About this Event
CHARLES LU RUNWAY SHOW — MAY 25
Former Hudson’s Bay / Saks Fifth Avenue, Toronto
Presenting Designer: Charles Lu
Canadian designer Charles Lu brings an international perspective shaped by his training at Istituto Marangoni in London and years leading couture houses in Dubai. Known for sculptural tailoring, couture-level construction, and emotionally cinematic fashion storytelling, Lu’s work merges bold minimalism with technical precision. Following his global recognition on Netflix’s Next in Fashion, this special Fashion Week presentation unfolds as an immersive performance, exhibit, and runway experience inside one of Toronto’s most iconic fashion landmarks.
THE (SHOW) ROOM — FASHION WEEK KICKOFF
Fashion Art Toronto launches Fashion Week by transforming one of Toronto’s most iconic fashion landmarks into a one-day cultural fashion takeover.
FREE DAYTIME SHOPPING + CULTURAL MARKETPLACE
10 AM–10 PM | 3rd Floor, Former Saks Fifth Avenue
Free and open to the public
The former Saks designer floor becomes an all-day Canadian showroom featuring independent brands, emerging designers, and leading fashion organizations. Guests are invited to shop, explore exhibitions, discover archive pulls and rental pieces, and move through immersive storytelling environments.
Participating organizations include Style Canada, Indigenous Fashion Arts, Black Designers of Canada, TMU, and more.
TICKETED EVENING PERFORMANCE + RUNWAY
2nd Floor, Former Hudson’s Bay
🎟 Ticket required for entry
6:00 PM–7:00 PM — Live Performance + Exhibit
An immersive live performance and fashion exhibit by Charles Lu opens the evening, inviting guests deeper into the designer’s world before the runway.
6:30 PM — Runway Doors Open
7:30 PM — Runway Showtime
The evening culminates in the Charles Lu runway show, transforming the historic Hudson’s Bay floor into a dramatic stage for fashion, movement, and storytelling.
Please note: the shopping marketplace is free and open to the public all day, while the performance and runway presentation require a separate ticket purchase.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Former Hudsons Bay x Saks, 176 Yonge St, Toronto, Canada
CAD 11.98 to CAD 75.88
