Project Runway Canada: The Judges

ELLE Canada's editor-in-chief Rita Silvan and designer Shawn Hewson share their fashion inspirations.

Rita Silvan's Fashion Inspirations

What's your biggest fashion "don't"?
"Head-to-toe status labels and fur."

What's the most extravagant fashion purchase made?
"My first MaxMara coat, because for spending."

What's your biggest fashion weakness?
"Cashmere."

What's your favourite piece of clothing?
"My white GapBody tees."

What's your most valued fashion possession?
"My Hermès scarves and Marlowe cashmere sweaters."

Favourite fashion era?
"The '20s, '30s and '40s."

Favourite fashion capital?
"Paris."

Shawn Hewson's Fashion Inspirations

Who are your favourite fashion designers?
"Etro and Alexander McQueen."

What's your biggest fashion "don't"?
"Fashion victims."

What's your favourite outfit?
"Fall blazers from Bustle and my pink-and-blue-pinstriped Paul Smith suit."

What's your most valued fashion possession?
"My Dolce & Gabbana party suit -- it's a good go-to suit."

What is your greatest fashion influence?
"I find vintage clothing very inspiring."

Favourite fashion era?
"The '40s -- that old-Hollywood glamour."

Favourite fashion capital?
"Milan for its runways but Amsterdam for its street style -- people are just so confident there."


PR CANADA EPISODE 5: DRESSING THE DIVA


You can watch Parts 2-6 here.

(Photo: John Van Der Schilden/Slice)
(Video: MsRoyalT/YouTube)