There's always a buzz in the air when Denis Gagnon is about to show. His PR team almost had to go into hiding when tickets ran out an hour before catwalk (the fashion media can be awfully scary when told no). The show opened with a few clips from his upcoming documentary, My Name is Denis Gagnon (March 21, 6:30pm at the MMFA)

The first lady out was rising-star Sarah Jordan (she's come a long way from small town Saskatchewan in this little number!).  For our boy, it seems fall 2010 is all about zippers and fringe. He transformed Aldo booties and even created dangly bracelets out of zippers.

Having had a sneak peek at the collection earlier this week, I learned that the cowhide clutch bags were inspired by a carpet in Denis' living room. The bloke beside me at the show said it was in fact the actual rug, which may be true since Denis declared himself a pauper in Tuesday's Gazette (http://bit.ly/bFjex1).  Nevermind, they're fabulous!

Gasps, and a few dropped jaws as this fantastic golden zipper dress emerged from the dark.

In anticipation of his upcoming line for Bedo (and maybe the prospect of a few shekels towards another collection), Denis took his bow in a zippered head piece and T-shirt featuring a sketch of his bespeckled face (I want one, please pretty please...) After that glorious show, I officially  declare him the King of the Catwalk. Bravo Denis!

Adieu Montreal Fashion Week! See you in October...