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The red statement coat

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Old Navy

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (styling by Breanna Gow for judyinc.com)

Red rocked the fall runways—from Michael Kors’ long, lean jumpsuits to Victoria Beckham’s tailored coats. Fire up your autumn wardrobe with a dashing red topper, like this military-inspired jacket by Old Navy ($120, oldnavy.com). The double-breasted chill-chaser is an affordable way to tap into two key fall trends: the colour red and the statement coat. And should you want something a little more understated, it also comes in a rich camel colour.

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Male order: The return of the borrowed-from-the-boys look

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Shoe Muse

Luckily for Calgary, Dani Izzo of Check Mate Shoes has opened an additional boutique, the Shoe Muse (326 Aspen Glen Landing SW, Suite 106, Calgary, 403-453-0490, theshoemuse.com). With the return of the borrowed-from-the-boys look this season, now’s the time to slip into a cool pair of oxfords or brogues.

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Calgary shop notes: Custom fitting at Zenobia

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Zenobia

It’s time to get fit! Custom fit, that is. At Zenobia (205 8th Ave. SW, Unit 201, Calgary, 403-831-3080, zenobia.ca), Montreal designer Pina Iannelli cuts, sews and alters garments to suit each customer’s body type. “Our fall collection epitomizes attention to detail and luxurious fabrics,” says western sales director Jackie Hickson. “The use of a variety of fabrics such as suedes, leathers, alpaca, cashmere and tweeds creates a look that’s chic yet distinct.” Prices range from $150 to $3,500.

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Calgary shop notes: Flirty under pieces from Betsey Johnson

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Betsey Johnson

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (styling by Breanna Gow for judyinc.com).

Take inspiration from the Spring 2011 runways and add a bold touch of colour to your wardrobe. This season, Betsey Johnson goes crazy for hue—even your lingerie drawer will get a lift. These flirty under pieces (from $50) are made of cotton and available in any colour under the sun. They say summer lovin’—even after the temperature drops. At Bra Topia (102A 1409 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, 403-457-1303, bratopia.ca).

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Edmonton shop notes: Canadian fashion at Meese on 124

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Meese on 124

Photography by 3ten Photo

Jumping on the Canadian fashion bandwagon has never been easier, thanks to the opening of Meese’s second location, Meese on 124 (10240 124th St., Unit 006, Edmonton, 780-418-1388, meeseclothing.com). Dedicated exclusively to Canadian and local talent, co-owner Tressa Heckbert has stocked the store with bold frocks by Frank Lyman Design, vintage-inspired designs by Cinder + Smoke, separates by Preloved and, of course, Heckbert’s own label, Sessa Wearables, a collection that caters to the urban professional.

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Calgary shop notes: 5 minutes with Paul Hardy

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Paul Hardy, $2,295

Paul Hardy, $2,295

This spring, Calgary designer Paul Hardy hit the barre. Known for his ultra-feminine, unstructured looks, Hardy is designing the costumes for the Alberta Ballet’s Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, a performance inspired by and set to the music of Canadian songstress Sarah McLachlan.
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Edmonton shop notes: Grown-up friendship bracelet

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Shashi

Photography by Carlo Mendoza (Styling by Breanna Gow for judyinc.com

Remember those friendship bracelets you made as a kid at summer camp? Meet a new grown-up version from Shashi. These hand-woven silk cords (available in a variety of colours and styles decorated with crystals or gold nuggets) look cool paired with your favourite watch or piled on in multiples. A symbol of love, luck and everlasting friendship, FASHION’s cover girl Katy Perry is also a fan. From $19 at Shades of Grey Boutique (10116 124th St., Edmonton, 780-756-5199, shopshadesofgrey.com).

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Calgary shop notes: Double denim

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Denim

Photography: Derik Lam runway by Peter Stitger; jeans by Carlo Mendoza

Thanks to this season’s resurgence of ’70s style, wide-leg trousers have disco-danced their way back onto the scene. And now with two new additions to Chinook Centre (6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, 403-259-2022, chinookcentre.com), there’s even more choice to ring your bell. Try on True Religion’s Morgan ($265; 403-253-6540, truereligionbrandjeans.com), featuring patch pockets and flares, or slip on a pair of Bell Bottom Super Flares in Vintage California (shown) from 7 for All Mankind (403-262-7326, 7forallmankind.com).

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