The shoes in the Balenciaga Fall 2010 collection needed a post of their own. I always anticipate crazy shoes from Balenciaga and this time we got block heel brogues and loafers.

What do you think of the shoes? I’m liking the three shoes in the top photo.   I love the colour combinations too.  I [...]]]>

The shoes in the Balenciaga Fall 2010 collection needed a post of their own. I always anticipate crazy shoes from Balenciaga and this time we got block heel brogues and loafers.

What do you think of the shoes? I’m liking the three shoes in the top photo.   I love the colour combinations too.  I hope they aren’t crazy heavy shoes.  They look it.

via Balenciaga Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Runway Review.

Nicolas Ghesquière was influenced by cosmonauts, seventies Formica, packaging and food boxes, Synthetic foam, plywood, sleeping bags and biscuits for the Balenciaga Fall 2010 collection. The weirder Nicolas goes the more I eat it up. He’s pushing new techniques and fabrics advancing the technology. Nicolas Ghesquière is one of those designers who [...]]]>

Nicolas Ghesquière was influenced by cosmonauts, seventies Formica, packaging and food boxes, Synthetic foam, plywood, sleeping bags and biscuits for the Balenciaga Fall 2010 collection. The weirder Nicolas goes the more I eat it up. He’s pushing new techniques and fabrics advancing the technology. Nicolas Ghesquière is one of those designers who I still has that freedom to go crazy with his vision and execute it.

I love the coloured eyebrows. It looks really cool.

This was a very structured armor-like collection. I see shades of Balenciaga Spring 2010 in this collection. It’s an explosion of colour. Despite the strange styling there are some wearable pieces. I’m fond of the belted sweaters, the armor-like dresses in the vein of Spring 2010. Have you seen the footware, that’s the topic of another post. There is a lot of play with texture and prints. Visit nytimes.com for large hi res images of the Balenciaga fall 2010 collection.

Here is a short video which highlights all the looks. It’s a must see because there are surprises on the backs of those looks. Photos keeps secrets.

images: style.com

They say these are boots.  I’m not sure how to describe them but they seem like a summer shoe to me.  I love all the laces and the fact that you have to be committed to lacing them up to own them, similar to Doc Martens.  It doesn’t look like [...]]]> Pose lace-up ankle boots by Acne

They say these are boots.  I’m not sure how to describe them but they seem like a summer shoe to me.  I love all the laces and the fact that you have to be committed to lacing them up to own them, similar to Doc Martens.  It doesn’t look like there is easy zipper access on these.

images: net-a-porter.com

Three Toronto style mavens set-up one time only POP-UP SHOP to sell off classic, cool & outrageous pieces from their personal wardrobes.

Cheap prices, as they must sell everything = FINAL LIQUIDATION!

Mix of women’s and men’s (well mostly women’s stuff)

Bring your [...]]]>
Spring OUT Fashion Sale
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Vintage 69 Collective, 1207 Bloor St W, Toronto

Three Toronto style mavens set-up one time only POP-UP SHOP to sell off classic, cool & outrageous pieces from their personal wardrobes.

Cheap prices, as they must sell everything = FINAL LIQUIDATION!

Mix of women’s and men’s (well mostly women’s stuff)

Bring your cash and check out the STASH!

Thanks – Hope to see you there Sian, Sonja & Filipe

I don’t normally talk about Stella McCartney on I want – I got but the fall 2010 collection perked my interest. Stella McCartney has always been a collection that I love in person. She’s good but not someone I’ve vocal about.

That’s changing with Fall 2010. She went very minimal and sleek with [...]]]>

I don’t normally talk about Stella McCartney on I want – I got but the fall 2010 collection perked my interest. Stella McCartney has always been a collection that I love in person. She’s good but not someone I’ve vocal about.

That’s changing with Fall 2010. She went very minimal and sleek with the collection but managed to add some details I didn’t expect: sheer organza, paillettes, and embroidery. There are a few misses, I’m not in love with the fuchsia items and some of the jackets just don’t work. Not a fan of the jumpsuit either.

I’m noticing a trend with what I call the fashion mullet. Yup, that’s right people, it’s the short long dress. I first noticed it when Coco Rocha debuted that dress from her collection. I wasn’t a fan, it was a bit too costumey. I’m not sure I like the trend and I think it might be gaining speed. Stella wins me over with most of her fashion mullet pieces. I think that is what amazes me most about this.

images: style.com

It’s Pretty in Pink at The Make Den. March Break is the time to MAKE your dream dress happen – with your own two [...]]]>

It's Pretty in Pink at The Make Den on March Break Classes run March 15th - 20th from 10 - 4 pm The Make Den is located at 1207 Bloor St. W

It’s Pretty in Pink at The Make Den.
March Break is the time to MAKE your dream dress happen – with your own two hands!
Design, Cut and Sew your very own PROM DRESS just the way you want it!
Beginners welcome, no sewing experience required.
Basic sewing skills, simple pattern alterations and cutting techniques are taught.
Learn to sew like a pro!!!
We’ve been working with PACT, a registered charity that helps kids learn lifeskills -
We’ve had such an overwhelmingly positive response to the program that now we’re open to the public as well!!!

Please pass this on if you know someone going to their prom this year!!!

Classes run March 15th – 20th from 10 – 4 pm
Cost is $270~
The Make Den is located at 1207 Bloor St. W
email irenestickney@hotmail.com to register

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Jason Wu

Jason Wu Inspiration • Fluid shapes • Mix of textures • Femininity • Movement

• Plating:Ruthenium • Jason [...]]]> I was invited to the preview of the ATELIER SWAROVSKI Spring 2010 collection at the Swarovski Bloor street store. The concept of the collection is to pair fashion designer with Swarovski and to come up with seasonal collections.

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Jason Wu

Jason Wu
Inspiration
• Fluid shapes
• Mix of textures
• Femininity
• Movement

• Plating:Ruthenium
• Jason Wu’s collection is offered in two key colourways, Lava with shades of red and pink, and Obsidian with black crystal
• Feminine pieces feature necklaces trimmed with ribbon and clusters of crystal beads and briolette stones decorate bracelets, rings and earrings
• Layers of faceted crystals create a textured, defined silhouette.

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Jason Wu

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson
Inspiration
• Matthew Williamson signature style – statement pieces in a vibrant palette
• Print used from his Ready-to-Wear collection
• Strong graphic and floral elements
• Architectural crystals

• Colours: Rose – resin pieces in orange rose and purple tones finished in pale gold edging, Sky – resin pieces in blue and green tones finished in Palladium edging
• Plating: Pale gold, Palladium
• An innovative combination of oversized architectural and chequerboard crystals, geometric resin shapes and fine metal edging conveys a modern and futuristic feel
• Chunky chains enhance the bold shapes and colours.

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Matthew Williamson

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Nicholas Kirkwood

Nicholas Kirkwood
Inspiration
• Sharp but ultimately feminine
• Diversity of textures
• Geometric lines which follow the contours of the body

• Plating: Palladium, Pale gold, Ruthenium
• Sharp geometric lines are softened by beautiful leather and edged with tiny pavé crystals
• The combination of contrasting textures, pavé crystal, leather and metal create an eye catching and contemporary effect

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Nicholas Kirkwood

You can find pieces by Nicholas Kirkwood, Jason Wu and Matthew Williamson at the Bloor street store. In addition you can find pieces from Anthony Nak who designed for the Fall 2009 collection. Not available in Toronto is the Spring 2010 collection from Zaha Hadid.

Atelier Swarovski Spring 2010 Zaha Hadid

My favourites are Jason Wu and Nicholas Kirkwood.  They were both very lovely in person.

images: courtesy of Swarovski