Homegrown Talent
canada
(Mar.17.08)
We’re putting the spotlight on Canadian ‘niche’ designers…
With clothing lines hitting centre stage this week (for our sweet coverage, click here) we didn’t want other ‘specialty’ designers to feel left out…
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Cute Coats
The new Spring line from Smythe is so adorable we’re actually looking forward to crisp days (a little breeze never hurt anybody).
Double Breasted Schoolboy, $575. Smythe, www.smythelesvestes.com. Available at Holt Renfrew, retail locations listed at www.holtrenfrew.com
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Beauty Buff
This all-in-one beauty product that can be used on skin, lips and hair is like a first-aid kit for beauty-mishaps.
Satin Sugar All Purpose Treatment Balm, $24. Cake Beauty, retail locations listed at www.cakebeauty.com
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Heavenly Heels
These peep-toe pumps by Toronto-based shoe designer Lindsay Perry are pretty and perfectly embellished for Spring.
Cate, $285. Lindsay Perry, www.lindsayperry.com. Call (416) 964-6000 for shipping info
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Blue Jean Baby
Rare Japanese denim made with silk makes this new line of jeans comfortable and luxe (but without the extravagant price tag).
Bootgirl Silk Denim, $149. Naked & Famous, www.nakedandfamousdenim.com. info@nakedandfamousdenim.com or 1-800-561-4952 for info
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Gorgeous Gems
Extend happy hour by adorning your fingers with one (or more) of these gorgeous cocktail rings.
Cocktail rings, $235-$250 each. Dean Davidson, www.deandavidson.ca. Available at Holt Renfrew, retail locations listed at www.holtrenfrew.com
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Pretty Purse
Made from vegan leather with detachable straps, this purse can easily transition from a daytime handbag to a nighttime clutch.
Interpol, $160. Matt & Nat, available for purchase online at www.mattandnat.ca
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Bathing Beauty
Hot enough to make the spreads of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue (really) this Montreal-based line could force any itsy-bitsy bikini lover to see beyond strings.
Borelle Strappy Monokini, $280. Aqua Di Lara, retail information available at www.aquadilara.com
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