FASHION Magazine
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Introducing John & Jenn: The new, affordable, and ultra-glittery collection from the designers behind Line Knitwear
Stripes, sequins, and polka dots? Yes please! John & Jenn, the new collection from Jennifer Wells and John Muscat, the designers behind Line Knitwear, have unveiled their first diffusion line of affordable must-haves all based on their first collection’s signature pieces. For Spring 2012, prints are mixed with pops of bright turquoise, coral, pink, and tangerine, with a fresh twist to lightweight cardigans, oversized sweaters and maxi dresses. Sequined nautical tanks and mini dresses are also included in the line, to take you from the beach to night. As well as on our backs, Line has been spotted on Taylor Swift, Emily Blunt, and Rachel McAdams, so we’re sure John & Jenn will have similar It girl appeal. And with the whole collection priced below $125, it’s sure to have all-girl appeal, too.
John & Jenn will be available at TNT, Holt Renfrew, and Mendocino.
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Power Lines: Some of Canada’s most successful fashion families gain their power from within
From footwear to outerwear, these engaging Canadian fashion ventures are keeping it in the family.
By Laura deCarufel
THE WEINBERGS | ALDO | CANADA GOOSE | BROWNS | DANIER | JACOB | LAURA CANADA | THE ASSARAFS | LA CANADIENNE
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TFW backstage beauty: Line Knitwear
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani. For fall, Line sent out their signature knits on what co-designer Jennifer Wells described as European settlers from the 1930s. With each model wearing a skull cap and/or headband, the hair was intended to look “wavy and distressed, not too perfect, like they’ve been traveling,” she explained. To that end, lead hair artist Eric del Monaco created bend in the hair using a similar technique he used at Joe Fresh earlier in the week: wrapping sections with a large barrel curling iron from midway down the shaft. A dab of Studio Line Mineral FX Modeling Gel-Cream was then rubbed to give it a slightly weathered look.
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TFW diary: Line Knitwear’s haute hit
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani After a week’s worth of fashion hits and (multiple) misses, Line Knitwear stood out as a bright beacon of haute. As soon as look #1 hit the runway (floor-length cable dress, crochet shawl and raccoon stole) it was clear that this collection would be a vision of love. Designers John Muscat and Jennifer Wells stuck to what they do best (knits!) but spun this strength in a thoroughly modern (oh-so-covet-worthy) way. Highlights included crochet scoop back dresses, rabbit fur biker jackets, patch work cardis, tweed flare pants, cable crew neck tunic sweaters and stunning vintage floral prints. From the knits to the impeccable styling to the show’s soundtrack, Muscat and Wells proved that they can play in any international arena, but we’re happy that this time around they decided to play on their own home turf.
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Toronto Fashion Week: Line delivers an earthy-cool spring show
LINE Spring 2011. Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani Hot on the heels of their successful New York runway show, John Muscat and Jennifer Wells brought their Line collection back to Toronto to debut in front of a hometown crowd. The once knitwear-heavy label made a departure from seasons past, focusing instead on paper bag-waist walking shorts, macrame tank dresses with artsy fringed hemlines and Pepto-pink leather gauchos. The earthier, granola vibe will have us indie music festival ready come summertime.
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