Liel And Lentz
HIGH QUALITY JEWELLERY THAT’S DETAIL-DRIVEN Story by Reem Jazar Photos provided by Liel and Lentz Lifelong friends, Diandra Guglielmello and Maggie Coblentz, fused together shared business smarts, professional experience, and a passion for design to form their jewellery line, Liel and Lentz. The Oakville-based jewellery designers and entrepeneurs launched their business about a...
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...
Oh Dina! F/W12 Collections
LABEL LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE & NEW COLLECTIONS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos by Sian Melton Nicole McInnis, the designer behind Oh Dina! Millinery, proudly launched the line’s online store in October, noting that her four-year-old brand had finally “taken the technological plunge”. This was in no doubt to to demand – Oh...
ALDO RISE Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
TWO BRANDS BRING A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO ALDO’S SEASONAL LINEUP Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Back for another season, ALDO RISE (the brand’s fashion week collaboration program) promises to bring a fresh pair of eyes (er, feet) to the street with their pairings with designer Patrik Ervell and the coveted label, Preen. Ervell,...
Pendleton X Dr. Martens
MAKE A STATEMENT WITH THIS NEW EYE-CATCHING COLLABORATION Story by Nadine Virtucio There’s nothing better then breaking into the new fall weather with an amazing pair of boots! So it’s just in time that the Pendleton for Dr. Martens collaboration is here. The intricate and exclusive woven jacquard pattern, called “Pagosa Springs”, offers...
SWIMS Galoshes
MAKE THE MOST OF RAINY DAYS WITH THESE CLEVER SHOE COVERS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Let’s face it: while practical, rubber boots leave much to be desired in the mobility department (and if you work in an indoor environment, aren’t really ideal – where do you store them, and why must you...
JUMA Spring/Summer 2013 Video
KEEP SUMMER CLOSE BY WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL PROMO FOR THEIR NEW COLLECTION Juma from boxcar and bindles on Vimeo. Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Even though thoughts of summer are starting to fade fast, JUMA just launched a video for their Spring/Summer 2013 collection to showcase next season’s array of hyper-colour clothing and acccessories....
Abel Muñoz
CANADA’S MASTER OF ACCESSORIES SHARES HIS STORY Story by Lauren Chan Photos provided by Abel Muñoz Abel Muñoz is one of Canada’s most profitable shoe designers—and that’s no easy feat. (Pun intended.) Since his launch in 2007, Muñoz’s fashion forward shoes have appeared in prestigious publications around the world including Vogue Italia, Women’s...
Cuchara
JEWELLERY THAT PUTS THE BRIGHT IN YOUR LIFE Story by Kate Gadiyeva Photos provided by Cuchara Edilou Canedo started her Cuchara jewellery line in Victoria, British Columbia. Two years ago she decided to pack up her bags and move to Toronto to expand her business, and to attend George Brown College’s Fashion program....
Eikcam Ceramics
GET FIRED UP FOR HAND-MADE JEWELLERY & HOME ACCESSORIES FROM VANCOUVER Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photos provided by Grace Lee If you’re looking for something different to accentuate your wardrobe (or your home décor), Vancouver-based design line Eikcam Ceramics boasts a delicate range of hand-made jewellery and home accessories. Designer Grace Lee shares with...
Derek Cardigan
EYEWEAR DESIGNER TAKES A STROLL ON THE SUNNIER SIDE Story by Amanda Stancati Photo provided by Derek Cardigan As we soak up the sun’s warm rays this summer, a cool pair of shades are needed not only for protection but as an essential summertime accessory. Vancouver designer, Derek Desierto, is the eyewear designer...
Ashley Winnington-Ball
DESIGNER FINDS BEAUTY IN THE UNLIKELIEST PLACES Story by Erin Ryley Photos provided by Ashley Winnington-Ball The old saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” holds special meaning for jewellery designer Ashley Winnington-Ball. Her self-titled jewellery line is entirely assembled by materials she finds on the streets of Toronto, ranging from washing...
Lumete Eyewear’s Templanza Sunglasses
SUN PROTECTION NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD Story by Odessa Paloma Parker After sharing some tips for keeping your vision in top shape during the Summer months, inspiration has struck in finding the perfect pair of shades to protect your eyes (while adding polish to your look). Lumete is a New York-based company that...
Plaid Spring/Summer 2012 – Krane
MENSWEAR MEETS ITS MATCH IN OUR LATEST PRINT EDITION Story by Jarelle Gabison Photographed by Wilkosz & Way Styling: Lindsay Sutton Makeup: Alicja Wilkosz Hair: Bernice Welacky Models: Braeden Wright, Rorian Reeves, Sean Sauve & Travis Smit (All at Mode Models) All garments & accessories, Krane Plaid learns about Ken Chow of Krane’s natural...
Ludevine
AN INTIMATE GROUP OF COLLECTIONS INSPIRED BY PERSONAL CONNECTIONS Story by D’Loraine Miranda Photos provided by Ludevine “I feel like a huge part of what inspires me to create something is honesty and sincerity,” says Shahla Kareen, founder and designer of fine jewellery line, Ludevine. Kareen, who was born in Toronto, moved to...
Scout & Catalogue
THESE GORGEOUS ACCESSORIES ARE INSPIRED BY MEXICO, MADE IN CANADA Story by Noel Duan Photos by Anabela Carneiro & Geoff Piersol (Fieldguided) Toronto-based designer Breanna Musgrove doesn’t need to brave the brisk Canadian winter every year; she just hops down to Mexico, where she sources inspiration for her bohemian beach girl line, Scout...
Rudsak
MEET THEIR NEW DESIGN DIRECTOR & SISTER LABEL, RUD Story & photo illustration by Nichole Jankowski “Spring is such a small season for outerwear,” says Damien Lekatis, Design Director for the Montréal-based label Rudsak and its new, younger sister line, RUD. This is why, for the past few seasons, Rudsak has been expanding its...
Donna Hiebert
THIS HALIFAX-BASED ARTIST HAS NATURAL TENDENCIES Story by Rebecca Spiece Photo provided by Donna Hiebert Jewellery designer and accessory artist, Donna Hiebert, has no trouble connecting her designs to her Atlantic roots. Each piece of her oceanic-inspired collection (most toting sea-faring names), look as though a mermaid could have picked it up down below...
Senso
THE AUSSIE SHOE COMPANY COMES STATESIDE FOR SPRING Story by Emily Whalen Photo by Henryk Lobaczewski Senso Diffusion shoes (more commonly known as Senso) started as a family-owned business in Australia, but the unique and expressive line has been making waves outside the country and recently expanded to selling their shoes to an international clientele...
Jenny Bird
THE DESIGNER GEARS UP FOR A NEW SEASON AND SAMPLE SALE Story by Nicole Simon Photos provided by Jenny Bird Walking into Jenny Bird’s studio is dangerous. Immediately you’re surrounded by breathtaking, versatile items that you wish were yours. With her eclectic fusion of influences, the designer caters to every taste – which may...
Ralph Vaessen
IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY WHEN YOU’RE WEARING HIS FASHIONABLE FRAMES Story by Dana Goldenberg Photo provided by Ralph Vaessen Dutch designer Ralph Vaessen started his career in design following 15 years of public service for the Dutch government. He simply needed a pair of glasses, and was unable to find a design that suited him....
Eliza Kozurno
TORONTO-BASED DESIGNER GOES FOR DEFT DETAILING Story by Erin Brittain Photo by Joseph Saraceno As I enter Eliza Kozurno‘s living room I quickly take a few mental notes on how to be an exceptional hostess. Jazz music plays in the background, chocolates are laid out for the taking on her coffee table, and the glass...
Chloé Comme Parris
THE GORDON SISTERS MAKE WAVES WITH THEIR EFFORTLESSLY CHIC LINE Story by Amanda Elizabeth Smith Photos by Hayley Blackmore Toronto natives and sisters, Chloé and Parris Gordon, showed their line Chloé Comme Parris for the first time at LG Fashion Week in Toronto this past fall to much fanfare, and the press was well deserved....
