Most heterosexual women (and certain discerning gentlemen) have, at some point during their dating and romancing years, probably felt the desire to dress their boyfriends/life partners up like a doll. If not, you are obviously lying to yourselves, or are just blessed with a sartorially-gifted significant other who knows the difference between wingtips and oxfords.
It’s no secret that leather is fashion’s fabric du jour. Sadly, for all you PETA supporters out there, no longer is it relegated to the respectable but extremely limited corners of fashion, the accessories market. For the past few seasons, leather was seen in everything from vests to baseball caps, pleated skirts to track pants, even T-shirts made from pristine, laser-cut leather showed up on the runways (and in your local Zara).
A limited-time pop-up shop debuts on the Ossington strip (where else?) next week combing the curated goods from two of Toronto’s fashion boutique frontrunners. AWOL Gallery, a pioneer on the Queen West Gallery District scene since its establishment in 1999, will be playing host to the affair, housing collections from LAB Consignment and RAC Boutique, which will range in styles from elegant to eclectic.
It is all about compromise and dual purpose when it comes to designing a space for couples.
Because we just can’t get enough of varsity jackets and plaid, two of this season’s biggest trends in both womenswear and menswear, this week’s featured garment combines both.
To celebrate Movember, we match uptown’s Mankind Grooming against Kensington Market rebels Crows Nest in the race for Toronto’s top shave. Who lathers up best? You choose.
Opening this past summer on the Ossington strip, Pop Up 120 is “a rotating pop up shop concept that features a unique, dynamic brand, event or exhibition each season”. Conceived by the wholesale distribution company, AgencyOne, the pop up shop strives to act as a mouthpiece for emerging brands, promoting brand awareness to the Toronto community at large.
Ever wondered what the first lady of fashion’s wardrobe looks like? Of course you have. Here, the story behind nine of Jeanne Beker’s most prized accessories and accoutrements.
At Joe Fresh there was denim for miles. Denim skirts, denim shirts, a denim coat and, well, jeans. Mostly it worked (faded horizontal stripes, head-to-toe!) but occasionally it didn’t (frayed cuffs on a button down had too much trash and not enough Euro).
World MasterCard Fashion Week is in full force, and as per usual, all of society came out to play for Pink Tartan. Catherine Nugent laughed it up with friends, Suzanne Rogers looked her usual wide-eyed self alongside Glen Dixon, and Elisha Cuthbert caused a pre-show media ruckus.
Toronto’s first lady of fashion reveals her must-have pieces for the chillier months ahead, plus all the shops and boutiques around the city where you can buy them.
Post TIFF, Hogtown creeps into a bit of a lull until, once again, Fashion Week rears its head. Last night in a loft space in the east end, the first eve of The ShOws was held, acting as a bit of a precursor to the official World MasterCard Fashion Week, still more than a week away.
