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My Paved Runway - Kristen Campbell

jordana — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:39:01 -0500

Bright colours from head to toe and mementos as accessories, this teacher in the making won't be your typical high school prof.

Do you want to be part of the Art of Fashion?

Anita — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:20:21 -0500

Art of Fashion is a non-profit organization that supports and raises funds for emerging Canadian apparel and accessory designers by creating a platform for exposure. Every year, they hold a design and exhibit competition to further their cause.

The theme of this year's competition is Between the Lines, and is described as: "the divide between good and evil, black and white, heaven and hell, dusk and dawn, or even an everyday juxtaposition. It is an exploration that unites cultural, historical, and community boundaries. It is the elements that have helped shape one's own life and the way it ties lives together, bringing life from the past, to the present and into the future. Combining fashion with art gives you, the designer, the chance to create a personal realm that tells your tale and communicates it back to the public. You will be required to explore what lies between your own lines, and bring your personal expression to life through your themed collection and presentation."

What's Your Story? Motorcycles and fossils

kathleen — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0500

What's Your Story? features the different characters that roam the streets of Toronto. Every Monday and Thursday, a new person shares their story, likes and dislikes about the city, a little secret and more.

My Paved Runway - Carty Laiy

jordana — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:47:41 -0500

Being a huge music fan myself, it was hard not to stop Carty in her tracks when I saw her vintage-inspired headphones. Though taking them and running was the first thing that popped into my mind, my sane-self took hold long enough to get the low-down on her budget-conscious style.

What's Your Story? Hair

kathleen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:23:26 -0500

My Paved Runway - Andy

jordana — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:40:25 -0500

My Paved Runway is back this weekend, and ready to give you more good-looking locals with their own ideas of what fashion means to them. This week I happened across a visitor to our fine city who was impressed with how creative Torontonians can get, but he does a great job showing flashy city-style himself.

Silkscreen Now with Peach Berserk

Anita — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:35:14 -0500

Peach Berserk is a Toronto institution. Even if you haven't ventured into the colour and print madness that is the Queen Street store, it manages to catch your eye. Kingi Carpenter is the Queen of the Silkscreen. She has workshops, a ready-to-wear clothing line, and provides custom designs (you can choose from numerous different patterns in the Peach Berserk pattern bible).

What's Your Story? Eco-ethical

kathleen — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0500

Distill Gallery presents Urban Product

Anita — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:31:45 -0500

Distill Gallery, in the Distillery District, will be showcasing the work of Urban Product until July 27, 2008. Urban Product is a design firm based in Toronto with a focus on small scale products and industrial design. Stephen Lindsay is an OCAD graduate who is heavily influenced by Canadiana and ecological awareness.

His work takes everyday objects and transforms them into items for the living room, bedroom and kitchen. Stephen's quirky and modern style incorporates functionality, affordability, high quality and uniqueness.

My Paved Runway - Siobhan and Amy

jordana — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:13:08 -0500

With a shared fashion ethos centering on a sustainable lifestyle, it's no wonder that Siobhan Ozege and Amy Borkwood looked like twins from afar. Concerned with over-consumption, they're still aware that eco-friendly style has become somewhat of a trend.

Hot Sales in the Summertime

Anita — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:04:00 -0500

It's a good time for sales in the city, as some favourite haunts are selling their wares. First off, the Juma Studio Sale will be going till July 11, 2008. Aila and Jamil are making room for the next season and you can get great deals on clothing from Spring 2008. Fall 2007 is 70% off, spring 2008 is 50-70% off and items start at $25. Head down to the studio at 224 Wallace Ave, Suite 414, 416-829-6566.

My Paved Runway - Amy and George

jordana — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:29:31 -0500

Walking down Yonge St. on a Friday night, Amy Shen's and George H.'s "dressy-casual" style caught my eye because of the small details they both added to their wardrobe. Amy's purple silk scarf tied in a bow, and George's studded Chuck Taylors helped create a more individual approach to their looks.

Eco-Bag, Eco-Life

andrewn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:08:35 -0500

Ontarians use 2.5 billion plastic grocery bags a year and while the sheer amount of plastic bags that end up in landfills is grotesque, it seems like consumers are finally getting the message.

The Keep Six Contemporary Gallery and Project Space is currently hosting their Eco-Bag, Eco-Life exhibit and I have to admit that while I myself own a variety of eco-friendly cloth bags, they spend more time collecting dust than they do slung over my shoulder. But does a greener lifestyle really begin with being diligent about the use of an eco-friendly bag?

My Paved Runway - Sorrell

jordana — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:39:32 -0500

My Paved Runway will be appearing every Saturday, highlighting fashion on the streets of Toronto. It's here to spark your creativity or just give you a chance to live vicariously through others.

Hanging outside of Steve's Music on Queen St. West, Sorrell's muted colour pallete and customized cruiser, complete with stickers "to cover the rust", gave hints of a refreshingly laid back attitude towards fashion.

Do you have a style philosophy or a way you choose what to wear?
I don't really have a philosophy, I just open my drawer and grab whatever is there or whatever is clean. I dress pretty basic - basic colours and tones. I like clothes that are a little bit too big for me, where the tops would be too big and the bottoms would be too small. It's summer and I'm not wearing bright colours.

Did you ever go through certain phases where you would wear bright colours and do you think you're in a colour phase right now?
I'm in my grey period; grey and beige. I've definitely gone through a bright colour sort of thing but I've toned it down I guess? I kind of feel like I just blend in with the rest of Toronto being that the city is pretty grey.

The Toronto Portraits - Ashley Winnington-Ball

Robin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:55:44 -0500

Welcome to the Toronto Portraits. Every Friday we're going to profiles young, dynamic Torontonians, and each week we're photographing them in a different Toronto neighbourhood.

Ashley Winnington-Ball, 26 years old. North Parkdale.

A pornographic image knitted onto a sweater, a film about a nun who's also a serial killer...two strong, contrasting ideas in one piece of artwork is a classic formula for success. Ashley is a young woman who makes fine jewelry out of scrap metal. Necklaces of rusty nails.