer of the women’s wear brand Leilanni. Capone jacket and Cain pants by Elizabeth and James, $655 and $380 at The Bay (www.thebay.com). Leilanni stretch jersey cropped tank, $75 through www.leilanni.com. Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, $825 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com).Miguel Jacob/The Globe and Mail
Moira Wright, 44, divisional vice-president of PR at Holt Renfrew (standing), and her twin, Pheona Wright, a former model, showcase the versatility of Le Smoking jackets, whether short or long. On Moira: Burberry Prorsum jacket and pants, $1,895 and $795, Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, $170 at Holt Renfrew (www.holtrenfrew.com). On Pheona: Tom Ford tuxedo coat, $4,970, Holt Renfrew Private Label hat, $95, Giorgio Armani shoes, $495 at Holt Renfrew. Earrings, model’s own.Miguel Jacob/The Globe and Mail