Category Archives: Collections

The Endorsement: Klaxon Howl x Kickstarter

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 28, 2013

– Klaxon Howl SS12, shot by Matt Barnes A while back, I wrote an article on Kickstarter–the crowd-sourcing site that allows people to campaign for funding for various projects–and how designers are increasingly using them to back up their collections. … Continue reading →

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The Endorsement: Printed Pants

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 25, 2012

My closet can be divided into two sections: clothes I can wear on the subway, and clothes I can wear on the subway but will get confused/scared/confused/death looks. Printed pants fall very much into the latter section, but it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Collection: Jonathan Saunders Spring 2013

by Christian Allaire Posted on June 21, 2012

The Brits do it best. Jonathan Saunder’s spring 2013 collection is the perfect balance between old-world charm and futuristic aesthetic, mixing digital honeycomb prints with classic trenches or adding boxier cuts to the pinstripe suit. More subtle approaches towards modernizing … Continue reading →

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Column: Fast Fashion, Faster No-Fashion

by Christian Allaire Posted on June 19, 2012

– The first photo in anticipation of the H&M x Margiela collaboration. With today’s fast fashions and even faster trend turnarounds, it’s funny to think that fashion was once a revolutionary and, at times, progressive medium just a couple of … Continue reading →

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Feature: It’s The Little Things in Menswear

by Christian Allaire Posted on January 7, 2012

When it comes to fashion, menswear vs. womenswear, the usual concensus is that men have it easy. Women have heels, makeup, bras, skirts, pencil skirts, a-line skirts, peplum skirts; men have pants, shirts, or suits. It seems like a no brainer … Continue reading →

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Column: A Painfully Modern Society

by Christian Allaire Posted on December 8, 2011

At the risk of sounding like a pessimistic grandfather, today’s society is complex in its make-up: the rise of social media, smartphones, online shopping – everything available at the touch of a button – has not only made life easier … Continue reading →

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LGFW: Lauren Bagliore SS 12

by Christian Allaire Posted on October 23, 2011

Black, white and grey were all in the air at Lauren Bagliore’s LGFW show this week – but trust me, the clothes left you feeling anything but grim. The New York native designer sent sharp, deconstructed silhouettes down the runway, … Continue reading →

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LGFW: Pink Tartan SS12

by Christian Allaire Posted on October 20, 2011

Kim Newport-Mimran’s collection Pink Tartan is, if anything, always wearable. From classic shirt dresses to easy separates, Newport offers traditional items with a twist (i.e. floral trousers, polka-dot skirts) that allow on-the-go women to always look effortlessly put together. Almost … Continue reading →

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LGFW: Arthur Mendonça SS12

by Christian Allaire Posted on October 18, 2011

Arthur Mendonça showed his SS 2012 collection last night at the LGFW tents, which was debatably one of the most anticipated shows of the month. Citing Elizabeth Taylor, technicolour movies and 1960s silhouettes as a major inspiration for this season’s … Continue reading →

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Raun LaRose, Spring 2012

by Christian Allaire Posted on September 23, 2011

One of my favourite up-and-coming designers, Raun LaRose, has released a preview of his Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. And it doesn’t disappoint. Based out of New York, LaRose’s designs focus on heavy technicality that essentially push the boundaries of traditional menswear. Think … Continue reading →

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