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02/28/13
If ’60s mod is the look you’re going for this spring, you’ll be pleased to know that Banana Republic’s third Mad Men collection hit stores yesterday. This time around, the women’s collection is mainly inspired by the mod-tastically dressed character Megan Draper, played by Montreal-born actress Jessica Paré.
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02/27/13
Though Los Angeles designer label James Perse already has two locations in Canada (one in Vancouver and the other in Montreal), the recently opened Toronto location is considered the flagship store of the true north strong and free. Found a little off of the main strip in Yorkville, the store, which opened Nov. 7, has two floors and 2,100 square feet of retail space housing various items of the casual-chic nature.
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02/26/13
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: an uptown menswear shop gets into womenswear, an awesome winter clearance sale, a pop-up shop at Uncle Otis and more.
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02/25/13
Though Davido Afnani opened his eponymous menswear boutique on King West only two months ago, he has already garnered a few affluent Toronto names for his clientele. Aside from the expected Bay Street regulars that frequent his boutique, Toronto Raptor Jamaal Magloire and hometown rapper Kardinal Offishall have been known to drop by the “one-stop shop,” as Afnani puts it.
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02/21/13
Mary Di Pede has already enjoyed much success. She’s gone from opening her first Mi Janeaux boutique in Woodbridge 21 years ago to styling Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese to participating in on-air segments for the show, but that doesn’t mean she’s resting on her laurels. Yesterday, Di Pede opened a second, 1,300-square-foot Mi Janeaux location in North York.
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02/21/13
This new third eye bracelet from local jewellery brand Biko tops our list as one of the best spring/summer accessories to own this year. The only problem as that purchasing a charm like this for yourself is considered bad luck; in order for it to protect you, it will need to be given to you by someone else.
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02/19/13
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a braid party in Yorkville, a pop-up shop featuring local jewellery designers, prom advice from Lisa Tant and more.
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02/15/13
After closing its stores in Ottawa and Montreal, independent bookstore Nicholas Hoare has announced that its flagship Toronto location will close on April 1. The store is known for its unique décor, its finely curated book selection and its British charm.
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02/14/13
We’ve got good news and bad news for Dr. Martens collectors and Yohji Yamamoto fanatics in Toronto. The good news is that Dr. Martens has collaborated with Yohji Yamamoto’s Y’s Collection to create a new limited edition boot exclusively for women, and there are 16 pairs available at the Dr. Martens store on Queen West.
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02/12/13
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a Valentine’s trunk show, a massive clearance sale, a pop-up from a popular jewellery designer, a masquerade and more.
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02/11/13
Lovers of fancy purses rejoice! Miu Miu, an offshoot of Italian luxury brand Prada, recently opened its first-ever Canadian boutique inside Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street, bringing with it a slew of elegant handbags and lots of panache.
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02/08/13
If you need a good excuse to keep a beloved old suit jacket or broken-in pair of boots around, consider breathing new life into them with some punchy new accessories rather than giving them the old heave ho.
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02/07/13
Valentine’s Day is now one week away, which means that you need to start thinking about a gift for your sweetie (if you haven’t already). And what says I love you better than a chocolate cake? Not just any chocolate cake, but a heart-shaped one with a customized message to tell them how you really feel. Covered in pink fondant, this five-inch chocolate and sour cream cake with strawberry-vanilla buttercream is now available at King West’s newest bakery.
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02/07/13
Jeanne Beker turns up the heat with a sexy selection of little red dresses that are perfect for a romantic Valentine’s date.
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02/06/13
When Ford Models left town, it was easy to predict that another agency would soon come strutting down the runway in an attempt to take its spot. Enter Plutino Group. The all-in-one fashion and beauty agency, which represents makeup artists, hair stylists and more, has just added a modelling agency to its roster of its services, the Star reports.
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02/05/13
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a Valentine-themed pop-up for a local jewellery designer, a sample sale at a sustainable clothing shop, a preview of a new fall/winter collection and more.
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02/01/13
Now that men aren’t thinking twice about donning mauve, cerulean and mustard, it’s important to remember that it all started with the humble shade of pink.
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