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Marisa P. Clark created her brand, Faun Studio, as a way to not only connect with her mother’s home country of Vietnam but to create a more environmentally-friendly and ethical fashion industry. And over the years, the Calgary-based designer has done just that. Clark has played around with different facets of sustainability, from using deadstock […]

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'Tis the season!

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In Alberta, the summer season is short but the days are especially long (really—you’ll be watching the sun set well past 10:00 p.m. on the summer solstice). To make the most of it, weekdays and weekends in Edmonton and Calgary are jam-packed with warm-weather events and festivals of the art, design, and musical variety from […]

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Mountains can be as challenging as they are alluring, and I reluctantly like them that way. If a hike’s too easy, I’m not coaxed out of my comfort zone. If I didn’t push through switchbacks and scramble over a few rocks, I wouldn’t know what I’m capable of. The view at the top isn’t always […]

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A photo posted by Reuters (@reuters) on May 8, 2016 at 3:09am PDT We often find ourselves helpless when natural disaster strikes, especially when it’s so close to home. It’s been a week since the dreadful wildfire broke out in Fort McMurray, Alberta and the fast-spreading disaster (due to the hot air weather condition and […]

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With its late-season snow and view of the Rocky Mountains, April is the perfect time to visit Canmore, Alberta. The spring break crowds thin out and high season rates ease up. Though it’s a sleepy mountain town at heart, Canmore is fast becoming a year-round retreat for sporty weekend warriors and outdoor aficionados alike. It […]

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Erica Cook Instagram: @erica.cook Twitter: @ecmothdesign “My signature style is primarily comprised of ripped denim and leather, and I love a faux-fur coat, but at night my feminine side takes over with touches of lace and ladylike tailoring. I approach my wardrobe similarly to how I approach interior design: looking carefully at proportion and ratio […]

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Turning a spectacular corporate failure into a spectacular win for independent designers, Alberta’s nonprofit fashion organization, PARK, hosted its 10th PARKSHOW at the abandoned Target space at West Edmonton Mall on Saturday night. If you’ve forgotten about Canada’s dramatic break-up with the American retailer, here’s a refresher: In 2013, Target opened 133 locations across Canada […]

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Sandy Joe Karpetz Instagram: @theprettysecrets Twitter: @SandyJoeKarpetz “My style has been shaped by the music and fashion of bygone eras. I developed an appreciation for vintage at a young age and it followed me into adulthood, the influence of which is evident in my home—a converted loft in a historical building and my vehicle, a […]

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Sheena Virmani Instagram: @SheenaVirmani Twitter: @SheenaVirmani “The urban jungle is my runway, which I use to showcase both my fashion sense and my creativity. Although my personal style is modern with a touch of vintage, my vision is a world where there are no fashion rules. This fall, I’m inspired by Michael Kors’s collection, where grey […]

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While those of those on the east coast were trying our best to keep out of the humidity, Alberta’s fest-ready were embracing the sunny kickoff of the annual Calgary Stampede. The 103-year-old tradition brings together an eclectic mix of Native, western and Canadian traditions making it a natural spotting zone for great street style. This […]

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Spring visit to the Wildfox Couture (wildfoxcouture.com) showroom in downtown Los Angeles ignited visions of summertime festival fashion at the Calgary Stampede and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. This L.A. brand is available at Calgary’s Coco+Violet Boutique (17-2500 Fourth St. SW, Calgary, 403-244-6234, cocoandviolet.com), one of only a few shops in Alberta to carry this celeb-adored label. The light knit, strategically shredded sweaters (right, $320) and cowgirl graphic tees balance pretty Coachella grunge with the perfect dose of home.