Snuggle up in style this fall and winter with chunky knits and fuzzy sweaters. This season is all about unique shapes, bold details and a touch of retro. Personally, I am craving 90s grunge-inspired sweaters à la Alexander Wang – loose knits, slashed sleeves and holes galore. Add these killer sweaters to your fall wish […]
Read morePink Tartan Tuesday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. The better half of the Newport-Mimran clan never fails to show an elegant yet wearable collection. We’re hoping she’ll keep up the Pink Tartan tradition of being the top collection of the week. THOMAS Thursday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Last spring, Michael and Drew Thomas held […]
Read moreSo You Want To Be A Fashion Buyer? If you are born to shop, have a keen eye and killer instinct for trends and you have the ability to figure out what people want, then perhaps a role as a FASHION BUYER may be a great place to start. I must warn you, it’s not […]
Read moreOnce 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. […]
Read moreInterview 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 […]
Read moreSeptember 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 […]
Read moreA recent grad of Ryerson’s fashion design program, Amanda Lew Kee’s provocative, monochromatic collection has already caught the eye of Flare Editor in Chief Lisa Tant and Nylon magazine. Seductive, strong, and daring, I can’t wait to see more from this up-and-coming Toronto designer. Fortunately I won’t have to wait long; she is planning to show […]
Read moreCanada 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?) […]
Read moreIn 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 […]
Read moreWill 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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