UNTTLD
EMERGING DESIGN DUO SPARK A FLAME WITH THEIR UNDEFINABLE LABEL Story by Amanda Stancati Photos by Leda & St. Jacques José Manuel St. Jacques and Simon Bélanger are the creative minds behind UNTTLD. The design duo hailing from Montréal were in Toronto last month to showcase their Spring/Summer 2013 collection on the closing...
The Romantics
FREE SPIRITS REIGN FOR SUMMER Photographed by Elisabeth Cloutier Styling: Aj Hélie Hair: Emy Filteau Makeup: Alexia Baillargeon Models: Bri, Leah, Philippe & Romane (All from Dulcedo Model Management) Photographer’s assistant: Félix Martin
Supayana
FEMININE, FELINE-INCLINED DESIGNS ARE A TRADEMARK OF THIS LABEL Story by Erin Ryley Photos provided by Supayana If you’re not already familiar with the Montréal-based brand Supayana – let us fill you in. Designer Yana Gorbulsky tells Plaid about her quirky clothing line for women and children comprised of a feline designs, vintage ...
Barilà
WHAT TO WEAR WHILE LIVING THE LIFE YOU LOVE Story by Alexa Tomaszewski Photos provided by Barilà Montréal-based brand Barilà is quickly rising amongst fashion notables like Saks Fifth Avenue and Anthropologie as a go-to line for ready-to-wear clothing for women. Since it’s inception in 2007, progress for Sabrina Barilà’s company has been...
Revival
UPDATING THE DANDY WITH A MIX OF TRADITIONAL PRINTS & CLASSIC PIECES Photographed by Nick Lafontaine Styling: Cristina Acevedo Grooming: Sara Isobel Mulder (Shaving Grace) Model: Colin (Next Models Canada)
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...
Jennifer Finkelstein
PASSION AND PREPARATION ARE KEY FOR THIS SUPER STYLIST Story by Dana Goldenberg Images provided by Folio Montréal Styling by Jennifer Finkelstein Jennifer Finkelstein has produced joyful, chic images for magazines like Z!NK and clients like Bedo; her commitment to producing the most beautiful work possible inspires us all at Plaid, and we’re...
Anastasia Lomonova
THE 2010 TFI NEW LABELS WINNER SHARES DETAILS ON HER UPCOMING COLLECTION Story by Amanda Stancati Photos by Massimo Comtois Anastasia Lomonova is back after a brief break – the New Labels winner shares details of her new collection with Plaid, and how she copes with winter in Montréal. Were you always interested in...
Duy
GLAMOUR & PRACTICALITY MEET IN THIS MONTRÉAL DESIGNER’S LINE Story by Nicole Simon Photo provided by Duy Recently, I’ve been thinking about the impracticality of so many of the pieces that designers present at runway shows. Don’t get me wrong – these pieces are beautiful and often innovative. But while they look breathtaking on...
