Category Archives: Article

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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Debate: Should Interns Be Getting Paid?

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 9, 2012

Interning in the fashion business is more of a necessity than a choice these days – a way to get your foot in the door. In fact, it’s the only way to get into that door. Film and television shows … Continue reading →

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Spotlight: The Navillus Gallery

by Christian Allaire Posted on December 10, 2011

- by Francoise Nielly While exploring and discussing art with head curator Taylor Sullivan at Toronto’s newly-opened Navillus Gallery, I feel somewhat incompetent. Painting by painting, artist to artist, Taylor demonstrates a superior eye and knowledge of what goes into … Continue reading →

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Column: Culture As A Commodity

by Christian Allaire Posted on November 12, 2011

Fashion loves it some commodity. Despite the glamour and frivolous nature of the business, we must remember that fashion is here solely for one reason and one reason only: to sell stuff. Whether it be splashy ads in magazines, high-budget … Continue reading →

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Feature: Young Designer Spotlight

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 29, 2011

Raun LaRose, Spring 2011 His razor-sharp tailoring would bring Calvin Klein to his knees. He being Raun LaRose, of course, a menswear designer based out of New York. His newest collection includes architectural outerwear and unexpected graphics, which is proven … Continue reading →

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