blogTO | Posts by Anita http://www.blogto.com/ Toronto blog Copyright 2008 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:08:28 PDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Susana Hong - Hair and Makeup Artist There are many professionals who work behind the scenes to create the stylish and glamorous veneer that is fashion. These people deserve recognition too, so I'm pleased to share a brief interview and some of the work of Susana Hong, a hair and makeup artist represented by Toronto's Plutino Group.

What made you decide to become a hair and makeup artist?
Being able to transform someone has always fascinated me - starting with my barbies, markers and kitchen scissors.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/06/susana_hong_hair_and_makeup_artist http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/06/susana_hong_hair_and_makeup_artist Fashion & Style Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:54:44 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-06-27T10:54:44 Seduction at the Carlu I broke an unspoken rule I had with myself - I don't do fashion shows related to undergarments.

Most shows end up being hosted in a club, where I can view the best in Playboy underwear, with models on risers (and way too much to be seen). This is great if you are a guy or a lesbian, but I'm usually just interested in the clothes when it comes down to it. The models are just hangers and I don't want to be distracted by their crotches. Note: Ginch Gonch is an exception, because, well, there are hot men in their shows.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/06/seduction_at_the_carlu http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/06/seduction_at_the_carlu Fashion & Style Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:34:56 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-06-26T11:34:56 Designer Files: Mikhael Kale Mikhael Kale is a Toronto-based designer and after two seasons his namesake label is sold in Holt Renfrew. He studied in London at Central Saint Martins and worked in Milan. I'm a big fan of his tall, sleek, and sexy style. I had a chance to speak with the designer and pick his brain.

How did you get into fashion?
Funnily, I never 'got' into fashion, it got into me. I have always been drawn to garment design and construction.

When did you start sewing?
Age 10.

What are you inspired by?
Simply everything. Garment design and construction are my first language.

Do you have a design philosophy?
Yes. To express the architecture of existence, and to have this work actuated by women to create their own experience.

Describe the inspiration for Fall 2008?
It was inspired by the strength and plight of the post World War II woman; where construction and colour, or lack thereof, were utilized to shape a position and posture.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/designer_files_mikhael_kale http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/designer_files_mikhael_kale Fashion & Style Fri, 30 May 2008 10:03:28 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-05-30T10:03:28 13th Annual More than Just a Yardage Sale Who takes their annual mega sales more seriously, Fashionistas or Crafters? This was going through my head when I saw the email for the More than Just a Yardage Sale. You gotta take the textile artists into account - they will be there in droves. Who's willing to do whatever it takes for that one of a kind piece? That's what I want to know. I know what Umbra fans will.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/13th_annual_more_than_just_a_yardage_sale http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/13th_annual_more_than_just_a_yardage_sale Fashion & Style Thu, 22 May 2008 10:35:17 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-05-22T10:35:17 Designer Files: Alexandra Leikermoser Alexandra Leikermoser has been a student of yogo for 14 years and made the move to teacher for the last 5 years. Trained in classically Hatha Yoga, she has presented workshops and seminars across the country and the USA.

With that large base of experience she started yogagurl.com in 1996. "I intend for the pieces in the yogagurl to empower women to celebrate their own unique expression," says Alex. There is also an environmental aspect to the line, which incorporates bamboo & organic cotton sourced from the US in order to reduce the carbon footprint.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/designer_files_alexandra_leikermoser http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/designer_files_alexandra_leikermoser Fashion & Style Fri, 16 May 2008 14:05:58 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-05-16T14:05:58 The Shop Crawl: May 9 - 15, 2008 Welcome to The Shop Crawl, the weekly post where I provide you with a listing of sales for the week. The crawl covers retail, warehouse, and sample sales.

reia N studio Sample Sale. May 7 - 9. 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 706.

Canadian Spirit and Johnny Yiu Designer Sale - May 9 - 10. 130 Commander Blvd, Scarborough.

Next Door's 1st Anniversary Sale. May 10 - 11. 433 Queen Street West.

Rodan Menswear Sample Sale - May 8 - 9. 543 Richmond St. W.

Mode Spring 2008 sale - May 1 - May 18. 632 Queen Street West.

Shimmer's Fun Fabulous Jewelry Sale - April 26 - May 11. 2778 Dufferin Street, suite 103.

Fabric Clearance Centres Moving Sale - Starts on May 1, 2008 till all stock gone. Fabric Clearance Centre, 4884 Dufferin St. Unit 6.

PYA Importer Ltd. Men's and Women's Annual Sample Sale & Inventory Clearance - May 1 - 16. 15 Apex Rd.

Agency One Sample Sale - May 7 - 10. 10 Wingold Ave, 2nd Floor.

C2 Apparel Designer Brands Sample Sale - May 7 - 10. 63 Wingold Avenue Suite 208.

Gsus Sindustries Sample Sale! - May 7 - May 9. 543 Richmond st West.]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/the_shop_crawl_may_9_15_2008 http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/05/the_shop_crawl_may_9_15_2008 Fashion & Style Fri, 09 May 2008 09:43:02 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-05-09T09:43:02 Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels Design Competition 2008 The Toronto Fashion Incubator New Labels Design Competition kicked off the Elle Show Thursday night at the Direct Energy Centre. The night was a far cry from last year's event. It was a slickly produced venture with a venue that didn't enforce separation between the VIPs and us regular folk. Instead of two rooms (which was the arrangement last year), there was a single elevated runway for all to see the show at the same time. There was seating for most everyone, which was a departure from last year. I chose to stand because I wanted to get better pictures and my seats were too close to the beginning of the runway.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/toronto_fashion_incubator_new_labels_design_competition_2008 http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/toronto_fashion_incubator_new_labels_design_competition_2008 Fashion & Style Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:34:38 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-04-27T22:34:38 Fashion Bites April 22 - 27, 2008 Welcome to Fashion Bites, a weekly round-up of fashion news in Toronto.

Buy Design is on this Saturday, April 26, 2008. Dress in your best Studio 54 outfit and grab a ticket to help the Windfall Clothing Service, Canada's only new clothing bank. Tickets are $75. If you buy 5 you get 1 free.

TFI's new labels Fashion Design Competition and Fundraiser kicks off the Elle Show on Thursday, April 24. Guest tickets are still available for $50. Find out who wins the New Labels contest while raising funds for the Toronto Fashion Incubator. Famous fashion people will be at the Elle Show this weekend. Check out Tim Gunn and Coco Rocha. I really don't understand why they invited Steven Cojocaru, Can you call people who cover celebrities, celebrities?

The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles and Costume is now open on the 4th floor of the Crystal. The collection is a good representation of textiles and costumes from across the ages. I was impressed with the Egyptian tapestry square from the 4th century and the perfection that is an Azzedine Alaïa suit.

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The Great Kids Stuff Sale - April 19. St. Leonard's Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave.

Sixty Canada Spring Summer Sample Sale - April 24 - 25. 460 Richmond St. West, #600

Cutesy Clothing Auction - April 20. Hotshot, 181 Augusta

Shopping Addicts Spring 2008 sale - April 17 - 20, 2008. 639 Queen Street West

Absolutely Vintage Sale - April 19. Maple Cottage, 62 Laing Street

CK Semi-Annual Sale - April 4 - 21. 150 Bloor Street West

Geox Spring Warehouse Sale - April 10 - 19. 14 Advance Road, Etobicoke

Casalife Hip Decor Clearance Sale - April 1 - 30. 170 - 171 East Liberty Street

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/the_shop_crawl_april18_24_2008 http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/the_shop_crawl_april18_24_2008 Fashion & Style Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:10:10 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-04-18T10:10:10 Fashion Bites - April 17th,, 2008 Welcome to Fashion Bites, a weekly round-up of fashion news in Toronto.

The TFI New Labels Fashion Design Competition kicks off the Elle Show at the Direct Energy Centre on April 24, 2008.
LFTO Knitivism is looking for knitted items to donate to Jessie's Centre for Teenagers and Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter. They are looking for hats, mitts, scarves, slippers, children toys, blankets, baby clothes and other baby stuff. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:
West Side Stories - 1499 Dundas West
Red Tent Sisters 810 Danforth Ave
Ryerson Women's Centre, Jorgenson Hall Please call ahead. 416-979-5255 ext.2350.

The Damzels are premiering their Spring Collection today. Head down to the Queen East shop and enjoy cocktails while you shop. 5pm - 8pm.

Afiya Francisco at LouLou met shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.

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]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/fashion_bites_april_17th_2008 http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/fashion_bites_april_17th_2008 Fashion & Style Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:10:10 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-04-17T10:10:10 Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week 2008 I was starting to feel rather jaded about Toronto fashion events until I walked into the Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District for the first day of Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week aka [FAT]. The space is incredible and it gives off an old school European vibe. I really enjoyed the diversity of the people in the crowd, who provided such positive energy to the event. It was quite remarkable.

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Toronto Alternative Fashion Week is underway and continues until Friday. I'm looking forward to seeing Amie Scott, Krane, Satan's Candy, and The Deadly Nightshades.

(Speaking of Amie Scott, The Grumpy Owl dedicated a post to her.)

Mass Exodus starts and I finally got a media pass. I can't wait to see what this crop of youngsters will produce.

Andrew Sardone talks up the manbag. I've been a fan of the manbag since NYC in the spring.

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Welcome to The Shop Crawl, the weekly post where I provide you with a listing of sales for the week. The crawl covers retail, warehouse, and sample sales.

Sketchers Shoe Clearance - April 1 - 6. 1590 Matheson Blvd. Unit 12, Mississauga.

Sunglass Safari Warehouse Sale - April 2 - 20. 2601 Matheson Blvd. E. Unit #3, Mississauga.

Da Zone April Fools Day Sale - April 2 - 6. 468 Queen Street West and 946 Edgeley Blvd, Vaughan.

Apostrophe Outlet Sale - April 10 -13. 2616 Sheridan Garden Drive, Oakville.

French Connection Warehouse Sale - March 28 - April 6. 230 North Queen Street, Etobicoke.

Toronto Potters Spring Show and Sale - April 10 - 12. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct.

Merch sample sale, April 4 - 6. 176 John St, Suite 501.]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/the_shop_crawl_april_4_10_2008 http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/04/the_shop_crawl_april_4_10_2008 Fashion & Style Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:15:40 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-04-04T14:15:40 The Shop Crawl: March 28 - April 3, 2008
Welcome to The Shop Crawl, the weekly post where I provide you with a listing of sales for the week. The crawl covers retail, warehouse, and sample sales.

Slavin Agency Spring Sample Sale - March 29 - 30. 80 Wingold Ave.

Curvaceous consignments Make Room for Spring sale - 'til March 29. 66 Commercial Ave, Ajax.

Eddie Bauer Spring Sale - March 24 - 30. 201 Aviva Park Dr, Vaughan.

Tom's Place International Center Spring Warehouse Sale - March 26 - 30. International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga.

Linda Lundström Liquidation - On now. Bayview Village Mall or 136 Cumberland St or 255 Wicksteed Ave.

The Olde Hide House Liquidation - On now. 49 Eastern Avenue, Acton or 522 King Street West or 57 Northview Blvd, Vaughan.

30% off at Costa Blanca and Urban Behaviour on March 22. All Locations.

Sketchers Shoe Clearance - April 1 - 6. 1590 Matheson Blvd. Unit 12, Mississauga.

Lola & gig Showroom Shopping Weekend - March 29 - 30. 92A Carrier Drive, Etobicoke.

Jeanne Lottie Spring Sample Sale - March 27 - 30. Downtown: Jeanne Lottie Boutique, 106 Yorkville Ave from March 27 - 28 only. Uptown: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ellesmere room, Main floor - 7095 Woodbine Avenue, Markham. March 29 - 30.

Sunglass Safari Warehouse Sale - April 2 - 20. 2601 Matheson Blvd. E. Unit #3, Mississauga.

Spearmint Pelican Sample Sale - March 27 - 28. 51 Jefferson Avenue Unit 201.]]> http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/03/the_shop_crawl_march_28_april_3_2008 http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2008/03/the_shop_crawl_march_28_april_3_2008 Fashion & Style Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:05:39 PDT Fashion & Style Anita 2008-03-28T15:05:39 Fashion Bites - March 27, 2008 Welcome to Fashion Bites, a weekly round-up of fashion news in Toronto.

Rags and Mags is a fictional account of a jet-setting fashion journalist Lucinda McRuvy and designer Max Velosse working in the all too real world of the Toronto fashion scene. They've even managed to show up elsewhere online. The faux My Style and 24 hours with introductions are brilliant.

Bloggers were press-worthy during fashion week thanks to Eye Weekly and Media in Canada.

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