Purse-snatchers be warned: we’ve packed to protect ourselves. Not actually, of course, but at least this Guardian Angel clutch by Dutch brand Vlieger and Vandam will have thieves fooled into thinking so. Now, we don’t condone violence, but this purse is pretty badass. Find it now, front and centre, in A2Zane’s current winter-themed window display on Queen West.
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: student discounts at Urban Outfitters, a local jewellery designer at Black Box Boutique, a late-night market on King West and more.
Despite the frigid temperatures, Toronto is in in the midst of a design fever. With various design-centric events taking over the city, now is the time to stretch the mind with the latest innovations from the design world. The biggest of the bunch is the Interior Design Show (IDS). Ringing in its 15th year, IDS13 has 300 exhibitors filling out the Convention Centre. We got a sneak peak at what to expect over the weekend.
Everyone has that song. The one that helped them through a hard time or the one that evokes memories. So when Huntclub (a new studio and gallery space in the city) asked a group of local artists to create a typography project inspired by songs that got them through rough times, artist Robin Orbeta-Lacambra turned to Stevie Nicks.
Shopping in Kensington Market is often a seek-and-ye-shall-find scenario: the harder you look, the more rewarding items you’ll come across. Along that same vein, nestled away in the back space of vintage clothing store Pretty Freedom is Nowhereland’s pop-up shop, which opened earlier this month.
Lisa Anderson has a varied and interesting history. She’s studied archaeology; she’s had various stints in retail and she’s worked at the Gardiner Museum. So it comes as no surprise that her new retail store, Mint Boutique, houses a wide selection of items from a sizeable range of designers and companies. In her words, it’s a boutique that’s “traditional but contemporary.”
After first opening as a menswear boutique at Bathurst and Wellington in 2005, Gotstyle soft-launched a new unisex location in the heart of the Distillery District late last year, with a grand opening planned for spring 2013.
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a pop-up at Philip Sparks, the beauty event of the season, a trunk show from local jewellery designer Emily Woudenberg and more.
If Sauvage looks familiar, that’s because it is. When Jaya Kahlon was ready to open shop, there was one thing missing: a space to open it in. Deciding to do away with her original plan, Kahlon popped up in Queen West’s Burroughes Building, which helped get her name out there and swiftly wooed the fashion crowd with her distinct, hard-to-find accessories. When a spot down the street became available, she naturally jumped on it.
Although a vest should be considered a staple in your winter wardrobe (especially for those who don’t like to trade in dress shirts for sweaters), finding one that’s worth the investment is rare. This ombre knit vest from Canadian label Wings + Horns combines contemporary styling with comfort and warmth, and although it may be priced on the high end, its versatility will more than earn its worth over the years. It’s also currently on sale at Uncle Otis.
Toronto loves to eat. Left, right and centre, we are a city full of foodies. We love everything from fancy food we can’t pronounce to food we can buy on the street. So it’s no surprise that the Drake General Store has produced a tea towel featuring the city’s most popular eats. Illustrated by one of its own staff members, Joanne Cheung, the towel is special enough to frame.
Looks like local mallrats will have tons more space to shop and eat; they’ll just have to head a little north. Vaughan Mills announced today that it will undergo an $87-million expansion, which will add nearly 14,000 square metres to its structure, making way for 50 new stores.
