Every time a new Toronto shop selling menswear opens it doors, it does so to the resounding cheers of sartorially-inclined guys who want to up their style game. Yesterday, Massimo Dutti opened its first North American store in the Eaton Centre, a stone’s throw from Harry Rosen’s new über-location. For the uninitiated, think Zara’s roguishly handsome older brother.
Jeanne Beker picks fall’s must-have jeans, from waxed and metallic to ombre styles and prints for women who aren’t afraid to walk on the wild side
This edition of What I Wore is dedicated, in loving memory, to my sunglasses. We had a good two-year run before they were tragically lost at sea. Well, really, they were lost at lake while I tried to prove to my brother that I am still the underwater gymnast star I was as a child. Note to self: in the future, remove sunglasses before attempting backwards somersaults and handstands beneath the blue surface. Also, you are not as skilled as you once were, sorry.
My trainer might not buy into the body-wrap hype, but it is worth a shot
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a Chloé Comme Parris studio sale, a party at American Apparel, a huge Levi’s warehouse sale and more.
“Buying a basic” in fashion speak means going far beyond the average crew neck T-shirt or neutral-coloured underwear from Haines. Most often, the phrase “it’s practically a basic” is used to justify the purchase of any new wardrobe piece that could be worn more than once.
Dare I ask, but could it actually be sweater weather already? To be honest, I’ve welcomed the recent cool-down with open arms for two reasons. The main one is that this summer’s extremely high temperatures kept me clung to an air conditioner and frightened of the outdoors for three months straight. The second is that, well, I just really love sweaters, layering and wearing clothes in general.
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a pop-up shop at Miracle Thieves, a free movie night at Trinity Bellwoods Park, a water balloon fight and more.
Not all Canadian menswear is built the same. Nor should it be. Just ask Matteo Sgaramella, the 24-year-old Forest Hill designer behind Outclass.
Want to inject some Spanish style into your casual (and formal) wear? On Aug. 30, you’ll be able to. Spanish clothing brand Massimo Dutti (a high-end concept from the same company that owns Zara) has a picked out a new casa for its first North American location — on the third floor of Toronto’s Eaton Centre.
Back to school is just around the corner (already). Even if you’re not heading back to hit the books, it’s always nice to be reminded that you still know your ABCs and can sing the alphabet at the drop of a hat. This week, grade yourself, a friend or a loved one with an alphabetical mug. In the adult world, you can pretend whatever letter you choose (even if it’s your initial) would get an A grade.
Print on print — I’m still not over it. And since I first tiptoed into the trend, I’ve now made a head-first dive straight in. Perhaps it’s because of the colder weather setting in that I can feel my love for all-black everything re-emerging with a vengeance. But until then, I’m making a point to go balls out with print on print. Like, in an extreme way.
