As if sliding across the keys of a piano, Kelly Rosen’s fingers caress a billowy black and ivory Zuhair Murad dress. She tugs and twists its diaphanous tulle into a state of perfection. “This is probably one of my all-time favourite gowns,” says the Georgia-born belle. While there are dozens of distinctive pieces that pervade …
In 1946, a savvy salesman would travel along the streets of Montreal wearing a vest with jewellery brimming from its pockets. Determined to sell every last piece before his return home, the jeweller had an arduous journey before him. Soon enough, a list of besotted clients gave way to an eponymous storefront in a wealthy …
Sequins, feathers and feminine silhouettes were unveiled during Rome Fashion Week at the bi-annual style event AltaRomaltaModa Abed Mahfouz photos by Raffaele Soccio / L. Sorrentino Giada Curti photos by Luca Latrofa - Gianni Catani / L. Sorrentino Tony Ward photos by Luca Sorrentino
It is mid-July and I am finishing the photoshoot for the Ogilvy autumn/winter fashion brochure. After carefully studying each garment to ensure pieces work together and deliver a coherent message, I make my selection. The collection must have a strong narrative and personal lifestyle quality to it, the same way one would make selections to …
Elizabeth Moniz stands at the helm of Marlowe, Toronto’s branch of the Italian company renowned for its timeless garments infused with unmatched quality. With a background in psychology and sociology, Moniz strives to understand every corner of her customers’ needs. THE PITCH “I get to know my clients so well that when a new season …
George Corbo and his wife Lisa blended their passions and expertise to create George C., Toronto’s chic, sleek boutique set in a renovated Victorian home. Bursting with cutting-edge garments hand-picked by the Corbos themselves, Toronto’s style addicts will find refuge at this haute fashion house. THE PITCH “Picking the right item off the bat is …
