6 p.m. -- Pat McDonagh

Everyone loves a party, and this show was a great celebration of Pat McDonagh's 40 years of designing for Toronto's social butterflies. Rather than showing a retrospective collection, McDonagh viewed the milestone as a challenge and she designed her collection around global warming. There was a literal and figurative tribute to March of the Penguins, with models in jet-black bobs marching down the runway in black and white eveningwear, and then the penguins polar environment was reflected in metallic pieces paired with plenty of fur. The finale grouping, an ode to icebergs (of the oceanic variety as well as the vodka company that sponsored the show), was done in pretty blue windowpane check on cream, as well as in ruffled pieces that cascaded in shades from the palest blue to a deep marine shade. McDonagh also designed a limited edition global warming t-shirt, the proceeds of which will go to the World Wildlife Fund. At show's end, she was treated to a full standing ovation as well as special recognition from FDCC President, Robin Kay, for her creative endurance. All in all, a tour de force show from a designer who's clearly not resting on her experienced laurels. Happy 40th anniversary, Pat!

7 p.m. -- Izzy Camilleri

Even before the show started, the runway (and experience) told onlookers what to expect. A gleaming patent walkway, paired with Izzy Camilleri's gifted workmanship and showmanship, made for a hot and ready show. Rather than forcefully playing with fashion's current favorite, leather, Camilleri used it as belts and other accents on sexy secretary wool suits and wild child leopard-print chiffon babydoll dresses...to great, wearable effect. She also employed fur collars to sex up soft cocoon coats and cut gold and silver silk into sweet and sexy evening rompers and minidresses.

Camilleri's experimental pieces shone just as bright. For instance, a dress with vertical patent stripes paired with sequin leggings, and a fun micro tank dress had oversized paillettes that ced enthusiastically to the hot soundtrack. As sexy as the entire show was nd leather always will be inherently sexy), Camilleri's capable hands prove that leather's not just for the dominatrix or biker any more.

8 p.m. -- Joeffer Caoc

Out of Camilleri's frying pan and into...a calculus class? Joeffer Caoc's coolly intellectual theme, Theorem, played out with mathematical precision on the runway, and was a perfect fit with the veteran designer's detail-oriented approach to fashion. Electric shades of silk -- berry pink, royal blue and acid green -- were magically pleated at the shoulders and waist to produce a three-dimensional look, while his trademark jersey pieces were subtly folded and wrapped to give extra contours to the female form. Blazers and a beautiful cape had extra pleating from the shoulders creating a cascade effect, and most pieces were anchored with simple trousers or high-waisted skirts to let the detail shine clear as X equaling 2.