What: I thought this vintage hat from the 30s was contemporary. While the hat is a distinct, bold piece, Devon's style is not easily defineable; she's edgy, rock n' roll, vintage inspired...I could go on.
Where: Blanche Macdonald graduation show
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Double-Take on the Double-Breasted Coat
Who: Riko
What: The bold geometric print of Riko's dress shines beneath that fabulous black coat, drawing the eye to those strappy seude boots and her quilted bag. But the shape of the coat and the individual details such as the angled buttons on the seam, the open, round collar are stunning. The black patent belt creates a great silhouette, giving her the illusion of wearing a dress in winter.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Portobello West Fashion + Art Market
Portobello West is Vancouver's answer to the well-known artisan markets of London. The Asartorial team attended the November market hunting for stylish shoppers wearing local designers. People were mostly wearing casual Sunday attire (we include ourselves on this list). In the end, the great style achievers were particularly strong amongst some of the designers.
Déjà Vu
Who: Karine, Designer
What: We knew Karine was familliar...she made our top ten best dressed list at FUSE in October. Here she is again with the same hits of yellow felted fabric found in her scarf, hat and bracelet, all her own designs.
Where: Portobello West Market
TOODLEBUNNY
Who: Trudy Wynans, TOODLEBUNNY
What: A Vancouver based jewellery designer, Trudy Wynan's personal style was immediately spotted by the Asartorial team. We loved her unique, edgy jewellery designs, which she's wearing here with a skirt and suspenders. Like her designs, she's both chic and a little rock n' roll.
Where: Portobello West Market
Nazreen's Designs
Who: Nazreen, Nazreen's Designs
What: Women who wear aprons outside of the kitchen; Nazareen's apron was made of a delicate sheer peach fabric...definitely not made for cooking in.
Where: Portobello West Market
Casual Sunday
Who: Ali
What: Classic Vancouver Sunday casual. Though Ali was not wearing a local designer, she did get the coat from Ark Clothing, an independent store on Main street.
Where: Portobello West Market
Very Vintage
Who: Bonnie
What: Noticed the vintage 70s leather coat with the zigzag pattern at the hemline. We were looking for local designs and even asked about the necklace, which confirmed she was wearing head-to-toe vintage clothing.
Where: Portobello West Market
Silver with Envy
Who: Joan
What: I love women with fabulous silver hair. This great classic cut frames her face perfectly.
Where: Portobello West Market
9AM Glam
Who: NicoleWhat: A great contrast of colour and texture, including the backdrop of vegetables from the produce aisle where we met.
Where: Whole Foods
Friday, November 16, 2007
Vegan Style
Noticed: Women are wearing Matt & Nat bags in Vancouver like never before. What do I like about Matt & Nat bags? They're Canadian and not made of leather. There are so many styles that I rarely see repeats of the same bag.
Metallica
What: I love this girl's sense of style...the pointy metallic shoes, the carefully constructed casual that looks effortlessly put together. Absolutely adorable. I've never seen sockettes with bows and ruffles, have you?
All Zippers
What: The ruffle bag with zipper trim is fabulous on her. It's shocking to me that some people are able to pull off the skinny jeans so well. I like the little touches in this ensemble, the lace stockings, the peacoat buttons that only go part way.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The Green Harrods Bag
Who: Emi
What: I first noticed her boots, her white coat and then the bag. Why don’t our department stores create more stylin’ shopping bags?
What: I first noticed her boots, her white coat and then the bag. Why don’t our department stores create more stylin’ shopping bags?
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