Real Style sat down with rising Canadian designer Jessica Kerr of Leisure to question about her favourite design icon, creative energy and winter wardrobe must-haves.
This morning, Meghan Markle and Prince Aggravate officially announced their engagement, and stepped out in London for their official photos. While Markle is a proudly American celebrity who was born in Los Angeles, she surprised everyone this morning when she sported a Canadian mark. We are liking the newly engaged star’s belted, three-quarter length ivory coat, which is designed by Canadian brand LINE the Mark.
Real Style trapped up with designer Farley Chatto backstage at the 2017 White Cashmere show. The Toronto-based design talent, who is best known for his elaborate fur outerwear, was a designer judge at the annual fashion show. With his eponymous mark marking its 30th anniversary, we spoke to Chatto about his favourite memories in Canadian fashion, the joys of teaching and the future of the business.
If you’re escaping to the cottage with your loved ones this season, chances are that you’ve already packed cuisine, bounty of beer and all your outdoor prerequisites for a right Canadian adventure. Whether you’re heading to cottage country for a family reunion or simply partying with friends, comfort and athleisure inspired elements are key. We’ve curated a few cottage friendly wardrobe staples to leave you looking stylish but feeling…
With our state’s freezing temperatures and endless winter, it’s no bolt from the blue that Canadian coats are known for being practical yet chic. As a Montreal-based outerwear designer, Joseph Tassoni is passionate about layering and comfort. Tassoni recently showcased his Fall 2017 “Queen of the North” collection at Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, taking his inspiration from the notoriously frigid climate of our country. From sourcing fabrics to taking his cues from…
Last night, the 5th annual Canadian Screen Awards were held at the Sony Centre in Toronto. The evening, which recognizes leading talent in homegrown television and film, also featured perfectly attired stars. Suiting the occasion, a number of proudly Canadian beauties stepped out on the red carpet. Here’s our roundup of the best dressed celebrities at this year’s CSAs.
Calgary-born design talent Paul Hardy first entered the industry in 2002, with a debut show at Toronto Fashion Week. Fifteen years later, the humble, soft-spoken and meticulous Hardy recently open his latest collection at FashionCAN at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on the leading Spring 2017 trends, his passion for layered materials and the iconic designers who have helped to inspire his…
With their vivid colours and playful, young aesthetic, Jeanne Lottie purses certainly stand out in a room full of neutral garnishing. From learning the art of crafting a handbag to her favourite new trends, here’s what Ip had to share with us about purses and far more.
Yesterday, the Canadian Arts And Fashion Awards announced their official 2017 nominations at the Thomas Landry Gallery in Toronto’s Distillery District. The annual awards honour talented emerging and established Canadian designers, and will be held on April 7 this year at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York.
Real Style spoke to talented Canadian jewellery designer Niki Kavakonis about her jewellery journey, preferred gemstones, creative icons and more. From incorporating architectural elements into her work to using 3-D technology to make her baubles, here’s what she had to share with us.