Against 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 moreI have a confession to make: I am a little afraid of colour. When it comes to daily dressing, I tend to reach for neutrals, saving the brights for special occasions. There’s a certain level of comfort and safety to be found in dark colours that prevents us from trying something new. Black is slimming […]
Read moreIt’s old news that we should try to buy local as much as possible when it comes to our food, so why not do the same for our clothing? While outfitting your spring wardrobe this year try to seek out threads by Canadian designers. From established brands like Joe Fresh to young up-and-comers like sisters […]
Read moreAfter what seems like forever, the cold weather is finally gone and Spring has arrived. Celebrate the glorious return of warmer weather by kicking off those winter boots and donning one of these flirty, feminine Spring dresses. Opt for a soft nude tone or pay homage to Mother Nature’s rebirth with a colourful floral pattern. […]
Read moreThe latest PYT to take the fashion and beauty world by storm, Emma Watson is adding another designer collaboration to her impressive list of credentials (including her recently-announced gig as the face of Lancôme). The Harry Potter star flaunts her eco-friendly fashion savvy with Pure Threads, a capsule collection featuring sustainable cotton and hemp that […]
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 moreMy French may not be perfect, but there is one thing I am certain of: J’ adore Paris! The City of Lights is the birthplace of haute couture and home to the most iconic designers, not the mention, the reason why I live and breathe fashion. My list of favourites from the Fall 2011 shows […]
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 moreSome fashion industry experience is priceless, but how do you determine if yours is? And when is it okay to work for free? Those new to the industry, those fresh from school, and those doing favours for friends will often find themselves working for nothing. The balance doesn’t lie in the salary, but in the […]
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