Modern military

Though this style might seem like it’s about getting in line and blending in, designers made a point to tweak military fashion and allow it to stand out for spring. A whole host of military-inspired pieces marched down the runways, from ruffled army greens at Johanna Ortiz to camo miniskirts at Marc Jacobs.

Zoë Chik, 33, and her daughter, Rowen Whitty, 5

Zoë appreciates fashion, but as a veterinary technician, her wardrobe isn’t an important part of her day-to-day life. “When it comes to clothes, I’m casual and stick to black and neutrals, which is interesting because Rowen loves jewellery and all things rainbowcoloured, sparkly, glittery and sequined.”

Zoë wasn’t kidding; at our photo shoot, Rowen was captivated by the dazzling accessory table—and particularly attracted to a pair of sparkle-encrusted Jimmy Choo stilettos. Maybe being a stylist is in Rowen’s future; after all, she did pick her mom’s pumps for the shoot.

Zoë jokes that she secretly dresses Rowen in clothes she’d like to wear herself but fears she can’t pull off.

From left: (On Rowen) Jacket, $35, top, $15, skirt, $20, and tiara, hm.com/ca. (On Zoë) Jacket, $185, top, $95, brooch and bracelet, bananarepublic.ca. Michael Michael Kors skirt, $165, michaelkors.ca. Necklace, jenny-bird.ca.

I like dresses because I can twirl in them.” — Rowen Whitty