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Markoo and Jenny Bird are amongst some of the labels we'd like to see added to her wardrobe of Canadian designers.

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We always love to support Canadian talent and the Hudson’s Bay is making it easier than ever with their newest pop-up shop, which features 12 designers from across the country. THE COLLECTIONS™, a Toronto-based fashion production agency who helped curate the collection, hand-selected pieces that span a variety of styles. From the sleek monochrome pieces by […]

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Last night, the Thompson Landry Gallery in Toronto’s rustic Distillery District was abuzz for the announcement of the nominees for the 2018 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards. The stylish crowd snuffed canapés and clinked their wine glasses as patron Suzanne Rogers introduced The Suzanne Rogers Designer Grant for International Development, a $20,000 award for an […]

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When Nike released the Air VaporMax in March, it became an instant icon, not only in the sportswear world, but also in the fashion world. The shoe’s design, which features a flyknit upper and a standalone, full-sole air unit, is revolutionary, both performance and style-wise and is well-loved by both the fashion folk and runners […]

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Every facet of fashion is going high tech. From smart fabrics to computerized sketches, old school techniques are going the way of the dodo. Case in point, Stephanie Mckay’s fashion illustrations from The Collections’ RE\SET Fashion shows in Toronto last night. No longer are artists frantically scribbling in notebooks and juggling pencils, crayons and charcoals […]

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It’s no secret that Canada breeds incredibly talented young designers. And if you thought we were finished with fashion week coverage, think again! We saw a number of incredible Spring 2016 collections during World MasterCard Fashion Week a couple of weeks ago, but several of our favourite collections didn’t showcase at the tents, and they […]

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Since introducing you to Toronto-based Markoo last year, the cool girl label has just been getting cooler. They’ve landed on the cover of WWD, on the racks at hip emporium Assembly New York and on the bods of stars like Zoe Saldana. Now, designers Tania Martins and Mona Koochek are back with their latest collection […]

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See the Markoo Spring 2015 collection » We’ve had our eye on Toronto-based label Markoo for a few seasons now, which makes the fact that we’re 100% behind the Spring 2015 collection no surprise. Designers Tania Martins and Mona Koochek have harnessed the downtown vibes once again, delivering “next level staples for a woman’s closet” […]

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See the photo shoot » Live from Toronto, it’s World MasterCard Fashion Week! The Spring 2015 shows take to the stage tonight, and in celebration, we present a special project. Beginning today, we’ll be featuring exclusive photo shoots done in collaboration with Toronto-based creative group The Collections. The photo shoots will feature the best in […]

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See the behind the scenes shots and outfit selects » For those who watched episode upon episode of charity galas, masquerade balls and silent auctions on Gossip Girl, wondering “yeah, but actually?”—This one’s for you. This year, I ascended the ranks of Waldorf wannabes everywhere by becoming a co-chair of Operanation, the Canadian Opera Company’s […]

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See Markoo’s Spring 2014 collection »

Those fluent in Queen Street West style would already know a thing or two about one of its strongest talents: Tania Martins. The brain behind long-loved label Pink Cobra (see: sexy LBDs, expertly cut leather) is turning her attention to a new project, Markoo, which she co-designs with Mona Koochek. Both 32, the Toronto-based designers have been picking up steam since launching last fall with re-imagined cool girl staples like airy midi skirts, leather cut-out tops and the piece de résistance: a sexy almost-backless jumpsuit with perfectly cropped cigarette pants for spring. And because those writing in a public forum can always pick favourites, I’ll just tell you that mine is this ruffled black leather crop top that may or may not be named for yours truly. If you haven’t already availed yourself of this up-and-coming label, I suggest you do so now. You won’t have much longer to say you know them when.

12 suggestions for what to wear to Power Ball 2014 »

Toronto’s annual arty blowout is happening this Thursday, which means that the city’s partygoers are in serious prep mode. Even for those who don’t circulate often, Power Ball is a big deal. Every year, the Power Plant comes alive with installations, open bars and flashbulbs. As such, you can imagine the importance placed on wardrobing. If you’re going to this year’s event and still don’t know what to wear, here are 12 tips from some of Toronto’s hippest partygoers and some of those involved with this year’s festivities.

Tickets are still available at thepowerplant.org but by this time tomorrow they’re likely to disappear. Get ‘em while they’re hot!