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He has a name

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And it’s Zanta.

If you live in Toronto it possible you have seen Zanta before. I see him on the subway most times doing crazy shit in that Santa hat. Last time he was wearing these massive moon boots, shorts, no shirt, the Santa hat and a winter jacket. He decided to flex for everyone.

Leave a comment with your favourite Zanta story.

Edit: Livejournal is the place for all your Zanta news. Who knew the Sun did a story on him.

Edit (2/21/06): There are great pictures of Zanta here and here

EDIT(2/24/06): There is a documentary about Zanta, check it out. Thanks TP.

EDIT(3/28/06): There are some interviews with Zanta available. Thanks CaugheyMachine. (Ya, I’m slow with the updates)

i want…

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The geek in me has fallen in love with this shirt from Kitchen Orange.
Atari
Kitchen Orange Atari Shirt

How can you not love the old school Atari logo. I haven’t noticed this in any stores but I haven’t really been looking either. However, I know Mudshark Streetwear is selling them online.

Mudshark Streetwear is a local company that specializes in Canadian streetwear.

[tags]fashion, shopping, Toronto, streetwear, kitchen+orange, Canada[/tags]

i got…(Naal)

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I was on the receiving end of a very cute gift this weekend. Naal by STRANGEco.
Action Fighter Naal
Naal action fighter
Mushroom Lover Naal
Naal Mushroom Lover

Innocent-looking Naal is the first character in the series – a determined keeper of the mushroom patch. Naal’s ultrasonic helmet listens for the sound of any unwanted shroom-spiders and once engaged in battle, Naal furiously defends his plantation decked in robot arms, war pipe and visor.
Naal comes complete with a complement of accessories for both his Action Hero and Mushroom Lover forms, including 2 separate helmets, arms and pipes, as well as 2 mushrooms and a small family of shroom-spiders!(source)

Magic Pony on Queen Street West is the place to get designer toys and where my lovely Naal came from. The store will have you drooling over everything.

Magic Pony
694 Queen St West – map it!!!
Toronto, ON
M6J 1E7
tel: 416.861.1684
email: contact@magic-pony.com

[tags]magic+pony, naal, strangeco, toronto, shopping, toys[/tags]

i want…

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Individual Icons Jewelry

LeeAnn Herreid’s jewelry is something the 21st century traveller should never be without-compass rings and pendants set in sterling silver ensure you never lost your way, spirit level earrings keep you in balance, stainless steel ruler bracelets give you the measure of things, and thermometer earrings keep you cool. These are just some of the pieces in Herreid’s line of functional and innovative jewelry; more than just decorative, they are pieces with purpose.(source)

There are so many interesting pieces on this site that I had a hard time choosing. I like a lot of things, so here is a sample.

Chainmail Lariat
Chainmail Lariat

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i want…

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I’ve mentioned Sergio Rossi on the site before. I don’t understand why I didn’t look at the website further. I was missing the shoe gold mine!

It started at Red Apple. Mocha over the knee riding boots. I could faint!
Over the knee riding boot by Sergio Rossi

And the similar red leather boot with a turned down cuff.
Red leather boot with turned down cuff by Sergio Rossi

These two beautiful boots are all from Fall/Winter 2005. I wonder what Spring Summer 2006 brings, stay tuned.

You can purchase Sergio Rossi boots at Martha Fine Shoes and Accessories
153 Cumberland
Toronto, Ontario – map it!!!
Phone: 416-921-1429
Hours: M–W 10–6, Th–F 10–7, Sa 10–6, Su noon–5.

i want: Frye Boots

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I’ve been interested in Frye boots in passing for a few years now. If I was to own a motorcycle (which I hope at some point) I would definitely own these.
Belted Harness Frye boots

I checked out Frye‘s website and found some other items I like

Engineer Slouch Boot by Frye
Love, love, love these guys. Nice and tall.
Same goes for these
Frye Campus boot

The Frye Company is the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United States. The Company was founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, a well to do shoemaker from England. John A. Frye ran the business for nearly 50 years. (source)

Frye boots are available at many shops in the GTA. Here are a few that I know of for sure.

Bootmaster – 609 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
Rockin’ Cowboy – 754 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Western Corral – 1982 Avenue Road, North York, Ontario
B2 and Browns usually have a small selection of Frye boots for sale also.

Fashion show for Amie Scott designs

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Amie Scott will be having a fashion during the Twisted Valentine Art & Cabaret Show. Yours truly will be hitting the catwalk, showing off some fresh treads. I don’t have any experience, I just have to remember not to fall off the catwalk. Hopefully I’ll do okay and if the pictures look alright I’ll post them here.

Fashion cabaret
Get to the Blue Moon Lounge (725 Queen East) early Saturday (February 11) to snag primo seats for the seventh annual Twisted Valentine Art & Cabaret Show. Comedian Pretty Pussy Willow hosts the night of magic, comedy and fashion by local designers including art wear by Tara , Noxious and Menno Krant , Amie Scott ‘s outerwear collection and silky lingerie by Magdelina Designs . Stick around after the couture for a set of Ramones covers by the Carbonas . The show goes at 9 pm, and cover is $8.

via NowToronto

Hollister what are you hiding

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I went in the Hollister store on my trip to the Eaton Centre last night. I had to see what all the hubbub was about. I hated it. The most annoying part was how dark it is in the store. You can’t see anything. Even the dressing room area is poorly lit, what the hell. I can only assume that they have something to hide, they don’t want you to see the clothes properly. Not until you get home that is and are too lazy to return it. From what I could see, there was nothing special, nothing worthy of grabbing my attention. Nothing that screamed “YOU MUST OWN ME”. Boo urns Hollister, boo urns.

Geox is getting closer

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I was in the Eaton Centre today and noticed that there is going to be a Geox store opening. This is very exciting. Geox makes the most comfortable shoes you will ever wear. They keep your feet cool and dry all day long, no matter how long you wear them. I own these boots and I love them, I wish I had a black pair.
Geox boots

There is a store in Yorkdale already. It’s not surprising that I didn’t know this, I haven’t been up to Yorkdale since they renovated. Too far. Geox also makes dress, casual and sport shoes for men, women and kids. They even have outerwear. All products use their patented system.

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i want…

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Chemistry book bag by Rebound Designs
Chemistry book by Rebound DesignsChemistry by Rebound Designs side view

I already have one book bag from Caitlin, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It was love at first sight, well almost. I really wanted The Odyssey or The Iliad, but alas they were not available. Old hardcover books are reworked into beautiful handbags. Caitlin has a good FAQ for those that are interested in her book bag making process.

Items are always changing on her site, so keep checking. Chemistry is still available but gems like Great Expectations, Calculus and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy have been bought up. These one of a kind items are only available online.

[tags]handbags, rebound+designs, shopping, vintage, fashion[/tags]




i want: Medium Bags

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Deployment Helmet Bag by Medium
Deployment Helmet Bag
Military Inspired. The design was drafted from a USAF pilot”s helmet bag. – check
Lots of pockets – check
Great colour – check
Lots of hardware – check

For a more professional bag, check out this leather laptop bag, Anders Tote
Anders Tote

The website doesn’t list any stores but there is a phone number for a Canadian distributor. They are available online.

EDIT: The Medium links are defunct for some reason right now

Amie Scott’s designs @ Propaganda

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Local designer and friend, Amie Scott now has her clothing available at Propaganda.

Shoppers hitting up Propaganda (686 Yonge, 416-961-0555) this week to browse its stock of cheeky Valentine’s Day gifts (IOU sex voucher books for lovers and “Fuck you and fuck Valentines” cards for haters) should also check out the spring arrivals from Amie Scott ‘s T-shirt line. Scott’s tanks, skirts and mock-necks incorporate graphic appliqués of cartoony pirate cats and skulls. Pieces are priced between $10 and $70, including Crayola-coloured bags and caps. www.amiescott.com.(source)

via Now Toronto

[tags]Amie+Scott, Toronto, Shopping, Propaganda, fashion[/tags]

Adicolor is coming

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Wow, as an Adidas lover, I’m very excited about the adicolor Colour Series

In Spring/Summer 2006 Adidas Originals brings back an iconic footwear concept that celebrates the touchpoints of self expression, customization and unlimited personal involvement: adicolor. In two main bursts the Sport Heritage division re-introduces a classic collection of customizable footwear and takes a step forward by adding apparel and accessories to the capsule collection.
The original adicolor concept was launched onto the sportswear market at the Ispo Fair in Munich in 1983. At this time Adidas offered pure white footwear models with specially created quick drying and weatherproof pens. This innovative approach to training shoes allowed every consumer to interact and produce their very own pair of sneakers. For this reason the shoes from this collection have achieved cult status.
To reflect the endless style possibilities of adicolor, the range of 2006 will be enhanced by a set of comprehensive, sophisticated customization tools ranging from felt-tip pens to spray paints and more. In addition, the adicolor collection will be divided in two major parts, the White Series which refers back to the original concept and the innovative Colour Series. The latter will feature a number of collaborations as Adidas Originals has teamed up with a diverse group of partners, all icons from the world of fashion and art.
As the authentic customization concept, adicolor stands for personal expression that encourages creativity.
The adicolor products are rolling out in retail over the course of three months, starting on March 4th, 2006. The different models are available through various distribution channels and cover a range of price levels. (source)

So you can get shoes already pre-designed or get yourself a blank canvas and paint your own. If I was artistic I totally would get a blank pair.
Blank Adicolor Shoes

Here are a few of the shoes from the collection that I like
Green Series – G4 Kermit©
Kermit Stan SmithKermit Stan Smith
Kermit OMG!!!! There is even a track jacket to match. Not surprisingly they have Miss Piggy too.
Kermit Track Top

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