January 2010
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The evolution of the HipsteR.
From queen west in Toronto, to Williamsburg in NYC to the Mission area in San Francisco, hipsters are the new pink. The above picture is amazing, I can’t tell if that beard is real but if it is, that is amazing. Hipsters are here for good be it in some form or another. Some say they are fashion forward others say they are fashion disasters, whatever it may be they are definitely making...
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Cold Weather Accessories!
Today I am a fan of long underwear. Do I own any…no. Do I wish I did? Hells Yes. I am also a fan of gloves and hats. Anyone walking around the streets of Toronto today is a fool for not wearing them. Growing up every morning before school my dad would say, “Put on your hat, you lose 80% of warmth through the top of your head.” And of course stubborn little me refused to...
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GQ's Best New Menswear.
While working at GAP in San Francsico I had the good fortune of meeting and ultimately befriending Ben Burkman during my time there. We’ve both moved on and I am now happy to report that Ben and his brother are one of the finalists in this year’s Best New Designers in America. Burkman Bros. as they are known as, are well into their third season and have enjoyed tremendous success. ...
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Watches...are they really meant for time?
I am watch obsessed. I’ve never denied this. A good friend of mine is a jeweler (yes I know we all have one) and the extent of our conversations consist of me emailing him with watches I desire and him critiquing me on why I may want something different. The point of this blog is not to babble about my love for watches but rather to point out that the watch is the ultimate accessory for...
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Wool...where have you gone???
I’m frozen today so what better day to write about wool. Thank you to Aly for sending me this article on the demise of wool over the past 60 years. I am the first to say that I don’t own that many wool specific pieces but the ones I do are of amazing quality. One of my “current” favourite brands is S.N.S. Herning. Many of their pieces are made out of 100% pure, new...
Models. What is too skinny?
No this is not a commercial for anorexia but it might as well be. This is one of the most disturbing images of models I have seen in a long time. I didn’t even know we had that many ribs in the human body. It just does not look healthy.
The above picture was taken at the São Paolo Fashion Week. There is nothing good about this picture and the modelling world should really revisit the...
Tuesdays finds of the week!
As you can guess I’m a big fan of brand names. Not necessarily for the supposed status it gives you but more for the fact that these companies have figured out how to develop a brand brilliantly. Now what I am not a fan of are the exorbitant prices that some of these brands charge. I’m all for charging and being exclusive but 10k for a bag is quite expensive. Hence, this is why...
Menswe...I mean womanswear.
A great article on menswear…or should I say women STEALING menswear. For all the ladies out there, could you ever say NO to free fashion that is in style. And by “NO” I mean taking our clothes without us knowing!
http://www.sheckys.com/fashion/short/mixed_signals_7710-1.asp
EGAD...patterns are back.
Let me preface this blog by saying that I am an open minded person, I really am. But what portion of the population is going to be wearing the above shown pieces? Now I love patterns. I love colour. But isn’t this a little too much? I see the inspiration, I see that this is coming back but on this level? I mean that is some serious in your face PAISLEY. I really do hope for some...
Not about fashion sundays.
Sorry for the lack of posts the past couple of days but I’m just getting caught up after arriving back into Toronto from New York. I had not been back to NYC for about 5 or 6 months so a trip was due. If you have ever been to New York a trip to the MOMA is a must. This time around there was a special exhibition that I had been waiting to see for months.
Tim Burton’s exhibit,
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Americana. How long can it last?
I am going to make this short and sweet…packing my bags for New York as we speak. I never leave things to the last minute…
Now Americana has made a nice comeback in the fashion industry over the past 4 or 5 years. Red Wings Boot company enjoyed their most profitable year and brands like RRL, Gant and L.L. Bean continue to take advantage of this shift. Americana themed restaurants...
The art of the sale.
I think I could shop online sales for hours, it’s a big reason why we developed shopmyclothes.com as a website. I have no problem paying full price for an item and I will, but there is something about finding a deal on an item that is still very desirable. it just gets me excited as though I have done some good for the day, rationalization is the devil. In all honesty I just turn those...
Tuesdays finds of the week!
Scrolling through the website this past morning I was very happy to see the influx of product hitting the site. We started off 300 items on the website about a month and a half ago and we just surpassed 700. I want to thank everyone for their support so far, it truly is amazing. We look forward to seeing (and buying) new items in the future!
With that being said…Tuesdays finds of the...
Haiti.
I usually always try and keep my blog to fashion centric issues but this image literally made my heart stop. It’s amazing to see the amount of aid and support from surrounding countries being directed to Haiti in this time of turmoil. Watching this video is disturbing but it undeniably gives you an idea of what is going on there.
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The Sartorialist.
Just wanted to post some photos that have inspired me today from The Sartorialist. I could go on for forever but these are just a couple of my favourites from the past few months.
The last one is by far my favourite. A movie EVERYONE should watch.
Enjoy.
L.L. Bean.
You know how they say that fashion always comes full circle…the more and more I think about it, the more and more I believe. Point in case, L.L. Bean. A continuous lean did a story on the 1969 (yes 1969) catalog. Looking at the pieces (now these are mainly for men mind you) almost every single one was relevant and “in fashion”. I mean some of the boots are downright...
Not about fashion sundays.
I have a love/hate relationship with Ebay. I love ebay because I can find some very cool things. Anything from limited edition toys (you didn’t think I was going to leave that out) to electronics, furniture, ultimately, anything and everything. What I am most amazed about Ebay are the deals that can be found; it just requires a little searching. Yet it is still a secret among SO many...
Beauty and Perfection in one.
I’m going to make this short and sweet. In Life and In Fashion put me onto this blog post and I have to say Dree Hemingway is stunning. Combine the fact that she is in the perfect video, the Halston Fall 2009 video shoot and you will see just how beauty and perfection meet. Absolutely beautiful.
http://www.silverylining.com/2010/01/jne-sais-quoi.html
Uggs goes designer...
I don’t think I have mentioned my disdain for Uggs yet on the blog, but here we go. I hate them. Everyone I know including people who OWN them hates them too. Actually, the conversation goes a little something like this (EVERYTIME btw). “Oh I have a pair, I know they’re ugly, but I have the nice ones, oh and they’re SO warm and comfortable…etc etc”. ...
The Springtime Trench...
A while back I did a piece on Burberry’s new website called the art of the trench. Over the weekend I caught myself talking about trench coats and how they were another essential for both man and woman this coming spring. Oddly enough the person I was talking to was looking for a specific Burberry trench and with that I reminded them of Burberry’s website where you can probably...
"Spring Essentials"
Sorry ladies but this blog entry is mainly guy specific. One of the blogs that I follow regularly is Inventory Magazine. Obviously, a magazine, but they do have a small online store with some fantastic pieces. Now while it is mainly a blog for men, I can assure you ladies that you will find many a gift idea for boyfriends and husbands…
With that being said, I came across an entry...
Inspiration or Imitation?
I have had many a debate with other “fashionistas” on the difference between inspiration and imitation.
I came across an interesting article (I’ll be posting the link below) with exactly this in mind. As the recession continues to hammer the retail industry brands have been forced to take more stringent action on so called “copycats”. With that being said how do...
Tuesdays finds of the week!
Everyday I spend a good amount of my time on the website doing a variety of things. And I try to dedicate a little bit of time to finding that outstanding item. With that being said, every now and then we have users that go absolutely bananas…and I mean this in the nicest most sincerest way. Over the weekend we had one user post 52 pairs of shoes…52 PAIRS?! I thought I had a...
Cleaning out your closet.
Every now and then I come across blog posts that are perfect for the clothes hoarder or obsessor (myself included). If you’re into fashion more than likely you’re wardrobe could outfit a small army of women. Now at some point in your fashion “career” we either have to make space or revamp that closet. With that I stumbled upon the perfect recipe.
The blog, In Life...
Sunday will NOT be about Fashion!
Yes I know this is a predominantly fashion blog but come on we can’t talk about fashion everyday, can we? (I could - but that’s besides the point!) So I’ve decided to dedicate Sunday mornings to writing about whatever, be it music, design, art, film etc. Just want to keep everyone on their toes!
As such…one of the things that I absolutely love is design. Every aspect...
Fashion Blogs and their influence on the consumer....
I really do love the idea of the fashion blogger influencing the consumer. There are a couple of blogs I subscribe to and they definitely influence my purchases and the brands that I follow. This is mainly because I am drawn to their aesthetic and lifetstyle choices, be it clothing, furniture, books etc. I can relate to what they appreciate because they are similar to me and embody what I...
H&M and Walmart...
One of the driving forces behind the creation of Shopmyclothes was a recycling theme. It made us sick to see how much clothing went to waste and was just discarded. Not only were people contributing to the wastelands but they were throwing money away. We wanted to make people aware of just how much used clothing turns into trash and what it does to the environment. (Over 16.5 billion dollars...
Shopmyclothes..."a regifter's dream!"
I am definitely not going to take full kudos on that title but I will thank Ebay for such creativity. It is pretty fitting though. What to do with all those clothes you received that you did not necessarily want…oh I don’t know, maybe post them on shopmyclothes! Yes, Yes I know a shameless plug but why don’t you get something you actually want/like! Plus it’s our...
Shoes...Yuketen.
I am shoe obsessed lately. I can’t help it. They are on every damn blog I read. Boots, shoes, soles, laces, colours it’s an epidemic. I feel like the Carrie Bradshaw of men sometimes, albeit with somewhat less expensive tastes. I am just thankful that both mens shoes are cheaper than womens and they go on sale with actual sizes left.
Recently I have become obsessed with another...
Tuesdays finds of the week! Scratch...
After scouring through the shopmyclothes website this morning I found some fun items at some good prices.
One of the things I like to see nowadays is how users take pictures. I am usually more attracted to an item when it’s either a good picture or the user has chosen a nice setting. I’m guilty of taking some bad pictures for some of my items but I am definitely trying to rectify...
The "IT" Boot...Otway
I get shoes. I get why women like them, hell I like them. I really do get it. But women…you are on a different playing field and I like that. So when I see a $1,295 shoe selling out on waiting lists it doesn’t surprise me anymore. Isabel Marant has just begun delivering her highly anticipated “Otway” boot and forget about finding a pair…ALL GONE. You might...
On the Art of Wearing Clothes
Came across this blog yesterday. It’s stories like these that makes fashion make sense. People constantly ask me why I like fashion so much…while there are a variety of reasons that I could get into for hours there are two things you should know.
1. The art of wearing clothes - because it truly is an art to put together an outfit.
2. Love of fabric and aesthetic. A piece of...
Japan's Fashion.
I had a heated debate on Japan fashion a couple of weeks ago. I am a firm believer that Western brands get their inspiration from Japanese brands and that the inspiration can be fully replicated. My friend disagrees saying “once you remove it from the epicentre it looses everything”.
Now while this argument can go back and forth, the foundation of it still remains true; that...
The Boat Shoe.
Ahhhh the boat shoe. Is it true that I dreaded wearing them when I was a little boy and my mom and dad made me…yes…but at that point I was still wearing Incredible Hulk Foil tshirts and short shorts, but I digress it was the eighties. Over the past couple of years boat shoes have become tremendously popular again. A revival of sperrys and quoddy boat shoes have vaulted both the...
The Canada Goose Phenomenon...
Are Canada Goose really that good? The answer is yes. Functionally, probably the best winter coat out there, aesthetically they range. From Limited Japanese Editions to the “commodity” Expedition these coats are EVERYWHERE. Now therein lies the problem. Everyone has the same coat. Just walk up and down the streets of Toronto and I guarantee that you will come across the fur of...