Category Archives: Trends

Column: The Art Of Being Hip and Cool

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 30, 2012

By today’s standards, I am nowhere near cool. Or trendy. Or hip. I don’t wear cutoff denim shorts. I don’t particularly enjoy restaurant patios. I don’t use retro polaroid cameras (although I do love a good instagram, who doesn’t?) I … 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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The Endorsement: Penny Stock Ombré Shorts

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 4, 2012

    — Penny Stock ombré swim shorts, $68, Holt Renfrew. It’s hard to dress yourself during the summer months, especially with Toronto’s death-defying heatwaves (or New York, or Texas, or anywhere for that matter). With no layering options and … Continue reading →

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Keep It Cool: Winter Picks

by Christian Allaire Posted on December 3, 2011

If you ever have/do/want to live in Canada, you know that the winter months can make dressing up a challenge; a mission impossible, even. But not anymore. This season has tons of menswear pieces that will not only keep you … Continue reading →

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Trending: Fall Jackets

by Christian Allaire Posted on September 28, 2011

“September is the January in fashion,” says Candy Pratts Price, Executive Fashion Director at Vogue, in the glam-but-not-so-glam documentary The September Issue. And why, you wonder, is she telling us this? Well, besides showing off her epic accent (Seriously, YouTube the … Continue reading →

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The Endorsement: The Power Coat

by Christian Allaire Posted on September 19, 2011

I usually don’t post pictures of myself because I find it rather indulgent, but this coat needed to be shared. I think one of my most favourite trends for fall is a bright power coat – ranging from dominating reds … Continue reading →

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Column: Compassion Should Be In Fashion

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 28, 2011

In a tornado of recent fashion forecasts, the industry’s premier editors, bloggers and fans alike have all been hearing about the latest trends or fads planned for the upcoming fall season. Gone are spring’s colour-blocking, boldly striped looks à la Prada, … Continue reading →

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How To Achieve Colour Blocking In Menswear

by Christian Allaire Posted on June 13, 2011

Colour blocking. One of the biggest trends this season. We’ve seen it on the runways of Gucci, Jil Sander, Lanvin – everywhere. The trend even trickled down into menswear, where Jil Sander (again) and Tommy Hilfiger participated. But how do … Continue reading →

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