Fashion Television, 1985-2012
Jeanne Beker interviews Cindy Crawford in 1997 (courtesy of The National Post) When Jeanne Beker tweeted yesterday that Fashion Television ceased production after 27 years, I was crushed. Today, many […]
PRADA Spaces (or Why I Love Prada)
Prada catwalk, Office of Metropolitan Architecture (Man SS 2012) You may or may not know that my background is not in writing, or in fashion for that matter. I spent eight […]
The Hermès Scarf
One of my most treasured pieces is my Hermès scarf (or carré, if you please). While it’s certainly not the most expensive of the luxury items, it is, in fact, […]
Five Principles of Style — a Philosophy of Sorts
1920s Jeanne Lanvin ad by Georges Lepape I always say that there are no rules in fashion. Fashion is here to make everyday existence more fun. It’s certainly not here […]
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2011 Couture
This Couture season was interesting to say the least. While the usual favourites like Chanel and Dior showed sub par collections, Azzedine Alaïa returned, after an eight year absence from […]
The Day Before: Sonia Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel by Maison Martin Margiela I meant to post this earlier (like last year!) but seeing how Sundance Channel keeps showing it over and over again, now is as […]
GIVENCHY Spring 2011 Couture
Couture is a term easily tossed around these days, like Juicy Couture or any Joe Schmo that makes dresses is his basement. It’s insulting to the fine art that is […]
The Wintour Fatigue
Anna Wintour by Alex Katz (my favourite painter), 2009 I haven’t read this mag in about five years. It’s boring. I buy it every once in a while, flip through […]
Colour Trends S/S 2011: From Runway to H&M
favourite looks from H&M S/S 2011 It’s a pet peeve of mine when people say “I don’t really follow trends, I just wear whatever I like.” Well, you may not […]
The Spectacle of Lanvin for H&M…
our purge I survived and conquered! Well, I didn’t overnight it due to crazy cold weather and snow in Vancouver. Mother Nature really had it in for us Lanvin lovers… […]
Lanvin for H&M (and Thoughts on Designer Collaborations)
I’m no Lanvin expert although it’s no secret that Alber Elbaz has been my favourite designer of the last few years. I’ve been mildly (read: majorly) obsessed, so much so […]