Lumete Eyewear’s Templanza Sunglasses
SUN PROTECTION NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD Story by Odessa Paloma Parker After sharing some tips for keeping your vision in top shape during the Summer months, inspiration has struck in finding the perfect pair of shades to protect your eyes (while adding polish to your look). Lumete is a New York-based company that...
Meredith Marks
TRUNK SHOW STARTS TODAY AT HOLT RENFREW Story by Odessa Paloma Parker We don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good piece of costume jewellery, and designer Meredith Marks (whose pieces are often seen on Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston) is heading North to deliver the goods. Marks will launch her Canadian debut...
Lomography’s La Sardina Beach Edition
GET INTO A SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND WITH TWO NEW COLOURFUL CAMERAS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Just in time for Summer, Lomography has introduced two bright additions to the La Sardina family. Inspired by actor Louis de Funès’ romps on the beaches of St. Tropez, the amusing retro design and quirky fabric...
Venessa Arizaga
SPICE UP ANY LOOK WITH ONE OF HER OUTRAGEOUSLY CHARMING PIECES Story by Reem Jazar Photos provided by Venessa Arizaga Accessories are what can ultimately make or break an outfit, so it seems fitting that someone with a résumé as impressive as Venessa Arizaga brings such a fresh, fun, yet tasteful approach to jewellery...
Sully Wong SW J Heavyweight Sneakers
LIMITED EDITION HI TOPS ARE ALSO ETHICALLY SOUND Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Often we feel like we must make a choice between style and principle. Shoe design house Sully Wong has responded to environmental practices and the treatment of animals in the fashion industry, and for their latest limited run of sneakers,...
Moon S/S12
THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT AT THE BAY Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray As soon as the sun comes out, you probably think of adding huge doses of color to your wardrobe; luckily, Moon has you covered. Heading into their fourth season of designing for the Moon brand, Mimran siblings Tamara and Jordin’s new Spring/Summer...
RACHEL Rachel Roy’s La Reve Looks
TOWN MEETS COUNTRY IN THESE CHIC PIECES Story by Alice Greene For Spring 2012, designer Rachel Roy lends a bit of the outdoors to ladylike looks for her RACHEL Rachel Roy collection. Inspired to bring the feel of the country into her pieces, Roy looked to florals in bright colours and paired them with...
Anthropologie’s Made in Kind
NEW DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS FRESH FOR SPRING Story by Nina Cherry Photos courtesy of Anthropologie Anthropologie’s newest entity, Made in Kind, launched last week – a project in collaborative design, Made in Kind features limited edition looks from 11 different designers including Karen Walker and Gregory Parkinson. The retailer says Made in Kind will...
Genetic Denim S/S12
SILK MAKES A SPLASH IN THEIR NEWEST COLLECTION Story by Alice Greene Comfortable and classic – two reasons why denim remains a wardrobe staple around the world. Genetic Denim, the L.A.-based brand, has made their name with a no-fuss approach to the material, citing fit, fabrication and individuality as their design mantra. For...
Comrags F/W12
TIMELESS PIECES INFUSED WITH A HINT OF MODERNITY Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Citing “a time before the influence of celebrity” as the inspiration behind their Fall/Winter 2012 collection, Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish of Comrags have woven contemporary shapes and streamlined tailoring with their signature vintage sensibility to create a collection of...
Irit Sorokin Designs
STATEMENT PIECES WITH A WORLDLY TWIST Story by Diana Baba What do you get when you mix the talent of a Vancouver-based jewellery designer with the most natural and interesting treasures sourced from around the world? Irit Sorokin Designs! Her energetic pieces combine the power of crystals, natural stones, semi-precious gems, and fresh water...
Jenny Bird’s New Digital Flagship Store
TORONTO-BASED ACCESSORIES DESIGNER WELCOMES THE WORLD TO HER WORK Story by Alice Greene After realizing that the retailers who carry her stellar line of accessories don’t house her whole collection, Jenny Bird decided to create an online space to showcase all her designs to fans around the globe. “We needed a flagship store where...
M for Mendocino
RETAILER SHOUTS IT OUT WITH THEIR NEWEST IN-HOUSE COLLECTION Story by Laura Chang Orange. The colour – reminiscent of jack-o-lanterns and prison jumpsuits – once left a bitter taste in our mouths, at least when it came to fashion choices. This coming Spring however, orange is the shining star for M for Mendocino....
The Live.Music Collection
ME TO WE STYLE LAUNCHES THEIR NEW COLLECTION JUST IN TIME FOR THE JUNOS Story by Alice Greene It’s not easy finding ways to make a difference in the world, but Me To We Style – an organization that donates 50% of their annual profits to the international charity Free The Children – has...
Denis Gagnon F/W12
A RETURN TO MENSWEAR MARKS THE NEW COLLECTION Story by Alice Greene Photos by Nick Lafontaine Channeling some very different sensibilities than those of his S/S12 collection, Denis Gagnon highlights androgyny and urban attitude in his Fall designs. Gagnon, who hasn’t done a men’s line in eight years, decided to re-launch menswear this...
Bespoke by Bicyclette Boutique
Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos provided by Bicyclette Boutique What better way to celebrate a milestone than with a beautiful new dress, made in Toronto? Paige Boersma, owner of Bicyclette Boutique, knows what her customers want (cool, contemporary clothing and accessories) and decided to create a capsule line for the shop’s one year anniversary...
Instance Socks
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH THEIR SPRING/SUMMER STYLES Story by Alice Greene In the last year, socks have launched from simple necessity to fashion’s newest accessory thanks to the colourful, patterned styles we’re seeing on taste-making men everywhere. Instance socks, designed in California, reflect both this trend and the sunny, spirited attitude of the design...
Generic Surplus Spring/Summer 2012
THE ’60S & ’70S ARE THE INSPIRATION FOR THEIR NEW COLLECTION Story by Alice Greene Photos provided by Generic Surplus Combining the mixed aesthetics of laid-back 1960s cool and gritty 1970s city dwelling, the latest looks from Generic Surplus are the perfect pairs for warmer months. A vibrant palette sets against materials...
Philip Sparks Tailored Goods Inc.
NEW STREET LEVEL SHOP OPENS JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING Story by Alice Greene Celebrating its five year anniversary in 2012, Philip Sparks Tailored Goods Inc. has set up shop on Ossington Avenue, shortly after a successful pop-up stint just a little down the street. The label’s namesake designer, Philip Sparks, says...
The New Ambrosian Collection
HANDCRAFTED CRAVATS BRING THE WILD WEST INTO A NEW AGE Story by Alice Greene Kat Marks’ deft craftsmanship, previously reserved for cunningly curvaceous collar pieces and other artful garments for women, lends an intricate take on the cravat in her new assortment of menswear pieces. A “harmonious” hybrid between a cravat and a bolo-tie,...
Folio Object’s Rainbow Watch
BUILD YOUR OWN TRENDY TIMEPIECE Story by Alice Greene You might not think $25 gets you much these days, but we beg to differ. Montréal-based company, Folio Object, wants to inject some colour into your Spring with their beautifully bright Rainbow Watch. With a range of colours to choose from and an option to...
Urbanears
LISTEN IN STYLE WITH THEIR S/S12 COLOURS Story by Alice Greene White’s alright, but why not coordinate your ear gear with your wardrobe this Spring? Urbanears, the Scandinavian brand of headphones, brings the noise in a range of stellar new colours for the season, from mustard to mocca and everything in between! No matter what...
Pippa Small
HER LATEST COLLECTION GLEAMS WITH JUICY GEMSTONES & YELLOW GOLD Story by D’Loraine Miranda Photos provided by Pippa Small Fine jewellery that’s both eye catching and ethically produced? What more can we ask for? Canadian born, London-based designer, Pippa Small, has announced the unveiling of her Spring/Summer 2012 Collection, and we love it! Small,...
Dr. Martens #FIRSTANDFOREVER
ICONIC BRAND CELEBRATES THEIR LATEST LINE WITH LOVE Story by Reem Jazar Sara LaHaie, the Brand Marketing and PR Manager for Dr. Martens, remembers her first pair of Docs fondly. We’re chatting amidst the bustle of the Dr. Martens “#FIRSTANDFOREVER” party, held at the Dr. Martens store on Queen Street West last Wednesday...
RAC Boutique’s Online Store
YORKVILLE GEM GOES GLOBAL Story by Odessa Paloma Parker One of our favourite shopping destinations, RAC Boutique, recently launched an online entity featuring new and sale items from the amazing lines they carry (including Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Preen Line, Sass & Bide, Rodebjer and Mandy Coon, to name but a few). Our international readers...
Lomography For Valentine’s Day
SHARE THE LOVE WITH THEIR WILD NEW STYLES Story by Alice Greene Finding a Valentine’s Day gift that’s truly out of the ordinary isn’t easy – but Lomography has made the hunt a little more fun with five new safari-style cameras. Show your sweetheart how much they mean with the gift of memories; Lomo...
Kara Ross Boutique Collection
THESE NEW PIECES CAST A POWERFUL SPELL Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Designer and gemologist Kara Ross’ bold jewellery has been worn by the likes of Anne Hathaway, Liv Tyler and Michelle Obama, and it’s no surprise why – her eye-catching S/S 2012 collection is full of bright, beautiful statement pieces that add just the...
