Monthly Archives: July 2011

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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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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Column: King West, Toronto’s Chuck Bass

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 26, 2011

New York has Wall Street. Vancouver has Gastown. And here in Toronto, we have King West. Like New York, Toronto is unsurprisingly home to several distinct neighbourhoods, from the snooty Yorkville to hipster-haven Queen West. Take a few steps West … Continue reading →

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Column: Expensive Taste, or Tastefully Expensive?

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 19, 2011

I haven’t written in a while, so I decided I would do a column on this fine evening. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the journalism world, a column basically means free range to talk about anything or … Continue reading →

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Missoni x Converse

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 15, 2011

Missoni has unveiled a preview of their latest collaboration with Converse, which will feature Fall/Winter Chuck Taylors. Of course, the woven zig-zag iconic print is featured, but given a modern kick when paired with electric blue accents. Unlike many designer … Continue reading →

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It Seems I’ve Coveteur’d Myself

by Christian Allaire Posted on July 2, 2011

We’ve all heard of The Coveteur: the lust-worthy picture site that documents the best of the best when it comes to fashion, closets and home decor. Well, I was feeling rather inspired by the site, so I’ve decided to offer … Continue reading →

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