| Designer – Labels, Vancouver |
| Lainey Keogh |
| Irish designer Lainey Keogh has crossed the pond to bring us her funky line. It’s lightweight, tight-fitting and comes complete with rock-star fringe that is all handwoven or knit. At Bacci’s. |
| 604-733-4933 |
| Bacci\’s (2788 Granville St.) |
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| Junya Watanabe |
| This designer was the apprentice of Rei Kawabuko at Comme des Garçons before starting his own line in 1994. Watanabe once said that he creates clothes for women who take the time to understand them. At I-cii. |
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| Just Cavalli |
| Maybe just Cavalli to his closest friends, but it’s Mr. Roberto Cavalli to us. Just gorgeous denim. At Chavari Couture, Christian Boutique, Giorgio Couture, Giorgio Sport, La Scala and Ruth Stein. |
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| Katayone Adeli |
| The whimsical Adeli explores ’70s classics like silk batik and lace, which add femininity to her tough-girl collection. An army green parka is assuaged with sepia-toned, wallpaper-print lining, reminding us of her idiosyncratic tendencies. At Bruce |
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| Joi |
| Cargo pants get made over (again) in a six-pocket version that wears comfortably without dating your style. At Atomic Model and Hill’s of Kerrisdale |
| Atomic Model 604 688-9989 and Hill’s of Kerrisdale 604 226-8358 |
| Atomic Model (1036 Mainland St.) and Hill\’s of Kerrisdale (2125 41st Ave. W.) |
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| Juicy Couture |
| After single-handedly reclaiming the 1970s track suit, Juicy Couture has been dressing stars like Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow for the last seven years. At Hill’s of Kerrisdale and Atomic Model |
| Hill’s of Kerrisdale 604 266-9177 and Atomic Model 604 688-9989 |
| Hill\’s of Kerrisdale (2125 41st Ave. W.) and Atomic Model (1036 Mainland St.) |
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| Designer – Labels, Montreal |
| Julie & Jack |
| Knitting is the new hacky sack. Leading the revival is Julie & Jack, an emerging label that sets the bar high this season with sweaters, sleeveless pullovers and cardigans in warm camel tones, hues of maroon, black and cream. The elegant new “Chanel” jacket is a little more constructed than last season, while the V-neck sweaters in merino wool and cashmere are must-have classics. At La Maison Simons and Les Ailes de la Mode. |
| La Maison Simons 514 282-1840 and Les Ailes de la Mode 514 282-4537 or 877-550-7466 |
| La Maison Simons (977 Sainte-Catherine Rue O) and Les Ailes de la Mode (677 Sainte-Catherine O) |
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| Designer – Labels, Toronto |
| Jil Sander |
| Purple is a strong colour this season. It was the obvious choice for designer Milan Vukmirovic after listening to Prince albums. At Holt Renfrew and Marc Laurent. |
| Holt Renfrew 416 922-2333 and Marc Laurent 416969-9677 |
| Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W.) and Marc Laurent (151 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Jil Sander |
| Designer Milan Vukmirovic sheds new light on this formerly rigid collection by bringing in the colour purple and citing as an influence the singer Prince, of course. Trademark Sander elegance is found in clean-cut white coats. At Holt Renfrew and Leone |
| Holt Renfrew 604 681-3121 and Leone 604 683-1133 |
| Holt Renfrew (633 Granville St.) and Leone (757 W. Hastings Store) |
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| John Galliano |
| His lingerie line, featuring newspaper-print bras and thongs and a pinstriped bustier, debuted this past spring. Galliano’s first boutique will open this fall in Paris. His first perfume is due in late 2003. At Giorgio Couture. |
| 416-944-2600 |
| Giorgio Couture (111 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Jean Paul Gaultier |
| With the number of ties and bows on Gaultier’s runway models, there was little chance the bound and bundled girls would lose their tailcoats (cut as vests). At Bacci’s |
| 604-733-4933 |
| Bacci\’s (2788 Granville St.) |
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| Jean Paul Gaultier |
| Celebrity fans include Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman and, of course, Madonna. She wore his corset dress and black studded bra on her 1990 Blonde Ambition tour. At Giorgio Couture and Holt Renfrew. |
| Giorgio Couture 416 944-2600 and Holt Renfrew 416 922-2333 |
| Giorgio Couture (111 Bloor St. W.) and Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Jenny Hellstrom |
| This 20-something Swedish designer uses London’s Liberty cotton to make a huge name for herself with wearable and affordable dresses (including shirtdresses that won’t make you look shapeless). There’s a cool picture of her dad from the ’60s on the hang tags. At The Block. |
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| Issey Miyake by |
| Not only has the talented Naoki Takizawa designed a successful women’s collection, which has been worn by the ladies of Sex and the City, his work can also be seen on Hugh Grant in About A Boy and on Moby’s latest album cover. At Holt Renfrew and I-cii. |
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| Jax |
| Canadian-made by women designing for women. These clothes make you actually want to get dressed in the morning and go to work. At The Bay and Look of Jax. |
| The Bay 416 972-3333 and Jax 416369-9098 |
| The Bay (at Yonge and Bloor) and Jax (200 Bay St.) |
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| Jean Airoldi |
| Lighthearted and feminine, this designer knows how to have fun with clothes. The boutique opened in 1997 and Airoldi has been pleasing Montreal’s TV starlets ever since. He designs around themes and this fall’s line has a measure of Victorian charm. His motto? Exploit women’s natural charms. Well done. For more information, call 514-278-9709. |
| 514-287-6524 |
| 4455 St. Denis St. |
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| Hugo Boss |
| With body-hugging lines and stretch fabrics, Hugo Boss makes traditional corporate wear sexy. Gauzy knits, turtlenecks, long-sleeve dresses and scooping necklines exude grace and confidence. At Ashia Mode |
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| Ike & Dean |
| Despite the double-barrelled name, Ike & Dean comes from the imagination of designer Dimitri Hatzepetros. This Montrealer has been in the business since 1989, making sportswear with attitude. His fall collection has the “starving artist” vibe, with vintage stovepipe pants and short peacoats. Mint and tan make cool colour stories. At Revenge, Les Ailes de la Mode and La Maison Simons. Call for more information. |
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| Illustrious Warrior |
| We now have local proof that being from Calgary doesn’t necessarily mean you wear a Stetson and chaps. Cowtown designer Julie Morstad makes pricey, deconstructed-but-feminine blouses on vintage and screen-printed fabrics. At Eugene Choo. |
| 604-873-8874 |
| Eugene Choo (3683 Main St. at 21st) |
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| Hoax Couture |
| The designs are high fashion without the pretension. Architect Jim Searle and lawyer Chris Tyrell taught themselves how to design clothing and started out selling their T-shirts on the street. At Hoax Couture. |
| 416-929-4629 or 1888-333-HOAX |
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| Holt Renfrew private label |
| Holt Renfrew began life in 1837 in Quebec City as a fur and hat shop. Centuries later, in addition to its well-edited collection of designer labels, the in-house brand boasts luxury at affordable price points. Hot pieces this fall are the varsity scarves in every colour, double-face wool jackets and all kinds of suits in stretch fabrics. At Holt Renfrew |
| 416-922-2333 |
| 50 Bloor St. W. |
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| Hugo Boss |
| Although Hugo Boss made its name in North America with Don Johnson’s Miami Vice look, it is so much more than that. Very sleek and modern sportswear for women. At Andrew’s, Boutique Dita, Butterflies on Bloor, Finishing Touches, Joy Cherry Inc., Runway North Fashions and Sporting Life (Toronto); Bannerman’s (Peterborough), Bocana Boutique (Burlington); Anik Boutique, Les Ailes de la Mode (Ottawa); Even Better (Niagara-on-the-Lake); Fisher & Co. (London); Tocca Finita (Oakville). |
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| HÉLÈNE BARBEAU |
| Ribbon trim is back and Hélène Barbeau has a great fall line of knits with velvet ribbon, plus close-to-the-body suits accented with ribbon and embroidery. Don’t miss the wools with prints, the full skirts inspired by Spain and the astounding selection of pieces in dark brown, khaki, port and black. |
| 514-849-4010 |
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| HÉLÈNE GENEST |
| Boutique Grand’heur 5’8” et Plus (grandheur.com) If you’re tall—over 5’8”—this designer is a godsend. Hélène Genest, the store owner and designer, makes everything from bathrobes and low-waisted jeans to pleather and pinstriped Al Capone pants. Don’t worry, the legs are long enough. Genest has elegant suits for the office, including equestrian jackets, and sassy capri pants for the weekend. If you need a dress for a fancy function, Genest does custom work on-site with her pattern maker. |
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| 4131 St. Denis St. |
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| Hilary Radley |
| Hilary Radley understands how important it is to love your winter coat. That’s the secret of her 16-year success, making her the premier coat designer in North America. Fall signals the arrival of retro tweeds and overdyed velour in muted rust and slate, with lots of bold red accents. Enjoy the fur trim and boho flair from handmade closures. At Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy, Les Ailes de la Mode, La Maison Simons and The Bay. Call for more information. |
| 800-361-1443 or 514-272-7221 |
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| Gucci |
| This fall, two words: skinny pants. The little boy from Texas grew up to be the very handsome Tom Ford. He sleeps only two or three hours per night and keeps Post-it Notes by his bed just in case he wakes up with an idea. At Gucci and Holt Renfrew. |
| Gucci 416 963-5127 and Holt Renfrew 416 922-2333 |
| Gucci (130 Bloor St. W.) and Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Guido & Mary |
| Named after a party city in Spain, the Ibiza jeans make a hot signature piece. Guido & Mary, designed by Winnie Wong with Waniv Moyal for the last two years, is a denim-based collection of quirky pieces with asymmetrical flair and unexpected detail. New this fall is the poplin shirting and new washes on denim. At U&I;, Mosquito, StyleXchange, Fly, Bleu Marine & Co. and Stupid. |
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| Harebell by Shelli Oh |
| Designer Shelli Oh worked for Betsey Johnson in New York before starting her own label in 1997. She describes her fall collection as “the beauty in sadness.” At Maxi Boutique and Solstice. |
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| Giorgio Armani |
| No to excess, no to nudity, no to the obvious and commonplace. Such was Giorgio Armani’s response to the devastation of Sept. 11. Hopefully in the future he’ll also give a big “No” to the baggy, pleated-front trousers on the runway. At Holt Renfrew |
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| Holt Renfrew (633 Granville St.) |
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| Givenchy |
| In 1953, Hubert de Givenchy met Audrey Hepburn, his muse and ideal image of femininity. That same year, he met Cristóbal Balenciaga, his mentor and the inspiration behind his successive collections. At the St. Regis Room. |
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| Gucci |
| The attitude and spunk of Tom Ford’s ’90s woman is back. Pieces reflect Hollywood circa the late ’20s, with a touch of Goth. If you can afford to drape yourself in Gucci, perhaps you’ve made a bid on Tom Ford’s $2.4 million Santa Fe ranch recently on the market. At Holt Renfrew |
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| Holt Renfrew (633 Granville St.) |
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| Gianfranco Ferré |
| Ferré (who has a degree in architecture) first designed women’s jewellery and accessories at school in 1969. His pieces were quickly photographed and published in Milanese fashion magazines. At Hugo Nicholson. |
| 416 944-2600 |
| Hugo Nicholson (55 Avenue Rd.) |
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| Gianfranco Ferre Jeans |
| This prolific designer has nine lines bearing his name, including this jeans line that launched in 1996. At Chavari Couture, Giorgio Couture, Giorgio Sport and La Scala. |
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| Giorgio Armani |
| Armani had his heart set on being a doctor. But after two years of medical school, he realized that he could not stand the sight of blood. Jodie Foster and Robert De Niro are both truly thankful. At Holt Renfrew. |
| 416-922-2333 |
| Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Frou Frou Designs Ltd. |
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| G1 |
| This L.A.-based clothier has been spotted on super-Friend Jennifer Aniston. Cute T-shirts in washed-out colours, good quality cotton pants. Look fresh without looking like a skateboarder. At Atomic Model and Hill’s of Kerrisdale |
| Atomic Model 604 688-9989 and Hill’s of Kerrisdale 604 266-9177 |
| Atomic Model (1036 Mainland St.) and Hill\’s of Kerrisdale (2125 41st Ave. W.) |
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| Georges Levesque |
| Boutique Scandale is a must-see fashion boutique in town, visiting starlets and local vedettes routinely emerge with new purchases. For over 20 years, Lévesque’s designs have stood out because of their arty flair and quality fabric. Lévesque credits small production runs over mass marketing. He gets all the credit, however, for those cut-on-the-bias dresses and skirts that make shoppers melt. |
| 514-842-4707 |
| Boutique Scandale (3639 St. Laurent Blvd.) |
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| Franco Mirabelli |
| Mirabelli calls Toronto his hometown but his designs have travelled below the border to Alicia Silverstone in the Broadway production of The Graduate and to Katie Couric on NBC’s Today Show. At Hill’s of Kerrisdale |
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| Hill\’s of Kerrisdale (2125 41st Ave. W.) |
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| Franco Mirabelli |
| Mirabelli calls Toronto his hometown, but his designs frequently travel south of the border to Alicia Silverstone (who is currently on Broadway in The Graduate). They also wake up every morning with Katie Couric on NBC’s Today Show. At Mirabelli and Posh Boutique (Toronto); Even Better and Great Things (Niagara-on-the-Lake); Saffron Road (London); Vanilla (Ottawa). |
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| Frëtt Design |
| For a couture touch of fur, go to Frëtt. Since 1998, designer Michelle Secours has been known for trimming sexy knits with strips of sheared beaver fur. The effect is pure drama. And it’s all Montreal-made for local charm. At Kamikaze Curiosités, Kaliyana, Ariane Carle Design and Boutique L’Épingle à linge. |
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| Feizal Virani |
| Kenyan-born Feizal Virani designed for Lancetti and Valentino before launching House of Virani in Vancouver. Geared towards the chic career woman, the fall line brings rich, palatable colours like chocolate and bordeaux to quilted bomber jackets and stretch-pleated “scuba” jackets. At The Bay. |
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| Fendi |
| The fur may yet fly when Fendi?s fall line hits stores. The collection touts elegant and casual fur togs in Fendi?s famous knit fur that wears like fabric. At Fendi. |
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| Fidel |
| Naughty schoolgirl meets gypsy princess. Designer Tiala Brown at Fidel serves up hand-beaded Italian silks with raw denim pants, while basic sweater knits get the bullet-hole treatment. For three years now, Montrealers have been impressed with Fidel’s urban edge. At StyleXchange, Bleu Marine & Co., Stupid and Fly. |
| 514-286-5151 |
| 3525 St. Laurent Blvd |
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| Ellen Tracy by Linda Allard |
| In 1949, Herbert Gallen started a blouse company. Even though he just randomly chose the name Ellen Tracy back then, he now has a granddaughter named Tracy. At Holt Renfrew and Options for Her (Toronto); Bannerman?s (Peterborough); Fisher & Co. (London); The Oyster (Burlington). |
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| Eryn Reid |
| Reid failed her first sewing class at Ryerson and later dropped out. But look at her now, designing full collections for both women and men. At Awkso and Solstice. |
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| Escada |
| Husband-and-wife team Wolfgang and Margaretha Ley named their company after an Irish racing horse. With 391 shops in nearly 60 countries throughout the world, Escada offers the world?s largest collection of women?s luxury fashion. Often worn by Angela Bassett, Jane Seymour and Vivica A. Fox. At Plaza Escada. |
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| Dubuc |
| For Montreal?s Philippe Dubuc, it?s all about layering: skirts on pants, dresses on pants and lots of structure for knits and stretch cottons. At The Block and Hill?s of Kerrisdale. |
| Hill’s of Kerrisdale 604 266-9177 |
| Hill\’s of Kerrisdale (2125 41st Ave. W.) |
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| Dust |
| The ?40s are a constant source of inspiration for Vancouver designer Heather Young, whose Dust line won?t be collecting any when it hits racks for fall. Circle skirts with mega volume create silhouettes like Betty and Veronica?s and blouses with collarbone pleating accentuate your curves. At Eugene Choo and Dream. |
| Eugene Choo 604 873-8874 and Dream 604 683-7326 |
| Eugene Choo (3683 Main St. at 21st) and Dream (311 Cordova St. W.) |
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| Duy |
| Is he the new Yso? That?s the gossip, anyway. Duy emerged onto the Montreal design scene with a lovely collection of boat-neck cocktail dresses last season. His swing skirts will single-handedly bring back the Doris Day look-alikes. Fall, his second collection, offers crinoline-lined skirts inspired by The Sound of Music, plus wool felt and wool flannel separates. At Ebo. |
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| Dries Van Noten |
| Admittedly a perfectionist, Van Noten was born into a family of tailors. His eye for detail is incredible. His inspiration: the textures and colours of India. At Holt Renfrew. |
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| Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Dries Van Noten |
| Has Dries Van Noten joined some Eastern European religious cult and not let the world know? His fall collection is heavy on chilly climate influences, with layer upon woolly layer. At Bacci?s. |
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| Dubuc |
| Philippe Dubuc embraces the dandy, modernizing Victorian touches on crisp, angular separates. “Nothing drapes,” says Dubuc, presenting his fifth season for women’s clothes after nine years in menswear. “It’s all about layering, skirts on pants, dresses on pants and lots of structure.” Colours stick to pewter, ink, black and chocolate brown. Try on the multi-striped weaves, knits and stretch cottons. Dubuc blends matte and shiny textures this fall to great effect. Also at La Maison Simons and Ogilvy. For more information, call 888-826-1424. |
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| Dolce & Gabbana |
| With Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana calls this collection ?rustic glamour.? The couple turned to the country for inspiration, making corduroy look glam. At Giorgio Couture and Holt Renfrew. |
| Giorgio Couture 416 944-2600 and Holt Renfrew 416 922-2333 |
| Giorgio Couture (111 Bloor St. W.) and Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W.) |
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| Dominic Bellissimo |
| The shearling coats are the finest in North America. When temperatures fall below zero, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeremy Irons and Renée Zellweger all grab their Bellissimos to keep warm. At Andrew?s, Furs by Leonard, Holt Renfrew, Janan and Kahnert Furs. |
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