Check out our shopping list of the sugary pastels, neon punches, and the surf prints that need to be in your closet this spring.
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Daily steal: Cross-body bag, $37
The adorable swallow applique adds a fun element to this icy-mint cross-body bag. ($37, asos.com)
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Spring trend report: 114 of the top looks from New York, London, Milan, and Paris!
From ladylike lace to colourful clashing prints, we present your complete guide to Spring 2012’s freshest new runway looks.
VIEW BY TREND: SUGAR HIGH | WATER WORLD | GOOD SPORT | FULL BLOOM | CONCRETE JUNGLE | MIX MASTER | GRAPHIC CONTENT | ORANGE CRUSH | WAISTLAND | FINISHING TOUCHES
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Q&A: 5 minutes with Isabelle Fish
Right, Isabell Fish, photography by Emma McIntyre. Left, Lena Erziak handbags at Rue Pigalle from $475, photography by Carlo Mendoza.
When it comes to accessories, Isabelle Fish, owner of Rue Pigalle (ruepigalle.ca), swims against the current. Her charming Yorkville boutique is stocked with avant-garde international labels, many of which are exclusive to her store, including Noritamy (jewellery), Martine Boissy (scarves) and Lena Erziak (bags). Here, this lawyer–turned–fashion entrepreneur talks bright colour, the art of buying, and bold evening bags.
When did your love of accessories begin?
“I grew up in a family that revered craftsmen and craftsmanship, so I knew I wanted to be in the business of beautiful objets. My mother was extremely elegant and taught me about managing a small wardrobe of simple garments, and giving it flair with beautifully crafted accessories.”
What is the significance behind your boutique’s name?
“Rue Pigalle used to be the main street in Paris’s red-light district. I liked the contrast between the elegance of the collections I carry and the naughtiness [of this] forbidden place.” Read more »
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Vancouver shop notes: Herschel Supply Co.
Photography by Carlo Mendoza
This spring, power pigment bags continue to light up the scene: Akris did crimson, Alexander Wang showcased blue and Alexander McQueen crushed on orange. Grab a hand-held hue with hometown Herschel Supply Co. (herschelsupply.com). In addition to neutral tones, the bags come in a range of kicky colours, such as burnt orange, moss green, navy, and a red and khaki combo (shown, from $70). With an interior pocket for discreetly hauling around a laptop, the bags carry off function too. Read more »
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Q&A: 5 minutes with Brian Atwood
Photography: Atwood by Douglas Friedman
Like Helen of Troy and those ships, model-turned-designer Brian Atwood’s (brianatwood.com) handsomeness alone could move shoe units at The Room. Yet his super-stylish stilettos sell themselves. Thankfully, there’s now more Atwood than ever to go around, with last year’s launch of a second line, B Brian Atwood, and a haute handbag collection.
Who is the Brian Atwood woman?
“Always the most beautiful, sexy woman in the room. I’m not tooting my own horn. That’s just how it happens to go. [The heels] make you feel that—the power of the shoe.”
Is your B Brian Atwood woman any different?
“The B girl is jetset, but she’s funkier, more urban, and there’s ease to it. She doesn’t have $800 for a pump, but why shouldn’t she have a sexy pump?” Read more »
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Dress code: 4 looks to break out on New Year’s Eve
The holiday season calls for a mix of show-stopping shimmer and shine—and a whole lot of texture.
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Jump to a look: GRAPHIC ARTS | GLAMOUR GIRL | THE MIDAS TOUCH | VINTAGE GLITZ Read more »
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Battle of the It bags: Which takes the cake for the most coveted?
The Kelly, the PS1, the Speedy: It bags have become so major over the years, that they scarcely even need a designer name attached! We discuss the appeal at length in our Winter 2012 issue, but today, we’re putting these bags to the test: in the battle of It bag supremacy, which comes out on top?
