Caught out there: a Canadian living and working in Indian fashion
Posted by Anupa in Canada, Ethnic Aisle, fashion, Race, Toronto on 22. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
My friend, and fellow Bramptonian, Preet Nirwal (that’s her up there!) has lived in India for the large majority of the past five years. Just after her homecoming to Toronto this summer, she set up shop at Harbourfront Centre’s artist’s market to sell a few lovely pieces of clothing crafted in India from local, heritage [...]
Spectacle: Coveting Thy Neighbour
Posted by Avril in Decor, fashion, spectacle on 27. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
“I would kill for her closet.” It’s what I’m thinking almost every time I see Blake Lively – and that smug mug of hers—step out in some effortless Chanel confection. It’s also what flashes through my mind on days that fashion industry friends are recounting long lists of the high-end freebies they’ve accumulated in job [...]
Spectacle: On the Street with Bill Cunningham
Posted by Avril in Art, fashion, Film, spectacle on 11. May, 2011 | 0 Comments
He’s both easy and impossible to miss amid the bustle of New York City. Between criss-crossing pedestrians and lane-changing taxis, you first see the flash of blue. And then comes the click. Follow the sound to the source and there he is: a fuzzy-haired old man, Nikon in hand, scanning the streets with his gaze. [...]
Spectacle: Taking a Stand Against Stupid
Posted by Avril in fashion, Health, media, spectacle on 18. Apr, 2011 | 4 Comments
(Squeamish Man Warning: I’m going to talk about periods. And feminine care branding. At length. Continue reading this at work at your own discretion) Up until fairly recently, I’ve really liked Kotex. They churn out some solid product, yes. But, as an added perk, I’d also really enjoyed their cheeky take on pad/tampon [...]
Spectacle: Girls who are boys, who like boys to be girls
Posted by Avril in fashion, Pop Culture, spectacle on 24. Feb, 2011 | 1 Comment
At a glance, Andrej Pejic is the perfect high-fashion package. Striking brows frame icy blue eyes, vertigo-inducing cheekbones and full lips that would stir up envy in Angelina Jolie. A tousled, bleached-blonde mane alludes to a sunny Australian upbringing and it’s small wonder designers are besides themselves to snap this model up. Towering at over [...]
