The Market: Our Favorite Women’s Spring Jackets
Not enough can be said about finding the perfect spring coat (or coats for that matter), though we doubt we need to convince you of that. With the always unpredictable weather, comes the need for statement-making, yet versatile pieces that boast functionality and style. While a day-to-night must have for spring, these light-weight options are also perfect [...]
Trend: G.I. Joe Inspired Military Spring Style
With the highly anticipated release of G.I. JOE: RETALIATION this past Wednesday, March 27, the action packed summer blockbuster has us excited to revive the military trend! The military, army-chic trend entered the scene with many designers’ runways exploding with over-sized and exaggerated garments in olives, khakis, beige and tan hues. Of course, the most [...]
Mackage Fall 2013
Upon entering the space for the 2013 Mackage show, it was clear there was a strong vision being depicted. The runway had been slicked black and as the first model took to the runway it was evident the designers were sending out a strong message for the new season. Colors were rich in hue with [...]
Mackage Spring 2013
Mackage designers Elisa Dahan and Eran Elfassy were all about urban, modern, edge with a touch of softness for their Spring 2013 collection that was shown at World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto. Choosing a colour palette that ranged from the dark black, browns and greys to the more lighter mint, lemon, and white, all [...]
Top 5 Men’s Fall 2011 Trends
1. Navy Navy is the new black. Really. Season after season, we see black in menswear and it’s about time for its more sophisticated cousin to take the stage. Navy on navy is a great layering choice, balancing out brighter colors in your look, like orange or pink. [From left to right: Carlos Campos, Nautica, [...]
Rock the Leather Jacket
The leather jacket is music’s black sheep – the one that everybody talks about, but still indulges. Too many artists have worn the leather jacket for it not to be as iconic as a perfect verse in a platinum hit. Designers know that consumers have that inner rock star with an urge to emerge onto [...]
Weekly Want: Mackage Wade Trench
It’s spring and the weather is warming, but it’s not quite hot enough to leave the house without a jacket just yet. Throw in those showers and thunderstorms that seem to be sticking around past their “April showers” welcome and you’re in need of a well-fitting trench coat. Not to get confused with the flasher [...]
Show Tunes: Music from the F/W 2011 Runways
Music is an essential part of building a cohesive fashion show. It communicates a mood, a spirit that is embodied by the clothing worn by the models. Without music, a collection is just clothes, but with it they are fashion. This season, there was an array of hard-hitting bass tracks that kept everyone alive [...]
Mackage F/W 2011
Mackage showed a collection of sophisticated, wearable looks at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week F/W 2011. Designed for the metropolitan man and woman, the Montreal outerwear experts showed typical fall shades of black, beige, grey and navy, but also jewel tones of teal and mauve. Sexy leather jackets and plush fur and down filled jackets graced [...]
