The Proenza Schouler Tweed Button shorts are so perfect. They are high waisted and a bit tailored.  I like the side closure that leaves the front of the short zipper free. They are also lined. So perfect, yet so expensive at $850/ images: ssense.com
I wasn’t able to attend the CHLOE comme PARRIS Fall Winter 2011 – 2012 show at LG Fashion (boo). I found this CHLOE comme PARRIS fashion film for fall though.
Aldo Shoes is on a collaboration roll too. During Rouge Fashion Week they partnered with Greta Constantine on some limited edition footwear. DUY paired up with Aldo during LG Fashion Week for a limited edition collection of accessories. This collection of elegant and slightly rebel shoes and accessories pays homage to his Muse, her sophistication and distinctive sense of aesthetics. Faithful to her vision, the various pieces of this collection integrate the elements that made Daphne Guinness famous: leather, textured materials (python, lace), prints (leopard) and fur (pony), caramel hues and dark shades (grey and black). The FW 2011 ALDO collection of shoes and accessories for DUY is an stunning blend of radical chic, flexibility and accessibility. A collection which truly combines modernism, sophistication and elegance.
The DANIER x Greta Constantine Fall Winter 2011 – 2012 collaboration was just announced but few weeks ago there was another announcement from the DANIER team. DANIER continues their Canadian designer collaborations by announcing a partnership with renowned fashion stylist and director, George Antonopoulos. F/W 2011/12 will see a debut design capsule collection, OBJECT, sold at select DANIER retail locations across Canada. Object will be comprised of sophisticated separates for women, bringing a singular aesthetic to the Canadian consumer. “My philosophy behind OBJECT was creating modern classics in leather that are effortlessly integrated into anyone’s wardrobe. Attainable and affordable, the designs are investment pieces translated in leather to create a new language of dressing,” says Antonopoulos. Antonopoulos has earned an impressive reputation within the Canadian fashion landscape through his work as both a creative director and stylist with publications such as Flare, Fashion and Cheek Magazine. DANIER is excited to have the opportunity to bring this Canadian talent’s forward thinking vision into the retail arena; OBJECT will debut to the Canadian media this spring. DANIER …
It’s been collaboration news central the last few days. Denis Gagnon is selling limited quantities of his Spring Summer 2011 shoes at his new Montreal store. In conjunction with the official opening of the Denis Gagnon boutique, scheduled in May 2011, Denis Gagnon and ALDO will be releasing the samples from their Spring/Summer 2011 shoe collaboration to be sold exclusively at the designer’s first stand-alone boutique in Old Montreal. In limited quantities, the samples will be sold for $150.00 per pair. 15% of the total sales will be donated to the Farha Foundation in Montreal. Lucky Montrealers! images: courtesy of Aldo
I wasn’t a big fan of the Givenchy Fall Winter 2011 – 2012 collection. There was a lot of WTF going on for me. I didn’t like the black panther prints much either. The accessories (minus the horrible shoes) are looking very promising though. I like the execution of the black panther in the jewellery a lot. images: WWD.com
The classic, minimal and versatile black handbag was a massive whole in my ridiculously large collection of handbags at home. I had the all the colours of the rainbow and various fabrics but not handbag 101: black, functional, multipurpose. I would always admire the Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B. (Morning After Bag) Bag at the a2zane store on Queen. I finally bit the bullet at a2zane and purchased the M.A.C. Clutch which is smaller than the M.A.B. bag. The strap can be adjusted to shorten it or it can be removed. I wanted a smaller bag because I have to many big bags. Big bags always result in me carrying more crap I don’t need. With a smaller bag, I have to be strategic with what I decide to carry with me, eliminated a lot of useless things. It’s only been a few days and obsessed with this bag. I love the shape, the size and the looks. The strap is a great length. I’m in love with the bag and it has filled so many wardrobe …
Givenchy and Converse teamed up for a Japanese only release of the Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci × CONVERSE ADDICT. I like the subtle animal print and the Givenchy cross tongue detail. via freshnessmag.com images: Fashionsnap.com
Trailer for ‘FABRIC BIKE’: The Deadly Nightshades come together to create a bicycle that combines their love of fashion, art and cycling. The girls document this 3 month project step by step, as they make their ultimate bike out of unconventional materials – posing the question, what can’t you make a bike out of? Stay tuned for info on the premiere of FABRIC BIKE summer 2011!
I love these necklaces by MARLU jewellery. MARLU is a Toronto based line and was created by sisters, Monika Sammut and Marta LeClair. 16″ necklace of green jade beads accented with a double strand of rhodium plated curb chain, two layers of blades and a large rhodium clasp 18″ double strand necklace of onyx beads accented with rhodium plated blades and a large rhodium clasp 18″ double strand necklace of white polished shell beads accented with rhodium plated blades and a large rhodium clasp images: courtesy of MARLU jewellery
