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J. Crew is almost here. The American retailer announced that it will open its first Canadian store in Toronto 2011. [J. Crew Aficionada, via @Derick Chetty ]

“I never understand why God give the possibility to have children just to woman,” Roberto Cavalli told Harper’s Bazaar. “Oh, my God, my dream would be to have a baby!” [Huffington Post]

“Now I’m shooting another [movie]. I’m writing the script–a comedy. I’m in the mood to have fun and smile,” says Tom Ford about his second directorial effort. [Fashionologie]

If you’ve been wondering when you can buy those chunky heels that the models wore during the Rad Hourani Spring 2011 fashion show look no further than the Paris-based Canadian designer’s website (radhourani.com).

Taylor Momsen is the latest find herself in Tim Gunn’s crosshairs. “What a diva! She was pathetic, she couldn’t remember her lines, and she didn’t even have that many. I thought to myself ‘why are we all being held hostage by this brat?” Gunn told E! News of his experience on the Gossip Girl set. [The Cut]

Tara Subkoff resurrects her Imitation of Christ line with a show at Mac & Milk today. [WWD]

Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney will be participating in London’s first ever sustainable fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 17. [Vogue UK]

Fashion’s Night Out-starved Canadians can watch a live webcast with Andre Leon Talley on CBS.com and Tavi is rumoured to be tweeting and live-blogging the whole shebang for Barneys. [The Cut]

Detmar Blow, husband of the late fashion legend Isabella Blow has written a memoir of her life, Blow by Blow, to be released September 2nd (November 9 in the U.S.). A sample from the book, on Blow and milliner Philip Treacey‘s relationship: “They quickly developed an intense and creative relationship that he later likened to ‘having an affair with no sex’.” [Vogue UK]

Unisex was the mot du jour at Rad Hourani. Models were clad in multifunctional black leather pieces best suited for the city–day or night.  Slouchy sequin blazers, zipper-detailed second skin leggings, scuba-esque bomber jackets, slick finished backpacks and countless pairs of stacked heels (for men and women).  Part goth, part Matrix, Hourani’s designs continue to […]

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Here’s BryanBoy–that’s Monsieur Bryan Boy to you, as per his calligraphied LV invite. The thrilla from Manila has been wearing Rad Hourani around this town all week, and looking–his word–fabu. After the Vuitton show, we talked about how cool Canadians are right now: Rad, Mark Fast, Jeremy Laing.. “What’s in your water?” he demanded to know. Well, we have some of the cleanest tap water in the world, so not a lot. Maybe it’s in our beer?

See the full look after the jump.

Canadien(ne)s are taking over Paris–well, a tiny, unobtrusive corner of it. Nestled into the infamous Le Regine last night were designers Jeremy Laing and Rad Hourani, top blogger Tommy Ton, Shinan Govani with a bit of an entourage, and more… “I’ve never seen so many of us in one room here!” exclaimed one lively expatriate.

New designer-to-know Calla Haynes had cause to celebrate, in her gentle way: This week marks the coming-out of her eponymous solo line. (Previously, she earned her pedigree under Olivier Theyskens at Nina Ricci and creating prints for Laing.)

The CFDA had a Town Hall meeting last night to discuss the relevancy of out-of-season fashion weeks in the Internet age. But what you really want to know is: What did André Leon Talley wear? “The Vogue editor at large got out in a light gray suit with a small Louis Vuitton man-purse and parked himself at a table by the entrance. He applied lotion to his hands and sent someone out for a cappuccino, skim, with Splenda, at the Starbucks across the street. Once it was delivered, Mr. Talley went into the auditorium and took his seat.” Thank you for just existing, ALT. [New York Observer]

Toronto’s Tommy Ton of Jak&Jil took the photo above for Canadian designer Rad Hourani’s new line, Rad by Rad Hourani–a more affordable collection that doesn’t veer too far from his drapey, unisex vision. [StyleFile]

If you’ve been awake today, you’ll have heard the news that tanning beds, not surprisingly, cause cancer. [Yahoo!]

First the sunscreen and now this: Japan has been blessed with Nike’s new “Will Ferrell” sneaker. The shoes are burgundy, as in Ron. [High Snobriety, via The Cut]

My last day to take a bite out of the Big Apple begins with an early call time at Ralph Lauren.  I take in the rise ’n’ shine chicettes with glee—fresh blow-outs, furs and fabulous shoes.