Posts Tagged ‘ Fashion ’

Today’s Young People: Wild, Yet Sophisticated?

Nov 21st, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Cynthia's Thoughts

Queen’s University’s recent cancellation of Homecoming Weekend for the next couple of years shows that in many cases, today’s young people are wilder than the twenty-somethings have ever been - the cancellation was due to the wild after-parties held just off campus.  While the crazy homecoming incidents are predominantly the fault of outsiders, people who [...]



Christine Marchuska: Designer, Philanthropist & Enviromentalist

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Designer of the Week, Fashion, Lifestyle

Christine Marchuska made a big career move this year. After six years of working in the financial industry, she was ready for something different. Being unsatisfied with the amount of “green” clothing available in boutiques, Christine decided that it was time for her to realize a childhood dream of combining fashion, business, philanthropy and [...]



Toronto Fashion Week Wrap-Up

Oct 28th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Fashion, Fashion Week, Lifestyle

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Alfred Sung
“Fabulous” was the theme for this season’s L’Oreal Toronto Fashion Week and the festivities certainly opened on that note with a spectacular Alfred Sung Grace Kelly-inspired bridal collection.   This was the first time the legendary designer presented at Toronto Fashion Week and he’s still at the top of his [...]



Stylistas Celebrate Dior at Atelier

Oct 23rd, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Fashion, Fashion Week

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A-listers gathered at Atelier to celebrate Dior in fashion Wednesday night.  The famous chic stylings of Christian Dior were perfected complemented by the luxurious sophistication and warmth of Atelier’s interiors and inclusive ambiance.

The planned fashion show was re-coordinated in the style of a photo shoot, which highlighted the richness of the outfits while enabling [...]



Betsey Turns 30

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Events, Fashion, Fashion Week, Lifestyle

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Betsey Johnson celebrated 30 years in the business with a smashing party. Held at the popular Brant House, the mostly female crowd was pumped up so much the energy was palpable. Despite the freezing weather, skin was in as many guests were in cocktail dresses with lots of teased and crimped hairstyles [...]



J.Crew - Both Fashionable and Preppy

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business, Fashion, Stock Profiles

J.Crew (NYSE: JCG) launched in 1983 as a mail order catalog, featuring “classical” men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. J.Crew also sells items for pets. Its first brick-and-mortar store opened its doors in 1989. In 1996, J.Crew launched its website. In 2006, J.Crew re-launched its children’s line, Crew Cuts. 2006 also marked [...]



Fashion and Beauty Get Equal Importance at Style Canada

Oct 14th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Events, Fashion, Featured, Lifestyle

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Style Canada held their first event on Thursday, October 2, 2008 to launch their exciting new platform for fashion and beauty.   Founded by Naz Syed, the organization focuses on bringing together industry professionals and up-and-coming designers and beauty stylists.
The event featured a photo shoot runway highlighting the latest trends from 5 budding local [...]



Glamourous, Fabulous and Stylish: The Style Me Fabulous Event

Sep 16th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Events, Fashion, New

Cynthia Cheng

Steeped Tea display

Photobook Canada display
Toronto designer, Cindy Mathieu of Sodaliscious and Club Soda Clothing, held a fashion event, Style Me Fabulous, on Sunday, September 14 at No Regrets in Toronto. The event not only featured a fashion show, but performances by singers Meredith Shaw and Amanda Cam’Raye. In addition, many vendors participated [...]



Club Soda is Sodaliscious!

Aug 19th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Fashion, Featured, Interviews

Cynthia Cheng
Cindy Renée Mathieu, an alumna of the Ryerson and the International Academy of Design, is the brainchild behind the Sodaliscious and Club Soda clothing lines, launched in 2002 and 2007 respectively. Cindy’s Sodaliscious line, which is currently only available custome made, is described as clothing with a “European feel, something not really seen here [...]