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Anaïs Pouliot: Our cover shoot, interview, and behind the scenes video with the fresh Canadian model

By FASHION Staff | February 2nd, 2012 | 4:30 pm

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FASHION MAGAZINE | Anaïs Pouliot

Photographed by Moo. Styled by Caitlan Moneta.

Spring’s glistening skin and accentuated eyes pair with bold earrings for a lasting impression on our March cover star Anaïs Pouliot. Check out our stunning beauty shoot and read up on the brightest young homegrown thing.

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Q&A: 5 minutes with Isabelle Fish

By Sarah Casselman | January 30th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Right, Isabell Fish, photography by Emma McIntyre. Left, Lena Erziak handbags at Rue Pigalle from $475, photography by Carlo Mendoza.

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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Q&A: 5 minutes with Brian Atwood

By Joy Pecknold | January 27th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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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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Q&A: 5 minutes with Heather Marks

By Caroline Gault | January 26th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Q&A: 5 minutes with Heather Marks

Photography by Tina Chang

Fresh off her Spring 2012 exclusive for Givenchy in Paris, jetsetting New York–based supermodel Heather Marks (a Calgary native) took a few moments to chat with us backstage at Edmonton’s Fashion with Compassion breast cancer fundraiser and fashion show. Despite insider access to fashion for nearly a decade, this 23-year-old beauty with rockstar style still has an appreciation for the simpler things in life.

Where do you shop when you’re back in Alberta?
“I always stop by Aritzia and I like going to Gravitypope on 17th Avenue [in Calgary] for shoes. Holt Renfrew is also a favourite.”

What’s your favourite accessory at the moment?
“I got a new Chanel bag that I’m currently obsessing over. It’s not your classic shape. It’s a little bit more round, a little bit more funky.” Read more »

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Q&A: 5 minutes with Thomas Tait

By Patricia Gajo | January 25th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Q&A: 5 minutes with Thomas Tait

Photography: Tait by David Yeo; runway by Jenna Marie Wakani.

Before completing a Master of Arts in womenswear at the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, this Canadian-born U.K. expat cut his design chops at Montreal’s LaSalle College. Now Thomas Tait (thomastait.com) is a ready-to-wear whiz kid on the international fashion scene, churning out strong, tailored pieces in mostly soft silhouettes.

What was the most valuable thing you learned at LaSalle?
“How to make clothes. I had no idea how technical the course would be. I was literally scared of the sewing machine for quite a while.”
 
Your graduate project was a beautiful exploration of human angles: collarbones, hip bones, shoulders.
“There was definitely an elaboration on silhouette in my Fall 2011 collection. It was insanely hard to do, but I loved it in the end.” Read more »

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Andrej Pejic: Our cover shoot, interview, and behind the scenes video with the androgynous star

By FASHION Staff | January 3rd, 2012 | 1:30 pm

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FASHION Magazine | February 2012 | Andrej Pejic

Photographed by MOO. Styled by George Antonopoulos.

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He’s no lady. Boy wonder Andrej Pejic brings his dry wit and supermodel moves to the top Canadian designs for spring.

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5 minutes with Marie Saint Pierre

By Patricia Gajo | December 21st, 2011 | 3:00 pm

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Marie Saint Pierre

Photography; left, Marie Saint Pierre for Reitmans, $85 by Carlo Mendoza (styling by Breanna Gow for judyinc.com); right, Marie Saint Pierre by Jane Heller.

Montreal’s Queen of Fashion has a one-of-a-kind style that’s recognizable from coast to coast. Since starting her eponymous collection nearly 25 years ago, Marie Saint Pierre (mariesaintpierre.com) has opened two boutiques and caught the attention of countless fashion lovers. Here, she talks about her latest project: a holiday capsule collection for Reitmans, the tried-and-true Canadian retailer. Read more »

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5 minutes with Sid Neigum

By Caroline Gault | December 8th, 2011 | 3:00 pm

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Sid Neigum

With his distinct talent and penchant for performance art, it comes as no surprise that small-town Alberta designer Sid Neigum (sidneigum.com) once created a 300-pound dress from old tires and screws. He’s currently studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York as well as producing full collections for women and men, which he’s shown at Toronto’s LG Fashion Week for the past two seasons. Neigum is lighting up Canadian runways, but with an exceptionally dark appeal. Read more »

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