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Are you jonesing for your latest fix of drama in the Seven Kindoms? Scenes of Jon Snow looking adorably confused? Danaerys Targaryen’s fantastic wigs? The fantasy genre’s greatest soap opera aka Game of Thrones won’t be returning to the air until next year, and HBO has confirmed that it will be the series’ final season. […]

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In the age of #whomademyclothes order to shift the way we think about fashion, we need greater transparency into how it’s made. In this new series, Isabel B. Slone brings you behind the scenes with the indie creators who deserve a spotlight for their sustainable, stylish practices. ~ One-hundred and twenty eight St. Clarens Avenue […]

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Claudia McNeilly got her Louis Vuitton Neverfull as a gift, but there was something about the designer carryall that made the 25-year-old food writer feel self-conscious. The iconic monogram was too popular for her taste. Creative by nature, she slapped some embroidered patches onto the bag: a Casper the Friendly Ghost one with “Ready to […]

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I arrive at what appears to be a vacant storefront near Toronto’s Wychwood neighbourhood. The windows are papered over, and there’s no sign on the door. But the door is unlocked, so I tentatively enter a room lined with large plastic bins crammed with a veritable Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory selection of designer goods: fur-lined […]

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Swap out the bottle of rosé and baguette for your lip-gloss and wallet and soak up the last few weeks of summer carrying a picnic-ready basket bag. As seen on our fave street styles stars, the woven bag is the must-have carryall of the season. Styled with a sundress or crisp summer whites, the all around perfect […]

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With so many labels to keep up with across the fashion capitals, it can be easy to forget that we’ve got some pretty stellar designers right here in our own backyard. Canadian fashion has been cultivating its cool factor for the past few years with a plethora of homegrown talent coming to fruition and launching […]

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Now that summer has officially arrived (Happy belated summer solstice, btw!) and we’ve moved all of our winter wear to the (very, very) back of our closets, it’s time to start thinking about our favourite part of any outfit—the accessories. When it comes to purses, it’s hard to not stick to Old Faithful once you […]

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The Kelly, the PS1, the Speedy: It bags have become so major over the years, that they scarcely even need a designer name attached! We discuss the appeal at length in our Winter 2012 issue, but today, we’re putting these bags to the test: in the battle of It bag supremacy, which comes out on top?

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We’re putting our own spin on the ole’ partridge in a pear tree with some seriously amazing holiday giveaways! Each weekday from December 8 through 23, we’ll count down by giving away 12, 11, 10… (well, you get the picture) gifts. Each giveaway will only be open for 24 hours, so be sure to check back every day starting tonight at 12:01 a.m.

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From base layers to varsity jackets, we’ve got your 21 must-have wardrobe updates for fall.

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Add drool-worthy drama to your look with layers of rich blues and cranberries.

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When it comes to handbags, spotted, strapped, tasselled or brightly hued is the new black. Fitting the bill on all those fronts is the latest collection from Vancouver brand Gaya (gaya.ca). A mint-coloured clutch with a black-and-white spotted pocket and key closure is cool for cocktail hour, and a python-patterned purse dripping in leather fringe dials up your everyday basics.