Nique at Fashion Art Toronto

Creating A Feminized Future at Fashion Art Toronto

Every year, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) gives rise to new talented designers and this year is no exception. Featuring a more high fashion lineup than usual, the runway offered veterans, as well as new talent. This year’s concept, Fashion Evolution, looked at keys moments in history that caused major shifts in fashion. Social, political, economical and environmental […]

R-Haul: #FindYourTreasure

R Blog writer, Heather McNiece and editor, Ruby Wray hit up the CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe Sale this weekend to hunt for treasure. Needless to say, lots of treasure was found! Use the hashtag, #FindYourTreasure to share yours! R-Haul Look 1: Heather: Vintage velvet dress, $14 Ruby: Betsey Johnson Cocktail Dress with Boa Trim, $50 Sparkly […]

Movie Wardrobe Sale Tomorrow!

It couldn’t be better timing for a movie wardrobe sale. Don’t have a Halloween costume? No worries! The annual CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe sale is tomorrow, Saturday October 17 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Pinewood Studios, 225 Commissioners St. Admission is $5. Free for CAFTCAD members, seniors and children. Cash only with ATM on-site. […]

TMR: Toronto’s Most Recent Designer

Tara Marita Rivas is 23-years-old and she just launched her first clothing collection under the label TMR, an acronym for the designers initials. With a fresh perspective, Rivas’ fall collection offers versatility for hustling Toronto professionals. Her pieces are named after uptown and posh Toronto streets that the designer grew familiar with as a city girl […]

The Skinny on FAT

Fashion Art Toronto showcased runway fashion, films and installation art last week from April 21 – 25 at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park. Also nicknamed, “alternative fashion week” or “FAT,” Arts & Fashion Week marked their 10th anniversary, a milestone in Canadian fashion. This year’s theme, #MADEINCANADA stretched over five days with daily inspiration generated […]

Fashionable Philanthropic TOMS Handbags

TOMS is in the business of creating a global movement.  Their one-for-one design model means that every purchase goes to a good cause. The launch of TOMS Bag Collection is no exception and they’re addressing the issue of maternal health worldwide.  TOMS has partnered with Every Mother Counts to advocate safe birthing in countries like […]