FASHION Magazine

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36 NEWS Banana Republic heads to the Hamptons, Ferragamo says buongiorno Toronto, Comme des Garçons has a heart-to-heart with Converse and Louis Vuitton’s latest little luxury.
38 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada step out in tropical hues and all-over prints.
42 EXCLUSIVE Bernadette Morra travels to Scotland to uncover the blustery inspiration behind Chanel’s pre-Fall tweeds and tartans.
46 Q&A Fashion fantasy and pint-sized couture: Enter Viktor & Rolf’s designer funhouse with Sarah Casselman.
50 WEDDING Swathed in a custom-made haute couture gown, designer Tanya Taylor ties the knot in a fairytale setting.
54 SWIMWEAR From retro one-pieces to nouveau print bikinis, five Canadian swim labels prove why they’re seaworthy.
60 RUNWAY This bud’s for you: Fresh floral prints have sprouted on the ready-to-wear scene.

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38 NEWS Tiffany & Co.’s new jazz-era jewels; Levi’s celebrates a milestone; Chanel turns back the hands of time with the relaunch of a 1987 classic; and the latest book for haute heel lovers.
40 FLASHPOINT Stylish women from across the country step out in some of the season’s hottest trends, including high shine and juicy shades of melon.

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50 NEWS Face Hunter debuts a new book, the hottest hue to wear now, Guess lands a Canadian model and DKNY teams up with Refinery29.
52 FLASHPOINT Stylish women from across Canada step out in stripes and statement tees.
54 DIARY Join Bernadette Morra as she traipses from showroom to showroom at Paris Fashion Week.
60 AT THE SHOWS Card games, hot baths and dish duty—some of fashion’s finest reveal how they deal with pre-show jitters.

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53 TREND The runways are experiencing a ’90s revival—relive grunge’s glory days with spring’s plaids, slip dresses and lived-in layered looks.
56 NEWS Louis Vuitton finds the key to our hearts; butterfly prints fly onto the scene; DVF hits the surf; and RW & Co. marches to a new beat.
58 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada step out in the latest trends.
62 TREND REPORT From mirror metallic finishes to bare midriffs; photo prints to platforms: your cheat sheet to the hottest Spring 2013 runway trends.
76 WORKBOOK Montreal designer and Mercedes Benz Start Up competition winner Duy Nguyen hits a high sea-note with his latest collection.

THE LIST
81 The lust-have bag, your ultimate spring shopping list, and the best of black and white.

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34 NEWS The watch to wear now; Assouline’s latest gem; Geox gets a leg up on denim; and Thomas Sabo picks a Poppy.
36 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada step out in the latest trends.
40 SPRING PREVIEW From the best shows to the hottest parties, our editors share 28 highlights of Spring 2013.
46 HOTELS Two posh properties to stay (and shop) at during fashion week.
50 LINGERIE Victoria’s Secret takes us to the circus.
56 RUNWAY Breaking down Spring 2013’s boudoir trend.
58 ACCESSORIES Canadian designers look beyond clothing.
64 DOSSIER The glamorous history of the tuxedo, as worn by women.

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48 NEWS eBay’s holiday collaboration; candyland-inspired metallics; BCBG partners with the Bay; and the coffee-table book of the season.
50 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada step out in the latest trends.
54 TREND The newest fur techniques represent an evolution of fashion’s sumptuous side.

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ANNIVERSARY
53 FASHION began as a city magazine, but thanks to the talents of many over the past 3.5 decades, we have grown into Canada’s most-read fashion and beauty magazine. We look at the changes in shopping, runway shows, fashion media, models and more since our debut.

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64 NEWS Salvatore Ferragamo’s new exhibition pays homage to Marilyn Monroe, Louis Vuitton shows them who’s deboss, the model of the moment, and Holt Renfrew celebrates the big 1-7-5.
66 FLASHPOINT Party girls across Canada dress to impress in hats, brushstroke prints and asymmetrical hemlines.
68 TREND REPORT Fall 2012 is nigh and the forecast is dark. Check out the A-list.
86 Q+A Bernadette Morra travels to Vancouver to chat fashion and motherhood with Victoria Beckham.
90 RESORT Chanel unveils its 2013 Resort collection amidst the gardens of Versailles.
92 DESIGNERS Laura and Kate Mulleavy’s quirky-cool Rodarte line continues its ascent.
96 INVITATION Designer Paul Hardy on 10 years in the business and his greatest love of all.
99 THE LIST Extras! Extras! Read all about our edit of the season’s best shoes, boots and bags.

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30 PREVIEW From New York to Paris, FASHION’s first look at Fall 2012.
38 FLASHPOINT Stylish Canadian women take the spotlight in ’80s-inspired neon and one-shoulder goddess gowns.
40 MODELS Life behind the lens: Sarah Nicole Prickett traces the rise of models turned photographers.
46 THE LIST Designers are breathing new life into those old blue jeans.

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40 NEWS Picnic-ready bags take the spotlight, Hermès dives (back) into swimwear, Tag Heuer’s new leading lady and Diesel shows off its new attitude.
42 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada let the sun shine in with shades of yellow and flirty floral pants.
44 SWIM ESSAY Does shopping for a swimsuit trigger a tidal wave of self-doubt? Leah McLaren keeps your head above water with seven tried-and-true tips.
48 TREND From the runway to the red carpet, strategic cut-outs are exposing a whole new side of womenswear.

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THE AGE ISSUE
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56 NEWS Dr. Martens hooks up with Liberty of London, Gucci’s new ready-to-wear royal, paisley prints swirl onto the scene, the most buzz-worthy fashion books, and more.
60 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada play peekaboo in sheer fabrics, power up in primary colours and get graphic in black and white.