Category Archives: Canadian

Column: The Commercialization of Pride

by Christian Allaire Posted on June 29, 2012

I was in line at Starbucks (why do all my stories begin with ‘I was in line at Starbucks’?) when I heard the following customer-worker interaction: Barista: Hey X, are you excited for the long weekend? X: Meh, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Event: Hera Jewellery Launch at Brassaii

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 8, 2012

This Monday I was invited to the launch of Canadian designer Hera Arkarakas’ jewellery line, HERA, hosted at King West’s Brassaii. Arkarakas, who has over thirty years of experience as a jewellery designer (aka funnest job ever), launched her collection … 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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