At the height of his career, Canada’s hottest womenswear designer looks back on the lessons he learned on the rise, shares his thoughts on how Canucks are doing in the fashion race and spills his secret to surviving Fashion Week (hint: it involves Drake on repeat) Q: What do you love most about what you …
The annual Interior Design Show has turned the eyes of the design world on Toronto since 1999, but this year’s rendition of the highly anticipated event will have industry insiders floored with its roster of sought-after special guests and happenings. IDS15, which will take over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s North Building from Jan. 22 …
Dolce navigates you through the foliage of this season’s fashion terrain: a rugged, masculine landscape of military notes and mixing textures that proposes a venturesome journey worth every risk
Frame Brasserie With its relaxed vibe, open kitchen, outdoor seating, herb garden, California-inspired music and seasonal menus, Paris meets the West Coast on the plate and in spirit. www.framebrasserie.fr Umbra From kitsch to contemporary, Umbra’s designs are an intelligent, forward-thinking, creative spin on everyday functional items for every room of the house. www.umbra.com …
Spring is blossoming at Revival Couture, where the racks are bursting with fresh floral and patterned pieces, garments made of python and ostrich skins, women’s tuxedos à la Alexander McQueen, Chanel evening gowns and many more must-haves. Each hand-picked by co-owners Christine Hadden, who has 35 years of experience as a buyer for the Bloor …
Paul Smith has long been a name synonymous with cutting-edge fashion that melds clean, classic styles with dashes of contemporary individuality. On Nov. 15th, the Design Museum in London, England, is launching the “Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith” exhibition, which explores the once-aspiring-racing-cyclist-turned-fashion-designer’s career. We caught up with exhibition curator Donna Loveday for an …
