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04/03/12
North America’s first “virtual” store has popped up near Union Station, giving commuters the opportunity to stock up on essentials like Tide using their cellphones.
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04/02/12
Ladies and gents, mark your calendars. A four-day indie fashion extravaganza, The Bazaar, is taking over Loft 580 from Thursday (April 5). Organized by Glenna Weddle and Faith Orfus — the ladies behind Yorkville’s Rac Boutique — a gaggle of local indie retailers are corralling their best spring garb (and winter’s sale duds) under the same roof.
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03/30/12
Every week, we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week features tweets from Juno award nominee Diamond Rings, teen photographer Petra Collins and more.
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03/29/12
If the concept of colour blocking still scares you, it’s time to face up to your fears. There is absolutely no way we can let you pass through another season without incorporating this trend into your wardrobe, especially for the warmer months to come.
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03/29/12
The artisans are coming! This weekend, artists and designers of every make are assembled in Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre for the annual One of a Kind Show. The event brings unique finds to the masses, with over 450 Canadian craftspeople showing their hand-made wares. With so much choice, it’s tough to know where to begin. So, here are our picks for must-see items.
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03/28/12
There is nothing that irks me more than style shots that are praised for their “unholy style” when the person is decked out head-to-toe in the season’s most coveted items. I mean, if you are somehow lucky enough to get shoved into a closet full of designer goodies, how hard could it be to emerge without looking awesome? Would that same person succeed when digging through Value Village?
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03/27/12
Back in December, online fashion retailer Fitzroy Boutique found a perfect fit inside BYOB Cocktail Emporium, creating a well-rounded lifestyle range throughout. Now it has returned for a second pop-up following the successful holiday edition.
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03/26/12
In celebration of its very first birthday, Bicyclette Boutique launched a capsule collection of dresses titled Bespoke last week. Perched around the corner from Trinity Bellwoods, Paige Boersma’s shop is filled with stylish garb for the downtown gal who feels more than at home in trendy florals, polka dots and the odd pop of neon.
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03/23/12
Every week, we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week features deep thoughts from Fashion Magazine’s Bernadette Morra, Plaid Magazine’s Odessa Paloma Parker, photographer Steven Lee and more.
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03/23/12
After its Ossington pop-up shop exceeded expectations this winter, Philip Sparks has opened a stylish permanent store in a space just off the fashionable strip. Philip Sparks has been designing since 2007 and recently collaborated with leather-goods label Danier. At the pop-up, which ran from November to January, Sparks’ vintage aesthetic struck a chord with folks in the hood and the designer decided to stay in the area.
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03/22/12
Seal a promise to love warm Toronto weather forever with a pin. Why? Because spring has arrived early (with summer-high temperatures) and we don’t want it to leave any time soon. We say, mark your commitment to this dedicated, fun-loving relationship early.
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03/22/12
Just when you think you’re done with fashion (for a few weeks, at least), along come The ShOws.
The ShOws are organized by Paola Fullerton, who decided to create the event after noticing that she often met talented Canadian designers abroad, but hadn’t heard of them back home. Fullerton threw all her efforts into bringing collections to Canada, hoping to give her fellow citizens the opportunity to embrace the talent we didn’t necessarily know we had.
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03/19/12
As Fashion Week neared its end — drawing a sigh of relief from most — the promise of Arthur Mendonça managed to keep even the weariest attendees upbeat. With Nicholas Mellamphy, Fiona Green, Bernadette Morra and Jully Black all present, the show ran late. But the wait was worth it.
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03/16/12
Up-and-coming designer Caitlin Power is known for her tailored and androgynous approach to womenswear. For her fall/winter collection, Power added menswear into the mix, teaming more technical fabrics like Tencel and neoprene with leather and silk chiffon.
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03/16/12
Every week we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, we’ve got the most stylish men at Toronto Fashion Week from Steven Lee (@Silhouetted Sky), a look at what its like to be on tour with @TheBlackLips and a chance to win an array of spring colours from @EssieCanada nail polish!
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03/15/12
The first notable show of Fashion Week day three was Vawk, designed by Sunny Fong, winner of Project Runway Canada’s second season. In the audience, Bernadette Morra was vibrant in a bright orange Joe Fresh coat; Kreesha Turner donned what appeared to be an Hervé Léger bandeau dress; Stacey McKenzie looked sophisticated in a pinned back ’do and red lips.
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03/15/12
Cheetah alert! We know it’s been a while since we last supplied you with a healthy dose of animal-print, so we’ve returned with the best kind yet. This playful crew-neck from A.P.C. is perfect for the transitional weather. When it’s too warm for a jacket and too cold for a T-shirt, what better than a stylish sweatshirt?
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03/14/12
One of the most highly anticipated shows of Fashion Week was Chloé Comme Parris. Designer sisters Chloé and Parris Gordon have consistently wowed Toronto with their downtown aesthetic, and this collection was no different. Titled “Beautiful Badass,” the duo took inspiration from fashion illustrator Erté, juxtaposing his sinuous lines with the hardness of piercing culture.
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03/14/12
Day two got off to a good start with Adrian Wu’s showing in the intimate studio space. Notable attendees included Stacey McKenzie in a huge red fur cape, Robin Kay in sunglasses and a stunning Kreesha Turner. Last season the young designer presented a rather challenging collection filled with phallic protuberances; this time around his work remained true to his aesthetic, but was more easily digestible.
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03/13/12
Easing the way into what is bound to be a whirlwind Fashion Week, Monday’s line-up included two major draws: Lucian Matis and the Holt Renfrew show. Matis, the hotly-debated runner-up on Project Runway Canada, elected to present his fall collection at The Fairmont Royal York, away from the main Fashion Week venue.
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03/09/12
Every week we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, Toronto Fashion Week madness has already begun! Even though it officially starts next week, we’ve got the insider tweets about Mackage, Roxanne Nikki and Amanda Lew Kee.
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03/09/12
Amanda Lew Kee, a Ryerson grad who recently worked with the National Ballet, opted to present her Rogue Fashion Week Fall/Winter show at The Hoxton last night. The audience assumed there would be a runway show of some sort. Instead, Lew Kee managed to surprise — but not necessarily titillate — with a video presentation.
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03/08/12
A splash of sport and a hint of tomboy are two things we love to see in a well-dressed woman. Thus, when we see a baseball tee worn well, our girl-style crush-alert instantly sets off. Although the baseball tee is a classic piece, a good one is hard to come by. It shouldn’t be too thick, emblazoned with logos or make you look like you’ve just come from a baseball game.
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03/07/12
Expect queues at H&M stores around Toronto tomorrow, when the chain launches its collaboration with Italian fashion label Marni. Marni, is known for its quirky elegance, and combines structural pieces with unexpected textiles. The capsule line already has fashionistas' tongues wagging with its instant "it" status.
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03/07/12
While Toronto readies itself for next week’s official Fashion Week (though events are peppered throughout the month), the folks over at Plaid Magazine have decided to throw a little shindig of their own. On Tuesday March 13, Hogtown’s inaugural Vintage’s Night Out will invite the sartorially inclined to an evening of meandering the streets around the west end in search of great fashion.
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03/06/12
Today's going to be a busy one at The Bay, which has two product launches in its Toronto stores. Ivanka Trump, model, fashion designer and daughter of mogul Donald Trump, will be making a lunchtime appearance at the flagship Queen Street store. Trump will drop by for an hour to launch her new line of handbags, clothing and footwear. Guests will have a chance to meet the designer and get her autograph.
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03/05/12
With the sprawl of vintage boutiques taking over Toronto, standing out in a sea of flannel and ’60s cocktail frocks can be a daunting task. Not so for Monique Nanton, owner of Boutique Monique, the newest retail offering on St. Clair West, where there’s nary a grungy plaid in sight.
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03/02/12
Every week we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, everyone has gone contest crazy! We’ve got the 411 on who’s got what from Greta Constantine, Amanda Lew Kee, Roots and more.
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03/01/12
It seems that almost every day a new designer collaboration is announced. Over the last few weeks alone, we’ve heard about Marni for H&M, Jason Wu for Target, Mary Katrantzou for Topshop and Gorillaz for Converse.
While we have one more to bring to your attention, this one in particular has been created for a good cause — and we don’t mean improving your closet.
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