Fast fashion retailers like Zara, Joe Fresh and H&M have taken over the retail landscape in a big way. Featuring designs entirely “inspired” by current trends shown at fashion weeks, this business model values speed over craftsmanship, recognized trends over original design and low prices over sustainable business practices.
Grown-ass women with overflowing closets like myself know that something as simple as getting dressed in the morning can, on certain days, feel as challenging as performing open heart surgery blindfolded. An outfit consisting of a top, a bottom, shoes and accessories can produce endless permutations, wreaking havoc on your punctuality in the process. Enter the romper.
The Arthur, a popular College Street destination for new and vintage housewares and other curiosities, is closing at the end of August. Owner Liz Ikiriko informs us she is leaving the business to take on a new full-time job.
Jeanne Beker cozies up to the campfire in her selection of comfy cardis perfect for your late summer getaway.
If you are a commuter cyclist in the city, you understand the complications and obstacles that may arise on your daily commute.
It’s been 10 years since Spanish retailer Zara first launched its home furnishing side-project, Zara Home, and now Canada is finally getting in on the action. Zara Home is set to open two Canadian locations next month: one in Laval, Que., and one at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
Korea’s been making a bit of a splash in Canada these days. You can see its influence in food (kimchi tacos, anyone?), in music (who could forget “Gangnam Style?”) and yes, in fashion.
Summerhill is prime real estate for interior design shops, so when owner Christine Flynn set up her second location of Love the Design in the neighbourhood, she knew she was playing in the big leagues. “I wanted to offer Summerhill something a little different,” says Flynn. “Our style is more nontraditional and industrial vintage.”
In case you missed the memo, backpacks are enjoying a resurgence in popularity right now. This is likely a by-product of the ’90s making a huge, plaid-printed comeback on runways and street style blogs. Whatever the reason, it’s becoming virtually impossible to traverse the downtown area without seeing a backpack or two on sartorially inclined men and women.
Stay (and look) cool this summer with Jeanne Beker’s picks for the GTA’s hottest bikinis.
The first Canadian location of popular menswear store Suitsupply is set to open in Toronto this fall. Though the upcoming store’s specific location has yet to be confirmed, a company spokesperson told us that it will be in Yorkville.
A high-quality leather jacket in a contemporary style that doesn’t cost a month’s rent seems nearly mythical these days. And hunting for it in a sea of “vegan” leather and outdated styles can sometimes feel like a fruitless endeavour.
