Turn up the heat this season with sexy statement lips and 90s-inspired eyes 90s All-Star Eyes With all the 90s-inspired beauty trends of late, I’ve really become taken with the red lip paired with taupe eyeshadow. Think mid-90s with a modern spin. The blending of the shadow is what gives this look a retro feel—it’s […]
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Bring A Piece of Mykonos, Greece Home With You
By Kellee Merrell The Inspiration: Absolut Mykonos In the heart of the Cyclades along the Aegean Sea, you’ll find an 85.5 square-kilometre slab of sun-drenched rock. Named after Apollo’s son Mykons, the island of Mykonos has quickly become one of Europe’s most sought-after summer destinations. The whitewashed island with its charming sugar cube homes, curling […]
Belt Bags, Barely-There Sandals & Prints for Days
Fun is the name of the game this summer Canadian summer has arrived. After many months of colour starvation, stylish trendsetters will be strutting their stuff like birds of paradise—the brighter and louder the better! FASHIONABLE FEET Strappy mules and “barely-there” sandals take a step forward this season to lead the way. This dainty shoe […]
Mikhael Kale: A Toronto Designer to Watch
Stitched host Kim Cloutier shows off dramatic, wearable looks by Toronto designer Mikhael Kale. Toronto fashion designer Mikhael Kale’s work is inventive and exciting with rich colours and an edgy sensibility. Known for his attention to detail and fine craftsmanship, it’s perhaps not surprising that at least part of the inspiration for his current collection—rich […]
A Spring In Your Step: This season’s hottest shoes
This season’s hottest looks, including suede pumps, classic heels and cowboy boots, by Christine Carlton. Photography by Brogan McNab. Back from whirlwind buying trips to Paris and Milan, The September Founder & CEO Christine Carlton shares her latest edit of shoes to covet (and wear) now. Clarita Block Heel $695, Alexandre Birman “The Clarita is […]
Designed With Love, from Mani Jassal.
Fresh, free-flowing designs from culture-blending, Mani Jassal. Toronto Designer Photography by: Vipoositha For Toronto fashion designer Mani Jassal’s design team, a new season means a new collection! Inspired by florals and featuring a fresh bouquet of soft pinks, whites and neutrals in free-flowing silhouettes, the Spring Summer 2019 collection is aptly titled “With Love.” The […]
Drool Worthy Gift Ideas for Dad this Father’s Day.
Gismos and gadgets Dad’s are here for this season Let’s face it…Dad’s can be hard to buy for! This year, I’ve looked high and low for some of the most unique and fun ideas that will delight Dad. Here are my top picks for this year’s Dad of the Year. Grilling Galore Now what Dad […]
Spring/Summer 2019 90’s Comeback: Retro Trends Rule
90’s looks and fashionable favourites get a fresh spin for spring, by Brian Jarvis. Slicked Back Let’s dive right in with a trend we’ve seen pop up here and there over the last two years. Fresh-out-the-pool, slicked-back hair is making a big splash in 2019! Balmain, Burberry, Victoria Beckham, House of Holland, Tory Burch and […]
Eco-friendly and Body Positive Swimsuit Brands to Look Out for This Summer
How to get “suited up” against beach body shame and get on trend with sustainability, by Brooke Houghton. What’s summer without bathing suits and beaches? If you ask me it’s simply not summer at all. So how can we help protect our beaches and our confidence to get into said bathing suits? One small step […]
How to Find Quality Fashion Clothing Online
Demonstrating ways to make sure you can rely on your manufacturer, by Tomas Sewport. If you want to start a fashion business, then finding a manufacturer who makes high-quality fashions is important. You probably started building your clothing business. You probably came up with a niche and some ideas for the types of clothes you’d […]
Spring Up and Clean Up!
Founder, Cheryl Hickey Family Brand & Arm Here For You, Host of Entertainment Tonight Canada. Spring is here! For me that means it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and get it together! Now is the time to start new! Pack away those winter blues and pick up a new attitude and new you. OK. […]
The Groundbreaking Spring Trends of 2019
By Alicia McNamara Hang Tough Sexy punk rocker chic ruled the runways for SS19. Leather on leather, and don’t you dare forget the spikes. Think grungy, but pass on the dirty. This boss lady is high class. You can never go wrong pairing a banging leather jacket with tight denim, and a great pair of […]
Inside the Mind of an Influential Canadian Fashion Designer
We caught up with Hendrixroe’s founder, fashion designer Jordan Erin McKay who told us about her personal style, guilty pleasures and what she’s most excited about right now. How did you go from pursuing law to being a fashion designer? JEM: I was flying from Calgary (where I was attending school) to Vancouver to celebrate […]
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for some last minute gift ideas? I can help! I’ve rounded up my Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for 2018. By: Jaclyn Harper First up, the Parlux Aylon Hair Dryer. Who doesn’t love the look of a professional blow dry? Well now you can gift superior performance at home. The Aylon uses air ionizer tech ionic […]
Create Your Own Custom Leather Jacket | Toronto’s Namesake creates handmade leather jackets
Toronto’s Namesake creates handmade leather jackets Do you want a leather jacket but can’t find the perfect style with the quality you deserve? Every Namesake custom leather jacket is made by hand in Toronto at the brand’s atelier, where designer Rosa Halpern has named each style after a powerful woman who has left a lasting […]
Reducing my Carbon Footprint: One Manolo Blahnik at a Time
Recently during one of my bi yearly closet detoxes, as I looked at the pile of clothes I was about to donate to a local charity shop lying in a heap beside me, I couldn’t help but wonder what the fate of these clothes would be. Would they all be repurchased by someone and go […]
Celebrate the Warm Days Ahead with New Shoes!
Who really needs an excuse for new shoes? Not us! But, if you do, warmer days call for a new shoe wardrobe! Check out some of our suggestions! Jimmy Choo Bethel T-strap Wear cork like you would denim: it goes with virtually everything. We love this sandal paired back with a floral print maxi dress. Aquazzura […]
Engagement Ring Shopping Made Easy
This topic deserves some special attention. Perhaps because the focus here is more on the Mr. Right in your life who is conducting endless hours of research on how to pick the perfect engagement ring. They say it’s easier for a guy to spend an insurmountable amount of money just minutes after a test drive […]
2018 Shoe Trends: Summer Boots, Floral Flats and Deckside Heels
Truth is, there is never a shortage of beautiful shoes. Ever. But after visiting the most prestigious showrooms in the world, The September team always manages to edit a gorgeous, well-balanced assortment with a little something for everyone. This season, the 90s are in the air with features some of us might have already lived […]
Canadian fashion label Smythe offers ready-to-wear designs for today’s woman
“Modern and emotional” are the two words Smythe co-designers Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe use to describe the Smythe aesthetic. Since launching the Canadian fashion label in 2004 with blazers and jackets, the pair have brought a unique sense of occasion to everyday wardrobe essentials and gained a cult following. Today their ready-to-wear collections are […]
Silver Shoes for Holiday and Beyond
At The September, we’re all about getting the most versatility out of our shoes, even when they are super special and often considered solely (pun intended!) for a special occasion. That’s why we’re thrilled to confirm that your twinkle-toes will be on-trend beyond New Year’s Eve and well into the spring season! Why? Silver everything […]
Fashion Forward Dress Rentals are Elegant and Economical
As the holiday party invitations roll in, the number one question we’re all asking ourselves is “What am I gonna wear?” Before you “invest” (and to quote most husbands: “a dress is NOT an investment”) in multiple dresses—or dare I say: beg, borrow and steal from your girlfriends—you must go play dress up with Angela […]
Addition Elle Brings Body Diversity To The Runway
Addition Elle, the Montreal-based fashion brand with over 30 years of experience catering to plus-size women, is once again taking its fashion democracy message to the runways of New York Fashion Week. While the brand is on its 3rd year at NYFW, this will be the first time they will be showing as part of […]
GUESS Unveils Its Fall 2017 Advertising Campaign
GUESS has some big news to share. This fall season, the popular brand introduces American fashion model, actress, animal rights activist and quickly rising star Ireland Basinger Baldwin. She is the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, and this is her first-ever international fashion campaign alongside tenured models, Kara del Toro, Simone Holtznagel, Solveig […]