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A match made in Canadian fashion heaven: Smythe and eLUXE collaborate on an exclusive blazer

By | August 20th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Smythe and eLUXE have just teamed up to create the epitome of a chic LBJ (little black jacket, for those of you not in the know); what’s more, the femme-meets-tailored blazer will be available exclusively to Canada.

Come September, you can get your hands on the Canadian label’s covetable tuxedo-style wool blazer on eLUXE for $595, which is actually a steal if you consider cost per wear. With its slim fit, strong shoulders and gold hardware, you can make like Kate Middleton (who’s without a doubt the most famous of Smythe’s devotees) and work the chic, strong piece into your fall looks time and time again.
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Holt Renfrew celebrates 175 years with specially-designed pieces from Christian Louboutin, Bobbi Brown, Michael Kors and a special appearance by Elton John!

By | August 16th, 2012 | 2:30 pm

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We might as well pitch a tent and set up camp outside Holt Renfrew’s sleek Bloor Street entrance, because come September, it will be the place to be. Not only is Holt’s taking part in Fashion’s Night Out festivities September 6 (stay tuned for details!), but the store is also ringing in it’s monumental 175th birthday. In true Holt’s fashion, the Hot @175 anniversary will be rung in in style, with a slew of designer collaborations for sale in (what else?) signature magenta.

From its start in 1837 as a hat and cap shop in Quebec City to the go-to luxury mecca it is today, Holt’s has undeniably had a starring role in Canada’s retail legacy. To fête the occasion, everything from high-fashion designs like Christian Louboutin’s magenta-platform sling backs to fun finds like Pantone’s “Holt Renfrew Magenta” notebook will prove that even at 175, Holt’s still has it.
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Kate Middleton loves her Smythe blazer almost as much as her Team GB polo shirts

By | August 9th, 2012 | 12:30 pm

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Photography by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

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After a weekend of wearing navy (and a few days away from the public eye) Kate’s back on the scene in London in her classic Olympic uniform. The Duchess watched the women’s hockey semifinals last night while wearing her navy Smythe blazer, Stuart Weitzman wedges, skinny jeans and white Team GB polo shirt—making the outfit very similar to the one she wore during her meet and greet with the team back in March. Read more »

Olympic OMG! Kate and Will hug it out in matching Team GB polos!

By | August 2nd, 2012 | 3:00 pm

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Photography by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

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If this doesn’t melt your heart, we don’t know what will. Kate and Will have clearly given themselves over to the spirit of the London 2012 games, and even went for a full out hug while watching the Team GB athletes at the Velodrome today! In the same matching polos they’ve been wearing all week, no less. (Here’s hoping they’ve been laundered). While the outfit details aren’t too exciting (recycled polo, recycled J Brand jeans, recycled Stuart Weitzman heels), the embrace says it all. And by it, we mean swoon.

As for today’s other recycles, Kate was spotted at Wimbledon earlier today cheering on Andy Murray in her bright blue Stella McCartney T-shirt dress and Smythe blazer alongside Will. The couple reportedly surprised fans with the un-slated appearance and even sat in the cheap seats to take in the match!

Kate Middleton recycles yesterday’s outfit to cheer on Zara Phillips’ silver medal on the equestrian course today

By | July 31st, 2012 | 11:00 am

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Photography by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

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No, that’s not a double take: Kate is indeed wearing the exact same outfit as yesterday, but with a different top underneath her Smythe blazer. Quelle recycle! Yesterday we wondered, and now we’re fairly certain that Kate’s getup is intentionally laid-back so as to not to detract attention from Zara Phillips‘ silver medal run on the equestrian course today (way to go!). Given how intricately detailed the course is, we’d say that in and of itself was a gussied up distraction complete with a miniature model of Buckingham Palace, a crescent moon and a special hedge celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee!

And now for the outfit rundown, shall we? As well as the Smythe blazer, Kate’s wearing her good ole J Brand skinny jeans, Stuart Weitzman cork wedges, a striped sweater tank and a gold Team Great Britain pin on her lapel. Now that Phillips has grasped her medal, we’d be more than okay with Kate showing off some new getups. Right?

Model Behaviour: Our August issue photo shoot celebrating what the fiercest runway stars wear while they’re off duty

By | July 10th, 2012 | 9:30 am

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Photo shoot: Model behavior

Whether they are coming, going or waiting their turn for hair and makeup, models show their savvy in both clothes and attitude. Check out our August issue ode to model off duty style.

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Smythe’s doing Pre Fall now. Peep the look book!

By | May 2nd, 2012 | 12:30 pm

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Good news for all jacket (or Kate Middleton)-philes. Canadian label Smythe, best known for their impeccably tailored blazers, has launched its first ever Pre-Fall collection. Designed for “fallmer” (the season between summer and fall, most commonly known as Pre Fall), the collection is chock full of shearling, patterns and slouchy boyish silhouettes perfect for that unpredictable temperate weather. We can definitely see these London-inspired looks on Kate Moss or Sienna Miller (and not just because the model is her doppelganger). The collection will be available nationwide in June.

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TFW Diary: Holt Renfrew’s tap dancing ode to Canadian fashion stars standout collections from Smythe, Jeremy Laing, Dennis Merotto, and more!

By | March 13th, 2012 | 1:00 pm

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Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani

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Ball changes, box steps and skilful splits kicked off Holt Renfrew’s celebration of the Canadian catwalk as an enthusiastic tapper danced his way down the runway. It was an upbeat way to engage the crowd and usher in homegrown design talent, that’s for sure. Here’s the rundown of the best in show:
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