Author Archives: Michelle Du

CHLOE COMME PARRIS SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Sister duo Chloe and Parris Gordon were slated as this season’s most promising ‘newcomers’, but new is hardly the right term to describe their S/S ’11 collection, not to mention their meticulous craft. As the rest of the design world gets freakishly newer and neuer, … Continue reading

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BASCH SPRING/SUMMER 2011

For once, I felt nothing. Neither here nor there, good or bad – just completely complacent about Brandon Dwyer’s third collection under new moniker Basch. Lights drew, voices hushed and out marched a hand-in-pocket, white pant suit and en suite … Continue reading

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JUDITH & CHARLES BOUTIQUE OPENING AT BAYVIEW

Last week, Judith Richardson and Charles Le Pierres (founders of Teenflo Canada) opened their second boutique in Toronto, in the city’s prestigious go-to destination Bayview Village. The event was attended by local media outlets and a bevy of loyal supporters … Continue reading

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LUCIAN MATIS FALL/WINTER 2010 – STRIKING GOLD

Is it safe to say that Lucian is enjoying the spoils of being new-rich? I mean, after all, he did win last season’s first-ever FDDF fund. But there was hardly anything “new” about his formula. In fact, some might say … Continue reading

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L’OREAL PROFESSIONNEL: INOA HAIRCOLOUR LAUNCH

On Wednesday night, the L’oreal Professionnel team invited media and industry members out to the King West it-spot Cheval, for a preview of their new line of ammonia-free haircolour products – INOA (set to launch in early Spring). Upon arrival, … Continue reading

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HAUTE COUTURE FOR HAITI EVENT – FEBRUARY 12TH

It’s February. How have you been spending yours? Contemplating that lace teddy for your Mr.Right-Now? Booking a trip to Cancun for Reading Week? Organizing a family get-together for our infantile holiday? Ringing in the year of the Tiger? Whatever it … Continue reading

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TALK OF T.O. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2009

——- THE HEARTBREAKER The heartbreaker is charming; a smooth talker who knows the right moves. They love to have a good time and aren’t afraid to have a little fun. They are confident, sometimes a little too much… • Les … Continue reading

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PORTOBELLO EAST MARKET: DEC. 12 – 13

Portobello West (the fashion and arts market originally launched in Vancouver, BC) officially went bi-coastal, opening its doors to giftless Torontonians this past Sunday under alter ego Portobello East. Located at the Burroughes Building at 639 Queen West, the market … Continue reading

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LG MOBILE – BLOGGERS NIGHT RECAP

Last night we attended the LG Mobile Phone Blogger event which was held at Barchef, the little venue on Queen West that’s creating quite a stir amongst the cooler crowd. Back in October, the venue played host to Jay-Z’s exclusive afterparty … Continue reading

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CRYSTAL R.O.M. TAKES HIT FROM UGLY STICK

From boarded up windows and dilapidated structures to baby embellishments and baked potato inspired hot messes, it is hard to see how Toronto’s very own Royal Ontario Museum makes the cut as the 8th ugliest building in the world. The … Continue reading

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