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Photo Courtesy of Miu Miu
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Ryan Michael Cheung
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Thu 9 Feb 2012 11:24 AM
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Miu Miu has just launched a line of 46 bags celebrating fashion month. The first 16 from the limited edition collection just landed in the Prince St. store in New York kicking off the start of fashion week. The remaining styles will roll out as the industry's finest hit London, Milan and Paris in the weeks to come.
Priced at $1,495, these show stoppers will have street style snappers clicking with glee. Collect them all for only $68,770 (or save the image and enjoy it for free!).
Click here to see the entire collection.
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Janna Zittrer
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Thu 9 Feb 2012 09:30 AM
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On Day 2 of Montreal Fashion Week, local label Second Denim Co. held its first-ever Dr. Denim Clinic to cure fashion-week-goers of their winter wardrobe blahs. Here’s what the denim doctors prescribed.
Tip 1: Use denim as your starting point. Choose basic washes, such as dark blues and blacks, which can look both office appropriate and evening ready in a snap.
Tip 2: Stick with silhouettes that suit your shape. Fashion’s love affair with the ’70s might be in full effect, but if high-rise jeans don’t flatter your figure, choose a more appropriate fit rather than trying to force it in an on-trend pair.
Tip 3: Invest in quality. Premium and properly treated fabrics will not only last longer but also retain their shape (sparing you from any sloppy-looking saggy spots).
Tip 4: Choose a comfor
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Ryan Michael Cheung
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Wed 8 Feb 2012 13:35 PM
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Kanye West is set to return to the runway in Paris on March 6 at 9:30PM. After his highly anticipated debut last season with lush furs and scantily clad models on the catwalk (think: Sean John by Puff Daddy), West is dusting off all the harsh reviews and returning to the city of lights with a new collection for Fall 2012.
Click here for more on Kanye West and his fashion label.
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Ryan Michael Cheung
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Tue 7 Feb 2012 20:02 PM
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We're only a few weeks away till Valentine's Day and it's time to put the love train in motion. From stylish gift picks in shades of red (and more!) to beauty looks date-worthy, here's a quick list of picks that celebrate Cupid's favourite day:
Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 20 of our favourite picks from charming accessories to lovestruck extras.
14 Sexy Lingerie Picks: Haute styles from pin-up to femme fatale perfectly fit for a romantic night in.
30 Romantic Runway Looks: LBDs and flirty frocks fit for fun a night out.
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Ryan Michael Cheung
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Tue 7 Feb 2012 10:30 AM
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We're only a few weeks away until the start of Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2012, which runs from March 12 to 17, and designers have started to announce their show dates on the runway.
First up, The ShOws will close Toronto Fashion Week, for the first time since debuting in spring of 2011, with top designers presenting their latest collections on March 19 and 20. Producer Paola Fullerton has yet to reveal the names set to walk the runway but we can only expect the best, as former labels include: Mark Fast, Arthur Mendonça, Mikhael Kale, Calla Haynes, Jean Pierre Braganza, Thomas Tait and Todd Lynn.
Toronto Fashion Week Schedule
March 12 to 17 - Toronto Fashion Week (David Pecaut Square)
March 19 - The ShOws (The Ritz Carlton Toronto)
March 20 - The ShOws (The Ritz Carlton Toronto)
Subject to change
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Ryan Michael Cheung
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Tue 7 Feb 2012 10:00 AM
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Shoe master Christian Louboutin debuts a new 20-piece capsule collection celebrating his 20 years in fashion. The footwear King steps into 2012 with a fresh set of red soled styles ranging from vamped-up pumps to playful oxfords.
From showgirls to architecture, Louboutin has infused his designed with a sense of whimsy adding new life to tired shoe salons around the world. Register now for an exclusive e-vite to the launch of the collection online or pop by Holt Renfrew to see the shoes in person.
Update: The designer has just released 6 new bags celebrating his anniversary. Our favourite: The pill-shaped cross-body purse that is likely a reference to the many Louboutin addicts around the world.
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