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Valentina Quinceañera | Sweet Fifteen | Toronto Birthday Photography

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August 12, 2016 (Toronto, ON) - Valentina celebrated her quinceañera with family and close friends. The quinceanera is the special 15th birthday that marks the coming of age for young Latin American women.

Michael Zoffranieri | 2018 ZOFF Collection | Toronto Fashion Photography

ZOFF The Journey Gala 2018

(Toronto, ON) - February 5, 2018

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Toronto fashion designer Michael Zoffranieri presented the latest ZOFF collection through his exclusive gala event The Journey at the Four Seasons Hotel.   The Journey was inspired by Zoffranieri's grandmother and her emigration from Italy to Canada.

Zoffranieri, a Ryerson University graduate, was awarded the 2017 New Labels prize by Toronto Fashion Incubator.  At just 23 years old, Zoffranieri has been establishing his ZOFF brand with great detail and purposeful attention.

The Journey collection features elegant evening wear with ivory, black and amethyst coloured themes.  Soft french lace, silk wool and organza were primary elements in the designs.

Zoffranieri recounted his grandmother's appreciation for the simple things in life, including an affinity for the colour purple, one of the key design elements in the new collection.