Shoes.com has just opened their first brick and mortar location on Queen St., just east of Spadina Ave.
I didn't realize it was an all black party and I showed up in mostly floral. I was greeted by two charming associates and handed champagne! I browsed through the various selections of Hardy, Richer Poorer, John Fluevog and Teva footwear.
The store concept is based on the premise of online and trunk show shopping. You are able to see and try on the shoe, then have it delivered to your house. The perfect shoe shopping for the whole family!
I didn't realize it was an all black party and I showed up in mostly floral. I was greeted by two charming associates and handed champagne! I browsed through the various selections of Hardy, Richer Poorer, John Fluevog and Teva footwear.
The store concept is based on the premise of online and trunk show shopping. You are able to see and try on the shoe, then have it delivered to your house. The perfect shoe shopping for the whole family!
#ShoesTDOT vs #ShoesThe6ix.
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| Pocket Square - Brooks Brothers Shirt - Wordsmiths Pants- Betty Barclay Shoes - Joe Fresh |
I remember buying all three of these pieces. The shirt is from Model Citizen and I'd been eyeing it all summer. Finally, I mustered up the courage to buy it and had cash in my wallet so Julian gave me a deal. It's one of my favourite pieces in my closet. The pants I purchased because I was looking for something "interesting." I find pants my most difficult purchase, they never fit right, my body shape isn't conducive to North American tailoring. These, on the other hand, fit like a glove, and I got them for $5.99 at the thrift shop! The shoes, again, from the thrift shop, but I got these on my 20th birthday. I used birthday money on a few items but these boots were my favourite purchase by far, I still have them.
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| photo's by Deanna Flinn |
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Sure, scoring three goals in one game is the best feeling in the world, but since we’re talking fashion the only points we’re scoring are with the fashion industry. Hats are the most interesting fashion accessory; we can never figure out whether we love big or small. Designers are keeping us on our toes, filling our minds with endless lessons on “what’s proper.” During the early 1900’s it was normal to be seen in the largest hat possible. As the century’s passed lids have changed drastically.
Through the years headwear has become exciting and creative. Now designers are using them again in their collections to keep us guessing. Louis Vuitton opted for the big and gawky; mounted on the tops of models heads were massive hats featuring feathers, jewels and ribbons. Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton had such an innovative spirit and has used hats to lure new fans. Marc Jacobs created a fur hat that could stop hundred mile an hour winds. It’s no wonder we love his creations, he brings us to our knees and keeps us guessing at what’s coming season after season.
Wide brimmed hats and fedoras are popular among the street savvy. We’re seeing fascinators as well, although they were used during parties and galas they are making their way from the events to the streets. They’ve become something of a spectacle that Anna Dello Russo never seems to miss, she’s one of the world's most creative and crazy fashionista's.
For men, Iceberg has gone with the modest top hat, Dolce and Gabanna with the paper boy hat and Shivan and Narresh have made the hat more of an exhibition than for use. A hat is a hat and whether it blocks the sun or looks pretty it’s there to do a job.
Lids are taking another spin through the fashion industry; it’s been so refreshing to see headwear again. Next time I plan on scoring a hat trick, I hope to be wearing fashions most exciting accessory, let's hope I shot and pray I score.
Lids are taking another spin through the fashion industry; it’s been so refreshing to see headwear again. Next time I plan on scoring a hat trick, I hope to be wearing fashions most exciting accessory, let's hope I shot and pray I score.
If a Stephen Burrow’s dress isn’t in full swing its not
doing its job. When Burrows is on board it glide with the tide.
Back during ’73, was the "American Runway Revolution" and best believe the beat was banging and so were the ensembles. Alva Chinn, Elsa Peretti, Pat Cleveland and Norma Jean Daren can attest to that. If you’re caught still in a Stephen Burrows best believe trouble will ensue.
Back during ’73, was the "American Runway Revolution" and best believe the beat was banging and so were the ensembles. Alva Chinn, Elsa Peretti, Pat Cleveland and Norma Jean Daren can attest to that. If you’re caught still in a Stephen Burrows best believe trouble will ensue.
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