Not everyone looks for glitz and glamour when it comes to their choice in jewellery. For some, it’s about an everyday, understated and sentimental piece. For others, it’s about wearing something unique that’s like a piece of art.
Gravitypope has been fulfilling “shoe dreams” (yes, that’s a real thing, according to a satisfied customer on Facebook) since 1990. Originally just a fancy shoe store in Edmonton, the footwear chain expanded to Calgary and Vancouver, adding clothing and accessories into the mix. Now, the retailer is setting up shop in Toronto at Queen and Ossington.
Throwing on a good black leather jacket, especially of the motorcycling kind, can edge up any outfit. Case in point: when myself and some other fashion bloggers in the city were asked to wear Rachel Rachel Roy to the designer’s recent appearance at The Bay, each and every one of us showed up with a black biker jacket overtop of our RRR dresses of choice. Basically, it’s a no-brainer for making anything look extra cool, and it’s so easy to throw on.
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a shopping extravaganza in and around Yorkville, a pop-up shop for a popular online retailer, a charity event at Canada’s first Ann Taylor store and more.
Wandering the racks of the new Topman at The Bay on Queen Street, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by some of the shop’s trendier pieces. But if there’s one thing the English do well, it’s the classics.
Walking into your local H&M is like entering a botanical garden: everything, from pants to blouses, is printed with pops of blossoming florals. These days, the seasonal rules of fashion have long been forgotten. We’re seeing sweaters — and even head-to-toe black — in summer, and while spring is normally the season for pretty florals, they’ve come early this year.
It’s a refreshing feeling to look down at an outfit — one that makes you feel at your most stylish — and realize that every item was bought at home, in Toronto. So often, when I’m asked about items I’m wearing, or when I ask other people, the answer is always: “Oh, I got this in New York!” Or Paris, or London, or Hong Kong… you get the idea.
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: Elizabeth Hurley hits Toronto, the new Topshop store launches at The Bay, a Thanksgiving designer sale and more.
When it comes to comfort, casualness and style, you can usually only pick two in any given item. But when the designers at Ovadia & Sons and Gap — along with the arbiters of manly style at GQ Magazine — put their heads together, you’re bound to break some rules.
Although we have officially entered fall, it’s still hard to completely give up on what’s left of warmer, sunnier days. It is a style trap set by the weather, filling the streets of Toronto with off-kilter combinations of winter boots and tank tops, socks and sandals, parkas and jean shorts. This time of year, the city is one big sartorial mess.
Looking at a jam-packed wardrobe and feeling like you’ve worn every piece to death is the worst feeling. On those days, putting together a fresh outfit can feel tortuous and nearly impossible. On the other hand, the absolute best feeling is turning around and seeing the entire closet with what seems like a fresh set of eyes and finding something new buried deep within the old.
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: I’MONIQ’s fall collection, Jacflash celebrates its fifth anniversary, Rachel Roy makes an appearance at The Bay and more. Lots more.
