Fashion Jobs – Weekly Recap

Now that February is in full swing, we wanted to kick off the start of the new week by recapping all our favourite Style Nine to Five articles from the week prior, just to ensure we’re all on the same page when it comes to the world of SNTF fashion. From a review of the stunning new Chanel […]

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Fashion Jobs – Weekly Retail News Recap

  Aritzia to significantly expand Bloor Street West store in Toronto The widely recognized Canadian retailer has announced it is taking over space on both sides of Toronto’s Holt Renfrew Centre and renovating to become one of the company’s largest stores. The current 4900 square foot space will be undergoing a full renovation, bringing it up to date […]

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Fashion Jobs – 5 Cold Weather Statement Knits

Oftentimes, we rummage through our closet looking for that one top to go with this particular outfit we had in mind for a girls night out to find out it doesn’t even exist. It’s frustrating that in the midst of winter you don’t have anything wearable for a night out or an event. You would […]

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Fashion Jobs – 5 Pieces to Make Your Winter Looks Standout

Let’s face it – Canadian winters can be harsh. When it comes to winter dressing, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of chunky sweaters and jeans on a daily basis. While there’s nothing wrong with a comfy casual look, it can be nice to look for standout pieces that will add some personality to […]

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Fashion Jobs – A Review of the Chanel Flagship Store in Yorkville

From a small modern glass-enclosed corner plot to a two-level Parisian style heritage building, the incredible upgrade for the Chanel flagship store left us with significant feelings of inspiration and astonishment. Designed by architect Peter Marino and Toronto-based firm dkstudio, the new location consists of a remarkable array of artworks and furnishings as well as […]

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Fashion Jobs – Style Nine to Five Weekly Recap

Now that January is almost over, we wanted to kick off the final week of the month by recapping all our favourite Style Nine to Five articles from the week prior, just to ensure we’re all on the same page when it comes to the world of SNTF fashion. From a Q&A with a talented jewellery designer […]

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Fashion Jobs – Tips for Finding a Job in the Slower Months

January through March are known as the quieter months both in retail and in the workforce when it comes to hiring. Slower business, winter vacations and new year planning usually mean employers aren’t really looking to grow their teams right now in contrast to the busy hiring season just before the holidays.   With all […]

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Fashion Jobs – Weekly Retail News Recap

    Vancouver Nordstrom Hosts ‘The Force is Female’ Event with Nike. Last weekend, Nordstrom Pacific Centre in Vancouver hosted a Nike “The Force Is Female” customization event. The event gave customers three options of Nike’s classic Air Force 1 shoe to choose from: all white, all black or a Vancouver exclusive dip-dyed grey that customers […]

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Fashion Jobs – How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions for your Career

  Let’s face it: as years go by, it seems that our ability to live up to our new year’s resolutions gradually diminish, particularly the career-related ones. According to a 2015 survey by Accountems, 68 percent of professionals report they have created resolutions related to career advancement, such as getting a new job, attaining a […]

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Fashion Jobs – Q & A with Marlissa Flint of Mai Lin Jewelry

Style Nine to Five recently had the chance to chat with Marlissa Flint – a Toronto-based jewelry designer and the creator of Mai Lin Jewelry. The name Mai Lin means “beautiful lotus flower”, and comes from the Chinese name that was given to Marlissa by her grandmother. Her line specializes in dainty friendship-style bracelets that use […]

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