Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2011, Bianca Jagger, 1970s Reminiscent of their sartorial heyday in the ‘40s and ‘70s on bejeweled Hollywood actresses, turbans are back this season with a whole new set of interpretations. From Jason Wu to Giorgio Armani and Prada, desert headwear has proven to be surprisingly wearable and versatile, not to mention eye-catching and […]
Read moreMy need to teeter on heels on a daily basis has led to a truly unhealthy obsession. In fact, I have toes that rival a ballerina dancers’. Thankfully, I can give my poor feet a break with the season’s latest “it” shoe: the loafer. The 2011 variations pack some serious punch with high fashion style, […]
Read morePay homage to the memory of iconic star Elizabeth Taylor by emulating her classic, glamorous fashion sense. Whether you’re dressed to the nines or relaxing poolside, think 1950s-inspired nipped-waist silhouettes that show off an hourglass shape, with ample décolletage as your best accessory. Add some drama to your makeup routine with bold liquid liner: a […]
Read moreHappy Birthday to us! Canada’s first fashion employment engine that connects fashion-oriented employers and job seekers will be celebrating its one year anniversary on April 14. “I can’t believe a year has passed. I’ve met so many incredible people and have received so much support by the media, colleagues and friends. I’m excited given all […]
Read more[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/21739411[/vimeo] This Thursday, April 7th, Montreal’s most stylish will gather in support of GRISffé: a fashion show highlighting some of Quebec’s most talented designers, with proceeds benefitting GRIS-Montreal. The fashion soirée’s theme is diversity, with director/writer Khoa Lê (Je m’appelle Denis Gagnon, 2010) acting as artistic director for the evening. Designers Mélissa Nepton, Valérie Dumaine, Jose […]
Read moreAgainst a backdrop of falling snow and a slowly burning fire, cozy wools, luxe fur trims, jewel-toned velvets and neon pom-pom broaches defined the new Greta aesthetic. Toronto’s Jersey Boys, Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong, presented a collection that seemed to jump off the pages of a Russian romance novel set in the Orient. Their […]
Read moreThere are few times in my life when I remember wanting something so badly as the internship at FASHION Magazine, which I landed in July 2005. Not only are they the single best way to get into the magazine industry (unless you happen to be the progeny of an editor like Carine Roitfeld), they’re a […]
Read moreStriving to look professional sometimes leads to snooze-worthy fashion. If your 9-5 uniform is putting you to sleep, inject some drama into your day with the quintessential work dress. When you’re not worried about competing separates it’s easy to look put together with virtually no effort, which is perfect for blurry-eyed early mornings. Add visual […]
Read morePicking favourite fashion collections is like choosing among your children. Could you select a single designer to fill your entire wardrobe for the remainder of your life? This was the question I kept in mind as I browsed through the shows. It would be simply ludicrous to choose among Burberry, Chanel, Prada, Gucci or Chloe. […]
Read moreNicole Bridger’s breathtaking collection was unveiled to a packed house at the Salt Building Thursday night in Vancouver. Models sporting elegant, clean, feminine designs sauntered down the runway to the beat of deep, soul-gripping music. A stunning combination of neutrals and rich colours such as burnt-orange, forest-green, aubergine and deep-yellow were set dramatically against the […]
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