Torontonians will soon understand what the big deal is about U.S. discount department store Marshalls — and apparently there are a lot of them. Deals, that is. The first three Canadian stores are set to open in the GTA on March 17. The stores are coming to Leaside, Scarborough and Woodbridge, and will feature brand name clothing at discount prices, kind of like our good Canadian friend, Winners.
New York Fashion Week is wrapping up soon, but if you weren’t lucky enough – or is it vogue enough? – to attend, don’t fret. Instead, covet. Torontonians Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark have teamed up with Vogue to give budding fashionistas a peek at Fashion Week via their new website, thecoveteur.com. Last week, they compiled a list of essential Fashion Week survival items from key fashion players. Here are some must-have items that we loved.
For anyone who’s ever wanted an excuse to wear a Mr. Rogers-inspired sweater, National Sweater Day is your day. WWF Canada, in partnership with Loblaws, is calling on Canadians to lower their thermostat by three degrees this Thursday and to wear a sweater—new, or old—to symbolize commitment to a greener planet.
For an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, we recommend treating your lady to a feast of the senses. Whether it’s an evocative combo of chocolate and tea or the aural inspiration of a practical iPod dock, our suggestions are sensual and sensible. After all, Valentine’s Day is about indulgence, right? Below, our five alluring V-day gifts.
Scarlett O’Hara had one for the practicality. Madonna sported one for the power. This Valentine’s Day, you (or your special someone) can wear one for pure pleasure. “A corset can be a thoughtful and loving gift for that sexy someone,” says Andrea Johnson, owner of Toronto’s Lovesick Corrective Apparel, a boutique so exclusive its address is listed only as “a discreet location on a major street close to downtown.”
Daniel Rodrigues had a dream. He dreamed of a big, beautiful (but rugged) spa where men could proudly get a pedicure or waxing job without facing the scrutinizing eyes of female clientele.
When this year’s Grammy nominees hear their names called out at Sunday’s ceremony and lean over to kiss their dates, there’s a good chance their lips will be Friggin moisturized. That’s because Uxbridge’s Ginny van Veghel, creator of Elemi Organics, will be on hand to pass out some of her organic body care products at a swag party the night before the Feb. 13 music awards. Her swag includes four lip balm flavours ($6.50 each) and a tattoo balm ($9.95), which helps heal new tattoos and renew older ones.
After years of playing hard to get, American fashion retailer Intermix is finally making its way across the border this fall with the opening of a 2,500-square-foot flagship on Bloor Street. According to Women’s Wear Daily, Intermix CEO Khajak Keledjian hopes this is the first of many international store openings in Canada and elsewhere.
It may have been a little less dramatic than we expected, but Snowmageddon 2011 is finally here. Somehow, we’re going to have to cope, but that should be doable with the right gear. Below, five items to make the unthinkable (snow in Toronto) easier to overcome, and where to get them.
T.O.’s fashion queen, Jeanne Beker, searches the city for the coolest men’s carryalls and money clips — just in time for Valentine’s Day
The team behind a popular, denim-exclusive boutique in Vancouver are bringing their knowledge – and their brand – to Toronto. They’ve got their hands on a Queen Street location – just west of Bathurst – with plans to open in early March.
Fashion guru Jeanne Beker sizes up the GTA’s comfiest down-filled vests and retro-inspired trapper hats
