Now that summer is here full force, canadian jewelry designers are working full force to be ready for this summers worth of sales, markets, and pop-ups! To start off the season with a bang, the very first sale is on June 8th at the famous Gladstone Hotel. Presenting a summer long series of this market (July 6th, August 3rd), each sale is a curated selection of artists. This individual market is curated by Anita Clark of I Want I Got and Jen McNeely of She Does the City. Running from 10 am – 4pm at 1214 Queen Street West. Woudenberg will be there, along with BlackIris Designs, Rosalind Breen, Elizabeth Hutchison, amandine in the garden, MaPtiteChouette – Vintage, Worn Journal & more.

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Contact Photography Festival is an annual event where galleries throughout Toronto feature some of the cities greatest photographers. Held all throughout May, you have a month to take a look at the large range of galleries and artists. More about the event here.

The Goodfellas Gallery at 1266 Queen Street W is hosting a last minute exhibition featuring several up and coming Toronto photographers.

Seven photographers explore the difficulty of establishing an identity in photography; these images address the tension between the inherent obscurity that comes from being behind the camera, and the desire to express one’s identity through one’s work. Curated by Hello Foto Inc in conjunction with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

Carmen Cheung
David Kim
Christine Kwan
Andrew Lee
Vincent Luk
Hitoshi Murakami
Nicholas Tam

Opening Reception Saturday May 25, 2013, 5-11pm
1266 Queen Street W
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As you may have read last week about the top 10 designers at F.A.T. one of our favourites was most definitely Canadian Fashion Designer and Montreal based V-Franz. The brand has an easy to wear feel similar to Martin Lim in silhouette, however with a darker more mature palette. The use of painted texture on multiple pieces, including the simple black and white shift was a “I need it now” kinda moment and complimented the golden yellow texture shift that followed. Looking forward to purchasing VFranz pieces in the fall.

All Photos by Michael Ho

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With the good weather here, I can’t help but notice the plethora of sunglasses that have resurfaced. As a glasses wearing human (as in I desperately need them to see) I am compelled to notice the finer details in eyewear. So I thought I would go through some of my favourite sunglasses for women and share them here!

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Ruben Cisneros, a Toronto based stylist, recently pulled some pieces from jewelry designer Woudenberg. This is the behind the scenes short video that Ruben produced to give us a sneak preview of what the editorial might look like.  Ruben creates editorial images working with a variety of Toronto jewelry designers, along with clothing designers, photographers, and make-up artists. Follow him here.

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Last Tuesday, the Toronto Fashion Industry gathered to celebrate the TFI (Toronto Fashion Incubator) New Labels Award. The annual award given to a new-ish Toronto based label providing them with an even larger platform to start their label. This year contestants, Sarah Stevenson, Paria Shirvani, 7/31, and Christopher Paunil went head to head to win the $25,000, studio space at the incubator, and a contract with Target Canada.

Each designer presented a small collection and then the winner was announced. We are proud to congratulate Sarah Stevenson who won the grand prize for her stellar collection. Sarah Stevenson is definitely a designer worthy of the TFI New Labels Award, while she is a new label, she has been designing and presenting collections for almost 3 years. We have followed her work since her first show at Toronto Fashion Week. Having survived many highs and lows (as designers often do) this big win is a huge “Finally!” for myself as its been long overdue for this talented designer. You will be able to purchase Sarah Stevenson goodies at the Homegrown Boutique, and at her online shop.

Check out some of the participants designs!

Photography by George Pimentel

Sarah Stevenson

Photography by George Pimentel

Christopher Paunil

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Toronto’s biannual vintage crawl, happens next Thursday May 9th from 7pm-Midnight. With over 30 vendors, including 101 Supermarket at 1418 Dundas West. Here is a sneak preview of what just might still be available if it has not already sold! More details? Join the FB here.

Full event map. Other Vendors include Bridge & Bardot (1138 Dundas Street West), 101 SuperMarket (1418 Dundas Street West), Dalston Grey (1317 Dundas Street West), and CHOSEN Vintage (960 Queen Street West).

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With the wildly anticipated “The Great Gastby” premier only a week away. We thought we would take a look at Carey Mulligan’s recently released editorial in vogue, inspired by her character Daisy Buchanan from the late 1920′s novel. Not everyone can wear a full sequin embellished flapper dress on her daily commute to work so we create 3 look-alike outfits that you can wear throughout the summer!

Short Dress by Thomas Maier. Daisy Shoe by J Crew. Fold-Over Nubuck Clutch by Clare Vivier. Scarab Choker by Woudenberg.

Dress by Ivy Metal. Clutch by BCBGMAXAZRIA.Bracelet from Woudenberg. Lipstick by Yves Saint Laurent.

Lily Rose Blue Dress by Mes Demoiselles. Pegarbo Flat by Warda. Straw Boated Hat by Brooks Brothers. Deco Necklace by Woudenberg.

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If you did not already know, we think Kastor & Pollux are pretty rad. They also occasionally wear Woudenberg pieces, which makes them the most awesome ever. So by all means read about their crazy adventures at www.kastorandpollux.com. The Scarab Necklace worn here by Dani, is styled into a lovely editorial called PIMWA!

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Welcome to Alternative Fashion Week. It’s Toronto’s annual “Alternative” Fashion Week, an escape from the tyranny of Toronto’s more mainstream fashion week, every April. Alternative Fashion Week or F.A.T. mandate is to provide lesser known, and often more creative designers an opportunity to present a collection in front of a 500+ crowd. The result is a 5 day long fashion and art extravaganza, that shows more designers, with a variety of aesthetics, and to a larger crowd. It’s a must see Toronto Fashion Event. For those who couldn’t make it we compiled a list of the top 10 looks, and designers to keep an eye out for.

Day 1 

Designer: Tarah Kennedy

Tarah Kennedy’s collection was dramatic, in a victorian woodsy sort of way. However this stunner is a piece I would wear over and over. Similar in colour to the Atonement dress worn by Keira Knightly in Atonement, this piece dips in the back making it wearable and sexy.

Day 1

Designer: House of Etiquette

Every year at F.A.T. there is a number of latex wear designers. These always stand out because the material is so graphic and visual, however House of Etiquette is a must see because you simply can not attend a show like this anywhere else. The colours are bold, the fit is skin tight. And as always, the gloves are so sexy.

Day 2

Designer: V Franz

New at Alternative Fashion Week, once again a Montreal based designer knocks my socks off. The collection showed refinement, and each piece looked not only comfortable but complimented the female body in a Haider Ackermann sort of way.

Day 2

Designer: Pedram Karimi

Pedram’s work over the past couple of seasons, has never failed to impress. The silhouette is original, and the palette strayed from black, which was equally beautiful but refreshing to see. Didn’t get to catch the show live, but I woke up the next morning (while on vacation I might add) and went right to my phone to see the photos.

Day 2

Designer: Pairing Paisleys

Menswear designer Pairing Paisleys presented a tailored menswear line. Loved the handsome farm boy vibe that currently is completely in sync with my desire to folic in daisy filled field in the sunshine while drinking lemonade.

 Day 3

Designer: Matière Noire

Not every piece was a winner in my humble opinion. But as a whole the collection was indeed stellar. Another talented designer from Montreal. The set design and performance was easily the best at F.A.T. for runway shows.

Day 3

Designer: Grey Cincinnati

The collection was starkly minimalist, but this dress was an easy standout for myself. A sucker for a full length dress. The almost boxy and sporty top makes it a simple and casual wear with a formal length. Would love to wear for summer.

Day 4

Designer: Masha

Day 4 was a juggernaut for runway shows at Alternative Fashion Week this year. Masha presented a safe but very sharp all black dress collection.

Day 4

Designer: Malafacha

Part of the International series at F.A.T. Malafacha presented a monochromatic and very graphic collection. Absolutely 100% enjoy each piece of the collection, new comer to F.A.T. the international designers never cease to impress.

Day 4

Designer: Y!D.N.A

Lovely collection. Samurai vibes but with glitter.

All photography provided by Michael Ho.

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