Jason Meyers Wows Fashion Week

Some of the fashion industry’s top designers flocked to Toronto for LG Fashion Week last fall to showcase their Spring 2010 collections. Among them was Project Runway Canada’s season two finalist Jason Meyers, who wowed a fashion-infatuated audience with fresh colours and cutting-edge designs. “I really try to design with the aspects of timeless and edgy,” says the Hamilton born designer, who had his own tailor as a teenager.

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If Looks Could Kill

Glitz and glam is back. After last autumn’s neutral-toned ensembles, this season’s embellished necklines and bedazzled pieces are primping you for the sparkling winter season to come. Canadian designer Franco Mirabelli’s fall collection sparkles and shimmers just a little brighter, drawing in an audience ready for precisely contoured suiting and textured solids paired with extravagant costume jewelry. Keep an eye out for a classic-cut peacoat, asymmetrical lines and fun fur textures that Mirabelli blends with classy contemporary pieces. The simple solids matched with eye-catching accessories will have you all polished up for a day at the office or a night out at a hot spot. Read more

Slip Into Crush Lingerie

In  the heart of Thornhill, Ont. rests Crush Lingerie, a destination designed to fulfill everyone’s fantasies.

Founded by two sisters who both share the vision of offering the finest quality brands of select intimates, Crush Lingerie is a transcendent hidden gem. Since Mya and Lorraine Hoang opened the romantic emporium in August 2009, women and men have been whispering sweet nothings about the boutique’s vast selection and enchanting interior.

Oozing with Victorian style and charm, Crush Lingerie offers exclusive intimates, underwear and sleepwear for women and men. Carrying coveted collections from Europe and North America, you are sure to find something that fits your figure and suits your style. Custom measurements will ensure that you Read more

Bengiamini Furs: Cosy Up to Comfort

As the temperatures quickly drop, invest in warm and lavish outerwear pieces that wrap you in stylish protection from the cold. Scour Bengiamini Furs’ luxurious selections to find rich European leathers and furs. “The first clothing worn by human beings was fur and leather,” says sales manager Olga Broock. “This is a tradition that is as old as mankind,” she adds.

Owners of Bengiamini Furs, the Petersen family hails from Denmark where for decades they flourished in the fur industry as manufacturers. “The store is for anybody who likes good quality, fashionable products,” notes Broock. Pieces adorned in luscious furs like mink, fox, sable and chinchilla are offered, as are leather and shearling items. “Our products are natural and they let you breathe.” Read more

Wild Orchid Lingerie: Budding with Inimitable Intimates

Proper undergarments enhance everything about a woman, from her curvy silhouette to her mood and spirit. “A woman comes in and says she’s a 36B and after measuring her with the correct size of 34E, she walks out confident and satisfied with the service we provide,” explains Patricia Caira, owner of Wild Orchid Lingerie. For 16 years, Wild Orchid has been fitting a diverse clientele with premier lingerie, intimates and swimwear that flatter every shape, size and personality. “In 1993, we were the first store in Woodbridge’s Market Lane to offer and expose women to the best fits and correct sizing in bras and swimwear.” Two years ago, the store launched an online website and relocated to their present location in quaint and nostalgic Kleinburg. Coveted garments from European brands like Charnos, Chantelle, Triumph, Prima Donna and Read more

Best for Him

1. The Jacquard Blazer: Stray away from the conventional black jacket with the classic Armani Jacquard Blazer, available in a midnight hue. This is the perfect piece to top off any suit and believe it or not – it’s cut to fit like a dream. www.armaniexchange.com

2. Every Man Jack: Don’t scrape away your skin when you’re just trying to trim with your razor. Use Every Man Jack facial shaving products and moisturizer, for the perfect shave and softer skin. www.everymanjack.com

3. Grafic for Men: Arrive in style with the cutting-edge menswear from Grafic For Men. The classic luxury boutique carries a variety of tailored suits, high-end designer denim and the classy pieces from the luxury brand Sand. www.graficformen.com Read more

Fall’s Femme Fatale

Turn up the heat this autumn with sleek designs from Elie Tahari. As the leaves begin to fall, fashion is on the rise, with stunning new creations in oh-so daring shades. Urban expedition is the theme of Tahari’s much-anticipated collection, made for the modern, cosmopolitan, well-travelled woman. Feminine, sophisticated prints are at the heart of this line, which features elegant silk-printed blouses in rich jewel tones, paired with classic knee-length pencil skirts, cinched at the waist or accented with silk sashes. Whichever you choose, these chic designs will have you ready to go anywhere the wind takes you. Read more

Hot Couture

Become one with summer in sensuous evening gowns, prints that burst with life, and cuts that will make your body move.

It’s time for a new look this summer that will leave you feeling fresh, confident and glowing. With so many stylish creations taking over the runways, summer is a time to go bold with bright colours as you break out of a winter shell. Take note from up-and-coming designer Joy Han, creator of the popular fashion lines Vava and Voom, on how to wear these steamy items the right way. Read more

The Slow Fashion Movement

If we are what we eat, then what do our clothes say about ourselves? With runway looks reproduced at a record breaking pace for fashion meccas such as H & M and Old Navy, we are constantly buying short-lived pieces that appeal to our trend-setting agendas. Just as fast food quells those on-the-go, fast fashion satiates our appetites with quick fixes to a Saturday night out. These cheap and chic garments, made from non-recyclable materials and sprayed with toxic pesticides, are not just harming our well-being, but plaguing the environment with waste. Thanks to eco-conscious designers creating stylish wear and accessories from natural and renewable fabrics such as bamboo, a solution to consumerism exists. With the Slow Fashion Movement quickly finding its place on the fashion scene, concerned consumers should consider investing in classic, locally made pieces made with care and thoughtful beginnings. Read more

Fashion calls for Splurging without Breaking the Bank!

For all true fashionistas, great style is something that can’t be compromised. But in today’s shaking economy, price can play a major factor when deciding what items we should spend our hard-earned cash on. There is no need to cut back, just choose wisely while you’re perusing trendy boutiques. You can still look like a million dollars and avoid committing a fashion faux pas by sticking to a budget. Just follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to looking fabulous for a fraction of the cost. Read more

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