If parents, educators and academics criticize the “princess” culture of Hollywood, then why don’t we hear anything about the “man-boy” culture that media seem to say is the “ideal” for males? The “man-boy” is a problem, perhaps worse than the “princess” culture, since it encourages males to behave like children well into adulthood. Grown-up behaviour […]
For the first time in a few seasons, Holt Renfrew did not kick off Fashion Week, perhaps because people prefer to see upcoming pieces rather than what is currently available in the store. Instead, the opening show as MIZ by Izzy Camilleri. Known for a line of clothes aiming at people in wheelchairs (IZ) and […]
The first all plus-size line to show on the runway at World MasterCard Fashion Week was Allistyle, who presented the Spring/Summer 2013 collection on October 26. While this was definitely a very innovative move and major change at any Fashion Week, sadly, the collection was rather plain and something that anyone specialty sized (whether plus […]
What are your thoughts? Do you think it cheapens the brand? Brad certainly doesn’t look like a guy who’d be with a woman who wears the scent. Chanel No. 5 has traditionally been associated with sophistication and Brad just doesn’t give that off. In fact, rather than sexy, I think his voice in the video […]
Both Talbots and Tristan have closed over the past few weeks and the two stores replacing them are Juicy Couture and Pink, respectively. I was actually very surprised about the closing as I didn’t hear any announcement at all. I knew that Talbots was in a bit of trouble from a while back, but didn’t […]
Below are our suggestions for a sophisticated summer look with black, white and a bit of colour. Try combining a white, cropped pant with a black, lightweight top and blazer, then add a colourful scarf. Can’t wear cropped pants to work? No problem. Try a sleek, white dress instead! The pieces also convert very […]
Wesley Badajak’s LOVAS Fall/Winter 2011 is called “Sisters” which honours his mother, Manda Badanjak and aunt, Marija Vejin, both immigrants from Croatia who arrived in the mid-1970s. The collection, which is both influenced by the decade his family came to the country as well as his Croation roots, is very lady-like, with below-the-knee skirts, texture and patterns. As we […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz With drapey, shiney pieces, Badgley Mischka’s Fall/Winter 2011 sparkled down the runway. Lady-like and sophisticated in both evening gowns and daywear, every piece looked like it could have been from a different era, yet modern at the same time. Colours, though predominantly black, had pops of pink, teal as well as pale mauve. […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Six year old Spanish-based Credo officially celebrated its Toronto debut on December 14. With delicious appetizers as well as two signature drinks and informal modelling of Credo’s shirts, guests mingled and learned about Credo’s unique philosphy of sophisticated style. Opened several weeks ago and located at what was formerly the McCaffrey Haute Couture bridal […]
Connie Limoncelli (Photo courtesy of Lonny) Ever look at a photograph of a beautiful interior and wonder why your own home can never look that pristine and put together? Well, one reason is that the majority of homes featured in magazines and photo shoots are styled to within an inch of their lives by some […]
