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Canadian weather puts a larger-than-average strain on one’s outwear resources. We must have several lengths, weights and fabrics at the ready in case it is either warm, frigid or rainy–or all three–that particular day. This grey faux-leather bomber from Joe Fresh Style ($49, joe.ca) isn’t going to change any of that, but it just so happens to be perfect for the conditions outside my door this very second.
Prankster Riccardo Tisci. Photography by Peter Stigter
Well that was a big letdown. The “CRAZY!!!!” secret Tommy Ton was privy to was apparently nothing more than a prank by Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci. According to Ton’s Twitter feed “Guessing game is over. My source and I are the victim of a good prank played by Mr. Tisci himself. He got us good :(,”
At least we can stop waiting around for the other shoe to drop. But we still wonder what the fake secret was! Thoughts? Faux rumour and innuendo in the comments, please. [@JakandJilBlog, via The Cut]
We’re just coming off a long week of neutral-coloured clothes on the runway at Paris Fashion Week and even though those camel-hued clothes aren’t in stores for fall, I already feel like I need a dose of the brights. These sandals are only $20 at Old Navy (oldnavy.ca) and perfect for a little orange aid.
Photography by Peter Stigter
As we suspected, the resurfaced rumours about Alber Elbaz taking over for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel are untrue. The company released the following statement:
Please note that Karl Lagerfeld is the Creative Designer of CHANEL and has a long-term contract with the company. Replacing him is not an issue.
Fashionista also points to a Tommy Ton tweet that watching the Style.com vids from Paris Fashion Week should give us a clue. Thoughts? Theories? Tell us in the comments
Photography by Nettika Berthelot
We loved all the candy pastel eyeshadows on the Spring 2010 runways so we’re happy to say that we’ve got 10 of these “Toronto” eyeshadow palettes–filled with shimmery blue shades–to give away from Cargo Cosmetics (cargocosmetics.com). Also included in the prize pack is a tube of Cargo’s Lash Activator growth-boosting mascara. Enter here for your chance to win! Contest closes March 31.
VALENTINO Spring 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter
The spring runway had pants in every permutation–all of them short. One of the freshest takes on the trend was the shorts suit. While it wouldn’t be suitable for every boardroom, if you can get away with it, this is a nice twist on an office-wear staple.
View our gallery of shorts suits.
Tell us: Do you like this look? Would you wear it to the office?
PHILIP SPARKS Fall 2010. Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
Menswear designer Philip Sparks rang the opening bell, figuratively speaking, for two weeks of presentations leading up to Toronto’s LG Fashion Week, which starts March 28. As is the case with so many off-schedule presentations, it was as much cocktail party as fashion show with guests nibbling on cheese and drinking Hendricks gin cocktails before and after the compact, 12-look show.
Sparks took his inspiration from Herman Melville’s Moby Dick and models posed in place for 20 minutes amid ropes, trunks and other sea-faring props. To be sure, a nautical theme isn’t going to knock anyone out with its newness, but that’s not really Philip Sparks’ bag. He’s got a vintage outlook on clothes–as with his ’50s Canadiana-inspired spring collection–though his collections are nevertheless built for modern men. There were checked cotton dress shirts, black brushed-canvas jeans, double-knit henleys and cardigans, as well as some nice tweed pieces–a blazer, waistcoat and trousers–with perfectly piped pockets. The real star of the show was Sparks’ outwear, which offered options for customers who want a twist on standard-issue urban staples. Swap a peacoat for Sparks’ melton cape coat or a motorcycle jacket for the black suede Skipper. Also of note were a pair of beautifully detailed cargo shirts done in black and navy cashmere and a sharp, squarish black leather bag with heavy-duty hardware that will have you reconsidering the backpack as a viable option for a work bag.
Click the images below to see the full show.
Spring’s new crop of scents includes a tuberose infusion from Prada, a grassy chypre inspired by New York’s High Line park, a pomegranate Splash from Marc Jacobs and more collectible Harajuku Lovers. See all of the season’s top scents in our Spring Fragrance report. Plus, our favourites by the decade, hall of famers and our beauty director’s life-long relationship with perfume. (She has 57 favourites!)
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We love Hanneli’s outfit here–it’s light and pretty and perfect for early spring. But why we chose this photo is that it illustrates a trend we’ve been seeing on the streets of Paris that we’re not too sure about–pants so big and long that they cover your feet. On one hand we understand that super wide-legged pants can look awkward, especially in heels, but is the answer to deny you have feet at all? What say you?
See the full look after the jump and weigh in in the comments.
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