Style Nine to Five founder, Christie Lohr says, “it’s the little things that can make a big difference”. Sometimes, when it comes to our job application, we are so focused on those big achievements, or the big picture of our job history, that we forget to add those small touches. If you take the time […]
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The road to success in fashion is paved with creative risks, and although when we think “fashion design,” the first job that naturally comes to mind is “fashion designer”, there are so many more routes to the same destination. These alternate routes are equally rewarding and can be quite specialized, making use of multiple skills. […]
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So you know you love fashion. You can put together a killer outfit with your eyes closed. Now it’s time to make it a career. (Find fashion jobs in Toronto and Canada on Style Nine to Five) But where to begin? Is fashion school a cop out? What would my parents think? I’m here to […]
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You can get far in the retail world without a post-secondary degree but once you’re ready to move further, or more into the corporate sector, a degree and an education go a long way. It’s true, university and college aren’t typically for everyone, especially when you can learn a lot in real-world situations. However, many employers […]
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We’re sure you’ve seen the super comfortable rompers posted all over your Instagram feed with #smashtessgirls and thought, I need to get my hands on one of those. The story behind that super comfortable, super chic romper starts with three strong women, Ashley Freeborn (smash), Mercedes Laporte (+), and Teresa Freeborn (Tess). These women took […]
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When you think of Canadian clothing brands what often comes to mind first is Lululemon, Aritzia, Roots, Canadian Goose, Arcteryx, MEC, Oak + Fort, and Kit and Ace to name a few. These brands were mostly created in either Vancouver or Toronto which are the twp main fashion hubs in Canada. However, in a province […]
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Luxury Children’s Wear Brand Opens in Canada Bonpoint, a Paris-based kidswear brand is branching into Canada by opening a standalone store in Vancouver. Located in Vancouver’s affluent West Side, Bonpoint has situated itself to target wealthy families, with some items costing hundreds of dollars. The store will open in a 920 square foot space on […]
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Now that it’s the final day of April, 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 questions to ask the interviewer during […]
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We can all admit, when it comes to moving up in the world, we could all use a little help. Especially when it comes to the competitive world of fashion. Rewind to when we were kids, there was always that one person who we looked up to. Whether it was a teacher, parent or coach. They […]
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Known for her bold prints and never shying away from colour, Toronto-based designer Hayley Elsaesser is taking the fashion world by storm. Since launching in 2013, Hayley has shown her collections at Fashion Weeks in Toronto, Australia, and now New York City and Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Joe Jonas, Kat Von D, Winnie Harlow, […]
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