Interview with Toronto designer Ashley Rowe. I hope this inspires you to pursue your passion. How did you get into fashion design? It started when I was quite young, my mom taught me to sew and gave me a love and passion for clothes (she had closets full). Recently, she began having all her clothes […]
Read moreOntario-born supermodel Jessica Stam recently collaborated with designer Rachel Roy to launch an affordable, limited-edition capsule collection that combines two of this season’s biggest trends: military and nautical. The four easy-to-wear pieces will be available at Macy’s starting this October. Keep that in mind if you’re scheduling a state-side shopping spree, or check out the collection […]
Read moreSeptember is my January. It’s that time of year when I make my style resolutions: what to keep, what to store away, and what to invest in for the upcoming season. On the top of my shopping list? Accessories – from beautiful boots to luxurious handbags, the abundance that fall has to offer are difficult […]
Read moreMarion Cotillard TIFF 2010 The more casual red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival showcases celebrities’ personal style, and no one looked as effortlessly chic as Marion Cotillard. At the premiere for her film “Little White Lies” she added the right amount of edge to a simple frock by Lefranc Ferrant with Dior Cavaliere […]
Read moreA recent grad of Ryerson’s fashion design program, Amanda Lew Kee’s provocative, monochromatic collection has already caught the eye of Flare Editor in Chief Lisa Tant and Nylon magazine. Seductive, strong, and daring, I can’t wait to see more from this up-and-coming Toronto designer. Fortunately I won’t have to wait long; she is planning to show […]
Read moreCanada has some great things in fashion going on in cities across the nation. Today, even small communities are on board with fashion start-ups and bespoke apparel. Fashion shows, art markets, festivals and community events now offer a showcase for local talent. Online too, designers are marketing their own products in new ways. (Etsy anyone?) […]
Read moreBack to school signifies a time to get back into the grind, but for me, the highlight of this season is undoubtedly the quest for new gear. My list of school supplies includes binders, boots, textbooks, trousers, an agenda, and accessories. Of course, a few other additions may help to ease the mind come midterms. […]
Read moreIt’s really difficult to put in a nutshell all the responsibilities and steps that are involved in a buying process. Buys are usually done 6 to 8 months in advance, therefore pre-planning and working closely with the planning department is crucial. Although I am continuously purchasing product for the stores all year round, the core […]
Read moreIn this fluid and ever changing industry of fashion, we learn new tricks every day on the job to manage the flux. What happens when what you know is not enough to keep up? You may need to consider updating your skills through schooling. Don’t fret! It doesn’t have to mean a do-over for your […]
Read moreWill video resumes replace the paper resume? I stumbled across the idea of video resumes when a friend of mine (currently living State-side) visited Toronto recently. She asked if I had ever heard of a “video resume”. I hadn’t, so I did my research. Profiled by the Huffington Post in 2009, and now used among […]
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