Jason Meyers: Designer

Posted on October 18, 2009

If you could go for a cocktail with your style icon, who would it be, what would you drink, and what would you (hope to) talk about?
It would be with John Galliano, I would drink vodka on the rocks, and I would hope to talk about design and garment techniques.

Fill in the blank: ___________ is a trend I can live without.
There is no trend I can live without.

What trends do you expect we’ll be seeing a lot of at LGFW?
Cocktail dresses and soft colours.

If you were an Olympus-dwelling fashion god, what trend would you bring back?
Original men’s tuxedo jacket with tails.

Describe your personal style using three adjectives:
Unique, edgy, forerunning.

What’s one piece of your wardrobe you absolutely can’t live without?
Sneakers.

What’s your favorite style decade?
1950s.

Why is Toronto a great city for fashion?
It’s vibrant, up and coming and at the forefront of Canadian fashion.

Why is Toronto not a great city for fashion?
Not everyone supports local talent.

Tell us about your favorite street in the world to go shopping on.
5th Avenue in New York.

Describe your perfect go-to outfit for a night out:
Jeans, fitted T, sneakers, gold chain, watch and glasses.

If your style was a song – what would it be?
“Apocalypse” by Sebastian Legger.

If you could purchase an extravagant item in the quadruple digits – what would you buy?
Lamborghini Murcielago.

Toronto Fashion Week is no longer taking place in Nathan Phillips Square, but on the future site of a condo development in Liberty Village. Thoughts?
I’m very excited because the main grand stand tent is bigger. They are doing a great job with it!