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Chanel's Metier d'Arts Show in Paris

Lagerfeld presents Chanel's Spring 2011 collection in a chillin' room - transforming the second -floor of Rue Cambon store - couture salon into a chilled out fashion show. The venue walls was entirely embroidered in tiny bronze sequins and the room was filled with low stained glass tables with two rows of pattern square pillows where he seated his 136 fashion audience seeming very low-key.

The season's theme was Paris-Byzance, inspired by the Empress Theodora and the lost culture of Byzantium – the 5th century with 60’s London – the collection included swingy navy peacoats trimmed with exquisite small jeweled buttons, squared-heeled boots, black leather gloves, quilted handbags encrusted with big glittery stones, filigree headbands, multicoloured knits with gold thread, embroidered fringe, with chunky gold knitted right in. The evening wear was filled with heavy jewel-tone satin with even heavier swaths of mosaic embroidery.

I must say Lagerfeld always takes his creativity to another level. You just have to love him for his creativity and designs. I’m always looking forward to seeing what’s next when it comes to the Chanel collections and fashion shows.

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Joeffer Caoc in Chatelaine?

Featured in this years Chatelaine Holiday issue is actress Jessalyn Gilsig of the well known musical series "Glee" wearing a Joeffer Caoc dress from his Fall 2010 collection . Doesn't she look FAB!!!

GO JOEFFER!

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If you are interested in winning $10,000 CASH and a feature in FLARE magazine VALUED AT $30,000 send us your entry for TFI New Labels® 2011 by December 6, 2010.


TFI New Labels® is an annual, national, fashion design competition open to professional Canadian women's wear apparel designers who have been in business 3 years or less. This prestigious competition organized by the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) and now in its 18th year, has launched the careers of many of Canada's top designers such as David Dixon, Joeffer Caoc, NADA, Mercy, JUMA, FAREN, House of Groves and Anastasia Lomonova to name just a few.

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Lanvin for H&M?

Yes, if you haven't herd Lavin is making a collection for H&M, giving shoppers a high/low collaboration. The new collection will be filled with modern statement dresses, embellished handbags and cocktail jewelry at affordable prices.

"I love the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public," Alber Elbaz says in a press statement provided by H&M.

November, 20th is the day for you Lanvin lovers and H&M shoppers. The collections will be hitting stores not only Vancouver, but also our city TORONTO! 

I am real excited to see this FABOLOUS collaboration, how about you?

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Audi Canada Presents: The Art of Progression

BACKSTAGE PASS FROM ME TO YOU!

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Audi Presents: The Art of Progression

Art In The Cold? That is what I call this fabulous show, held at the historic Evergreen Brick Works presented by Audi.

My self and many others got the awesome opportunity to work backstage, assisting the models to get dressed to show off the beautiful collections on stage. Three designers: Joeffer Caoc, Dimitri Chris and Nada showed off there SS2011 collections. Joeffer, which was one of the first to send his models in his collection down the runway in acid tribal prints, sequine tanks, gold cuffed shorts, striped pieces, and fitting maxi dresses. Then Dimitri Chris which was second with his collection sending the males down the runway in tailored shorts striped suits, and capelets, and last but not least the beauty Nada . They each opened their show with a white Audi. Now that is a way to show off a SS2011 collection.

Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to see how the show came to life on the runway because I was too busy in the back getting my assigned model dressed. Eventually my work was done - I had some leisure time to have a drink and mingle with my colleagues. Finally, deciding to end my long night after leaving straight from school and heading straight to the show. Sitting in the lounge room for almost 2 hours stuffing my face with some yummy pasta, salads and pizza with red bull to drink; which I must add did not give me no sort of energy, and working backstage. Which was fantastic, but wild, working on crunch time and already short of backstage dressers you can only imagine how frustrated Lauren Chisholm was at the beginning. To end it all it was amazing, I got a rush being backstage seeing everything go on in front of my very two eyes and being apart of such art, meeting such great people, I ate, and I got some alcohol in my system. Like really, what’s more better than that!

The following day, really wanting to see how the runway looked – I jumped online, YouTube to be exact, knowing that it would be on there and there is where I got to watch the FABOLOUS show - I have to say the Audi car driving down the runway was outstanding and Nada, and Joeffer female collection was just “FABOLOUS!”

FGI FASHION/NEXT - Hosted By MuchMusic SARAH TAYLOR

Sarah Taylor (MuchMusic VJ)

Hey my FFA’s,

Okay so today was awesome! Fashion Group International Toronto presented a Social Media Panel inside the Bloor Cinema, and guess who was the host? Can you guess? Sarah Taylor of course!



Fashion Group International



FGI Fashion/Next, presented by Rowenta and hosted by: MuchMusic VJ Sarah Taylor was filled with very successful, inspirational ladies. After waiting for a while finally, it was time for Sarah to bring forth the girls on the panel. On the panel was: Marika Brose (Fashion Designer), Natalie Lecomte ( Buyer Assistant – Holt Renfrew), Liv Judd (Toronto Market Editor – LouLou Magazine), Rita Leifhebber (Stylist/Fashion Designer/ Fashion Editor) and last but not least, Karen Cleveland (Fashion Magazine).

TALK ABOUT A POWER HOUSE OF TALENTED LADIES!



Marika Brose (Brose)



Liv Judd (LouLou Magazine)



So after gathering the girls on stage/panel; Sarah talked with the girls covering topics like: when and how did they get into the fashion business, what inspired them to choose the industry, and many, many, many other things, and of course with all that they did, and all that they said, from advice to stories. I must say it was very inspirational.

Thank you FGI for bringing forth such a great panel and thank you ladies for being so inspirational!

Biker Beyonce - Dereon F/W2010-11

Hey my FFA’s

So I came across Beyonce looking might fine and fierce in her  FW2010/11 campaign for Dereon posing on a motorbike which was photographed by Tony Duran and styled by her mother Tina Knowles. The collection included studded leggings, lace biker shorts, sharp-shouldered minidress and high-waisted pants, and for the accessories she wore oversized jewellery and spiky ankle boots

With her killer 1960s pin-up girl, biker-chic look Beyonce brings out the Sasha Fierce. Rocking some heavy-duty tattoos, a platinum blond wig and Smokey eyes she is sure looking like a true bad ass!

so you must be wondering if Beyonce tattoos  are real. Well just to let you know they are! Haha, just kiddin’ , its only temporary people.

The body art was specially crafted for the shoot by airbrush makeup brand Temptu. Tina Knowles was so pleased by the outcome of the art work that she decided to make the transfers available to all. Dereons limited edition designs will be launched Nov.1^st at Sephora stores. The temporary body art will last for 2 – 5 days, at the cost of $18. So if you have some tattoo urges want that badgirl – chic look but don’t want it on forever. Then get your self the Dereon Temporary Tattoo Kit.

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An Evening With A Buyer

I am please to say that I will be Joining Toronto Fashion Incubators "Passion for Fashion" for an exclusive information session with the owner and buyer of Magnolia Boutique, Juan Carlos Gaona on Thursday, October 7th.

Owner and buyer of Magnolia Boutique, Juan Carlos Gaona has one of the country's most discerning eyes when it comes to selecting the high quality womenswear and accessories he carries in his store. He will be sharing his experiences dealing with emerging designers, what he's look for in a look book, how to approach buyers, protocol in following up and how to secure a deal. The information session will be followed by a Q&A session.

Launched in 2008, Magnolia mixes the vision of different fashion designers from around the world that share a passion for great quality and timeless design. Trendy, hot and fashionable articles; season’s must haves; easy and classic pieces to mix and match; and head-turning garments from Paris, Madrid, London, NY, Milan, Copenhagen, Berlin and Toronto are displayed in this luxurious high-ceiling store with black chandeliers and dressing rooms to die for.

 For more information:

 visit www.magnoliaonline.ca.

Foxy Originals @ the Clothing Show

EDIT by Jeanne Beker Fall/Winter 2010 - 2011

Jeanne Beker launched her clothing line: Edit, working with a Montreal manufacturer to create 25 pieces for women. Stylish basics aimed at women who are in their 30’s to 50's, which Consists of her personal selection of silhouettes and colours. Classical items which can pair with anything. You can dress her collection up or can be dressed down, serving as a work or casual purpose. Her collection goes towards Dress for Success, which is a non-profit organization that provides tools for career development to low-income women.

You can get EDIT by Jeanne Beker at The Bay! So ladies get you EDIT right away!

Dereon Beyonce

DAAAAAAAAAAAMN!
Now, I must say Beyonce is looking "FABOLOUS" in her Dereon campaign.

Go Beyonce! Go!

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VMAs 2010

Oh my FFAs, I know it’s been a while since I updated you guys with some "FABOLOUS" Fashion. It’s was a crazy week for me last week. After my one-day vacation to Fashion Night Out, it was all books for me after that.

But enough of that, let’s talk about what I missed last week. So we all know that September 12th was the Video Music Awards. Sitting here watching it, it has me amazed with the creativity that some of these celebs came out with. Filled with so much creativity, so many celebs; from Cici, to Gaga, Usher, Justin B, Nicki, Drake just to name a few. Talk about a party! That sure had me on my toes. Anyways, so we all know what I’m going to be talking about. If you do not know, then here let me help you, “FABOLOUS FASHION” of course!

The most talked about celebrity of the night?
The one, and only, Lady Gaga! So, she appeared first in a lovely Alexander McQueen gown, which was to die for and we can’t forget her killer Alexander McQueen heels. Literally! Then she came out with a FABOLOUS meat dress, something that I so did not expect. Made by: Franc Fernandez. From her purse, to her shoes, to the hat looking thing slopped on her head. I will say no more, only Lady Gaga can do something like this and get away with it.

Lets take a look at some of the images of this crazy party.

I Just have to leave you guys with my fav song for the night. Far East Movement - Fly Like A G6. Wish it was a video but I don't think there is one and if there is then I just can't find it.