G O L D E N

Montrealer with a love for fashion, photography, art, high heels and this city.

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Designer News

(Originally posted & written by me for Indecent Xposure’s “Drop Your Skirt”)

CANADA

Ever heard of MAD MAUS ? If not then you better stay posted because Montrealer’s Patrick de Grace and Gibran Ramos will be launching FAM MAUS on February 20th. Montreal fashion is in for a treat.

WANT ORGANIC, a Montreal accessories label,  has designed a luggage collection made of certified-organic cotton and sustainably produced leather for J. Crew. Trendy  AND environmentally friendly – what more could a fashion forward traveler ask for?

ERDEM has collaborated with Culture and Gross and made colourful sunglass collection inspired by the bright shorts worn by Japanese fisherwoman.

U.S / INTERNATIONAL

STELLA MCCARTNEY is continuing to be animal friendly and has designed a line of vegan footwear with Meat Is Murder singer Morrisey. McCartney has also designed another installment for Baby Gap and Gap Kids for March.

Target has got it going on this spring with some very promising collections and collabs. On March 7th they are debuting JEAN PAUL GAULTIER‘S line.   They are also collaborating with Liberty of London for some cool prints, and will have ZAC POSEN’S collection on April 25th. So if anyones planing on visiting the U.S around then, make sure to check it out!

Dior Homme is launching denim for WOMAN this spring – all  you girls who have long admired their skinny fit can finally have a pair of your own – without stealing your boyfriends.

CELEBS

There are rumors that Angelina Jolie and Leo Dicaprio will be staring in a movie depicting GUCCI’s life and his 1995 murder – Dicaprio will be playing Gucci, while  Angelina plays his wife who was convicted of arranging his murder. Sounds like it will be interesting, I’ll be keeping my eyes and ears open for when it will be released.

Alicia Keys is collaborating with a Toronto-based jewelry designer, Gisele Theriault, on a collection of jewelry featuring engraved lyrics from the singer, or quotes from Gandhi.

Gossip Girl’s Michelle Trachtenberg (Gorgina) has designed some jewelry for COACH‘s younger line, POPPY. Sometimes when stars like this decide to do a line of jewelry it can be a hit or miss, but the colourful crystal designs are actually kinda cute, check them out for yourself.

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Olga Tigirlas Montreal Spring/Summer 2010

(Originally posted & written by me for Indecent Xposure’s “Drop Your Skirt”)

Montreal designer and LaSalle College graduate, Olga Tigirlas, has created an amazing S/S 2010 Collection made out of old garments. Talk about taking something from nothing. Take a look at how Olga transformed some drab dresses into some gorgeous outfits. If you are lucky, you will still be able to get your hands on some of these – they were being sold at Ethik on 6050 St Hubert street.

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Also check out her previous collections, including 1930′s Hollywoood at http://tigirlas.carbonmade.com

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The Trench is back, redefined

(Originally posted & written by me for Indecent Xposure’s “Drop Your Skirt”)

Every spring, the trench coat seems to be a staple garment. This year however, it is taking on a bit of a different spin on things. The classic trench for 2010 is anything but – Ruffles, sliced sleeves, cinched waists, structured, floor length and cropped versions are making it a must have jacket this spring. They will be hitting stores in a mere few weeks after New Year’s and going fast, so get them while you can.

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With a Thong in my heart…

(Originally posted & written by me for Indecent Xposure’s “Drop Your Skirt”)

Yes, i said Thong. This has to be one of the oddest, yet intriguing pieces of underwear (..or outerwear?) that i have ever seen. It’s a thong AND it’s a hood. A Hood Thong of course! Designers Han & Brikauski have developed what they believe to be “One of the most progressive, functional, temperature-controlled pieces of fashion around.”

According to their site, they are only taking personal orders, but the good news is that this must have item is “Coming to a head and crotch near you!”

I don’t know just who would wear these, but I’m not so sure I’m fashion forward enough to attempt it. Would you?

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Thakoon Panichgul Spring 2010

(Originally posted & written by me for Indecent Xposure’s “Drop Your Skirt”)

Winter may have just set in in Montreal, but I’m already looking forward to spring and getting back to the light, comfortable and colourful outfits that come with it. We still have the entire chilly season to deal with before we can all shed our bulky layers of clothing, but in the mean time take a look at the fabulous Spring 2010 collection from Thakoon Panichgul.

Filled with bright florals, pastels, creams and light materials with twists, folds and draping – It pains me to look outside at the snow-covered streets.