Many of us know about the 360 on What not to Wear, used by hosts Stacy and Clinton to show how awful an outfit looks on a makeoveree. Now you too can get a 360 view of what something looks like on you. Fitiquette, an online virtual model site has just launched in beta. This […]
Maybe it’s just that we’re Canadian, but unlike Europe and some other parts of the world, clients at the H&M store on Yonge and Bloor in Toronto were relatively well-behaved at today’s launch. Coloured bracelets were given out to people who were in line just around 7:40, each coded for a time slot. Mine was […]
The Versace for H&M collaboration hits stores in Canada this weekend (launched today in Europe). I’m probably going to line up, but I know that it’s going to be a zoo. In fact, I’m expecting concert tickets style lines by 7 am – one hour before the store even opens. I’ve been to these events […]
The National Women’s Show took place this past weekend in Toronto. Billing itself as the “Ultimate Girl’s Day Out,” it was truly a Brandapalooza with more than 450 exhibits ranging from “food and wine sampling, fashion shows, celebrity guests, free makeovers, health, wellness & beauty secrets, cooking demos, home renovation advice and travel ideas!” The […]
As cold weather approaches, I’m finding that I’m wearing more and more sweaters. I actually have a huge collection in my closet (and my old closet at my parents’ place) dating back to high school (I think I still have a Fair Ilse sweater from the Gap circa 1995 or 1996.) My three newest additions, […]
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson of Gilt Groupe, one of the original membership flash sale sites now ships internationally. She was in Montreal Tuesday and in Toronto on Wednesday to promote this to media. The luncheon, held at Nyood on Queen and Ossington, featured cocktails and appetizers, followed by a delicious three course meal. Prior to the […]
Leandra Medine of the popular blog, The Man Repeller, made a personal appearance at the Bloor location of Holt Renfrew on Tuesday to help launch their new blog, Holts Muse, which debuted today. Held in the Women’s Contemporary section on the third floor of the flagship store, a photo booth was set up so that […]
French designer Barbara Bui was on hand at The Bay, Queen Street on Thursday discussing her line with Canadian fashion personality, Jeanne Beker. Guests were treated to delicious appetizers prior to the discussion and were entertained by a DJ. The event was held at The Room. Jeanne Beker (right) interviews Barbara Bui (left) Some of […]
As per tradition, the first show at LG Fashion Week tonight was Holt Renfrew’s show highlighting several Canadian designers (but of course, this wouldn’t be done before a greeting from FDCC Chair, Robin Kay and the lead sponsor). This season’s show features the works of Lida Baday, Denis Gagnon, Smythe, Jeremy Laing, Naked & Famous […]
I attended two different store openings yesterday. The first was the Banana Republic store at Yorkdale, which had been undergoing renovations for the past few months. The new store, which is over 13,000 square feet, is designed with a completely new concept, giving shoppers a very different shopping experience. Created with a “central boulevard” lined […]
