Once October hits, it’s time to embrace the dropping temperatures and warm up to a new Fall coat. The best outerwear is functional and fashion-forward, but still timeless enough to be a worthwhile wardrobe investment. Camel-coloured coats, capes, and military-inspired outerwear are three must-haves that’ll ensure you’ll be both cozy and chic all season. 1. […]
If you’re finding it difficult to land your dream job, then it’s time to create it! That burning little ember of passion for fashion can quickly ignite entrepreneurial spirit! Thinking of starting your own business? How would you run it, what would you create, would you hire you? Starting up on your own can be […]
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 […]
Ontario-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 […]
September 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 […]
Marion 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 […]
Canada 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?) […]
It’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 […]
In 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 […]
Will 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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