Seeing red lately? It’s not just because the holiday decorations have come out. Pops of red are hot off the runways and are one of the best trends this season. Move away from only sporting the classic red lip and try adding a statement piece in a fiery colour to your wardrobe.
After papered-over windows and a cheery turquoise paint job piqued the curiosity of many a Junction resident, The Beau & Bauble finally opened this past week. With her own experiences in girldom still fresh in her mind, owner Kate Elia’s shop is aimed towards those like her younger self, offering up romantic and fantastical items that run the gamut from classic novels to tiny skull beads.
Take a moment to look over your outfit today. Does it involve harem pants? What about boyfriend jeans or overalls? How about clogs or jewellery that resembles violent weaponry? If you answered yes to any of these things (we certainly did) than you have subjected yourself to “man repelling.”
Ben Sherman has landed in Toronto. The iconic British brand has set up its first free-standing store in Canada on Queen Street West. Since 1963, the menswear brand has been famed for suiting up musicians and other dapper-dressed gentleman, as well as being the first to produce the beloved Oxford button-down shirt.
Holiday shopping at the mall is mayhem. Not only that, but the gift options are generic at best. We believe that a present is most meaningful when it is thoughtful and unique, which is why kicking off your holiday shopping at the winter One of a Kind show is not a bad start. Featuring over 800 artisans, the show brings together a selected group of talented Canadians to showcase and sell their handmade crafts.
So long as our email inboxes stay relatively clear of group coupon spam, we’re suckers for good bargains. Winterlicious? Sure. Summerlicious? We’ll usually give it a shot. Beautylicious? … Huh?
What could be better than a bag that can be worn three ways? How about one you can share with your boyfriend, one that can take you anywhere from home to work to Tokyo? Until recently, that bag didn’t exist. So Mjölk and Toronto-based handbag designer Hoi Bo joined forces to create the ultimate bag, one that reflects a perfect balance of form and function.
Corrine Anestopoulos is the mastermind behind Toronto’s increasingly popular jewellery line Biko. Recently spotted on, oh, the sides of streetcars, Anestopoulos spoke to us about which local designers she hopes to collaborate with, her big-ticket item and her favourite things to do in the city.
For the last ten years, UGG boots have been a love ‘em or hate ‘em fashion marvel, publicly sported by celebrities like Kate Moss and Snooki, along with everyday ‘tweens and soccer moms. Everyone in between has either sworn them off or adored them at some point.
Adrian Wu ushered in the final day of Fashion Week. The 21-year-old designer —who has produced, oh, seven collections in two years — staged his collection in the smaller studio space. As a string quartet began playing, a spindly-legged male model — with his feet encased in shoes of absurd heights — emerged in a beige lace dress.
Day four began on a high note with Sarah Stevenson’s oh-so-pretty showing of ombre florals. Inspired by the spring flowers she discovered in her own Toronto backyard, Stevenson’s collection — comprised mostly of dresses — showcased both her artwork and digitalized imagery for the prints next to the garments themselves.
Hanging around non fitness-related environments in yoga wear is a definite fashion faux pas. We have nothing against comfort, yoga or fitness, and we realize that it’s hard to juggle outfit changes into a busy schedule. So we present to you: yoga jeans.
