Metro Minute with local fashion

If you’ve noticed a glut of tall, willowy, preternaturally high-cheekboned individuals milling about the downtown core, you’re not hallucinating.LG’s Fashion Week has dawned on us once again, and brought in its wake a panoply of runway shows, cutting-edge Canadian designs, and the accompanying models who show it off. Why not celebrate by draping yourself in local designer duds. The stretch along Queen West, just past Spadina, is populated by boutiques you should really get to know. For adorable party dresses, try Caroline Lim’s Champagne & Cupcakes (1114 Queen St. W.), while Thieves Boutique (1156 Queen St. W.) offers eco-friendly fabrics for all you fierce fashion plates.