Fashionisto Magazine
MEN’S FASHION SITE ENGAGES THE POWER OF PRINT Story by Alice Greene If there’s one thing we’ll never tire of, it’s looking at great men’s fashion. Luckily there are sites like TheFashionisto.com to satisfy us with a daily dose of good looking dudes in good looking duds. Plaid recently got a shout-out when Javier...
Popomomo
LABEL FUSES CALIFORNIA COOL WITH CONSCIENTIOUSNESS Story by Alice Greene Photos by Eugene Wasserman The snow hasn’t even begun to fall in Toronto (maybe we’ll get lucky?), but we’re already falling for Popomomo’s S/S collection! Founded in 2009, Popomomo (the name’s derived from the fusion of Post-Modernism) has struck a chord with fans...
Ladakh
AUSSIE LABEL GIVES US A WELCOME DOSE OF SUNSHINE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos from Ladakh.com.au A chill has finally gripped the city, but that hasn’t stopped the big wheel of fashion from turning our thoughts towards warmer weather. Surrey Hills-based label, Ladakh, has our pulse racing and credit cards braced to order...
Woodies and Belles
TRINITY-BELLWOODS SETS A FASHIONABLE SCENE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Toronto-based photographer Angela Lewis keeps herself busy between gigs shooting for her blog, Woodies And Belles. Conceived as a way to showcase the fashionable crowd around Toronto’s hippest park, the site features a mix of sensibilities and subjects, from The Fashion Collective’s Kate Mullin...
Umbro’s “Speciali ’92 Leather Milton”
STYLE MEETS SPORT IN THESE LIMITED EDITION KICKS Football – you know, the kind you play with your feet, not your hands – seems to be surging in popularity these days; stay on-trend with Umbro’s new “Milton” lifestyle shoe. Inspired by the brand’s “Speciali” Soccer Boot, these leather runners are for off-field fun, and feature...
A is for ALDO
FIVE NEW FRAGRANCES CAPTURE YOUR TRUE ESSENCE Last night marked the launch of ALDO’s fragrance line, A Is For ALDO – a collection of two men’s and three women’s scents based on personality traits. Interactive stations were set up around the party venue and guests were able to select from a range of images...
Outclass
GET BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS SEASON’S LOOK BOOK Photos by Alex Cirka We love us some great men’s pieces, and Toronto-based label Outclass delivered another amazing collection this season, serving up some colour and classic cuts. For a more detailed look at the line, check out their behind-the-scenes video – or better yet,...
Hudson X iSKO
DENIM DYNAMO DUO WILL MOVE YOU WITH THEIR NEWEST STYLES Photo provided by Hudson With December just around the corner, your days will go from hectic to holiday-mode in no time. While you still need to look polished, the super-chic looks you rock day-to-day are probably not as appreciated at nana’s house (and let’s face...
Dolorous Jewellery F/W Bracelets
WRAPPED UP IN CORD & CRYSTALS Photos by Adam Moco Arm candy with a delicious twist! Toronto-based designer Danielle Singer, who designs the line Dolorous Jewellery, has created some lovely pieces for her F/W 2011 collection, and our faves are the Crystal and Cord Slave Bracelets. The Leather Crystal Cord bracelet features pieces re-purposed...
COMUNE Holiday 2011
LA-BASED BRAND GOES MAD FOR PLAID Photos provided by COMUNE There’s nothing more cozy than a plaid shirt to warm up your winter! One of our favourite lines, COMUNE, helps you combat the cold with an array of checks – from micro to major – in various colourways, too. Their Holiday 2011 collection also...
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
HORSES AND LLAMAS AND SHOPPING, OH MY! Story & photos by Kate Kilgour Though there are butter sculptures, gargantuan gourds and root vegetables that have a shocking resemblance to Mandrakes, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is also a source for style inspiration. Country-infused, cuddle-up-by-the-fire practical inspiration. With official clothing designed and produced by...
Jenny Bird’s Arethusa Coin Collar
A LUXE, LIMITED EDITION ADDITION TO YOUR JEWELLERY USUALS Photo by Jen Aurich It’s hard to choose just one item to covet from Jenny Bird’s lovely F/W 2011 collection, but the “Arethusa Coin Collar” is just such a knock-out! There are over 50 gold and sterling silver-plated coins (featuring the face of the Greek...
The Obakki Foundation’s Rainmaker Auction
BID ON ITEMS FROM BEYONCÉ, COLDPLAY & MORE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos provided by Obakki As if we can’t get enough of Obakki’s awesome looks for F/W 2011, now we’re chomping at the bit to check out the awesome goods being auctioned off as part of the Obakki Foundation’s Rainmaker Auction. Running...
“Noble” necklace by The Right Hand Gal
TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYING WITH THIS WESTERN-INSPIRED PIECE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photo provided by The Right Hand Gal Wondering how you can help raise awareness and take action against the bullying epidemic that’s taken hold of schools everywhere? The Right Hand Gal has launched their newest campaign, “Noble” (a take on...
Lomography Monochrome Edition
A VIBRANT TAKE ON AN OLD FAVOURITE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Why limit mix and match to your wardrobe? The Lomographic Society has launched a new way to flash your sense of style with their range of limited edition Diana F+, Diana Mini and Fisheye 2 cameras. These cute snap-takers come in the...
Vestal Watches
TIME FOR SOME NEW ARM CANDY Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Decked out in oversized bangles or adorned with multiple friendship bracelets, wrists have been quite arresting lately. Arm candy is always plentiful on a fashion insider, and Vestal is making sure that this fall, everyone can arrive on time and in style. For...
Dolled Up Living
INDULGE YOUR INNER DOMESTIC DEITY WITH THEIR DIVINELY RETRO DESIGNS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Some say that less is more when it comes to design – for the rest of us, there’s Dolled Up Living’s take on classic furnishings, perfectly period-inspired right down to the saccharine colour palette. The brand’s design team will...
MOON
LUNAR LANDING AT THE LIGHTBOX GETS US IN THE MOOD Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos by Mark Binks Although the sun was still shining boldly through the windows of the Malaparte Room in the TIFF Bell Lightbox last Thursday evening, the smart set was turning their eyes toward autumn – the arrival of...
Rita&Zia
HEAD INTO THE MYSTIC THROUGH THEIR NEW E-STORE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker The ’70s were all over runways for S/S 2011, but if disco-glam isn’t your scene, fear not – Rita&Zia has a more meaningful approach to that heady decade’s style. The line, founded in 2006 by Sandrine Barabinot, features accessories that possess...
Vestal Sunglasses
WE CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THEIR SWEET ST. JANE STYLE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker With summer in full swing, there’s no better an accessory than the perfect pair of shades. But finding frames that you’ll love even when winter’s glare is upon us is no easy feat. Vestal Eyewear’s ‘St. Jane’, with its...
Native Shoes
THESE BRIGHT RED KICKS WILL HAVE YOU SAYING OH, CANADA! Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Summer’s not an ideal season for footwear. How to tread the line between comfort and style? Native Shoes, a brand that boasts slip-ons in a variety of punchy shades (the injection-molded EVA material is animal free, and the shoes...
Bridge + Bardot S/S 2011
FRESH VINTAGE FINDS FOR A NEW SEASON Story by Julia Brucculieri Photos by Christine Lim As the weather continues to get warmer (finally!) we have a lot to look forward to – bright colours, summer dresses and sweet sandals. It’s time to do some closet cleaning to make way for spring! The lovely ladies...
Filippa K S/S 2011
STYLE GOES SWEDISH FOR SPRING Story By Alison McKibbin Photos provided by Filippa K Are all things that emerge out of Sweden inherently cool? From Stockholm’s street style blogs to inspiring Scandinavian art and design, it often seems that way – and Swedish label Filippa K is no exception. The 17-year-old brand is a...
FHE Picture Frames
KEEP THE GOOD TIMES GOING IN THESE LIVELY FRAMES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Hoping to bring some springtime vibes into your home? FHE has the perfect solution – their ‘Vintage Chic’ series of frames are a colourful, compact way to bring a splash of the season into your space! Keep memories of patio...
Fulton Umbrellas
APRIL SHOWERS SOMEHOW DON’T SEEM SO BAD Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos provided by The Siren Group It’s that time of year once again, when the weather is unpredictable and carrying an umbrella is a must. Fulton, the official umbrella brand of the British Royal Family, is a line far less stodgy than...
Self-Similarity–Belle Sauvage’s F/W 2011 Fashion Film
DARK OFFERINGS FROM LONDON’S HIPPEST DESIGNER DUO Belle Sauvage, the UK-based label with fans that include Florence Welch, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and LaRoux, produced a gorgeous film to showcase looks from their upcoming collection, which featured the geometrically-complex textiles and angular lines they’re best known for. Infused with spiritual iconography and accented with luxurious...
Kat Marks
DESIGNER PUSHES FORWARD IN NEW SHOWSTUDIO COLLABORATION Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photo by Paul Hine Kat Marks is a creator of the most innovative kind, recently collaborating with Nick Knight to produce a SHOWStudio video featuring pieces from her new collection, The Karass, a highly artful and intricate assortment of neckpieces. Plaid interviewed...
