Prop stylist Christine Roberts, cofounder of The Leslieville Flea, was featured in this great article on BlogTO!
Check it out here: http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2013/06/the_leslieville_flea_brings_flea_markets_to_the_east_side/
Chef Steve Gonzalez will launch his latino inspired restaurant on Friday June 7th!
Valdez is located at 606 King Street West (formally Cheval Nightclub) and will seat 142 guests in its 3000 square foot location. Extra seating is available on the patio which will be perfect for summer sipping!
And rumor has it the restaurant has a secret bar! No other information has been released on that, you’ll have to find out for yourself! Our guess is the bathroom!
Toronto Flower Market has returned for its 2nd season.
Now that the nice weather is finally here it’s time to get yoru gardens and flower beds ready for the season!
Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
99 Sudbury, 99 Sudbury St., Toronto
Website: www.TorontoFlowerMarket.ca
Hashtag: #TorontoFlowerMarket
Facebook: TorontoFlowerMarket
NKParlour has officially opened! Showcasing the latest collections and products, NKParlour is a great destiantion to test new products or to pull for photoshoots!
For more information, please contact: showroom@nkpr.net
 I want to participate in the ride this year because I know first hand what cancer does to families. More than a year ago my mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and I was witness to the power of the human spirit and impact of cancer on an entire family seeing every step of her treatment and recovery. I know we can find a cure for cancer, and this is my way of helping to find that cure. This ride will be a challenge in a number of ways, but nothing in comparison to the challenge my mother had to face.Contribute to my event with a donation. Funds raised in The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer will support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. Every dollar donated goes immediately towards the research program, and they need these funds in order to continue this ground breaking research. Without the funds, there would be no research, and without research, there will never be a cure.Click here to visit my personal page. If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR?px=3151641&pg=personal&fr_id=1431&fl=en_US&et=I54hyRpWh2WLmbO7iKQIJg&s_tafId=310375 Click here to view the team page for Team Erin 2013
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Justin Timberlake’s clothing line William Rast launched in Toronto this week.
Brill Communications and The Everleigh Club hosted last night’s event and showcased pieces from the collections as bartenders mixed Jack Daniel’s drinks (presumably a favorite for Justin?!).
A few pieces from the collection
An outfit from the mens collection
And one from the ladies
Richard Campbell and Mitchell Young with a ‘Jack It Up’ cocktail in hand
Fashion stylist Donovan Whyte and Mitchell Young
Our parting gift.
No, thank YOU JT!
Dermalogica hosted industry insiders at their King St West lab on Monday night. As attendees mingled and sipped wine they sampled their latest and classic products and chatted with skin care professionals.
The beauty bar all prepped for ready for exploration!
A lucky fella getting a facial from one of the skin care professionals
Makeup and hair artist David Goveia, beauty expert Melanie Cruickshank and Bindiya Kalloo-Hallam
Tracy Brown and Robin Hagen chatting with one of Dermalogica’s technicians.
Gotstyle Menswear has established itself over the past 7 years as a leading men’s lifestyle boutique specializing in high end men’s fashion. With the great success of their Bathurst and Wellington location, in the heart of Toronto’s downtown scene, the menswear store has recently opened its doors at a second location in The Distillery District just in time with the spring season of opportunity.
In a recent shoot, the summer focus of bright colours invite men to step outside of the ordinary and indulge in vibrant pops of hues while maintaining the polished look known to the Gotstyle brand.
Get to know them on their new online shopping site at : http://gotstylemenswear.com/
Off figure styling: Tricia Hall, Judy Inc
Photographer: Joel Esposito, Judy Inc
Prop stylist Christine Roberts would like to introduce you to her newest venture….The Leslieville Flea!!!
An outdoor Flea market taking place the 3rd Sunday of each month starting June 16th from 10am-3pm.
Vintage, salvaged, antique items at great prices!
Photography, art and one of a kind items
Check it out at www.leslievilleflea.blogspot.ca
Congratulations to photography team Leda & St. Jacques and Rodeo Productions on winning Best Fashion & Beauty Photography at Applied Arts Photography and Illustrations Awards!
One of their winning entries shown below included Judy Inc fashion stylist Randy Smith and makeup and hair artist Sabrina Rinaldi!
Makeup and hair artist Shawna Lee will be running a 10 kilometer race in May in memory of a couple loved ones close to her that she lost last year to cancer.
The funds from this charity help to send kids with cancer to Camp Oochigeas, please help support Shawna and donate if you can.
For more information, visit http://www.ooch.org/page.aspx?pid=1270&tab=0&frsid=11444
photo via www.ooch.org
Adidas latest ad campaign unites styles and cultures:
Marshall’s Toronto flagship store held a private event last night for industry insiders to launch their store grand opening. Prop stylist Stephanie Saunders was there to debut roomsets with products available at Marshall’s inspired by Toronto neighborhoods. Marshall’s officially opens its doors at 382 Yonge Street on Thursday, April 4th.
Toronto: Uptown
Prop Stylist Stephanie Saunders uses understated elegance and sophisticated accessories with pops of crystal, leather and silver.
Toronto: The Annex
Prop stylist Stephanie Saunders uses whimsical decor items with a vintage feel incorporating earth tones with a hint of color.
Toronto: Bay Street
In this set, prop stylist Stephanie Saunders uses the look of leather furniture and sleek accessories that are timeless and classic.
Toronto: Queen West
Prop stylist Stephanie Saunders uses eclectic pieces displaying a look of high and low finds showcasing an alternative way to decorate.
Via MEXX press release:
Did you know that Dutch people are the tallest in the world or that, by some estimates, Amsterdam has more bikes than people? Mexx is offering Canadians the chance to experience all that the beautiful European city has to offer with the launch of its Trip to Amsterdam contest, which began today.
Amsterdam offers much more than tulips, coffee shops and picturesque cycling!
Mexx gives Canadians the chance to win the fashion trip of a lifetime
and spring into the birthplace of the Mexx global brand
MONTREAL, March 28, 2013 – Amsterdam offers much more than you think – and Mexx would like to help two people experience it all and share the adventure with Canadians. Mexx has officially launched its Trip to Amsterdam contest, which gives customers the chance to win the ultimate shopping package and a unique immersion into the origins of the Mexx global brand. With a grand prize worth more than $14,000 including round-trip airfare, shopping spree and an action-packed itinerary in the world-class city of Amsterdam, the contest is sure to excite everyone’s inner fashionista.
“Our European roots are present in nearly every aspect of our brand, and we’re happy to share that in a special way through this Canadian contest,” said Daniel Langevin, vice president of marketing and communications for Mexx. “The city, especially downtown Amsterdam, inspires our clothing due to its vivacity, diversity and sheer unpredictability. That’s a recipe for a lot of fun for those who are prepared.”
The package includes four days and three nights with 1500 Euro to spend at the iconic Mexx store on Kalverstraat and another 1000 Euro in spending money. Flights will be supplied by Garth Allen Marksted travel and the winner along with their guest will also experience a canal cruise. In addition, Mexx will provide an exclusive gift bag and an automatic top-tier membership to the brand’s exclusive Mexx Connect loyalty program. Runner-ups will have a chance to win one of 10 Mexx Gift cards worth $100 each.
The contest runs from March 28 to April 7. Step into any Mexx location to participate or visit mexx.ca for more information. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and its exclusive prizes.
Mexx collections are available for purchase at mexx.ca with convenient and fast shipping throughout the country.
About Mexx
Founded and based in Amsterdam, Mexx is a global brand that inspires confidence, possibilities and fun as well as a direct link to the latest trends fueling fashion in the world’s greatest cities. Information: mexx.ca
Please join us for the opening reception
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013. 6-9pm
Raven Child, 2013
Acrylic on wood panel
36″ x 36″
Ceremony and spirit, transformative art and ancient knowledge, these are themes throughout Nlaka’pamux artist, Andrew Dexel’s work. Dexel’s work was part of the online version of Beat Nation: Hip Hop as Indigenous Culture and subsequent exhibition at SAW gallery in Ottawa, which has now grown to a touring large scale exhibition. While this larger incarnation of Beat Nation does not include Dexel’s work, the voices of younger artists like Dexel who are working to fuse indigenous perspectives, aesthetics and tradition within new forms and materials are the cutting edge of ‘Native’ art. Dexel’s earlier work with graffiti art and street art led him to looking more diligently at Westcoast formline design and really solidified his ideas in line work. His unique palette, comes in part from this graffiti reference and also from the world of ceremony, the explosion of colour is a form of medicine, blowing up our expectations and creating new forms and ideas with diverse starting points. One part medicine, one part magic Dexel’s new body of work continue his exploration in healing and indigenous plant wisdom and ceremonial culture, with the beauty of his lines, the hopefulness of his palette and the spiritual animism that populate his canvasses. -
Tania Willard, co-curator “Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture”, Vancouver Art Gallery and The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery.
For more information and select images from Nooaitch, please click here.
The show runs until April 27th, 2013.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday- Saturday, 12-5pm, and by appointment.
Known for sumptuous gowns with grand details, designer Lucian Matis went for understated chic for his F/W13 collection.
Before the collection was presented, the audience was reminded of the designer’s ingenuity and skill as a special dress made its way through the room – a gown which riffed off a previous piece Lucian created, but done with the detail of glass from Bailey’s Irish Cream bottles (the brand was the sponsor for the show).
What followed was pure, simple and flawless design. A monochromatic parade of voluminous dresses and separates maintained a glamorous slant through thoughtful detailing and luxe fabrications like wool, fur and silk.
No embellishments were frivolous – only a few scarf-style bow details at the neck and an exaggerated ruffle on one blouse were shown.
The collection was a definite departure but no less gorgeous than Lucian’s usual fare.
Photos by Jenna Marie Wakani
In its final two days, World MasterCard Fashion Week showed a diverse range of collections from commercially cool to darkly avant garde.
Montréal label UNTTLD presented a luxe collection of seductive evening wear and edgy separates, including a pocket-detail leather skirt and liquid, shimmering vest. Fantasy met reality with a juxtaposition of tough and ethereal fabrics, and the all-black scheme was perfect for any mysterious vamp’s wardrobe.
Outwear was the focus on Thursday evening, with Soïa & Kyo showing a range of jackets and coats for women and men; designer Ilan Elfassy’s creativity ran the gamut from pastel suede moto jackets to two-tone treatments for peacoats and parkas. The colour palette was a knockout: plum, soft pink, burnt orange and soft brown were refreshing and bold.
Rudsak‘s cosmopolitan fantasy was realized in leather done with interesting details and deft craftsmanship. Bits of fur reminded us that warmth is key when choosing a new fall wardrobe, but a gold metallic moto jacket, buttery leather shift and twisted, kimono-style jacket affirmed looking cool is equally important.
Another label that favoured a classic black colour scheme was Travis Taddeo. This young designer does pieces that are downtown chic with a bit of menace mixed in. Teaming with NAFA (North American Fur Auctions), Taddeo added interest to a series of well-cut leather, jersey and silk pieces with exaggerated fur coats and accent pieces. The effect was one of the most interesting of the week, and a definite sign of Taddeo’s rising star.
After “restructuring” his label (which was founded in 2010), Thomas Bálint returned to the runway with a moody, youthful presentation. The focus was on timeless pieces done in thoughtful textiles, with Bálint reworking pieces from the past in innovative ways. Sportswear elements (a slouchy long vest with pockets) held their own against more traditional shirting, suiting and outerwear.
Caitlin Power, another young designer with a strong point of view, showcased a series of separates and dresses dripping with attitude; her penchant for sheer was tempered by the use of a strong geometric print and a few futuristic fabrics.
Soïa & Kyo, Rudsak, Travis Taddeo and Caitlin Power photos by George Pimentel
Thomas Bálint photos by Michael Ho
