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 moreCoveting a Pamela Love cuff, Marc by Marc Jacobs tote, or a pair of Prada loafers? Here’s your chance to splurge at Holt Renfrew with a $500 shopping spree! Pretty amazing, right? We think so too. We’ve partnered with The Red Pocket to give away a $500 Holt Renfrew gift card! The Red Pocket is […]
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 moreAt one point or another, we all dream about seeing our name in big shiny lights for the world to see. Some of us embark on a quest for fame, others for fortune, but if you’re Canadian designer extraordinaire Lucian Matis, you forget all the rules and build yourself a 10-foot-high marquee to get your […]
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 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 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 […]
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