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Fashion House From Runway to Hallway Designer Videos

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I wrote about the Fashion House From Runway to Hallway preview in the summer of 2009. I’ve discovered some videos of the designers talking about the project.

Celebrate the best in Canadian fashion in the heart of Toronto’s Fashion District. Eleven of Canada’s premier fashion designers have added their personal touches to the floors of Fashion House and will be on hand to toast Toronto’s first, award-winning fashion / condo project. This is your chance to mix, mingle and immerse yourself in all that is made-to-measure and ready to dwell. Fashion House – impeccable style from the inside, out.

Andy The Anh

Jeremy Laing

Smythe

Bustle

Beckerman

Michael Kale

Jenny Bird

Greta Constantine

Joeffer Caoc

Dean Davidson

i want: WUYORK Accessories

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WUYORK Accessories

I was reading WWD.com and came across these WUYORK handmade bowties. I was surprised to discover that Taiwanese designer York Wu spends his time in New York and Toronto. He is also an interdisciplinary artist/designer and Interior Designer. His bowties are quite beautiful and unusual.

WUYORK Accessories

These bowties can move between traditional usage and jewellery.

WUYORK Accessories

The WUYORK website contains more product and campaign images. There is also photos of the packaging, which is just as beautiful.

WUYORK Accessories

images: wuyork.com

I want – I got Advertiser Love

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I want – I got Advertiser Love is a way for me to say thank you to my direct advertisers.  I also provides me a way to let you know about companies behind these banner ads you see.  This will be a weekly thing, don’t worry.

Bijoux Bead Ardor Necklace

Bijoux Bead Ardor Necklace

I want an Ardor necklace from Bijouxbead.  Bijouxbead is a local jewellery artist that has created a special collection for Valentine’s Day.  Join designer, Darlene Martin at Magnolia (333 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto) for the Embrace Valentine Cocktail on Feb 11, 2009 from 7pm – 10pm. View posts about BijouxBead on I want – I got.

Acorn Necklace from Femm

Acorn Necklace from Femm

I want an Acorn Necklace from Femm. Femm is a local fashion and bridal jewellery company created by a trio of women. Everything is handmade and there is a few one of a kind items available. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I want – I got readers get a 20% discount when they use the code LOVE during checkout at the Femm online shop. This code expires Feb 28, 2010.

Kurta Jumpsuit from Juma

Kurta Jumpsuit from Juma

I want a Kurta Jumpsuit from Juma. Juma is a local brother and sister design team. They were my first advertisers and I’m a big fan of their clothing. I work a lot of Juma when I went to India and they’ve become a big part of my wardrobe.  I can’t wait to get my hands on a kurta jumpsuit. The Business of Fashion blog recently profiled Juma.  View posts about Juma on I want – I got.

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geekiviews: bamjamz sleep and lounge wear

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bamjamz sleep and lounge wear Sweet Dreamz

bamjamz Sweet Dreamz print

bamjamz send me a tank top in the Sweet Dreamz print from their new line of sleep/lounge wear for review. The line consists of tanks, tunics, shorts, leggings, tshirts and pants. I was interested because bamjamz is Toronto based and they use bamboo fabric. I’m a big fan of bamboo.

bamjamzâ„¢ is the latest concept from GUATS Soft Goodsâ„¢ founders Brad Rudin and Adrian Kraizel, that has redefined the concept of “pyjamas” through a fun, sexy and adventurous concept designed to fit the lifestyle of the modern woman – urban, active and spiritual. Made from the softest, coziest bamboo stretch blend fabric, bamjamzâ„¢ delivers a new dimension in natural comfort and performance. This remarkable sustainable and easy to care for fabric breathes, regulates temperature, wicks moisture, controls odour and is hypoallergenic. Sourced from organic and FSC certified bamboo, bamjamzâ„¢ is an all-Canadian collection, having been created in Toronto, designed by Vancouver’s Carol Fergusson and manufactured in Vancouver, with fabric knitted in Montreal.

Bamboo is a soft fabric and it’s one of the reasons why I like it so much. I’ve never slept in bamboo so I expected the experience to be like my usual tshirt and sweatpants routine. It’s true the bamboo regulates temperature. This was the first thing I noticed after the first sleep. In the winter I’m either too hot or too cold. I didn’t wake up cold and sweaty with bamjamz, I really liked this about the garment. The small fit perfect too and then I washed it. I should have hanged it to dry but I threw it into the dryer and it shrunk a bit. I did want to see how the tank would stand up to wash and dry cycles. The tank was just as soft.

bamjamz sleep and lounge wear Bella Donna

bamjamz Bella Donna print

The only complaint I have is the Sweet Dreamz print. I reminds me of Ed Hardy and it really turns me off.  Even the use of z instead of s irks me.  The fabric, fit and function are great but I wouldn’t purchase anything with this print on it. I wouldn’t wear it outside my home either.  Ed Hardy is quite popular so my dislike of this print might just be a case of  I’m not the target demo. Thankfully there is another print called Bella Donna which I think is much superior when compared.

bamjamz is available exclusively at Holt Renfrew. The Sweet Dreams tank is $74. Prices range from approx $65 – $100.

images: bamjamz.com