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The daily steal: Straw hat, $29

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:38 +0000

I was in Japan recently and the number one trend I saw on the head of every hip young thing was a straw hat, which was paired with a floral dress and a faded denim top. While the prairie girl style is not my thing, I can at least emulate part of the look with [...]

Fashion news: Lara Stone sues French Playboy, Mad Men nail polish and Olivier Zahm’s broken heart

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:24:33 +0000

Purple mag editor Olivier Zahm has been dumped by his main lady love, Natacha Ramsay, for another man. Zahm wrote a post on Purple Diary, which was accompanied by an image of a shattered frame of an image of the two during happier times. An excerpt: “She called me to tell me that she loves [...]

Fashion news: Erin Fetherston’s Juicy gown, Coco Rocha poses avec husband and Gerard Butler for L’Oréal

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:13:24 +0000

Erin Fetherston’s first collection as creative director for Juicy Couture–a holiday capsule line–has a velour evening gown. Fetherston wore a similar dress to the Met Gala, her first day of work for the brand, which is taking a new direction after parting ways with its founders. [WWD] Coco Rocha appearing in Vogue isn’t exactly news, [...]

First look: Obakki’s fall line is for the rock ’n’ roll glamour goddess

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:24:32 +0000

By Kristi Carignan Attending a highly-anticipated fashion event and rubbing elbows with Californian blogger Rumi Neely (fashiontoast.com) is a fabulous way to spend an evening. A few weeks ago, fellow intern Dahlia James and I got to attend a fall fashion show at Obakki’s Gastown shop (44 Water St., 604-669-9727, obakki.com). Building on the brand’s staple [...]

The culture club: 6 ways to make the most of your long weekend

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:56 +0000

We Culturites aren’t really sure where the first half of the summer went, but with the August long weekend quickly approaching we want to make sure we treasure every minute left of this hot and gorgeous weather, so we’ve put together some tips that will help you make the most of a mini-vacay: Look for getaways [...]

Hot disc: DVAS Society

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:34 +0000

Loving the DVAS new album Society (Upper Class Recordings)–out this week. The title track is a splash of funk, a dash of electro and a whole lotta disco. Move over Katy Perry, I’ve found my summer anthem. Watch this video and more at fashionmagazine.com/music. Plus: Want to be featured on FASHION + Music? Upload [...]

The daily steal: White booties, $36

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:02:35 +0000

While boots with peek-a-boo toes are a current sartorial “yes,” they make absolutely no sense, practicality-wise. Don’t boots exist to protect you from the elements? How is that possible when your toes are exposed to the puddles and muddy patches you’re trying to avoid? In any case, these booties ($36, at Aldo) cleverly side-step that [...]

Tanuki Project brings it at Montreal fashion and design festival

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:00:28 +0000

Attention all readers in la Belle Province. Montreal’s own Tanuki Project will be bringing their distinct live show, which blends their electro-dance beats with artful image projections, to the stage at Montreal’s Festival Mode et Design. Check them out on August 4th at 10 p.m., just a day after their debut album Playground for Everyone [...]

Street style: Hey, buttercup

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:00:36 +0000

Yorkville is always a mecca for street style in Toronto–when the sun is shining, stylish women come out in droves! Sweet and feminine, this week’s stunner layers delicate buttercup eyelet over a dainty floral in baby-soft shades. A wristful of made-them-at-camp bracelets and a cognac clutch finishes off a grown-up, but girlie outfit. See the [...]

Wear a necklace, Save a Child’s Heart

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:45:52 +0000

Fashionable philanthropy is a great trend that isn’t going anywhere soon–who can argue with cute accessories that just so happen to be for a good cause? They latest is this sterling silver heart necklace, bedazzled with a bold coral bead. Designed by Beth Godrey of Bejeweled by Beth, 50 per cent of proceeds go to [...]