Category Archives: Feature

Vintage Reconstructed: Ideas for Upcycling

Posted on November 9, 2013 by margaret

You know how much we love upcycled couture. We’ve all had that experience of finding an amazing vintage item that is either damaged or ill-fitting—but we love it anyway and can’t bear to leave it behind. What can we do … Continue reading →

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Selling: It’s Time to Amp Up Your Etsy Shop!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by margaret

A friend and I recently had to get last-minute party dresses for an event. We’d heard about a hidden vintage dress shop in Manhattan. As we walked down the street I was told it was on, I looked at the … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Hoarding: Collecting Bakelite

Posted on November 8, 2013 by margaret

If you’re like me, you’ve probably accumulated tons of plastic jewelry over the years from flea markets, yard sales, estate sales, etc. Most of it is just colorful junk, but some of the pieces could be Bakelite or one of … Continue reading →

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Vintage How-To: Purchasing & Caring for Fur

Posted on November 7, 2013 by margaret

With Rachel Zoe and the Olsen Twins rocking fur in practically every paparazzi photo this season, the trend is more popular than ever. Fur is beautiful, luxurious, and can be very practical in cold climates—but it is also expensive and controvercial. … Continue reading →

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Fumie von Dehn, Kimono Designer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by margaret

Japanese culture specialist Maiko Behr provides an introduction to the dazzling diversity of traditional kimono silks, offering an intimate look into minute details of the production process. Featuring examples from the antique kimono collection and original fashions of Vancouver collector/designer Fumie Von Dehn, this special show will trace Japanese … Continue reading →

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Spotlight: Menswear Trend, Do’s & Don’ts

Posted on September 3, 2013 by margaret

This season, girls will be boys. If you’ve been shopping lately, you can’t help but notice a huge menswear trend. Blazers, vests, pleated pants, loafers, bowties, you name it.

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Vintage How-To: Mixing Denim for Fall

Posted on September 2, 2013 by margaret

Autumn is here, so it’s time to put away those denim hot pants and break out those denim jackets. But how do you make that Canadian tuxedo work for you? We’ve put together some great ideas for mixing denim for … Continue reading →

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David Hicks, a Look Back and an Epic Decorator

Posted on September 1, 2013 by margaret

“He was without a doubt a genius. He would walk into the most shambolic of spaces that I had decided would be a restaurant, a pub or a nightclub and, lighting up a cigarette, would be out of the place … Continue reading →

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