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“I want shoppers to get asked where they got their sweaters,” writes South van der Lee, president and designer of GOGO, over email. “But I also hope they feel like they are getting a big hug.” Such is the ethos behind the Calgary-based brand that has become a social media darling. Known for pairing millennial-esque […]

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If you’re like me, you love to spend the colder months cuddled up in an oversized sweater with a hot beverage next to a roaring fire (in my case it’s virtual, but cozy nonetheless!). And thanks to memorable pop culture moments like Chris Evans’ perfect cable knit sweater in Knives Out to Katie Holmes’ Khaite […]

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As one of television’s reigning queens of style, Hilary Banks taught us the power of many things including colour-blocking, bold accessories and tailoring. Now that The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion is on Crave, we wanted to suggest a few closet updates for Hil — played to princess-y perfection by Karyn Parsons — and for […]

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Montreal-based brand Lecavalier, has been named a finalist in the prestigious International Woolmark Prize. Here’s what you need to know.

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Four members of the Toronto ballroom community talk to FASHION about their experiences, being an ally, finding acceptance and more.

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'Social blanketing' solutions by Comrags, a sleek wardrobe edit by Smythe, and knitwear from Kotn are the new Canadian launches on our radar.

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Later this week, sustainable knitwear designer Olivia Rubens, who hails from Ottawa, will compete in the International Talent Support competition taking place virtually this Friday at 10am EST. The 11 finalists in the Fashion category of the prestigious competition (who follow in the footsteps of greats like Richard Quinn, Mark Fast and Demna Gvasalia) are […]

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Designer Jill Sawatzky will launch her new collection next month.

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Knits are about as revolutionary for fall as florals are for spring, but as constant as they may seem, their function (a.k.a. mega cozy warmth) is something you just can’t beat. On the Fall 2014 runways, knits were re-imagined in multitude of ways—head-to-toe at Céline, bedazzled at Balenciaga and on granny-worthy purses at Rodarte. On […]

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Surf, sand and the soft stuff. When it comes to Australian designer Belynda Macpherson’s cashmere line, Banjo & Matilda (banjoandmatilda.com), it’s all about mixing luxury yarns with Down Under design twists. Launched in 2008, this sumptuous collection is now available exclusively at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada. Here, the designer talks knitwear essentials and working with her famous sister-in-law.

Judging from the selection of chunky cable knits, Fair Isle patterns, and fisherman sweaters spotted this fall, designers like Sonia Rykiel and Jil Sander’s Raf Simons are ready for an alpine escapade. Channel the cabin-fever craze with a Nordic knit, like this one by Mac & Jac ($80, at Sears), paired with stovepipe trousers and chunky boots.

Get a jump on spring’s hottest trend with something a little knotty. Whether you choose an oversized Michael Kors sweater or one of Canadian label Furi’s jersey and cashmere-blend pieces, which launch this spring (from $120, furidesign.com), just remember that quiet luxury is the new black.

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