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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Joe Fresh opening stand-alone stores

We Canadians love Joe Fresh, the affordable fashion line designed by Joseph Mimran, available at our local Loblaw Cos. Ltd. superstores.

Now, the brand is planning on opening 20 stand-alone locations in Canada, including its first mall-based locations.

The move follows the successful launch of Joe Fresh's first stand-alone store on Granville St., in Vancouver, last October.

“We are excited to be able to reach many more of our loyal Joe Fresh customers in these great locations,” said Mimran.

Rumours also swirled around the blogosphere that Mimran was scouting a location on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The company has so far denied this rumour.

The first mall-based Joe Fresh store will open in late March in Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga.

Bramalea City Centre will open its Joe Fresh store in mid April, followed by one in Vaughn Mills in late May.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

UGG Australia to open up shop on Madison Ave.

After all these years, UGG Australia reigns as one of the most popular picks for boots.

No matter how much the fashion world bashes the sheepskin boots, you can still expect to see them on women and men every year...and not just in the winter.

Now, the brand is opening up a flagship store in New York. The company has acquired 2,600 square feet at 600 Madison Avenue, on 58th Street.

The store will open in November.

Guess they will be selling Jimmy Choo's design for their brand!

What do you think of UGG boots? Do you still wear them, or do you run away from them as far as possible?

Tweet me your thoughts @TheChicSpot!

Friday, February 12, 2010

NYFW: Daniel Vosovic cast only Asian Models in his show

Image via people.com

Designer Daniel Vosovic launched his first official collection yesterday at Drive-In Studios as part of New York Fashion Week.

The Project Runway season two finalist made an impact by casting only Asian models.

However, the lack of diversity made things difficult.

"When we started to request show packages,honestly, I was appalled by the lack of options," he said. "I feel like we found fifteen amazing girls, but it was a freaking struggle. Some agencies just had no Asian girls. It just threw me for a curve. This is the first time I'm showing, and I feel like it was a huge awakening. You hear about it all the time, and then you're in the position to request it, and I'm like 'This is insane.'"

"It seems really funny that people have been casting all-white shows forever and that's never discussed," he added. "And it's like 'Why did you cast all white girls?' And I'm like, 'Well, that's what the designer wanted.'"

Click here to view Daniel Vosovic's Fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Leighton Meester attends American Eagle flagship opening

Last night, Leighton Meester attended the grand opening party for the American Eagle Outfitters flagship store in Times Square, New York City.

The Gossip Girl-star turned singer wore a low-cut leather mini with a black bandeau underneath. She later did a special four-song performance wearing another interesting getup: beige leggings with splashes of blues, purples, oranges and browns, the same bandeau bra, and a vest. Her messy tresses were pulled up into a bun (and magically, bangs appeared). Check out a clip from her performance below.

The AE flagship store will feature New York-exclusive product, including a denim library featuring more than 20,000 pairs of jeans, and an aerie bra conservatory featuring 7,500 bras. It will also include outerwear in faux fur and leather, sequin-embellished tops, and expanded footwear selection, graphic t-shirts designed by New York graffiti artists, underwear with graphics of New York neighbourhoods, and lingerie in sheer fabrics, exotic prints and lace.

Not too sure I liked either look on Leighton, but her makeup was definitely better for her performance.

What did you think of Leighton's looks? Tweet me your thoughts @TheChicSpot

Friday, September 25, 2009

NYFW - Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2010

I know it's a little late, but after watching footage from the show at my internship, I realized how genius Alexander Wang's Spring/Summer 2010 collection is.

The CFDA Swarovski award winner for womenswear is brilliant at creating simplistic, yet basic pieces that are still distinctly Wang.

This season's collection was very athletic-inspired, with grey hooded sweatshirts, football shoulders, "tighty whitey"-inspired dresses and varsity team jackets.

Also the models were sporting gorgeous, thick braids in their hair, a look that is very easy to mimic.

Check out some of the looks below!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

NYFW - Marchesa Spring 2010

One of my favourite collections from New York Fashion Week was by Marchesa.

Designer Georgina Chapman's Madame Butterfly theme for the line translated into beautiful, flowy dresses and structural counterparts. Origami cranes, kimonos, and a black and white dress with cut-out flowers added to the Japanese inspiration.

This collection was so exquisite, it took my breath away.

Check out some of the looks before.

Images via style.com

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Lady Gaga performs at the Marc Jacobs and V magazine party!

The hottest party last night was the Lady Gaga and the launch of V61 event hosted by V magazine, Marc Jacobs and Belvedere Vodka in New York City.

The Lady channeled her inner Jesus, wearing a halo headpiece, and a white sheet. Underneath was a red lacy one-piece, that didn't leave much to the imagination. Divine!

Check out her acoustic piano performances of "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" below!

NYFW - Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2010

Marc Jacobs shows are always the most anticipated at New York Fashion Week.

That didn't change this year, but what most media outlets were tweeting about were the special celebrities who were attending the show: Lady Gaga, Madonna and Perez Hilton.

This was the first time that Gaga and Madonna had met.

Marc made a statement by putting all of his models in flats - yes, you heard right...no heels!

The collection was very fun, flirty and whimsical with Japanese references. The designer said he wanted to steer clear from the fall uniform of black and studs.

"If last season was a trip back in time to the eighties," he told style.com, "this was a trip to the theater, the ballet, the opera."

Check out some of the looks below!

The Snuggie shows at New York Fashion Week

Image via nymag.com

Remember those days when you watched late-night infomercials when you had nothing better to do?

If so, you probably would have remembered the ad for the "Snuggie," the blanket with sleeves.

The Snuggie was normally one of those products that you have a good laugh at, or give to your friends as fun jokes (true story), but today, the makers of the Snuggie held their first-ever fashion show in the Park Avenue Hotel for New York Fashion Week.

Less than 20 people attended the exclusive event, and were presented with Snuggies in all sorts of vibrant colours, as well as various prints (think zebra, leopard, etc.) They even went as far as creating Snuggies for dogs for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

Guests were given a gift bag with a blue Snuggie with "Snuggie Fashion Show 2009" printed on it.

Thoughts on this?

Friday, September 11, 2009

Spotted: Megan Fox at TIFF

It's times like these that I love living in Toronto!

New York's not the only city hosting a special event. The city of Toronto is luring in the hottest celebrities for Toronto's International Film Festival.

Megan Fox was one of the many stars who was spotted in Hollywood North.

The 23-year-old Transformers star attended the premiere of her latest film, Jennifer's Body, in a black Valentino dress and Christian Louboutin pumps.

Stunning, as usual!