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ALFRED SUNG - White Collection 2009

Brilliant Designs in an elegant world!

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Surface2Air Shoes Please!

photo - Garance Dore

I saw these gorgeous strappy things first on a photo from Garance Dore (she is in Australia right now) and then found that they were from French brand Surface To Air. I thought, gee, of course they are.

The Clothing Show

May 1, 2, 3
Better Living Center, Exhibition Place, T.O
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Coachella Style

Another year has come and gone for the Coachella Music and Art Festival. Performances included Paul McCartney, M.I.A., The Ting Tings, Prince, The Killers and about 150 other bands over the three day music and art extravaganza. Coachella kicks off the season of music festivals, this one in particular seems to be the fav of celebs. Reese and Jake, Tara Reid, Sienna Miller and Kelly Osbourne were just a few of the many celebs that turned up to party with some sun, vodka, and music.

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Canadian Model Tribute

Canadian models are so hot right now. I couldn't believe it when I was playing around on style.com and a lot of the models I was coming across happened to be Canadian. I found many successful Canadian models that are working steadily today and getting international attention. Below are just a few of my favourites. I haven't forgotten the most famous Canadian model Linda Evangelista or even Shalom Harlow but I wanted to show models who are currently rising or still walking in many shows.

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Project Runway Canada's Brandon Dwyer

On the second season of Global’s reality series Project Runway Canada, we had to say goodbye to Brandon after only four episodes. Brandon stood out from the other cast members for his creative designs, not knowing legendary designers, and smoking lots of cigarettes in between. I had a chance to interview Brandon and ask him a few questions.

KiD BRO: Hey Brandon, I want to start by asking what was your last favorite fashion purchase?

Brandon: My shiny black high tops!

Who is your fashion icon?
YSL..just kidding!!! I would have to say I J'adore Angelina's style right now

What designers do you love at the moment?
Zac Posen, Wayne Clark, and Oscar De La Renta

Favorite Fashion blog?
Is this a trick question? I try not to read fashion blogs, so it’s hard to say.

Did you always want to be a designer?
The idea of being a fashion designer never popped into my head until I was 18. But in a way I have always been designing womens clothing just through different mediums.

What did you think of being on the show and did it meet your expectations?
I thought it was a great experience, and it definitely was everything I thought it was going to be and more.

What was the most difficult part being on the show?
It was extremely difficult coming up with a solid idea and creating your idea to the fullest extent in such limited time frames. But, that’s the whole idea of the show right?

How was it watching yourself on television?
I thought it was way too funny! I couldn’t stop laughing!!

Who were you closest to on the show? Any lasting friendships made?
I’m extremely close to Jessica Biffi, I think the friendship we have will last forever. She is an amazing person and an extremely talented designer.

About your last episode, did you feel the show accurately showed what really happened?
I think they did a great portrayal of what occurred during the taping of that episode. The only thing I was slightly upset about was that they made it out to seem I did not know who YSL was...which was not the case, I just was not overly familiar with his work.

At elimination you were put on the spot for not being familiar with YSL, if you could go back would you have said anything different to Iman and the other judges?

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Celebs heart YSL's Trib Two Pumps

Celebs have been showing up in Yves Saint Laurent's Trib Two pumps since last year. The round toe and sky high shoe can be worn with almost anything. Everyone from Kate Moss, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez have been rocking these super sexy shoes. The trend of YSL's Trib Two pump seems to be not going any where. Kate Moss just wore them last week and Beyonce had hers on last Sunday. The must have shoes retail for $795.

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Keira Knightley PSA

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Keira Knightley is the face of Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle fragrance but she is also the face of a domestic violence PSA. The two minute PSA will be played in theaters on April 6. Domestic violence affects one in four women at some point in their lifetime and kills two women every week.

Politically Correct Style

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The First Lady, Michelle Obama is being touted as the new fashion icon. We have been following her every fashion move she makes and approving of everything she wears. Michelle embodies classic beauty, sophistication and timeless style. While I'm being completely enthralled into all of Michelle's monumental fashion moments I couldn't help but remember the political style icons before her. The style icons attached to political figures that had you forgetting about things like the G20 summit and made you more interested in what designer they chose to wear. Some of Hollywood's over-stylized actresses should take a lesson from these women.

Carolyn Bessette 1966-1999

I still remember that Saturday morning when John F. Kennedy Jr.'s plane went missing off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. John's wife Carolyn Bessette was on the plane with her sister Lauren. Their plane crashed reportedly because of poor flight conditions. The plane was found days later. Carolyn was only 33.

Carolyn was voted the "Ultimate Beautiful Person"in high school and worked for Calvin Klein in the PR department. Carolyn was called the next Jackie and was intensely private. Her understated glamour and sophisticated nature was adored by the fashion world and she was hunted relentlessly by the media. Carolyn's life was over too quickly.
Her effortless beauty and polished look was elegant and she proved less is more.
The photos below were taken over 10 years ago and any of the looks could still be worn today.





Princess Diana 1961-1997


Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 1929-1994

Obama meets the Queen

Michelle Obama met the Queen yesterday wearing a black and white outfit by Isabel Toledo, and the cardigan is by Azzedine Alaïa. The outfist is simple but very respectable for meeting the Queen. Michelle kept her cardigan on during the visit with the Queen but kept it off once the meeting was over. Michelle's arms are worth showing off.

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'Kiss My Ass' Stacey London

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Whoopi sounded off on 'What Not To Wear' host Stacey London and TV Guide writer Ingela Ratledge, who Whoopi called an "anonyomous bitch." Whoopi unleashed on the women after they insulted her wardrobe, Stacey London saying Whoopi looks like she comes to work like she is on her way to Costco. Its obvious Whoopi is not inspiring too many people with her sartorial choices but it is clear that she is being herself. I like the fact that Whoopi is not trying to be something she's not and she proves to be an individual. I think Anna Wintour said it best when Barbara Walters asked her "what is fashion?" and Anna replied "Jeans and Tshirts can be equally as fashionable as an Oscar de la Renta Dress." So there you have it. Stacey London dresses people completely by the book and if everyone dressed by the rules then fashion would never evolve into what it is today. Just think, women would still not be allowed to wear pants if someone didn't go against the grain.

Nicole Kidman Rocking L'Wren Scott

Last night Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban attended the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, Kidman was dressed in a L'Wren Scott backless sequined dress from the Fall 09 collection. Nicole Kidman seems to have an obsession with L'Wren Scott lately and its an obsession that seems to agree with her. Kidman has worn L'Wren Scott dresses from the Spring 09 collection over six times to various events since November, including the dress she wore to the 2009 Academy Awards. Kidman gets points for going a bit gothic at the usually predictable Country Music Awards red carpet.

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Beyonce at Pastis

Beyonce and Jay Z had lunch today at Pastis in the Meat Packing District of New York City. The couple just celebrated their wedding anniversary of one year. Beyonce looks especially cute in these pics. From the sun glasses to the killer spike stilletos. She keeps it cool and casual with the plaid shirt underneath her burgundy jacket. This is one my favourite looks on her, the suspenders are a nice touch too!

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The Local Talent: Project Runway Canada`s Brandon Dwyer

Andi Muise in a strapless LBD by Brandon Dwyer

KiD BRO and jacquieshambles at Devil`s Martini

The runway brigade

This weekend KiD BRO and I braved the rain and hit Brandon Dwyer`s FW 09 show at Devil`s Martini. It was interesting to see what the Barrie native would do after Project Runway Canada. Even though he was eliminated fairly early on and didn`t know much about Yves Saint Laurent, Dwyer has admirably used the opportunity of the T.V show to power on with his life dream of designing. 

Devil`s Martini (473 Adelaide St. W.) gave a cool enough ambiance for a fashion show, and and we enjoyed a quick martini before the show started at 8pm.  

The show was full of darkness: All black and blue, and maybe a little plum. Keeping on the theme of darkness, models donned black lips like we saw last fall at Prada and elsewhere. 

High-waisted black skirts with equally black one-shoulder top, and a breezy grey top with a leg-o-mutton sleeve seemed casually chic and on-trend. There were also flattering LBD`s, more flowey dark blouses and cute bubble skirts. The finale was Dwyer`s muse, Andi Muse, strutting in an impressive sleeveless sweetheart neckline ballgown with three-teired bubble skirting. 

Project Runway Canada castmates attended to show their support. Toronto`s Jeff MacKinnon and Jessica Biffi (who is currently still in the running) had nothing but great things to say about their pal and his collection as they chatted with us outside after the show. 

Check out Brandon Dwyer and Project Runway Canada.

 

Coming To America

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After a long awaited arrival TopShop/TopMan is opening its doors tomorrow for the launch of their first American location.
TopShop was due to make its debut last Autumn but due to construction, flood, and even fire delays scheduling was pushed back. The grand opening kicks off tomorrow at 11am with Kate Moss and Sir Phillip Green.They are hoping to translate Topshop's success from London to the streets of Manhattan.

PR consultant Kelly Cutrone had to say this about Topshop's arrival “I truly believe it is going to turn New York upside down. This is going to be an injection of cool and energy that only the Brits can deliver to the sad retail world in New York. All the girls in NYC will trample and grind to get into that store; they live for girls like Agyness Deyn and Kate Moss.”

Kate Moss's ninth collection will also be launched tomorrow. It will launch the same day as the UK.The 25,000sq. feet store is located on Broadway and cost a reported $20million.

Get your One of a Kind

Our friends from Cry Wolf will be there with their fantastic tee's so be sure to say hello.
Get some unique goodies and be inspired at the Spring show, starting today.
info:
Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, April 5, 2009
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Weekdays 11am-10pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

Lindsey Lohan fronts the 10th Anniversary Issue for April's Nylon magazine. She dishes on being a wanna-be model, Britney and being tabloid fodder. Oh well, maybe her club appearances and celeb DJing of Itune tracks will pay the rent for now. Next stop celebrity poker tournament. Jokes! Love u LiLo.

On Having Her Picture Taken:
I love doing photo shoots… I mean, if I could just sign with IMG and do ad campaigns and model more, I’d do that… because that’s fun for me. That’s not work.

Her one Mean Girls reference:
There’s not much I can do about the fact that I’ve become a kind of tabloid obsession. I can’t change that. And yes, the websites, the gossip pages, and all of that stuff have hurt my career – they’re like the Burn Books of Hollywood… but I really don’t feel like I should have to prove myself to anyone because of living out my college years in the public eye. I’m glad everything happened the way it did.

On Britney Spears:
She’s marketed as an entertainer, which is what she is. Not necessarily as, like, an artist. And I respect that about her, cause she doesn’t want to pretend.

On her future:
I'm talking to [lots of people]. One is Sean Penn – I spoke to him again the other day. We’re trying to get Seth Rogen for this project, but Seth won’t call us back. So call us back, Seth, if you’re reading this!

Keeping up with LG Toronto Fashion Week

Stacey McKenzie strutting for Evan Bidell

Dig the hair pieces at Lucien Matis. Very cool. Very Canadian.

The apple of my eye, Irina, walking in Joe Fresh

Danielle Meder offers beautiful hand painted fashion postcards, featuring looks from designers like Travis Taddeo and Joeffer Coac.


Textstyles takes us with her to fashion week, blogging everything we want to know! i.e our favorite Canadian model Irina Lazareanu walking in the Joe Fresh show.



Worn Fashion Journal talks to Montreal designer Clayton Evans’ about his fascinating complexgeometries aw 2009 collection


NOW's Andrew Sardone keeps us in the loop, as per usual.


Tim at blogTO finds out about the WOMEN x WOMEN female fashion photog event.

The One and Only Barbie

As you may have heard, it is Barbie's 50th birthday. And yes indeed, she still looks great.
I grew up putting on Barbie fashion shows in my basement, and if it was socially acceptable I probably still would.
Fellow Barbie fans must be delighted as I am because in honor of her birthday, Barbie had her own show at New York Fashion week -- and will have one here at Toronto Fashion Week.
At the recent show in New York, designers like Rachel Roy and Badgley Mischka created Barbie's looks for the runway. At Toronto Fashion Week, Monday night's kickoff will be David Dixon's homage to Barbie.

shoes by Bruno Frisoni