Dalston Grey’s Holiday Launch
THIS WEEKEND SHOP THE STORE’S NEW RANGE OF VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY GIFT IDEAS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photo provided by Dalston Grey In the mood to do a little holiday shopping this weekend? Starting today, Dalston Grey will have a new crop of vintage finds as well as contemporary giftables from Gat...
Why Buy Vintage?
AS VINTAGE CRAWL TORONTO NEARS, WE MAKE THE CASE FOR PURCHASING PREVIOUSLY LOVED PIECES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker It’s no secret that there are amazing vintage stores all around Toronto; from those that sell designer dresses to those that focus on more laid-back looks, there’s hardly a neighbourhood in the city that...
Toronto Fashion Week(s) Preview
WHAT TO WATCH FOR & WHERE TO GO OVER TWO WEEKS OF FASHION FESTIVITIES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Starting today, Toronto will forge into a two-week long fashion free for all, including parties, presentations, and good old fashioned fashion shows. Here are a few highlights, although the whole journey is sure to...
Nuit Blanche Preview: Art of Fashion
10 DESIGN HOPEFULS FROM ACROSS CANADA COMPETE FOR RECOGNITION & FUNDING Story by Sara Harowitz Raw. It’s the theme of this year’s Art of Fashion (AOF) design competition, and it seems incredibly fitting for the fashion world right now. It’s no secret that niche industries are taking a financial hit, and we seem to...
GenArt Fresh Faces in Fashion 2012
TWO CANADIAN BRANDS SHOWCASE THEIR WORK TO THE WORLD VIA NEW YORK FASHION WEEK Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images Any excuse to head to Manhattan is a good one, but when the reason is in the name of hometown pride, it makes the trip extra special. GenArt presented...
Niki & Lola Pop-up Shop
JEWELLERY DESIGNERS SHOWCASE THEIR PIECES AMONGST SOME LOVELY BLOOMS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Founded by couple Angie Tingas and Michael Proteau and named after their daughters, Niki & Lola is a line of mixed metal and semi-precious stone jewellery created in Toronto. To launch their new collection, “Early Nomad”, the duo are...
Kastor & Pollux Reworked Vintage Collection
ENJOY THE SELECTION OF CUSTOMIZED PIECES SOON TO BE IN THEIR ONLINE SHOP Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos by Bianca Venerayan Danielle Roche and Bianca Venerayan, the clever ladies behind Kastor & Pollux – an apparel and jewellery line that launched last year – have a new collection to share, this time...
Wet Hot American Summer Sale
DALSTON GREY HOSTS A SWEET PARTY WITH FITZROY BOUTIQUE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker After getting up to a bit of fun on a summer night, who hasn’t wished that a favourite shop stayed open just a little bit later so we could indulge in a splurge? The fabulous women behind Dalston Grey...
Carnival Market
STEP RIGHT UP FOR APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, HOUSEWARES & MORE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker This weekend, indulge your inner child and head to Oz Studios (134 Ossington Avenue) for Carnival Market, a fun-filled take on the traditional pop-up shop. Vendors will have goods ranging from vintage to contemporary fashion and accessories for men and...
Mutts & Co. Variety Store
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, HOMEMADE ICE CREAM BARS & MORE! Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Summer is when Toronto comes alive and the community spirit moves us to come together. Mutts & Co. hosts another multi-vendor pop-up shop from July 4th to the 8th at 94 Ossington Avenue, featuring fashion by brands from across Canada, plus...
Etsy Meetup
BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY ON JUNE 15TH Story by Odessa Paloma Parker The online global launch pad for countless independent designers, Etsy, is hosting their first official Meetup in Toronto on Friday, June 15th. From 6-9pm, join in discussions lead by designers who have found success selling online, plus hear announcements and tips...
Jeremy Laing + complexgeometries + Arielle de Pinto Sale
THREE GORGEOUS LABELS ARE AVAILABLE THIS SATURDAY Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Are you currently lusting after some pieces by Jeremy Laing? Maybe you’ve been coveting some of complexgeometries’ diaphenous designs? Or maybe Arielle De Pinto’s conceptual jewellery will make the perfect accent to your wardrobe? Well, we’ve got some good news. This Saturday,...
Standard Apparel Warehouse Sale
STOCK UP ON BRILLIANT BRANDS TODAY & TOMORROW Story by Odessa Paloma Parker If you love classic English and all American-inspired workwear and tailored pieces, make sure not to miss Standard Apparel’s Warehouse Sale, happening Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th at their showroom (360 Dufferin Street, Suite #106, Toronto). Featured at...
Fashion Art Toronto – Day 3
BARING IT ALL IN BODYSCAPES AT FAT2012 Story by Nina Cherry Photos provided by FAT FAT’s third night focused on the body. Running with this theme, BODYscapes explored the human form with celebration and also raised questions about dress, identity, and our relationships with our bodies. The Birth by Ozer (Shoot Me Fashion) was visually...
Fashion Art Toronto – Day 2
CITYSCAPES TAKE SHAPE ON THE RUNWAY FOR FAT 2012 Story by Odessa Paloma Parker While evening one of Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) had more natural inclinations explored in the theme of ‘LANDscapes’, the second night of shows and visual art had a distinctly urban appeal. The crowd was first treated to a fashion...
Nyood Bar Pop-up
GET SET TO SHOP EVERY LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Now that Spring is here (sort of), expect to see pop-up shops cropping up all over the city. Nyood Bar (1096A Queen Street West) has announced that starting April 29th, they’ll debut their Nyood Bar Pop-Up series. Each...
Bloom
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE JEWELLERY ARTS GRADUATE SHOW Story by Nina Cherry Photos provided by George Brown College From now until May 6, the Centre Shop in the Harbourfront Centre is showcasing and selling the pieces from students in the George Brown College Jewellery Arts program. During Friday night’s reception all eyes were on the eight...
City of Craft
GET ARTSY THIS SPRING WITH CRAFTS, MUSIC, AND MUSIC Story by Nina Cherry City of Craft is ready to shake you out of your winter blues with its first ever Spring Edition. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21 at Trinity St. Paul’s United Church more than 40 vendors will be...
Mass Exodus 2012
RYERSON UNIVERSITY SHOWS US WHAT’S NEW & WHAT’S NEXT Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photos by Arthur Mola Fashion week may by now be a distant blur, but that didn’t stop the fashion pack from heading out to witness Ryerson University’s annual runway show, Mass Exodus, last Thursday night. This season’s presentation was titled...
Vintage’s Night Out
OUR VINTAGE SHOP CRAWL IS TOMORROW NIGHT! It’s almost time! Vintage’s Night Out starts Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm; we’ve grown from 7 to 15 stores for our inaugural shopping event, and the neighbourhood reach has expanded to Parkdale, Bloor West, Little Italy and Kesington. Let us know if you’re joining us for what will...
Dare To Wear Love
ANNUAL FASHION FUNDRAISER FOR THE STEPHEN LEWIS FOUNDATION Story by Diana Baba Mark your calenders, Plaid readers! It’s time to celebrate our love for fashion in an effort to make a difference on March 16th with Dare To Wear Love (DTWL), the annual fashion event fundraiser. As the closing night gala of World MasterCard...
“Style Icons” & an ASHLEY ROWE Pop-up Shop
VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY GEMS ON SALE THIS WEEKEND Feel like spoiling yourself with some awesome locally-designed pieces? Head to V by 69 Vintage from Thursday to Saturday and check out their cool combo sale! Get your hands on past and current pieces, samples and overstock from Plaid favourite, Ashley Rowe. Also on-site will be a special...
Drawing Influence @ Telegramme Prints and Custom Framing
ART & FASHION GO HAND-AND-HAND AT OUR FIRST GALLERY SHOW Plaid is pleased to host their first art show, Drawing Influence: A Fashion Illustration Art Show, this week at Telegramme Prints and Custom Framing (194 Osssington Ave.)! The show features the work of five amazing Canadian artists who explore the themes of fashion, beauty...
Rock ‘N’ Rogue
VINTAGE MENSWEAR POP-UP SHOP LAUNCHES TONIGHT Story by Odessa Paloma Parker One of our favourite events, Rock ‘N’ Rogue, is back! The pop-up shop features amazing menswear from lost+found and Stacked Vintage Accessories, and you’ll find a variety of pieces including shirts, pants, shoes and ties. Also fabulous is the inclusion of Raleigh Denim,...
London Fashion Week F/W 2011 – Day 2
A DIARY BY PHOTOGRAPHER PRATHA SAMYRAJAH OF SATY + PRATHA Saturday, Feb. 19th 8:45 AM– Wake up at the exact time that I was supposed to have left the house. Get ready in a panic and run outside. Run back inside, as I’ve forgotten that it rains in England. Pack my kit into a bag,...
Buy Design @ H&M
SPEND FOR A GOOD CAUSE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Windfall’s popular Buy Design event is back again, this time with a more fashion-forward approach. While past soirées were themed with by-gone eras including last year’s Dirty Thirties Spring Social, this time around it’s all about being current. And what better way to celebrate...
