It’s that time of year again… Spring merch is going on sale at Holt Renfrew. The Bloor Street location in Toronto always has a great selection of footwear (even in my popular size 39), bags and clothing during sale time. Remember when I did this? Yes… those are Louboutins and Ferragamos, all for about 40 per cent off! I snagged the…
A street artist from Hamburg, Germany is responsible for these clever digs at the fashion industry and Photoshop. The swimwear ads for mega-retailer, H&M, feature Isabeli Fontana. While the Brazilian model is naturally toned and tanned, there’s no doubt that some digital magic has occurred, inciting this response from the German artist. Even when I first saw these ads, the first thing that…
Versailles. The stomping grounds of Kings, Queens and of course, couture. Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his 2013 Chanel Cruise collection yesterday, and it was a spectacle fit for the Royal Court. There was no doubt some 18th Century inspiration. The frilly décolletage and tiered lace sleeves seem to echo Marie Antoinette… but the bottom seems to suggest a take on 18th…
Yesterday, it was announced that Fashion Television, or FT, has been cancelled after 27 seasons on the air and syndication around the Globe. The host of the runway and fashion series, Jeanne Beker, tweeted, “So surreal. This dream is over: After 27 glorious years, FT production ceased today. So sad to see some of my closest colleagues move on.” This…
Fashion followers have been holding their breath over who would take over at Christian Dior. Rumours circled around Marc Jacobs, and Raf Simons, formerly the creative director of Jil Sander, was officially named the creative director of the French brand yesterday. His debut collection for the brand will be at Fall Haute Couture Fashion Week in July. If only I…
