Lands’ End Launches Canadian Pricing Online

Family-friendly clothing line, Lands’ End launched its Canadian pricing site last Wednesday.  Not only will it be shipping to Canada, but prices will also be listed in Canadian dollars.  To celebrate the launch, an event featuring its latest looks was held at The Fifth Social Club on Richmond and University where media had the chance […]

Gotstyle Opens Women’s Section in the Distillery District

Gotstyle, Toronto’s favourite menswear shop and styling service has launched a women’s department in their 6,700 square foot Distillery District location.  Like menswear, women will have the chance to not only shop contemporary Canadian and international designers, but also like the guys, receive style services including how to shop as well as style and trend […]

Marissa Webb Debuts at New York Fashion Week

Presented as an installation on Saturday, this debut collection by former J.Crew designer, Marissa Webb, is definitely influenced by her experience with the company.  Artsy, yet preppy (but not really “bohreppy” (Boho Prep)), the spring/summer 2013 looks include brightly coloured pieces, basic blacks and whites (including a white fit and flare dress that could be […]

Ann Taylor and Kate Spade Join Tory Burch at Yorkdale…(UPDATED – FALSE INFO)

Whoops!  The news is not true, according to a note from a rep at Oxford Properties. The floor plan that was originally posted in this article was not supposed to be public and has since been removed.  However, the Ann Taylor/Kate Spade speculation is still on my books, especially after Kate Spade sponsored a TIFF […]

Krane Spring/Summer 2012: Hipstery Suspenders and Manpris

I don’t normally write about menswear, but the Krane show this evening was quite interesting.  Taking place in the studio space, the audience sat on one side, while panels were placed on the other.  A very different set-up.  The choreography for the show was also quite different from what one might experience at a studio […]

J.Crew Changes Canadian Prices After Outcry

Due to public outcry, J.Crew is now absorbing all charges on duty for Canadian orders made on their site, according to  The Globe and Mail.  The changes started this morning.  This means that the base price listed on the website will be the price that Canadian shoppers pay online, excluding sales tax.  J.Crew also plans […]

Making Sense of the New Canadian (Online) J.Crew Prices

If you read my earlier post about J.Crew’s opening at Yorkdale, you would have noticed my complaint about the new online prices.  This is still something I’m trying to make sense of.  After all, I had assumed that adjusting the prices to reflect what’s sold at the Yorkdale store would mean that it would include […]

Greta Constantine – Strong Showing of Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Presented by Schwarzkopf Professional

It’s no surprise that Greta Constantine is time and again one of the top Canadian design houses. The work of designers Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong is truly inspired. Their latest collection featured flowing lines Grecian and goddess style, made with their trademark draped jersey fabric. Distinct architectural shapes, long Dior-like gowns with occasional fitted […]