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Montreal 2008 – Chateau Ramezay Museum

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I did some touristy stuff and saw the Chateau Ramezay Museum in Old Montreal.
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At the heart of Montreal’s life for more than 300 years, the Chateau Ramezay has been conserving and presenting our heritage since 1895. Whether you are a Montrealer or a visitor passing through, whatever your age, the doors to history are open to you. Our Museum offers you the opportunity to relive history through its permanent exhibition and its garden, and it also organizes many educational and cultural activities linked to the life of our community.

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i want: Mackage Fall 2008 Jackets

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Jackets from Mackage

I need another jacket like I need a hole in the head but these two from Mackage are pretty nice. The one with the architectural collar is wool. The other is nylon and packable. I like the idea of being able to pack up a jacket. I have a packable but it’s a lot more utilitarian and not very fashion.

Mackage has a brand new online store now too.

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geekiviews: The One Hundred

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Melissa from Harper Collins send me the new book The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own by Nina Garcia and illustrated by Ruben Toledo. Regular readers will remember that I review Nina’s other book, The Little Black Book of Style a while back.

Nina decided to write the book because she is always asked what are the classic or must have pieces necessary for one’s wardrobe. So she put together a list of things she simply cannot live without. She goes on to say that this list isn’t the be all or end all and that a lot of self editing should be applied for your own personal style. She says the list is a guide and contains items that have lasted throughout the years. Nina always stresses the individual aspect of style in all her books and I appreciate that from her. It seems she not interested fashion clones.

The book is beautifully illustrated of course. What I love about The One Hundred is that it’s full of illustrations. Each item gets the Ruben treatment and the reader also is treated to full page illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. Nina always remembers to injects a bit of history and background with the “Fashion 101” panels. Favourite brands of Fashion Editors are includes as well as Nina’s personal favs.

Most of the list I completely agree with, she has good taste and picks the classics. A few items I wouldn’t want even if given to me for free:
1. Cowboy Boots – Never, ever, ever. I was a deluded child in Richmond Hill when I was 15 and obsessed over Cowboy Boots. I never managed to get them and I thank my lucky stars for that. I’ve wised up in old age. Save it for the real cowboys.
2. I don’t do Animal Prints in any way shape or form
3. Diamond Studs – Have I ranted about diamonds on this blog yet.
4. Moccasin – I’ve seen some nice ones, but really, lets not go there.
Some items I really didn’t understand their inclusion in the list and their contribution to style:
1. BlackBerry
2. iPod
Contrary to popular belief style isn’t determined by your gadgets.
And then there were the wildcards; things I wouldn’t recommend to most people
1. Wayfarers
2. Aviators – I find these either look great or look awful
3. Old concert tshirts – This only works if you ACTUALLY WENT TO THE CONCERT. You don’t look cool with a circa 70s Ramones tshirt when you weren’t even born yet.

Overall I liked this book better than The Little Black Book of Style and I think it’s more useful. It’s a great book for people who are wondering what foundation they should have in their closet. Nina provides a great base to build upon. Out of the 100 items I have 73. The book is worth the buy for the illustrations alone, but the content is pretty damn good too.

The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own
ISBN: 9780061664618
Hardcover, 6×8, 304 pages
$23.50

Danielle Meder wins the Dr Martens Boot Design Contest

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Blogging mate and friend Danielle Meder has won the Dr Martens Boot Design Contest


Colour Puddle Jump by Danielle Meder

I’m so proud of her and I will be one of the first people in the Tdot to be sporting these boots when the come out. You can sign up here to be notified when they go on sale. This is totally perfect because I’ve been thinking about my old 12 hole Docs, I miss them so! Time for a new and updated replacement.

Everyone help me congratulate Danielle by leaving some kind words in the comments!

Rodarte Spring 2009 FTW

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I don’t usually get Rodarte. I appreciate their work and the complexity, but I’ve always been meh about them. I don’t know what it is about this Spring collection that has me excited. They have basically expanded and refined the look they presented during Spring 2008 and the Fall 2008 seasons. It just looks so slick and polished for Spring 2009. The presentation of the collection was brilliant and I have to admit, I’m really loving the clothes too. Some of it is totally unwearable, but who the fuck cares. After a week of mediocre shows, Rodarte definitely stands out. Check the video!

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Rad Hourani Ready to Wear – Spring 2009

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There was no red in this collection, just basic black in different textures and finishes. His work looks simple but it’s all in the details. I wish there was video.


I love these pants!!!!!!!!

I love that Rad, a Canadian, is sticking to his signature long and lean silhouette. You can find Rad’s stuff at Holt Renfrew and Reborn in Montreal. The line is unisex which I find really intriguing.

See the full collection here: the Fashion Spot – Rad Hourani S/S 09 New York
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