FASHION Magazine

So, you’re tackling your spring to-do list and confronting your closet. Before you cull your pieces and approach the resale market, here’s what Canadian consignment experts want you to know. Assess condition and cache Is what you want to sell a viable item? Here’s what “gently worn” actually means: Clothing must be in good to […]

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“Anybody can get in and sleep, shop, have sex, play,” says editor-in-chief of SSENSE, Joerg Koch, describing the architectural concept of Fun Palace, conceived by architect Cedric Price in 1964. Though it was never erected, Fun Palace was designed as a flexible leisure space where individuals could come to do whatever they pleased, be it “starting a […]

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The first that pops into your mind when you think of sustainability in fashion is usually a smaller label like Nicole Bridger or Laura Siegel, who use eco-friendly fabrics and employ ethical manufacturing, or even H&M’s organic cotton “Conscious” collection – but what about the retail side of the equation? Most labels don’t take the […]

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My first trip to the west coast of Canada was a three night stand with Kit and Ace shortly after the brand debuted and not long before they began plans for world retail denomination. I set off for my trip to Vancouver excited about the new company and curious about the much tossed around term, “technical […]

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American retailers must have all set their compasses due north because yet another U.S. chain has announced plans to set up shop here in Canada. As if we weren’t already excited enough about next year’s arrival of cheap-chic retailer Target, now Nordstrom has announced plans to open four locations in the Great White North as well.

Ever since I traded in bare legs and skirts for long pants and wool socks, my legs feel dry, itchy, and are ridden with little red bumps. How can I salvage them between now and next summer? In our opinion, there’s nothing worse than itchy thighs and flaky calves. Zoolander nearly had it right when […]

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From footwear to outerwear, these engaging Canadian fashion ventures are keeping it in the family.

By Laura deCarufel

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