Peep-toe leather boots by Maison Martin Margiela
These Maison Martin Margiela booties are the perfect colour of grey. They have just a touch of weird with the folds that make them stand out.
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I live blogged the Oscars Red Carpet for The National Post
It was a real treat to live blog the Oscars Red Carpet with The National Post last weekend. I should have posted about it before the actual telecast but I was a bit lazy. However you can review what went down on the “Oscars Live Coverage: Read the transcript from our Oscar night coverage – The Ampersand” webpage. Find out who I liked and disliked from Oscars night.
Tô Long-nam Spring 2010
Tô Long-nam is no stranger to I want – I got. I posted about the TÔ Long-Nam Fall 2009 – 2010 Lookbook after I received a great email from him. I also wanted one of his Fall 2009 Jackets. I received another email from Long-nam keeping me in the loop with Spring 2010. I learned about White told me about his involvement with the WHITE and VOGUE introduce project which aims to help emerging designer from across the world. Check out the video, Long-nam’s part starts at 3:13.
The collection for spring/summer 2010 is visually a development of the fall/winter 2009 collection. It picks up all the ideas of the previous work such as the pleating in the back, the inset details and the paneled structures of the garments, but translates all this with a much softer approach. In general, the shape for SS 2010 will continue with the slim straight silhouette of the past, but there is a new element which breaks the shape and gives it a new fresh breath. The loose volume cut on the torso contradicts with the slim fitted bottom part and creates a very feminine and sexy look whilst remaining as modern as ever. Like the skin texture, all garments come up in smooth fabrics and will be interrupted only by cut and scar details, as seen in the jacket and skirt designs. (tolongnam.com)
The jackets are cut longer and come in two volumes, a slim sexy tailored fit as seen in the TUXEDO-jacket with the pleated shoulder pads in the new STRETCH CINTZ fabric. However, in my opinion the highlight for the season will be the shape of the SAHARIENNE-jackets. Although the cut is loose and somewhat oversized, once it is worn in combination with one of the slim CIGARETTE-pants or the MICRO-skirt with an asymmetric slit, it creates an incredibly feminine and modern look. These jackets will be proposed in one of the most modern fabrics of the season, a WOOL CRÊPE VOILE and in a SILK ACETATE SATIN and offers therefore a shirt feeling to the clients as the ultimate highlight in this collection. In contrary to the previous collection, the new TÔ LONG-NAM collection for spring/summer 2010 is more discrete and shows its true values in the details, e.g. round finishings in the shoulder parts, asymmetric pattern cuttings, variations of english seams to offer light garments without linings. (tolongnam.com)
With this understanding, the collection will be all about SUPER-SOFT-TAILORING. The fabrics are balanced between fluent woven and light tailored. I have used a SUPER LIGHT COTTON GABARDINE, a SILK CRÊPE DE CHINE, a SILK-ACETATE SATIN, a WOOL STRETCH CINTZ and a WOOL CRÊPE VOILE. It is the first time I have used stretch fabrics to create a SECOND-SKIN-TAILORED-FIT. The colours in the collection are taken from the skin colour range, and vary between pale colours such as GRAPHITE, CHALK, VANILLA and ANTIQUE PINK, these of which go along in contrast with COAL (tolongnam.com).
Tô Long-nam is available in Canada at Holt Renfrew, Bloor Street in the World Design Lab.
I want – I got’s Fall Winter 2011 – 2012 Fashion Trend Forecasting Reference – Updated November 30, 2010
The Must-Have Color Trends For Fall 2011
I want – I got’s Fall Winter 2011 – 2012 Fashion Trend Forecasting Reference
This is a listing of fashion trend forecasting reports for Fall Winter 2011 – 2012. They are posted for reference and easy access. This page will be updated as more fashion trend forecasting reports come up.
BODYWEAR ACTIVE SPORTS F/W 2011-12 NILIT
Innovative, Primal, Synergy Trends Mpdclick 2011 / 2012
The Must-Have Color Trends For Fall 2011
Update: (April 26, 2009) Autumn Winter 2011-2012 Trend Forecast
Update: (August 7, 2010) SpinExpo Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 Trends PDF
Update: (June 17, 2010) Interfiliere Trends Winter 2011-12
Update: (August 7, 2010) Handbag Trends F/W 20110 – 12, Fashion Snoops
Update: (September 17, 2010) Women’s Men’s Trends F/W 20110 – 12, Fashion Snoops
Update: (September 17, 2010) Women’s Sport Trend F/W 2010-11 Mdpclick.com
Update: (September 17, 2010) Home Report F/W 2011 – 12 Trend Bible
Update: (September 17, 2010) Kid’s Lifestyle F/W 2011 – 12 Trend Bible
Update: (September 17, 2010) Trends 2011/12
Update: (September 17, 2010) Heimtextil Trends 2011/12
Update: (September 17, 2010) Le Cuir A Paris Trends for Autumn/Winter 2011/2012
Update: (September 17, 2010) Trends for Fall/Winter 2011/2012 – SETU Fair Trade
Update: (September 17, 2010) Central Fabrics 2011-2012 fall winter fashion trends PDF
Update: (September 17, 2010) inFASH Fashion Forward Trend Autumn/Winter 2011/12
Update: (September 17, 2010) Trends Forecast Fall-Winter 2011-12 by Cotton Incorporated
Update: (November 30, 2010) MEN’S COLOR FALL/ WINTER 2011-12 DESIGN OPTIONS
Update: (November 30, 2010) WOMEN’S COLOR REPORT F/W 2011-12 DESIGN OPTION
Update: (November 30, 2010) KID’S COLOR FALL/WINTER 2011-12 DESIGN OPTIONS
Update: (November 30, 2010) WOMEN’S MEN’S TRENDS F/W 2011-12 FASHION SNOOPS
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How can we improve Fashion Week in Toronto? – The Globe and Mail
A photograph of me was included in the article How can we improve Fashion Week in Toronto? – The Globe and Mail.
Miss J. Alexander Celebrity Walk Off at Holt Renfew
Only Miss J. Alexander could have gotten me out of the house on Saturday battling the wind and rain. He was hosting a Celebrity Walk Off at Holt Renfrew which pitted some local celebs against each other on the runway. The winner of the celebs was Ciara Hunt from Hello Magazine. It was well deserved and super cut to see her children cheering her on. Then there was a contest where 10 members of the public were given and chance to impress Miss J. Auntie Fashion asked me to strut my stuff in the public contest but I was nervous and opted out. The only strutting I do is on my way to work with iPod in ear. I’m sure I’m a spectacle in the Financial District. I was wearing my hunters that day too. Sorry Auntie Fashion 🙁
The event was one of the best public event at Holts I’ve been to. Despite the weather it was packed in the shoe department. There was a great mix of people. Some people brought there families to check it out. Miss J was extremely funny and had everyone laughing and smiling the whole time.
I soon learned that Miss J would be giving away signed copies of his book Follow the Model: Miss J’s Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power
We had our brief meeting and Miss J was super sweet. He took a little bit of time with everyone and made personal comments everyone’s book. I really like mine.
Now it’s time to read the book and post a review.
i want: Washed Leather Shorts by Yigal Azrouel
Washed Leather Shorts by Yigal Azrouel
I’m all about the summer leather and these shorts are perfect.
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Yorkdale Style Challenge
My twitter followers saw posts about Danielle Meder and I at Yorkdale last week. I was playing Ms Stylist. Danielle was my guinea pig for the Yorkdale Style Challenge. I received an email from Briar with Edelman with the offer to participate in the Yorkdale Style Challenge. I accepted and decided to play fairy godmother to Danielle.
We met with Mina Cisternino, head of Yorkdale Wardrobe Planning and Personal Shopping. Yorkdale offers free Wardrobe planning and personal shopping services to customers of the mall.. The service is 2 hours long and one of the four fashion experts will help you with your fashion related needs. You can sign up on the Yorkdale website.
I recieved $500 in Yorkdale gift certificates. I came into this challenge with a plan for Danielle. I wanted to push her boundaries and heels were part of this equation. I envisioned a pencil skirt, a white button up shirt and killer heels. It would be opposite to Danielle’s normal casual style. I was running the show here, Ha. We were in a mall so the first stop is Club Monaco. Club is probably my favourite mall brand for fashion.
We went through a lot of outfits at Club. I enjoyed having Danielle as my doll to dress up. I searched the store grabbing items of the rack. I was hoping to come out with a handbag, shoes and outfit with the $500. There were many look changes for Danielle and I learned a lot about what she was comfortable with. I guess I was pretty militant but I was most concerned that she would feel confident in it.
I learned early on that the separates weren’t gonna work so I focused on dresses again. There were many in the store that I just loved. Mina and I must have picked up every dress in the place for Danielle to try on. I have to admit some of them were for my curiosity. Things can surprise you when on a body. Some garments have no hanger appear. We picked a dress. It was one of the second she tried on. It was on to shoes.
I think we went to most of the standalone shoes stores in the mall. Most trips were quick in and out. I tend to scan quickly for interest and get the hell out if there is none. We ended up Capezio where Danielle agreed to the silver, strappy Michael Kors heels. I was delighted. It picked up the silver woven into the fabric of Danielle’s dress.
She debuted the full outfit at the Worthy 30 party on Thursday. It was a complete success. Danielle has much better photos on finalfashion.ca. Yes, my services are available. Inquire within 🙂
Balenciaga Fall Winter 2010 Shoes
The shoes in the Balenciaga Fall 2010 collection needed a post of their own. I always anticipate crazy shoes from Balenciaga and this time we got block heel brogues and loafers.
What do you think of the shoes? I’m liking the three shoes in the top photo.  I love the colour combinations too. I hope they aren’t crazy heavy shoes. They look it.
via Balenciaga Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Runway Review.
Balenciaga Ready to Wear – Fall Winter 2010 – 2011
Nicolas Ghesquière was influenced by cosmonauts, seventies Formica, packaging and food boxes, Synthetic foam, plywood, sleeping bags and biscuits for the Balenciaga Fall 2010 collection. The weirder Nicolas goes the more I eat it up. He’s pushing new techniques and fabrics advancing the technology. Nicolas Ghesquière is one of those designers who I still has that freedom to go crazy with his vision and execute it.
I love the coloured eyebrows. It looks really cool.
This was a very structured armor-like collection. I see shades of Balenciaga Spring 2010 in this collection. It’s an explosion of colour. Despite the strange styling there are some wearable pieces. I’m fond of the belted sweaters, the armor-like dresses in the vein of Spring 2010. Have you seen the footware, that’s the topic of another post. There is a lot of play with texture and prints. Visit nytimes.com for large hi res images of the Balenciaga fall 2010 collection.
Here is a short video which highlights all the looks.. The full fashion show video is available. It’s a must see because there are surprises on the backs of those looks. Photos keeps secrets.
images: style.com