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Preloved's reincarnation
Posted on January 6, 2009
By Jennifer Campbell
Long before everyone and her mother was touting green as the new black, Toronto’s Preloved was pumping out sustainable fashion from reclaimed fabrics. Their reassembled sweaters, former-trenchcoat jackets and dresses-from-khakis have been staples of a downtown girl’s wardrobe since 1995.
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Britney toes the Line
Posted on December 2, 2008
By Jennifer Campbell
Did y’all see Britney on Saturday? Those who didn’t catch Spears’ MTV true-superstar-story, Britney: For the Record, would do well to catch it one of the myriad times it will air this week. It’s candy of the best kind.
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Toronto shop alert: Dew
Posted on November 25, 2008
By Samantha Evans
While they may have loads of restaurants to spare, Leaside ladies have been coveting knits and accessories that pack a punch. Luckily, they have Dew (1553 Bayview Ave., 647-436-1232).
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Bauble bazaar
Posted on November 18, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
Chic Torontonians are drooling over Jenny Bird’s haute handbags and Daniel Espinosa’s baubles and you can scoop up some of their swag at Spoke Club’s Luxury Holiday Bazaar (November 22; 12 – 8 p.m.; 600 King St., W., 4th floor).
Categories: Girl About Town | Fashion File | Style Snack | Toronto
Fancy footwork
Posted on November 17, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
As a footwear fanatic, I like to step out in style (often resulting in me teetering, not-so-street-appropriate stilettos). But sometimes you just need to keep it casual and carefree like the oh-so-effortless French girls I spotted strutting around on my trip to Paris.
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Carla's got a brand new bag
Posted on November 10, 2008
Carla’s got a brand new bag
By Stephanie Trendocher
Always impeccable in Dior, France’s first lady (and former supermodel, for those who’ve been under a rock), Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, knows how to make a fashion statement. But her latest fashion accessory comes not from the hands of couture designers, rather a sewing cooperative in Khayelitsha, South Africa, where Bruni-Sarkozy was given the multicoloured hessian and cotton bag. Continue...
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Hardware for the holidays
Posted on November 5, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
With big baubles all over the fall runways, we were pumped when Prada announced its limited edition line of costume jewellery, out this month (in time for holiday wardrobe planning).
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A vote for Chanel
Posted on November 5, 2008
By Siofan Davies
New Yorkers were firmly in the grips of election fever when I visited over the weekend (indeed reminders to vote punctuated many a conversation, even between strangers), so it was fitting that fashion got a bit more democratic with the arrival of Chanel’s Mobile Art exhibition. If the current economic climate makes purchasing the classic, and now 50-year-old, quilted 2.55 bag the exhibit celebrates a little difficult, not to worry, Chanel has made entrance free and accessible to all.
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Betsey's big birthday
Posted on October 24, 2008
By Catherine Peridis
Everyone’s favorite pint-size, funk-loving designer celebrated her 30th anniversary this year and Elmer Olsen threw a major fashion week party filled with beautiful people, pumping music and fabulous clothing. The model magnate presented a showcase of Betsey Johnson’s greatest Fall 2008 looks on some of his best homegrown international models, including Kori Richardson, Taryn Davidson and Amanda Laine.
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Dirty dealing
Posted on October 9, 2008
By Jennifer Campbell
Montreal recessionistas, take note: On October 10 only, the Diesel store (2114 Mountain St., 514-845-4335, diesel.com) is offering the deal of the third-of-a-century.
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Cold-weather comfort
Posted on October 1, 2008
By Michelle Bilodeau
As we snuggle in for our long winter’s nap, FASHION has discovered a few great spots on the web to satisfy our clothing appetite during the cold months ahead.
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Rock 'n' Rowe
Posted on September 30, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
In contrast to her stark white collection from spring ’08, Ashley Rowe has taken a dramatic departure for fall with a collection simply titled “black.” With an invite from the former FASHION intern to the Miss Rowe trunk show taking place October 4th at Exhibition Place (285 Manitoba Dr) and all the buzz surrounding her label, I was eager to check out what she would have in store.
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The new tote in town
Posted on September 30, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
In a season where ‘it bags’ are on the out, and updated classics are investment worthy, Jessica Jensen (shopjessicajensen.com) is a go-to designer. A Ryerson graduate with previous stints at Calvin Klein and Michael Kors, Jensen has honed her talent with the best of them. Her collection is a stunning selection of clutches and totes that are both luxurious in quality and timeless in their appeal.
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Autumn anticipation
Posted on September 29, 2008
By Natalia Ksiazek
On my way to work this morning, I finally felt a bit of fall in the air. It may have just been my anticipation to wear autumn’s chunky cropped-sleeved knits and peep-toe booties getting the best of me, but in any case, summer is definitely over and it got me thinking about my favourite fall piece: the coat. With so many styles to choose from this season, one doesn’t have to commit. Good thing too, because up-and-coming Canadian designer Mellinda-Mae Harlingten’s (mellinda-mae.com) latest coat collection makes it hard to pick just one. Continue...
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Catwalk calling
Posted on September 24, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
You know the saying, “If you’ve got it, flaunt it,” well now’s your chance. This Friday aspiring models and fashionistas are invited to work the catwalk for a chance to win a spot in the LG Fashion Fusion runway show, which closes this season’s L’Oreal Fashion Week.
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Shop your boyfriend’s closet
Posted on September 24, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
After years of donning skinny jeans, I found myself yearning for a fresh updated look. Celebs were spotted trotting around town in wide leg styles, but it seemed that even Kate Moss couldn’t influence us to swap our stovepipes for looser fits.
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DSquared comes home
Posted on September 10, 2008
By Amanda Losier
The CTV building at Queen and John was transformed into fashion central on Sunday night when it was taken over by the marvelous Dean and Dan Caten fashion show, presented by FashionTelevision. The world famous fashion designers were there to present their Fall 2008 DSquared collection, which they first showed in Milan this past February.
Read FASHION's coverage of the Milan show or see pictures from the DSquared event.
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Vancouver calendar: Oakridge Fashion Show
Posted on September 10, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
Oakridge Centre Fall Fashion Show
September 16; from $25; Oakridge Centre; 650 West 41st Ave., Vancouver, 604-261-2511; oakridgecentre.com.
Calling all stylistas! Channel your inner fashion editor and treat yourself to a seat at Oakridge’s annual fall show. ETalk’s Susie Wall hosts a parade of highlights from the collections of designers Michael Kors, MaxMara, Hugo Boss and more. And after sipping on refreshments to keep cool, don’t forget to touch up with your hot new M.A.C. lipstick, part of your complimentary gift bag. Continue...
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RK hangs out their online shingle
Posted on September 5, 2008
By Stephanie Trendocher
Being the fashionista I am, I eagerly peruse store websites for previews of upcoming styles that haven’t yet hit the sales floor. If you’re like me and you’re seeking an online style fix, look no further. Today, homegrown purveyors of chic, RK (rkstores.com), launched their new e-boutique, which carries a well-edited selection of sleek looks. With their easy-to-navigate web site, you can shop the season’s most coveted pieces on your lunch break.
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Fashion(able) rocks
Posted on August 20, 2008
By Natalia Ksiazek
Since diamonds are a bit out of my price range, when it comes to sparkling accessories, crystals are it for now. But with Swarovski’s (swarovski.com) new fall collection, Passages of Night, I’ll happily wait for the higher-priced ice.
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See Isaac…make biscotti?
Posted on August 19, 2008
By Jennifer Campbell
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t harbour a big crush on Isaac Mizrahi? Seriously, raise your hand. Well, it can’t be just me, because the designer’s web site (isaacmizrahiny.com), revamped earlier this year, seems tailor made for the Mizrahi enthusiast.
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Stylish storage
Posted on August 13, 2008
By Rebecca Tay
With all the summer sales happening right now, it’s a wonder I have any space left in my closet to accommodate all my recent purchases. But then I saw this Rakku shoe wheel (rakkudesigns.com) for $60 at my local Home Outfitters store (homeoutfitters.com), and it seemed that all my shoe storage woes were a thing of the past!
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Giorgio’s in town!
Posted on August 11, 2008
By Natalia Ksiazek
Giorgio Armani’s diffusion chain, A/X Armani Exchange (armaniexchange.com), is finally setting up shop in Toronto, with new locations that just opened at the Eaton Centre, Yorkdale and Vaughan Mills.
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Secretary chic
Posted on August 8, 2008
By Jennifer Campbell
Around here, I am sometimes known, style wise, as the sexy secretary. I assume this is because of my predilection for pencil skirts as opposed to my filing skills, which are nil. Happily, the fall runways (to say nothing of Mad Men) were full of strict, administratively-inspired outfits.
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Tee is for Tonic
Posted on August 7, 2008
By Natalia Ksiazek
It-Brit Luella Bartley is the latest designer to team up with Tonic (tonicgen.com), a for-profit business that sells stylish stuff while supporting meaningful causes.
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