Month: August 2010

Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 – 2011 Shoes

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The ornate nature of these Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 – 2011 shoes has me speechless. The Object Fetish by SHOWstudio: Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 Shoes video blew me away but I didn’t realize how extensive the ornate shoe collection was. I’d love to see these up close. I’m so curious about the materials used. The heels look like they are made of plastic.  I can’t believe they would be some kind of metal, seems that would be too heavy.  I wonder how long some of these embroidered pieces take to produce? images: tooklookbook.com

Gap Premium Pant Collection Fall 2010

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Gap invited media over one morning to check out the Premium Pant Collection. The response was big and everyone was posting and tweeting about the pants. I contributed to that myself. There are 5 different styles of pants in your typical Gap styles: Boy Fit, Modern Boot, Curvy, Perfect Trouser and Slim Cropped.  All the styles came in black and some had navy blue or grey options.  Each person got a pair for our own evaluation.  The Slim Cropped style drew me in and I opted for that.  They only came in black.  I was really happy with the fit and stretchy material.  They are the type of pants you buy a size smaller because they will stretch out.  They didn’t do a very good job of repelling my cat’s hair so I think the lint resistance thing is a little suspect. After washing the fit stays true and the colour doesn’t fade. There were some predictions that the Slim Cropped would sell out. I believed this would happen; the pants fit very well. Many …

Guest blogging at the Vitaminwater Canada Blog

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I was asked to do a two week, eight post blogging gig over at Vitaminwatercanada.ca. I don’t do much guest posting but usually make exceptions when they are paid gigs 🙂 I’ll be talking about the people and places I love in the Toronto fashion scene. My first post is about Kirk and Stephen from Greta Constantine.

I want – I got A Week in Review – Philip Sparks and Chan Luu x Banana Republic

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A weekly (biweekly for this one) roundup of stories from I want – I got. Featured Posts Philip Sparks Fall 2010 Film by Karl Richter Watch It! Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray: Kristjan Hayden – Pastel Supernova is featured in this video with hair wizardry by Kristjan Hayden from the Civello Salon Queen Street location. Art Direction and styling was provided by Diego Armand I want – I got’s Chan Luu x Banana Republic Contest – Enter the contest, you have until August 19, 2010

Sorel Spring 2011

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I was surprised to hear that Sorel is expanding it’s footwear line to include casual shoes for Spring 2011. This season marks the brand’s inaugural spring line, which includes eight new looks for men and women, as well as six carryover styles that have been lightened up and modified for spring. For women, the collection focuses on vulcanized sneakers, Mary Jane shoes and sporty ballet flats, as well as fashion boots and rainboots. For men, there are sneakers, tasseled boat shoes and rugged, casual boots. Each style, priced between $70 and $100, pays homage to Sorel’s history, from the rubberized toecaps on the sneakers to the stitching on the heels. And Koeberle already has plans for spring ’12. “In Sorel’s future, there may be a heel of some sort, perhaps an open-toe [shoe/sandal hybrid]. It’s key to stay true to who we are and not walk away from our heritage,” she said. “But the opportunity is limitless.” I’m not really jazzed on the collection but I do think the Sorel rainboots are super cute.  I …