Obsessed is a good way to describe how I feel about the Club Monaco Tila sleevless jacket. The oracle helped me breakdown the perfect looks to pair with it as I was stumped. Now I see them paired with a white shirt and my Gap wide leg trouser jeans (courtesy of Gap).
From the picture, it could also work with an easy summer dress. A tunic and leggings would be a good bet also.
images: clubmonaco.com
JUMA has a little teaser video for their upcoming fall winter 2011 – 2012 collection called Kaleidoscope.
For their unisex collection, the brother and sister team Alia & Jamil JUMA, traveled to India, Tibet, Thailand & Shenzhen to research local tapestry work and wildlife. They infused those elements into their prints while making them more dark and moody by distorting them and adding gradients of color including midnight blue, burnt corals, olive, tangerine, nude and black. The line uses directional silhouettes and styling incorporating printed dresses, blazers and tops mixed with silky knits to layer with. The video reflects the mood of their new collection.
I’m looking forward to seeing more of this collection. The idea of a unisex line intrigues me. Have they done away with traditional men’s and women’s lines. Their timing couldn’t be more perfect with this whole androgyny thing going on in fashion right now.
This the first time I’ve heard Crystal talk. I like her and I enjoyed this interview.
There is no way I’m going to like anything at this Miss Sixty/Killah spring summer 2011 preview, I thought to myself. My Miss Sixty loving days were over and I guess I considered myself too grownup to like the youthfulness of the brand anymore. I was wrong on a couple things. I realized that Miss Sixty has grown up a little bit. The clothing wasn’t as outrageous as it used to be and there were a lot of wearable pieces.
Miss Sixty’s spring summer 2011 collection was influenced by the 80s (of course), the 50s, orchids and colour. I was amazed it was only obnoxious in small amounts.
Top picks for me is the vibrant pink leather motorcycle style jacket and the bright, neon like denim. These two items are super obnoxious, especially the denim. Amazing that the collection has gotten a bit more mature but it’s the few crazy pieces that attract my magpie eyes.
Killah looked to tribal prints, irony, neon and racing as influences for spring summer 2011. This collection was very youthful and featured some of the crazy stuff I expected Miss Sixty to have.
The crazy cat lady clothing appealed to me. It’s just so absurd and hilarious. The cat has hair rollers, ha
Killah had fluro, tribal print and lace all over their shoes this season.
Miss Sixty opted for more neutral colours but stuck with a lot of cutout bootie sandals
See the rest of my photos from the preview.
There is a Miss Sixty/Energie store in Yorkdale Mall.
Tô Long-nam is still keeping me up to date with his collections. I’m hoping to hear some news about fall winter 2011 soon. Spring Summer 2011 is heavily influenced by the butterfly.
As the butterfly shape corresponds with a X-structure it represents – as the ying and the yang – the two sides of the same coin. On one side the butterfly – with its soft body of curved lines, beautiful but fragile and precious through its colors – literally embodies all aspects of eternal beauty and femininity. And on the other side the X-structure which represents the masculine pole – rational, cold, straight but at the same time strong and protective. Two elements which complement each other, and which perfectly reflect all the characteristics of the TÔ LONG-NAM aesthetics. It combines the mixture of traditional masculine and feminine elements to create strength with its lines and soft harmony in its composition.
images: courtesy of TÔ Long-Nam
The Facehunter isn’t a blog I follow really. Street style blogs aren’t my thing even though I appreciate their impact and importance to fashion, blah, blah. I know who Yvan Rodic is of course and I’ve seen some of his work. This video from Nowness.com was a interesting look at what he does. He’s pretty cute and charming in this video.
Charlotte Olympia is a girl who loves her platforms. These shoes from the spring summer 2011 collection give a lot of extra height but are a bit quirky. I really love the wedge ones.
Charlotte Olympia is available at The Room in The Hudson’s Bay
images: Charlotte Olympia’s facebook page
There are a few things from Gap’s spring summer 2011 collection I have my eyes on. I love the Pale Denim ruffle top. It reminds me of Lanvin a little bit. The Chambray denim hooded parka will be a good substitute for that Lanvin x Acne denim jacket I never bought. The white skirt is heavily influenced by Jil Sander’s spring summer 2011 silhouette. It wasn’t a silhouette that I liked at first but it has been growing.
I saw Paris Li’s new spring summer 2011 collection at the launch event for Ukamaku, a Toronto based online retailer specializing in Canadian fashion. I really liked the print pieces from her collection. Easy dressing for summer with a bright pop.
Paris Li can be found online at Ukamaku or at York Choice in Bayview Village, 2901 Bayview Avenue. Private appointments can also be made.
images: courtesy of Paris Li
The Sabina sandal by Toronto based, Abel Munoz matches perfectly with my speckled egg nails.
Available at: George C in Toronto.
image: abelmunozaccessories.com
Interfilière Trends for Summer 2012
I want – I got’s Spring Summer 2012 Fashion Trend Forecasting Reference
This is a listing of fashion trend forecasting reports for Spring Summer 2012. They are posted for reference and easy access. This page will be updated as more fashion trend forecasting reports come up.
Update June 15, 2011 – Â WOMEN’S S/S 2012 COLOR PREMIUM TEXTILE JAPAN JFW
Update June 15, 2011 – WOMEN’S S/S 2012 WATER FOOTPRINT TREND MPDCLICK.COM
WOMEN’S COLOR TREND S/S 2012 DESIGN OPTIONS
MEN’S COLOR TREND SPRING 2012 DESIGN OPTIONS
Spring/Summer 2012 Apparel Fabric Trends by Interstoff Asia Essential
PROMOSTYL & PRINTSOURCE Spring/Summer-2012 Style Guide & Trends
Printsource: Top 10 Print Trends for 2012
Women’s Men’s Trends S/S 2012 Fashion Snoops
Stretching Beyond. Textiles 2012 Creora
Top Ten Prints Men’s Women’s S/s 2012 Printsource
Women’s Men’s Kid’s S/s 2012 Promostyl & Printsource
Women’s Trend Forecast S/s 2011 Mpdclick.com
Kid’s Contemporary Trends S/s 2011 Mpdclick.com
NILIT® BodyFashion and Activewear Trends for Spring/Summer 2012
New Hyosung products plus 2012 fabric directions.
Creora Sock Directions for 2012.
Interfilière Trends for Summer 2012
PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner Summer 2012.
Clariant ColorWorks – – ColorForward 2012
Women’s Top Color Spring 2012 Fashion Snoops
Pattern Observer Spring ‘12 Trend Report: Part I
Lenzing Trends Spring/Summer 2012
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2012
Active Footwear Trend Boards For Spring Summer 2012
Stoll Trend Collection Europe Spring/Summer 2012
Piave Maitex Spring Summer Collection 2012
Vogue Italia February 2011 - The Black Allure
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Yes, yes, I know. More collaborations. I like this one between Catherine Malandrino and Lacoste for spring summer 2011. It’s the little pleated tennis dresses.
LACOSTE has partnered with world-renowned French designer Catherine Malandrino to create a romantic and youthful new women’s collection for Spring 2011. The pairing couldn’t be more perfect, blending ultra-femininity and “joie de vivreâ€, the core of each brand’s philosophy.
The LACOSTE + MALANDRINO Collection begins with an unexpected encounter of two worlds with a shared French heritage. The fusion of masculine sportif with a feminine perspective creates a new aesthetic – sensual, strong and Paris/New York chic. A wardrobe of fundamental, timeless pieces designed for a feminine, active life. Catherine Malandrino’s classic dress-making techniques of draping, shirring and a unique cut to accentuate the curve of a woman’s body are applied to the iconic LACOSTE polo. A new dimension of lifestyle-wear for a woman in motion.
These two looks are my favourite. I’m all about the maxi length right now. The classic tennis outfit never finds itself on my bad side.
The collection will be available in April 2011 at Holt Renfrew and select Lacoste boutiques across Canada.
images: courtesy of Lacoste
I was introduced to Macallan Scotch Tasting through a tasting event at The Hazelton. It was a great experience and I learned to appreciate scotch. Over the course of the years I ended up at two more scotch tastings with Macallan. I took some video of the last one so you could get an idea of what these tastings are all about.
Great colours on these Hermès spring summer 2011 handbags.
This bag would be great hanging off my Hermès bracelet drenched arm. Ha.
Most of you know that Barbie ain’t my thing. However, I grew upon Dynasty (not reruns) so I do want these dolls. They are awesome.
In honor of Dynasty’s 30th anniversary, Barbie® celebrates two of the show’s iconic characters. Embodying the sass and wicked streak in Alexis, Barbie® makes a bold statement in her golden gown and glittery jewelry. Brown wavy hair and dramatic face paint perfectly capture the character’s allure and deviousness.
Embodying the chic style and glamorous beauty of Krystle, Barbie® wears a stunning white gown inspired by the show’s original Nolan Miller designs. Blonde, sleek, and oh so stylish, she sparkles in jewels that dazzle and delight.
Of course Alexis is my favourite. They got into some pretty wicked catfights.
Thanks to Style Collective friend, I’m the It Girl for tweeting about them.
images: barbiecollector.com
Oliver Spencer is a British menswear label that recently opened a store on Queen Street West. I stopped by the opening party to check it out. It was pretty packed so I didn’t get to see a lot of the clothing. I did end up buying a beautiful Il Bussetto bifold wallet in vibrant green leather. I did manage to snag the Spring Summer 2011 lookbook which I’ve scanned.
Queen Street is turning into the menswear strip with the addition of Oliver Spencer. There are a lot of great shops along Queen for you guys.
Oliver Spencer
962 Queen Street West
Toronto
647 348 7673
I’m all over Prada Spring Summer 2011 right now. I love the collection and accessories. The video ad campaign is on loop at my house. Prada is good at the marketing that goes into the brand. The spring summer 2011 collection sold me on the runway. The video and print ad campaign turned it into lust. Prada had a great lookbook for fall winter 2010 – 2011 which they recreated in video form. I’m hoping something like this happens for spring summer too.
The Oracle always brings me back Pierre Hermé macarons when he returns from Paris. The macaron are the best thing I’ve ever tasted. It’s a small box of 7 macaron and you can’t have them sitting around for days. You have to eat them within a day or too for maximum freshness.
There are all kinds of seasonal flavours so it’s always a different experience.
I haven’t tried Foie Gras macaron but I would.
images: pierreherme.com
The LCBO presented Classic Cocktails: A 1960s Soirée event which was held The Carlu in Toronto. Janie Bryant, the Emmy Award Winning Mad Men costume designer was in attendance and talked about the impact of 1960s fashion on current pop culture. I attended the event and managed to get some video of Janie talking. The lighting is so bad in the Carlu so please forgive how dark it is. I’m not going to apologize for the loud and rude crowd that talked over Janie Bryant the whole time. Poor form Toronto, poor form.
I didn’t know what Janie looked like before the event and she is beautiful. She’s someone who can make St. John’s look hot because I would have never suspected they did her dress.
I’m not going to get all analytical about this shoot, the fashion industry and race. I do enough of that outside this space. I’m just going to enjoy this beautiful spread and share it with people.
When I cut my hair many people asked if I would ever go blonde. The answer is no but it looks good here. The contrast is much nicer with her skin tone than mine.
The Black Allure
Ph: Emma Summerton
Stylist: Edward EnninfulModels: Ajak Deng, Chanel Iman, Arlenis Sosa Peña, Jourdan Dunn, Melodie Monrose, Lais Ribeiro, Rose Cordero, Mia Aminata Niaria, Sessilee Lopez, Joan Smalls and Georgie Baddiel
images: thefashionspot.com
Here is a short video shot in the showroom for the Givenchy Haute Couture Spring Summer 2011 collection. Gives you a better look at the details.
I dream about my arms covered in stacks colourful Hermès Bracelets.
images: tooklookbook.com
My girl Sasha Pivovarova is looking amazing in the Alberta Ferretti Spring Summer 2011 Ad Campaign shot by Paolo Roversi.
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day and supermodel Chanel Iman will make a special in-store appearance to share the love with customers and fans as Victoria’s Secret celebrates the most romantic holiday of the year.
Customers will have the opportunity to take a special Valentine’s Day keepsake photo with Chanel and those who purchase the new Love Push-up Bra or Sexy Little Things Noir: Love Me fragrance will be granted access into a VIP line for a shorter wait to meet her!
February 9, 2011 – 4-6 pm
Victoria’s Secret, Toronto Eaton Centre
image: chaneliman.com
