Posted July 29th, 2010 | 4:00 pm | By Ashleigh Dempster & Amanda Blakley | No Comments
Image courtesy of Langdon Hall
We Culturites aren’t really sure where the first half of the summer went, but with the August long weekend quickly approaching we want to make sure we treasure every minute left of this hot and gorgeous weather, so we’ve put together some tips that will help you make the most of a mini-vacay:
Look for getaways close to home There are so many gems just a few hours from Toronto that we often overlook but make for a perfect short getaway. In Ontario, check out Langdon Hall (langdonhall.ca), Muskoka’s Touchstone (touchstoneonlakemuskoka.com) and The Waring House (waringhouse.com) in foodie mecca Prince Edward County. Read more »
Posted July 29th, 2010 | 3:24 pm | By FASHION Staff | 2 Comments
A look from Vancouver label Obakki's Fall line.
By Kristi Carignan
Attending a highly-anticipated fashion event and rubbing elbows with Californian blogger Rumi Neely (fashiontoast.com) is a fabulous way to spend an evening. A few weeks ago, fellow intern Dahlia James and I got to attend a fall fashion show at Obakki’s Gastown shop (44 Water St., 604-669-9727, obakki.com). Building on the brand’s staple subdued colour palette, grey tones dominated, and the runway saw plenty of rock ’n’ roll meets funky-slash-edgy meets glam goddess designs. Slouchy sweaters, tailored trousers and aviator-style jackets were juxtaposed by feminine draped sweater dresses. One of my favourite pieces was the button-front cropped capelet in a sumptuous sequined champagne silk. A close second, third and fourth: a slouchy top, an asymmetrical draped sleeveless dress, and a V-neck dress that would make anyone’s waist look teensy-tiny.
Click the images below to see more from the show.
Posted July 29th, 2010 | 12:24 pm | By Elli Stuhler | 1 Comment
image via Purple Diary
Purple mag editor Olivier Zahm has been dumped by his main lady love, Natacha Ramsay, for another man. Zahm wrote a post on Purple Diary, which was accompanied by an image of a shattered frame of an image of the two during happier times. An excerpt: “She called me to tell me that she loves him, that we are finished. I asked her to come back two times and she said no two times [...] Right now I’m just a mess.” [Purple Diary]
Angela Missoni, who has been the creative director of her clothing line and family biz since 1996, is thinking of stepping down within the next two years and plans to hand the reigns over to her daughter Margherita. [Vogue UK]
Lara Stone is suing French Playboy for publishing nude shots of her without her permission. Stone maintains: “It’s not the kind of publication I would ever choose to appear in. I feel I have no option but to take steps to protect my reputation.” [The Cut] Read more »
Posted July 29th, 2010 | 9:02 am | By Elli Stuhler | No Comments
While boots with peek-a-boo toes are a current sartorial “yes,” they make absolutely no sense, practicality-wise. Don’t boots exist to protect you from the elements? How is that possible when your toes are exposed to the puddles and muddy patches you’re trying to avoid? In any case, these booties ($36, at Aldo) cleverly side-step that trend–and with such a low heel it’s fair to say that yes, these boots were made for walkin’, and they will walk you from summer straight into the fall.
Posted July 28th, 2010 | 4:45 pm | By Elli Stuhler | 1 Comment
Fashionable philanthropy is a great trend that isn’t going anywhere soon–who can argue with cute accessories that just so happen to be for a good cause? They latest is this sterling silver heart necklace, bedazzled with a bold coral bead. Designed by Beth Godrey of Bejeweled by Beth, 50 per cent of proceeds go to the Save a Child’s Heart Foundation (416-324-9113, info@sachf.ca) If the name doesn’t say enough, Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) is an Israeli-based non-profit organization that focuses on giving sick under-privileged children around the world the cardiac surgery they need to survive. It’s kind of a wear-a-heart-to-save-a-heart kind of thing.
Posted July 28th, 2010 | 4:00 pm | By Rebecca Tay | No Comments
I’m all for getting facials and luxurious spa treatments that leave me so relaxed I’m practically immobile (seriously, I often need to take a cab home post-pampering), but there’s something about spending hours indoors at the spa when the sun’s shining outside that just isn’t ideal. Enter MyFaceworks (myfaceworks.com), a Vancouver company that specializes in “sheet” masks. Read more »
Posted July 28th, 2010 | 3:00 pm | By Jennifer Campbell | 2 Comments
Image via Racked
The L.A. Sheriff’s Department has said that Lindsay Lohan could be released as early as Sunday, and speculation is already underway about the star’s all-important jail-to-car look. For what is surely one of the most photographed occasions of a young girl’s life, stylist and ballet-flat designer Phillip Bloch already has a look in mind: Read more »
Posted July 28th, 2010 | 2:00 pm | By Dan Levy | No Comments
FASHION has launched a new online music channel to showcase stylish up-and-coming acts. Every week, our guest editor, MTV Canada’s Dan Levy, picks his favourite summer tracks.
This week: “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac
“I want to be with you everywhere.” Truer words have never been spoken. And come the summertime, isn’t that all we want? To be with the ones we love? So listen to Fleetwood Mac and soak up all the time you’ve got with the people that really matter!
To hear the track and see all of Dan’s picks, visit our FASHION + Music channel. Have a favourite summer tune? Tell us in the comments!
Want to be featured on FASHION + Music? Upload your video link at fashionmagazine.com/music, and you might just spot your video on our site.
Posted July 28th, 2010 | 12:30 pm | By Elli Stuhler | No Comments
image via annadellorusso.com
With Lorenzo Martone and Marc Jacobs officially split, the inevitable rebound rumours have transpired. Apparently, Martone has been seen hanging out (which always means canoodling!) with failed spaceman Lance Bass. That’s one heck of a downgrade – Louis Vuitton to *Nsync. [New York Daily News]
Cult fashion icon and Japanese Vogue fashion director, Anna Dello Russo, will be launching her new fragrance, Beyond, just in time for Christmas. The bottle is in the shape of a golden shoe and to celebrate, the cursor on her website has a trail of pretty golden sparkles. [ADR]
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Posted July 28th, 2010 | 10:41 am | By Jennifer Campbell | No Comments
Photography by Tobias Everke
We head backstage at New York Fashion Week with One Management editorial director Christopher Michael (pictured, far right) for a behind-the-crazy scenes peek at the action.
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