tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71398446315283168902024-02-01T23:30:56.254-05:00The.Shoe.FreakA.Man's.View.On.FashionThe.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-67387667465523477332013-01-01T12:41:00.001-05:002013-01-01T12:41:57.009-05:00Happy.New.Year.2013<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To.All.My.Readers:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With the New Year, comes<i> </i>bigger challenges and opportunities.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Beat the challenges and<i> </i>grab the opportunities,<i> </i>with an equal zeal.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have a promising and<i> </i><span style="font-size: small;">fulfilling</span> New Year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-The.Shoe.Freak</span> </span></div>
<br />The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-77652653245317360112012-05-21T15:30:00.000-04:002012-05-21T15:30:00.822-04:002012.New.Year.&.New.ChallengesTo all my readers,<br />
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Year 2012 has started with lots of new challenges and new opportunities for me in my career. My life has been a hectic and somewhat crazy non-stop flurry of workload and travels ever since as I have been living in-and-out of my suitcase for most part of the year so far. Traveling around the globe and being in-between cities, hotel rooms and airports is thrilling but does not allow much time for anything else.<br />
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This has led to this complete silence and lack of post on The.Shoe.Freak and I am truly sorry for that, especially since all this traveling and the wonderful projects I have been working on have given me so much material and inspiration to write about.<br />
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Soon, many new posts to come on The.Shoe.Freak about the cities I have had the chance to visit and the wonderful fashion I have seen as well as the amazing cultures I've had the incredible fortune to discover.<br />
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Stay Tuned! <br />
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Thank you all for your continued support. <br />
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-The.Shoe.Freak<br />
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p.s: the pics below are a foretaste of places and things I have done and seen. Enjoy!<br />
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-Asia:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Hong.Kong.Skyline)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Beautiful.Paris.2)</td></tr>
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<br />The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-9904345295914010182011-12-23T09:00:00.000-05:002011-12-23T09:00:19.911-05:00Ladies.Fall.2011.Fashion.Trend: Fringe<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
As the 20's, 60's and 70's are important influences in today's fashion trends, elements of design from those eras are used by designers to create full on collections. Fringes are one of those fashion design elements that were back in full force on the catwalks internationally.</div>
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From the flapper days of the 20's to the fringe profusion of the peaceful 60's and disco 70's, designers have fringed bags, shoes, shirts, dresses and anything else possible so it seems. Besides the traditional suede and leather, other fabrics like knits, thick jerseys, furs, feathers as well as wool have been also making their way down the runways.</div>
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Lets take a look at some of my favorite fringe looks and pieces for Fall.2011.</div>
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<i>-Subtle.Romance</i></div>
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<i>-Edgy.Streets</i></div>
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<i>-Trendsetting.Fashionista</i></div>
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<i>-Gorgeous.20's </i></div>
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<br /></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-9256179441207815842011-12-08T09:30:00.000-05:002011-12-08T09:30:00.511-05:00My.Collaborations: YourKloset.Com.#12<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My newest article for <a href="http://yourkloset.com/articles/home/">YourKloset.com</a> is out. It talks about Sex as a tool for fashion brands in marketing; all strategies by marketing mavens in order to keep their names out there. Debating if Sex Sells is somewhat unrealistic as we know that sexual connotations always stir some kind of reaction, therefore keeping a brands name out there. However, in today's society, do we still need so much sexual images or references to be relevant?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can read my article called "Sex Sells...?" by clicking <a href="http://yourkloset.com/articles/fashion-for-thought-81/sex-sells-889.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would love to know your take on this as well as what are in your minds the most controversial Fashion Ad you have ever seen.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>(source: www.fashionist.ca)</i></span></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-67989452791032611622011-12-05T09:00:00.000-05:002011-12-05T09:00:18.460-05:00Fall.2011.Handbags.Fashion.Trend: Textured.Metallics<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Metallics have been constantly showing up on runways for the past few seasons now, but for the Fall.2011 season, they have been used in every segment of one's wardrobe. In the handbag category, metallics were often used as trims on big bags or, when used all over, on smaller bags likes clutches. But this season, they are used on almost every shape out there, and most importantly, as the main fabric. Therefore, textured fabrics are used by designers in order to tame down the shininess and give the style a new dimension. Textured fabrics such as cracked, chopped, distressed &/or grainy leathers, as well as animal skins (snakes, crocos and ostrich to name a few) in full on metallic colors such as gold, silver, rose gold, pewters and bronze.</div>
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Mulberry is leading the way with this trend by interpreting it on their iconic "Alexa" and "Bayswater" styles as seen below:</div>
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Are you ladies digging the trend?</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>(source: net-a-porter.com/nordstrom.com)</i></span></div>
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</tbody></table>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-2966884708096227302011-12-01T09:00:00.000-05:002011-12-01T09:00:05.978-05:00Please.Excuse.My.M.I.A.<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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please excuse my lack of posts as of late. I have been <i>Missing In Action</i> for the past few weeks, being busy traveling and working extra hard on my day job; my design career. Plenty of new posts coming up very soon, promise. Please stay tuned!</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>(source: giuseppezanottidesign.com/mrporter.com/luisaviaroma.com/zara.com)</i></span></div>
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This installment of my Shoes.Of.The.Day segment is based on the countless hours of research I do every season in the name of fashion. While looking through all the pictures of shoes I had saved on my laptop, I realized most of them had <i>buckles</i> adorned to them, either multiple ones or just the simple lonely one on a pair of boot. No matter what, this realization made me push further into the research stage. And this led me to conclude that <i>buckles</i> were in fact a big 'detail' trend for Fall.2011, especially in the footwear industry.</div>
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Buckles can be viewed as trivial and overlooked by consumers but in fact, they are detail-oriented pieces that add significant purpose and value to a design. This being said, there are many different varieties of buckles, in different shapes and forms, with different qualities. Of course, this adds, determines and justifies price tags of an item. Designers use them wisely as variables in their creations. </div>
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Below are my Shoes.Of.The.Day with buckles as a prominent detail. They are both from Alexander McQueen, which I have to admit, is my designer of the moment. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Who</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: Alexander McQueen</span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">What</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: Buckled suede boot</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Why</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: How gorgeous are these boots ladies? The color</span>, a rich Cobalt Blue, which is a strong Fall.2011 color by the way, is beautiful. The detailing, so McQueen, is interesting with the turned-over flap and appealing forms of the panels. The blocked heel is perfectly proportioned to the rest of the design elements. And finally, the fastening tabs with the gold buckles add the final touch. Swoon Ladies, Swoon!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">How Much</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: $1,225 Us (@net-a-porter.com)</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Who</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: Alexander McQueen</span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">What</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: Leather triple buckle boot</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;">Why</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">: Everything about this boot is amazing. Love the triple buckled flap. Love the gold </span>metal tips at the round cap toe and heel. Love the thick stitching. Love the leather sole. Love the right height of the ankle boot. <span style="font-size: 100%;">All these fine design and detail elements that are subtle yet oh so cool and modern. </span>I love love love and want them so bad!!!<span style="font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">And finally, since there was way too many options out there, I have assembled some of my favorites in the below video. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(source: barneys.com, bergdorfgoodman.com, saksfifthavenue.com, nordstrom.com, luisaviaroma.com, mrporter.com, net-a-porter.com) </span></i></div>
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<a href="http://on.fb.me/uLDEql" target="_blank">Looks.Of.The.Day</a> is a new segment I have started on my Facebook page exclusively which showcases one head-to-toe look each for both sexes. The criteria is pretty simple and is similar to my regular Shoes.Of.The.Day and Bags.Of.The.Day segments; total looks that I like and would wear (when it comes to men clothing of course). Total looks meaning the end result and the way the look is styled and put together; from hair to make-up, accessories to shoes and obviously, the clothes. Sometimes both the men and ladies look will be coordinated and defined by colors, trends, or details and sometimes they will be completely differentiated.</div>
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Below are examples of Looks.Of.The.Day as seen on <a href="http://on.fb.me/rWU6MG" target="_blank">The.Shoe.Freak</a>'s FB page:<br />
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If you haven't visited my Facebook page (and "liked" it, just saying), click <a href="http://on.fb.me/rWU6MG" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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What are your favorite Looks.Of.The.Day?</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>(source: style.com)</i></span></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-57460952938785829282011-11-04T09:00:00.001-04:002011-11-04T09:00:16.435-04:00Mens.Footwear.Designer: H.by.Hudson.Fall.2011<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
My previous <a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/10/ladiesfootweardesigner.html">post</a>, about footwear, was for the ladies. Now comes the turn for you gentlemen. Hudson, a London footwear company primarily focused on menswear produces gorgeous footwear for us fashion lovers. Focused on high quality & designed footwear with an affordable price tag. The company, after establishing their Hudson label, created H by Hudson, the rebellious little brother brand which enabled the company to reach a broader scope of customer while keeping the successful DNA of the company intact. The design elements & creative concept as well as the first-rate workmanship & overall quality offered by H by Hudson are simply amazing. </div>
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I just love the brand so much as I've featured a few pairs already on The.Shoe.Freak, and below are reasons why (from their Fall.2011 collection):</div>
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Montreal is slowly (but surely) catching up to the H by Hudson commotion. You can find them at great Montreal-based online retailer <a href="http://www.ssense.com/" target="_blank">SSENSE</a>.</div>
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And finally ladies, the company has created a smaller range of the H by Hudson collection due to high demand and requests from customers.Check it out <a href="http://www.hudsonshoes.com/h-womens.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<br />The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-77098956212914534652011-11-03T13:00:00.000-04:002011-11-04T00:33:38.204-04:00My.Collaborations: YourKloset.Com.#11My collaboration with the <i>blogazine</i> <a href="http://www.yourkloset.com/" target="_blank"><u>YourKloset.com</u></a>, as mentioned in previous <a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/06/mycollaborations-yourklosetcom.html" target="_blank">posts</a>, is a monthly one. Therefore, I am already at my 11th article for the <i>blogazine</i>. Time passes by so fast, it is somewhat surreal. I am mentioning my 11th article on my blog as I thought it was very pertinent for my readers to know about it. You have all been witness of my constant babble of everything that is animal skins recently. My newest article for <u>YourKloset</u> called "To Fur or Not to Fur, that is the question..." hypes the trends but also confronts and discusses the debates which these trends create.<br />
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I would love to get your feedback and comments on the subject.<br />
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For all my other articles for YourKloset.com, you can click <a href="http://www.yourkloset.com/author/the-shoe-freak/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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<br />The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-64381504088590403112011-10-31T09:00:00.000-04:002011-10-31T09:00:03.956-04:00Ladies.Footwear.Designer: Jeffrey.Campbell.Fall.2011<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
If you guys don't know the footwear label Jeffrey Cambpell yet, it might mean you have been living under a rock for the past few years and/or haven't been reading my blog as the brand is arguably the hottest and one of the most "need-to-know" shoe brand out there. The fashion forward Los Angeles label is a mix of edgy modernity with vintage inspiration. Their design and concepts are distinct and clearly focused on details. The use of funky fabrics and wild color combinations provides a hip yet unconventional element to their designs.</div>
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Below are some of my favorites from their Fall.2011 collection:<br />
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Montreal has definitely embraced the label as its shoes seem to be everywhere; <i>Fashionistas</i> are sporting their designs and a variety of boutiques and retailers are carrying the line. Jeffrey Campbell is truly a label that needs to be discovered, if it hasn't already! </div>
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Check them out at www.jeffreycampbellshoes.com or at stores like Little Burgundy and Browns in the Montreal area.</div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">(source: jeffreycampbellshoes.com/littleburgundyshoes.com/brownsshoes.com) </span></i></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-85278088029933106832011-10-27T09:00:00.000-04:002011-10-27T09:00:08.798-04:00Fall.2011.Fashion.Trend: Ostrich<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
As you can probably attest from the past few posts on The.Shoe.Freak, animal skins are all I seem to talk about these past few weeks. But with reason, Animal skins, especially in the handbag and footwear industry, are huge and sought after trends for the Fall.2011 season, especially in Womenswear. I have covered <a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/10/shoesoftheday-leopard.html">Leopard</a>, <a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall2011fashiontrend-python.html">Python</a> and now comes <i>Ostrich</i>. </div>
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Ostrich skins and <i>imprimés</i> are always a classic in one's wardrobe as they never go out of style and are truly timeless, especially since browns, blacks and navies are usually "the" colors you will see the skin, or its pattern, in. However, for Fall.2011, designers have gone all colorful on us by using shades like emerald greens, deep purples, cobalt blues, mustard, hot pinks, cognacs and tans as well as all metallics; an array of delightful colors which compliment a wardrobe. </div>
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Lets us look at the best <i>footwear</i> and <i>handbag</i> items using Ostrich for Fall.2011 focused primarily on <i>womenswear</i> for this video post. </div>
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Other animal skins and <i>imprimés </i>such as zebra, snakes, furs, feathers and so on are also very present this Fall.2011...I will cover Furs in a future blog entry as it is as big and/or bigger than for Fall.2010, trend wise. </div>
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Everyone knows my love for Zara. The fast-fashion chain knows how to pick up on off-the-moment trends and produce looks that seem straight out of a runway. But what makes them even better are the looks they put together. The styling is always great and make you want to buy the clothes. I must admit, they influence my way of putting my looks together. </div>
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This post is targeted to the fellows (sorry ladies! But actually, this post will give you ladies ideas on how to dress your man!). Guys, its very easy to look good and put together. And at Zara, you can look stylish and groomed for a fraction of the price compared to high-end retailers.</div>
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Here are my top 10 looks for Fall.2011 in Menswear from Zara.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look.4: Another way of doing semi-formal. Those great waxed jeans again with the scooped sweater and great grey blazer. Chic and timeless.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look.5: Love the chill vibe I get from this look. Love the contrast-trimmed lapel on the blazer. Great look for drinks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look.6: Awesome color combination. Color-blocking at its best. Great weekend look.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look.7: Great velvet blazer, Great bow-tie. Very Chuck Bass. (the only thing I'm not digging is the cuff of the shirt sticking out - so 1990's in all its negativeness) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look.8: Another great color-blocking option. Love the mustard deep V-neck. The coat is stunning. Just a complete great look finished off with awesome boots.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look.9: Trendy dandy. Love everything about this. From the boots to the blazer and the gloves.</td></tr>
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Its easy & simple to look put together and it really does not take a lot of money nor effort. Zara is truly a great one-stop shop. Check it out if you guys haven't yet. Putting pieces together & mix and matching items is what creates a good look. Don't be afraid to try things out. </div>
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Some exciting news for The.Shoe.Freak coming up soon. My first ever radio interview as The.Shoe.Freak just occured tonight! Im pretty excited to say it went pretty well for a first time. More details coming up very soon.</div>
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As per mentioned in my previous Shoes.Of.The.Day segment, animal skins are all the rage on the catwalks these past few seasons. Another great example of an animal skin that is huge is the Leopard <span style="font-style: italic;">imprimé</span>, which has made many appearances on different catwalks worldwide for the past few seasons now. As per mentioned previously <a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/06/shoesoftheday-leopard.html">here</a>, Leopard was a strong Spring.2011 trend, and is as strong for Fall.2011.</div>
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Designers are using different textured combination (pony hair mixed with leather for instance) and mixing different colors to the traditional leopard <span style="font-style: italic;">imprimé</span> (white black and brown for instance) in order to modernize the looks. The use of ornaments and wild colors are also newer design elements which give the leopard <span style="font-style: italic;">imprimé</span> a newer dimension.</div>
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Designers are pulling all the stops for you ladies using studs, tassels, fringing, sky-high heels and other design components to make you stand out. My personal favorite: the gorgeous <i>Sam Edelman</i> studded pumps. They are classic in shape but oh so wild in look. Swoon Ladies! </div>
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Guys are not to be forgotten when it comes to leopard so it seems as designers have integrated the pattern onto classic shapes (loafers and laced-up) as well as the for sportier types with high-top sneakers. My personal favorite: the Pierre Hardy high-top sneakers in that wild leopard <span style="font-style: italic;">imprimé</span> with black trims. Sneakers that are unconventional and oh so delightful. I want them so bad!</div>
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2011 is proving to be a season of many trends, hot items and specific
detailing which are all influenced by the many different era's, movement
and cultures in history. In other words, never have I seen so much
leeway and so many different and unspecific trends in fashion.
Everything seems to be ''IN'' right now and influenced by anything.<br />
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constant trend, however, is the Animal print which has always been
present no matter what the mood of each passing fashion season has been.
Every new season has a newer & fresher take on the animal
print. And this Fall 2011 season is no different. The snake print was a
big trend of Fall & Spring 2010/2011. However, this season, the
Python print, either the pattern itself and/or the actual skin, is the
new <b><i>must</i></b> snake skin to have in your wardrobe. The python
print has a very specific pattern and its texture is also different from
the other kind of snakes which make it that much more expansive if your
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With prices ranging from $95 up to $5000 Cdn, you guys will definitively
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(source: farfetch.com/neimanmarcus.com/ssense.com/bloomingdales.com/nordstrom.com/net-a-porter.com/zagliani.it)</span></div>
The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-45988362338500630572011-09-30T10:00:00.001-04:002011-09-30T10:00:06.286-04:00Shoes.Of.The.Day: Cognac<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Rich <span style="font-style: italic;">cognac</span> colors are everywhere these past few seasons in the footwear industry and are even replacing browns and blacks for many occasions, at least in my wardrobe options. The same can be said in the handbag and accessories department. And it's easy to understand why; Cognacs are easy to match with other colors. They mix very well with dark browns, grays, pinks, neutrals as well as most of the blue hues out there (especially Navy). The richer the color, the better. And of course, the better quality leather, the better the color will be.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As you will probably notice when shopping for your Fall.2011 wardrobe, the choice for rich Cognac colored shoes is pretty wide. Here are therefore my <span style="font-style: italic;">cognac</span> favorites out there.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />-Ladies.Shoes.Of.The.Day:<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRchAusF_u5f3-Z5vCp5eQJHS52320DEIXjvjXm_wUpKspFHBlfu3d4qejR6z-1Mc3m3DyhK6tVRwbpRSZWYGe0MVnuaC4N4HnsPm6C2ZGUt5hyphenhyphen0OyZNhaZpTT05fsVixiPyJDYAxwJbJ/s1600/2342930109-1-kurt-geiger-frida-brown-boots-high-heel-295+pounds.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRchAusF_u5f3-Z5vCp5eQJHS52320DEIXjvjXm_wUpKspFHBlfu3d4qejR6z-1Mc3m3DyhK6tVRwbpRSZWYGe0MVnuaC4N4HnsPm6C2ZGUt5hyphenhyphen0OyZNhaZpTT05fsVixiPyJDYAxwJbJ/s400/2342930109-1-kurt-geiger-frida-brown-boots-high-heel-295+pounds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648669297604620850" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >(Kurt.Geiger.Fall.2011)</span><br /></div> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Who</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span> Kurt Geiger</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What</span>:</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> 'Frida' </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Leather ankle booties<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why:</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These ankle booties are just stunning. The leather is soft and ultra luxurious. The rich deep cognac color is fantastic. The detailing is also superb; the metal stiletto is right on in the right antique brass color, the thick stitching, and platform complete a well designed shoe. To be worn on any occasion, ladies, you can swoon!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How Much</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">$470 Cdn (@kurtgeiger.com)<br /></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />-Men.Shoes.Of.The.Day:<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisnBJ7thtTXbo3EzRbmY95W6Ua8o1LmXv9YDOfEm967nt18k-6IBFZfV8PJUnbHC2a8WEJ-LQUYbyBSuknTLWd71Ff7oHVZG2IGE7VferSO4GNcgg2DQJwKB9jvuOwOmsNA16NLImqhMi/s1600/0298891109-1-kurt-geiger-golden-child-fringe-orange-loafers-contemporary-59+p.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisnBJ7thtTXbo3EzRbmY95W6Ua8o1LmXv9YDOfEm967nt18k-6IBFZfV8PJUnbHC2a8WEJ-LQUYbyBSuknTLWd71Ff7oHVZG2IGE7VferSO4GNcgg2DQJwKB9jvuOwOmsNA16NLImqhMi/s400/0298891109-1-kurt-geiger-golden-child-fringe-orange-loafers-contemporary-59+p.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648669390630116818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Kurt.Geiger.Fall.2011)</span> </span></div> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Who</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span> Kurt Geiger</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What</span>:</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> 'Golden Child' </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">leather fringed loafers<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why:</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Loafers are types of shoes I wear a lot, so keeping my interest is something extremely important and these Geiger shoes do that and more! I love the brogue detailing, the fringing, which isn't over-the-top, the wooded sole and most importantly, the rich Cognac color. And as a last detail, the contrast dark brown tassel to complete the look. What can I say, I want them.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How Much</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">$375 Cdn (@kurtgeiger.com)</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Are Cognac colors part of your wardrobe? If not, will they be from now on?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">-The.Shoe.Freak</span> <div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">(source: kurtgeiger.com)</span> </span></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-59934593858010838902011-09-28T10:00:00.003-04:002011-09-28T10:00:04.882-04:00Bags.Of.The.Day: Frame<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Ladylike framed bags were seen across the FW11 runway. All shapes were covered, from clutches to oversize satchels. Designers used the current 40's mood in fashion to create full ranged handbag collections using the frame as a main detail. Frames using either a bar or a circular/rectangular metal framing contouring the bag.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Surprisingly enough, this detail, which usually is mainly associated with womenswear, hence the ladylike reference, has been incorporated by designers in their menswear handbag collections as well. Will men buy this type of detailing remains to be seen, however, I, with my new found obsession for manbags, would definitely try it out.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Lets see my top Bags.Of.The.Day for framed handbags this Fall.2011 season.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">-Ladies.Bags.Of.The.Day:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8KXgs_6mFQ02Fh9C_mX1Jxfc43_9tsG4VoLjPG64TBpso4vJ1f4cx0O454QYYvEH-I5kgKuUBFwWD30Z24RgDu3_z2lMjrKa2HfmzqKL1ll86PqP6BsBJYvzJJWezxm4sX_w90iqO_Pl/s1600/Miss+sicily-dolce-netaporter-1600.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8KXgs_6mFQ02Fh9C_mX1Jxfc43_9tsG4VoLjPG64TBpso4vJ1f4cx0O454QYYvEH-I5kgKuUBFwWD30Z24RgDu3_z2lMjrKa2HfmzqKL1ll86PqP6BsBJYvzJJWezxm4sX_w90iqO_Pl/s200/Miss+sicily-dolce-netaporter-1600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656821739497653874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Dolce.&.Gabbana.'Miss.Sicily'.Fall.2011)</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Who</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: Dolce & Gabbana</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">What</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: 'Miss Sicily' Prince of Wales checkered tote</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Why</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: The Miss Sicily handbag by Dolce Gabbana is certainly the "it" bag of the moment with many stars including trendsetters like Kate Moss and Dita Von Teese sporting the bag in question. It is easy to understand why, this bag has the perfect shape, and the detailing is classic yet modern. It is therefore easy to understand why Dolce Gabbana have milked it by doing this bag in every version possible-fur, sequins, leather, etc. Hot bag indeed!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">How Much</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: $1625 Us (@net-a-porter.com)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">-Mens.Bag.Of.The.Day</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvE9eXqkPhEaCi8n5l-300MzEgiRwhysd8kUkY6tJZ76nooRNN8ruYpNuA8IVGG86SFecVqziXySonulQzpLJEYrTKXIXfvDu1kj0IYdu3NFwsWCAeKa2UMKO7_ZSj2KBC7_AYa-Fhs6Y1/s1600/burberry-mrporter-1885.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvE9eXqkPhEaCi8n5l-300MzEgiRwhysd8kUkY6tJZ76nooRNN8ruYpNuA8IVGG86SFecVqziXySonulQzpLJEYrTKXIXfvDu1kj0IYdu3NFwsWCAeKa2UMKO7_ZSj2KBC7_AYa-Fhs6Y1/s200/burberry-mrporter-1885.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656821373360737458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Burberry.Prorsum.Fall.2011)</span> </span></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Who</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: Burberry Prorsum</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">What</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: Canvas & leather canvas bag</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Why</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: Burberry Prorsum's carryall has a wooden bar at the top, a leather contrast top handle and a lockable clasp. Details that are usually components of womenswear but seem to work here. Even the triangular shape of the flap is uncommon but everything seems to mix and gel together to create a very classic and elegant man bag. Perfect for a work's day around town, and meeting clients. I love it!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">How Much</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">: $1885 Us (@mrporter.com)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">What do you guys think of the whole frame and bar detailing in the handbag industry?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">-The.Shoe.Freak</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" >(source: net-a-porter.com/mrporter.com)</span><br /></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-7043568852235995812011-09-26T10:00:00.000-04:002011-09-24T10:23:33.999-04:00Montreal.Fashion.Week.Spring.Summer.2012: Review<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Montreal Fashion Week's Spring.2012 edition is over and it is time for an overall review and appreciation of what I witnessed throughout the week.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOEpx8sV_nVz4NS1h4TChWSdRTn86BW4iqvdfFMYMmXjQqnIyG9_0elVRrWgx15NqBfTIqvp3_ndUMUXlbidZ_pgT1a9ohZ2Gd5sWP-eGKC9Tvg0aB-DmAjtsktBC0J69l2oBgqTYdfD7/s1600/Overlook2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653562814935097138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOEpx8sV_nVz4NS1h4TChWSdRTn86BW4iqvdfFMYMmXjQqnIyG9_0elVRrWgx15NqBfTIqvp3_ndUMUXlbidZ_pgT1a9ohZ2Gd5sWP-eGKC9Tvg0aB-DmAjtsktBC0J69l2oBgqTYdfD7/s400/Overlook2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">(MFW21.Atmosphere)</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />One thing is obvious; Montreal designers are loaded with talent, creativity and design skills. The newcomers to the week were all exciting to watch & the established designers continue to polish their brands, and/or explore new territories within their creative signature.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifuEIGk65PTxoxkr_vCtgb083Pabz7d42atawV9-FatZAffoKjazsnnDWyu1nRF9aCl7ddPt0Q97PN_Tv8pbrhBdvpw3NbAGvf_bWjGRPdoUmnDrBXxDIx2mAacWNETpyAY1pZKhkYkDZ/s1600/Overlook1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653562979077086978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifuEIGk65PTxoxkr_vCtgb083Pabz7d42atawV9-FatZAffoKjazsnnDWyu1nRF9aCl7ddPt0Q97PN_Tv8pbrhBdvpw3NbAGvf_bWjGRPdoUmnDrBXxDIx2mAacWNETpyAY1pZKhkYkDZ/s400/Overlook1.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">(catwalk.shots.MFW21)</span> </span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />However, it is essential for our Montreal designers to understand the importance of editing a show by not showcasing every design they have created for a specific season. It dilutes the message. If Prada or Lanvin do not need 50+ looks to convey a message, especially for an always shorter spring/summer season, Montreal designers don't require that much either. We do not need to see the same dress, pants or jacket in every color and every fabric of the season, even if it is the hottest piece of the collection! So please edit, edit and edit some more where ever necessary!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Special thanks to Sensation Mode for a great week, my fellow fashion bloggers for a fun-filled week of catching up and </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">constantly </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">talking fashion, and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RBBMM">#RBBMM</a> (Regroupement des Blogueurs et Blogueuses Mode de Montréal) for setting up debates, discussions and dialogues for the advancement of our fashion blogging community as well as the fashion industry in general.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />This completes my coverage of Montreal Fashion Week edition 21 Spring.2012. A whole new cycle starts for Fall.2012 which will be the next edition of Montreal Fashion Week.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />-The.Shoe.Freak</span><br /><br /><div style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; TEXT-ALIGN: center">(photos courtesy of <a href="http://rouge-photo.com/">Rouge-Photo</a>)</div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-17896075145610473092011-09-23T10:00:00.001-04:002011-09-23T10:00:03.617-04:00Montreal.Fashion.Week.Spring.Summer.2012: Day.4<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Day 4, final day of Montreal Fashion Week (</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >MFW</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">), was a revelation for me. Unfortunately, I had to wait until the last day of Montreal.Fashion.Week to finally be wowed by a show. Lets see who and why.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />I attended 2 shows: Nu.I by Vickie and Iris Setlakwe.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br /><br />-Nu.I by Vickie</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><div face="trebuchet ms" style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczTAEV3dhKOPBaKiB-9DrKiOR8JM0AWuSeh7ZeSerSWGfQ2lBWhpYNhEFomwwoCAhK7V3P2aXIZSJliq7TEEReeuI2y2wkXPQHMsGXHtJ2Pp2SWMFlgxaTffFz2DJ8fvjmlNOFyOlM0cP/s1600/Nui.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczTAEV3dhKOPBaKiB-9DrKiOR8JM0AWuSeh7ZeSerSWGfQ2lBWhpYNhEFomwwoCAhK7V3P2aXIZSJliq7TEEReeuI2y2wkXPQHMsGXHtJ2Pp2SWMFlgxaTffFz2DJ8fvjmlNOFyOlM0cP/s400/Nui.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654665935915829330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)</span></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:78%;" > </span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Again, I didn't know what to expect from this show as last season's presentation at fashion week was a bit all over the place I must admit. With a new approach & concept established with the help of a clear and clever artistic direction from Montreal fashion blogger Candice from </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.montrealinfashion.com/">MontrealInFashion</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, the show was a great tale of beautiful and modern ethnicity. The show was staged in the lounge area instead of the traditional catwalk which allowed the clothes to shine through. Tribal & wild animal patterns were mixed with leather fringing at hems of skirts, shorts, dresses and long capes. Designer Vickie Joseph experimented with different types of design elements; volume and shape, mixing many patterns, colors and </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">fabrics, interesting details like the fringes, keyholes on shoulders, sleeves and knees, and the over-sized and pop-colored jewelery which all seem to tie in and work well together in creating a world of wild yet very contemporary dressing. My favorite piece from a great collection was without a doubt the stunning tribal print dress with an asymmetrical front collar opening and leather fringing. And, finally, we got a show with someone who understood that it wasn't necessary to send out 45 looks to get a message across! Amazingly surprised, this show was by far my favorite of MFW21. A real revelation.</span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />-Iris Setlakwe<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5HsRY2TvtjVkEViicoyqJQnWimPlU-X7EyP1Vf9jKMwMR9dDJ3i6apG4dXhWC52GVM_7jmcOtMAZdbDlmUS22IZWiJg4mJaWN4biE5qlsKnnCegvIIU0QCaJOCQCzwG1eRmILrcGOseV/s1600/Iris.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5HsRY2TvtjVkEViicoyqJQnWimPlU-X7EyP1Vf9jKMwMR9dDJ3i6apG4dXhWC52GVM_7jmcOtMAZdbDlmUS22IZWiJg4mJaWN4biE5qlsKnnCegvIIU0QCaJOCQCzwG1eRmILrcGOseV/s400/Iris.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654666040391372914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)<br /></span></div><br /></div> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A newcomer to MFW, I was discovering Iris Setlakwe's work for the very first time. Fluidity, movement and the many different array of colors are essentially the elements of Setlakwe's Spring.2012 collection. I loved the run through the safari segment with the lovely and rich looking caramel leather. However, the show needed some good chopping and editing as it was a bit too long, and had too many segments which felt like I was going through an entire lookbook. However, I must say, it is hard to follow a show that had a clear message & that blew away everyone who was in attendance. A clearer vision and theme will showcase better the talent & good pieces of this collection.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Stay tuned for my final entry on MFW21 coming up shortly reviewing the whole week.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />-The.Shoe.Freak<br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(source: <a href="http://www.jimmyhamelin.com/">jimmyhamelin.com</a></span><span style="font-size:78%;">/<a href="http://sensationmode.com/">sensationmode.com</a>)</span><br /></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-56989303978865415992011-09-21T10:00:00.004-04:002011-09-21T23:36:03.329-04:00Montreal.Fashion.Week.Spring.Summer.2012: Day.3<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';" class="Apple-style-span" >Four shows, back to back, is exhausting! All the waiting around, the standing up, the suffocating closeness and the line-ups aren't very glamorous to say the least. This really sums up my Day 3 experience (you can read more on this subject in the article I wrote for </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';" class="Apple-style-span" >YourKloset.com </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.yourkloset.com/yk-stuff/events/fashion-week-not-all-glamour/"><span class="Apple-style-span">here</span></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';" class="Apple-style-span" >). I saw some really good stuff but was not blown away as I must admit, saw some so-so stuff as well. </span><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span">I attended 4 shows: Duy, Samuel Dong, CIMM collective and Second Clothing. Check out my reviews below.</span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Duy<br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWgsWTNdu-DGYUIbPwlsBCSkxRmpgSErnsk_YBWmy512at0kr5_PoBHg9iAdSLGNhiuI3Kf0t05mMNcuZoxsTJrKrM6RDuNMaxAZRmoj4QunXDWb-3IF9es0RWRPiqIVD43PIHmkNmQ1i/s1600/Duy-+day2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWgsWTNdu-DGYUIbPwlsBCSkxRmpgSErnsk_YBWmy512at0kr5_PoBHg9iAdSLGNhiuI3Kf0t05mMNcuZoxsTJrKrM6RDuNMaxAZRmoj4QunXDWb-3IF9es0RWRPiqIVD43PIHmkNmQ1i/s400/Duy-+day2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654657823067518434" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)</span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span">I didn't really know what to expect from Duy as it was his first official Montreal Fashion Week-associated outing (although he's been around for very long). His first look, a gorgeous lace dress with a bouquet of white flowers, as the top, was very promising. I must say, speaking in terms of pieces alone, one by one, most of them were stunning, very interesting and the workmanship and level of detailing was tremendous, but (yes there is a small but), the show needed a bit of editing as it lacked of coherence in the message. Some of his pieces </span><span class="Apple-style-span">were over-conceptualized...just too many different things going on at the front and the back of a white tailored jacket for instance. However, they did make for great editorial looking pieces. But, Duy can cut a dress, a skirt, a blazer like no one else. Also, his combination of </span><span class="Apple-style-span">textures was great and looked oh so luxurious. His play with sensual ruffles, lines, volume and asymmetry was gorgeous. With some editing, he has the potential for greatness which is bound to happen! </span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><i><span class="Apple-style-span">-Samuel Dong</span></i></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNi3RYog69D_IlLK9MnMGXqW_oNvZCVfVkVH5fkz3xPx4vxGAoxD6O5HuyjSSZTWLTSdwbjteYKKiX96uWnahPez0A5iotUSdig8KaYBUbD-F_FbXu5cctQ3N-JzNYECfADVh7ZTXqlpm/s1600/Samuel+Dong-+day2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNi3RYog69D_IlLK9MnMGXqW_oNvZCVfVkVH5fkz3xPx4vxGAoxD6O5HuyjSSZTWLTSdwbjteYKKiX96uWnahPez0A5iotUSdig8KaYBUbD-F_FbXu5cctQ3N-JzNYECfADVh7ZTXqlpm/s400/Samuel+Dong-+day2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654660397551217634" border="0" /></a></span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)</span><br /></span></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > <span class="Apple-style-span">Another designer I was eager to watch was Samuel Dong's presentation as his </span><a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/02/montrealfashionweekfallwinter2011-recap.html"><span class="Apple-style-span">show</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"> was another of my favorite from Fall.2011 Montreal Fashion Week. He continued with his very ladylike look established in the previous season, but had much less styling and much more prints than what I remembered him doing last season. For Spring.2012, it is all about Prints for Samuel Dong, in all variety of shapes, colors & fabrics and on every silhouette! Wild colorful </span><span class="Apple-style-span">prints, soft prints, and everything in the middle. There were lots of ruffles, movement, flow, brocade and asymmetrical detailing, which are all Samuel Dong signatures. The evening gowns were superb in their workmanship, especially the finale dress, with rosettes of flowers on a pink full ball gown. The great thing about his creations is that he fully understands his </span><span class="Apple-style-span">customer's needs and delivers in that aspect. Why change something that works right? However, I must say I wasn't as blown away as the previous season, and left somewhat wanting more from this show. The music, the (weak) styling and the exuberance of prints left me somewhat puzzled. </span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><i><span class="Apple-style-span">-CIMM Collective (Zenobia Bawa, Ronen Chen, Simon Chang)<br /><br /></span></i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtfgf-ZGMcz2YVOxZa4LJoBmzKUiZWS9-_5e2Eko9boGRAv9CvZJ9x9fc5MwGGBsFrTRtlGNalxvQuObF2y1dSI3ixWOpa6vAM00Cg4ICtCZcbKjAImefEoiU7RB9ntE5YvwgnQ4VPPQL/s1600/Cimm-+day2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtfgf-ZGMcz2YVOxZa4LJoBmzKUiZWS9-_5e2Eko9boGRAv9CvZJ9x9fc5MwGGBsFrTRtlGNalxvQuObF2y1dSI3ixWOpa6vAM00Cg4ICtCZcbKjAImefEoiU7RB9ntE5YvwgnQ4VPPQL/s400/Cimm-+day2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654660847057821970" border="0" /></a></span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Zenobia.Bawa, Ronen.Chen, Simon Chang)</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)</span><br /><i style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></i></span></div></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Zenobia Bawa</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">: A collection full of transparency (huge MFW21 trend) and draping on long evening dresses. Volumes were lightly explored but could have been more touched upon. Specific to a targeted clientele. </span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ronen Chen</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">: I was eager to see Chen's show as a few weeks prior, I had visited his London, UK boutique and found myself interested by most of his pieces. Some of the pieces on the Montreal catwalk I had seen at his boutique already, which was weirdly intriguing. Sheer tops and architectural structured lines were evident in his Montreal presentation. However, I found the styling and the pieces presented a bit all over the place, with no real intention but to show clothes from his boutique. This became more evident when reactions, gasps and murmurs came from the crowd (sitting in my row at least) upon realizing that tags were kept on and visible to the naked eye, especially on sheer tops! Somewhat disappointing.</span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Simon Chang</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">: Always the crowd pleaser, mr.Chang was as energetic and happy as his collection was. Lady Gaga's </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Born this way</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> blasted through our ears (really was way too loud) as the prints festival continued (seems like it was the trend of the day). Simon Chang used prints galore on shirts, dresses, blazers, skirts, multi-colouful crochets, peasant-prairie like blouses and dresses etc. Animal prints of all kind; psychedelic prints, flowers, cities, tribal, name it, you probably had it. There were some great pieces like the sequined paneled trench coat, as well as a clear white crochet cardigan over a great tribal print dress. But the styling was a bit over the top (including the make-up), which didn't allow us to fully grasp </span><span class="Apple-style-span">some of the beautiful pieces that were sent down. It would have benefited from a "less is sometimes more" approach but still, mr.Chang's many clients and followers in the crowd seemed to enjoy the show as he was enthusiastically cheered on when he took his finale bow down the runway. </span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Second Clothing<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLG8glHo5jxOinjfeJcF-fx6qKMeLvqufkcRkBIS5px-iybe4U-aQDVR9fBCZ2cavPpaltAyyOrL4sYFXofoRXn9amO9NcNSMcJQB299EB0vTFE01LC_OYKlZCdeK6NNjKxlgmMpkapbS/s1600/second-+day2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLG8glHo5jxOinjfeJcF-fx6qKMeLvqufkcRkBIS5px-iybe4U-aQDVR9fBCZ2cavPpaltAyyOrL4sYFXofoRXn9amO9NcNSMcJQB299EB0vTFE01LC_OYKlZCdeK6NNjKxlgmMpkapbS/s400/second-+day2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654661613430540754" border="0" /></a></span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></div></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span">Always a favorite for their great jeans and streetwear clothing that is young and fresh, Second Clothing did not disappoint the fashionable crowd in attendance with their Spring.2012 outing. Many pieces were favorites of the many fashionista's sitting next to me. And judging by the constant twitter feed of ouh's and awe's, the same could be said about the pastel colored flared and skinny jeans as well as the movement of the water-like printed flowered dresses that walked down the runway. The pastel color palette consisting of light yellow, salmon & pistachio was delightful. The chambray fabric, although excessively used, was light as air, especially on the beautiful dresses that flew like the wind (which was the theme of the night & the week by the way) and the great flared pants with pleating at the waist. Besides a good cut & editing job needed (as there were too many looks going down which felt like I had witnessed their entire catalog), it was easy casual street wear at its best with very good pieces (especially the jeans). </span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span">Day 4 reviews, final day of Fashion week, coming up...Stay tuned! </span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span class="Apple-style-span">-The.Shoe.Freak<br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(source: <a href="http://www.jimmyhamelin.com/">jimmyhamelin.com</a></span><span style="font-size:78%;">/<a href="http://sensationmode.com/">sensationmode.com</a>)<br /></span></div></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-9605444526249092922011-09-13T10:00:00.006-04:002011-09-21T00:24:06.421-04:00Montreal.Fashion.Week.Spring.Summer.2012: Day.2<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Day 2 of Montreal Fashion Week (<span style="font-style: italic;">MFW</span>) was a pretty slow day for me. On the agenda for myself, one show only, the collective Label Europe show directed and styled by talented Montreal stylist Mélanie Brisson. The show, an ensemble of European designers, showcased the talents of creators abroad. </span><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><br /></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms">Designers included Katharina Kruppe, Rhum Raisins by Victoire Vermeulen, Les Chat Perchés, Finnegan-Bell and my personal favorite from the group, 85-86. </div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms">Besides the traditional ladies and menswear, jewelery (Eugene Bijoux) and handbags CeliaCzerlinski) were also presented with a very effective and well directed vision from Mélanie Brisson.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PjQ_3PzQuRSYw2W3uf_z0NZC-qJnQqcpEB_x_09fo2fqhzpFiEReMT6q6wPreUDznOrbGj2rEqTQT6JUwwjdZH5NilsYOBWEZiOZxHZmEwC5Eff6VNh0wMkpHJSLEbliXEUYhZhGRJmO/s1600/label_europe-+day2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PjQ_3PzQuRSYw2W3uf_z0NZC-qJnQqcpEB_x_09fo2fqhzpFiEReMT6q6wPreUDznOrbGj2rEqTQT6JUwwjdZH5NilsYOBWEZiOZxHZmEwC5Eff6VNh0wMkpHJSLEbliXEUYhZhGRJmO/s400/label_europe-+day2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654663342165987026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(pictures courtesy: Jimmy Hamelin)</span><br /></span></div></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><br /></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms">My favorite piece of the night was 85/86's gorgeous tan coat with leather pieces used at the back flap and pockets. The structured of the coat and the colour, a very rich tan with a tonal caramel, was perfectly cut. (sorry, no pictures available)<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">For more information on Mélanie Brisson's bright & impressive array of work, click <a href="http://melaniebrisson.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Stay tuned for more instant <span style="font-style: italic;">MFW21</span> news & updates as Day 3 was my busiest day of the week as I attended 4 shows! (Duy, Samuel Dong, a collective including Simon Chang, and Second Clothing)</div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">-The.Shoe.Freak<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" class="Apple-style-span" >(source: <a href="http://www.jimmyhamelin.com/">jimmyhamelin.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >/<a href="http://sensationmode.com/">sensationmode.com</a>)</span></div></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-73861936456793296352011-09-07T12:00:00.003-04:002011-09-13T11:41:02.711-04:00Montreal.Fashion.Week.Spring.Summer.2012: Day.1<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:'trebuchet ms';" class="Apple-style-span" >The fashion world gathered at Marché Bonsecours yesterday night for the first day of Montreal Fashion Week (<span style="font-style: italic;">MFW</span>) showcasing the Spring.Summer.2012 collections of our talented pool of designers. Fashionistas, hipsters, fellow fashion bloggers and media mavens were dressed to impress, with outfits prepared weeks in advance. </span><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I enjoy the people watching a lot at <span style="font-style: italic;">MFW</span> as it is always inspiring to see outfits put together and personal styles showcased to the smallest of details. Montreal's got style, that is for sure.</span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Last <span style="font-style: italic;">MFW</span>, I blogged about the whole experience of attending a full scheduled fashion week and mostly shared my impressions of the whole experience. However, now that I am not a rookie anymore, when it comes to attending fashion weeks as a fashion blogger, the thrill of the whole experience has subsided. Therefore, I will mostly talk about the shows I went to see, which is the purpose of attending a fashion week in the first place; to talk about the fashion witnessed!</span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I attended 3 shows: Travis Taddeo, Melissa Nepton and Dimitri Chris.</span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Travis Taddeo<br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxqQFhWL1AbItVx9bfJHRqbu9OWR1ja1XT4br-0FBZDdwpYpmEBTok0kCtXg9VoyINmiR5MMkEnlGjlAQAlPsdrXiXvhi8SoSUsOVdnCznojmELhXaot6a9ADOIx0qqC0WdlA-CJ-dQmq/s1600/ssm21_5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxqQFhWL1AbItVx9bfJHRqbu9OWR1ja1XT4br-0FBZDdwpYpmEBTok0kCtXg9VoyINmiR5MMkEnlGjlAQAlPsdrXiXvhi8SoSUsOVdnCznojmELhXaot6a9ADOIx0qqC0WdlA-CJ-dQmq/s200/ssm21_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651865078183630290" border="0" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJq2PyCst9lRNRZiJHeDTU_o3FAy6FT-S96_j-DcYmyLzZEyg0oQv_04I2wY0f8IPQQhiPAgK1ktMCr6JryPDT56BAXunyxfuIHLeuf7Hqhu3f_rEval-PSj8C5Hfz6beVx86EN8LpKRM/s1600/ssm21_10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJq2PyCst9lRNRZiJHeDTU_o3FAy6FT-S96_j-DcYmyLzZEyg0oQv_04I2wY0f8IPQQhiPAgK1ktMCr6JryPDT56BAXunyxfuIHLeuf7Hqhu3f_rEval-PSj8C5Hfz6beVx86EN8LpKRM/s200/ssm21_10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651865326527886034" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8fAqgO7cRRpguPhi8lF-R-YDdiP0UJkiUctiD_THWTJhve3fxxt0xZ3rTv-RXHJDbTiNMI0olW1lA5H_vP3uCd7unGR3ok46k-IuKaIWVomUWHxjeEY3PYPDEUdQfQtKMLsEve7ATDSO/s1600/ssm21_13.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8fAqgO7cRRpguPhi8lF-R-YDdiP0UJkiUctiD_THWTJhve3fxxt0xZ3rTv-RXHJDbTiNMI0olW1lA5H_vP3uCd7unGR3ok46k-IuKaIWVomUWHxjeEY3PYPDEUdQfQtKMLsEve7ATDSO/s200/ssm21_13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651865528483138642" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlwpuWSJp8XIHRwRYVNwz7yHgbV0yixUDZuA8eOgVbTqHrKccjx8S4gt_K8CsLGKz-LdBHgp4xRXpkZJgyG2YcDXPd-YyeUVzmolq6t1M4x0n-h4eHYiensR-9wfF45ANAfU2XD1gZ24H/s1600/ssm21_19.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlwpuWSJp8XIHRwRYVNwz7yHgbV0yixUDZuA8eOgVbTqHrKccjx8S4gt_K8CsLGKz-LdBHgp4xRXpkZJgyG2YcDXPd-YyeUVzmolq6t1M4x0n-h4eHYiensR-9wfF45ANAfU2XD1gZ24H/s200/ssm21_19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651865710391234994" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span">(Travis.Taddeo.Spring.Summer.2012)</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span">The party was set & the party gals and guys were ready to rock out with their acid washed jeans & shorts, feathered or sheered tops &dresses, and sparkly platforms. There was experimentation with dimension (ample and loose versus tight and body conscious) as well as dresses with cutouts at the side panels or the back. Stripes were also big for Taddeo's Spring offerings. All in all, it was a fun party-like collection which will sure interest the club kids and hipsters. Big props for casting the gorgeous Azamit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">-</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Melissa Nepton<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3M07ManDRVSpBH9ZZoTDN_yzEZ8F3K9z-p5lXuagc5xjyb2I-k2sgAsWf2d-1xxge2z9_08V2qPMMlmwx_sEGnZ-0FKLe1VhkXgZfbAwsMOhPAl1_CrXcxSNTzZMD162Bus6Z9hEw2G1h/s1600/ssm21_23.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3M07ManDRVSpBH9ZZoTDN_yzEZ8F3K9z-p5lXuagc5xjyb2I-k2sgAsWf2d-1xxge2z9_08V2qPMMlmwx_sEGnZ-0FKLe1VhkXgZfbAwsMOhPAl1_CrXcxSNTzZMD162Bus6Z9hEw2G1h/s200/ssm21_23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651866053676085842" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sMNd8JpgKB3OySItrNYxXb8cMJiwee2-54jtbafN2NJWoBUqWUv0YYp1Rvz-sspeiFhhWajws3aiWRKxjTdUngKYHoBLDbsqhUk7r4vTuC6eor687kw9oKo6t0lCq5NTYCSDSbjHOX8T/s1600/ssm21_28.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijUI8MYbfM3KKO4QX-Bx4PEGM_gdUSoBCtsHOQWiy1elGx-7ub7NJLMIAEvUcPtQmg4KpnaK_nXhb20iQxPj7il7fnaNiO49cTdqBNM8MfPxfFapPiuZyP_Ki6JXLoSlIXywjNqSLD4WL/s200/ssm21_37.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651867079236497890" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">(Melissa.Nepton.Spring.Summer.2012)</span></span></span><i><br /></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span">I was really looking forward to this collection as you might remember, Nepton's </span><a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/02/montrealfashionweekfallwinter2011-recap.html"><span class="Apple-style-span">show</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"> was my favorite of Fall.2011 Montreal fashion week. I was waiting to see what she would deliver as a second act and delivered, she did again. The constant feeling I get watching a Melissa Nepton show is the coherence of the collection. Although some styling details for Spring.2012 were a bit confusing & made me wonder why they were included in the first place (holed knee socks?), the show itself was a delightful play of volume and juxtaposition of fabrics. Inspired by the </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">wind</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">, Nepton's collection was a showcase of movement and flow. Centered around a</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">neutral palette of beige and blacks with pop of colours like coral and whites, with a very </span><span class="Apple-style-span">soothing mix of fabrics including lace, see-through sheer and linens that moved with the bodies of the models. Very strong showing again by a talented Nepton.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />-</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Dimitri Chris</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6TSNjNIDpJ2U1wpfDv78swsl6Re3Kkf4TjJ0ydxWzu5XqfITNQO4pNCEFG3AcpQIQOSZhyphenhyphenYVEdC6lYxKWb0CSU-kXp_r_5LJizzAnuaiq7Fa_jsCYqm1ej0e0OOnQzmISQ0zp7RR-BdI/s1600/ssm21_39.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiz3NmuNotelegH2ZhpG9o7E_O9ND9qA4-AB1RHAtyPQqEbqhgKCN0i_Bjd-HALnca48FK8MCNNYes3pNBKj5ZqZ35BmST3ea_yxc0c-YAM1HHlcA9ls-qDigz_D-FsIE6WuwNtb9ye3NQ/s200/ssm21_41.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651868920512302706" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Dimitri.Chris.Spring.Summer.2012)</span></span><br /></div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Dimitri Chris took us on a ride with his Cruise inspired collection. Shocker, the first model to walk out was wearing a short white bustier shirt-dress...Yes, Dimitri Chris is entering the womenswear world as he showcased 6 or 7 looks that ladies would surely love to wear (high-wasted cropped pants with a basic tee that was very cruise indeed, or jumpers featuring a nautical print, which was used in menswear as well). But ultimately, Chris is known for his sharp men tailoring and he did not disappoint his already sold crowd with lots of shorts, tees, tanks and of course, nice suits and tailoring that were very inspired by a nautical trip or cruise around the fashion sea!<br /><br />Good start to the week...<br /><br />Stay tuned for Day 2.<br /><br />-The.Shoe.Freak</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">(photos courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.rouge-photo.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">Rouge-Photo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span">)</span><br /></div></div></div>The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-15932028791303157152011-09-05T11:40:00.007-04:002011-09-05T13:49:58.549-04:00Montreal.Fashion.Week.Spring.2012<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Montreal Fashion Week #21: Spring.Summer.2011</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Here we go again, the fashion jungle is meeting up for a jammed 4 days to present the new ideas, trends & design for the Spring.Summer.2012 season. Felt like it was just yesterday that I covered the <a href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2011/02/montrealfashionweekfallwinter2011-recap.html">20th edition of Montreal Fashion Week</a>. How time flies!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >I will not be attending all the shows this season as I have selected a few that I particularly wanted to see. Others, which I also wanted to see but wont be able to attend due to scheduling conflict, will be followed closely through tweets, pictures, articles and blog entries from the full-on coverage Montreal Fashion Week gets locally from our great fashion bloggers, media's and so forth. </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Looking forward to seeing the great fashion on the catwalk as well as from the many attendees. As you know, the fashion crowds prepare their outfits (yes, because there are many different one involved) weeks in advance! </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Fashionista's</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > and </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Fashionisto's</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > can go wild with their outfits and will probably be praised for it. It's all in good fun & is part of the whole experience.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Hope you will follow me all throughout this week of tweets, pictures and post on all that is fashion in Montreal. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This season, I will be collaborating with photographer </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.rouge-photo.com/">Rouge-Photo</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> as he will be joining me throughout the week in sharing the vibe and pulse of </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Montreal Fashion Week</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> by taking pictures of everything interesting and noteworthy to me. I have previously spoken about his work in my blog. Check it out </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://theshoefreak.blogspot.com/2010/01/photographerstosupport-rougephoto.html">here</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > It begins on Tuesday...stay tuned.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >-The.Shoe.Freak</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > For more information on Montreal's fashion week, designer bios, schedules & venues, events, & much more, go to their website at http://montrealfashionweek.ca</span>
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<br />The.Shoe.Freakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04262426511624829458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7139844631528316890.post-24811111502399891112011-08-22T10:00:00.000-04:002011-08-22T10:00:08.370-04:00Traveling.For.Fashion<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The perks of working in the fashion industry is without a doubt the traveling one must do around the world. As a designer, it is important to stay inspired and focused. Traveling allows all of that as it provides great discoveries, as well as enriches the mind with different ways of life, cultures and so forth. This, therefore, keeps the creative side flowing and nurtured.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This week, I will be traveling for work, again. My destination: Europe & more precisely, London and Paris. This trip will definitely help in my creative process for my work. But also, it will give me many things to blog about when I get be back.</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"> I am quite sure I will back with tons of new ideas and inspired to the fullest.
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<br />Until then, I leave you guys with some pictures of what is synonymous of fashion for both London and Paris.
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<br />-London:
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<br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2uvAfRdhc6b09ar8ZrYFAWW6aAw_LVKI-jL7-vQHXgYR6uhBpPyKzULLZJIZaj5l0DR2HAKcE7Y3Qnu5d9M-M5WJwJv3MtqjyJnRMpnSNkxnyHG9Dw9hqcrNeN6vD8EDiECxEp3d06Go/s1600/Paris+designers.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2uvAfRdhc6b09ar8ZrYFAWW6aAw_LVKI-jL7-vQHXgYR6uhBpPyKzULLZJIZaj5l0DR2HAKcE7Y3Qnu5d9M-M5WJwJv3MtqjyJnRMpnSNkxnyHG9Dw9hqcrNeN6vD8EDiECxEp3d06Go/s400/Paris+designers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643048333344140706" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >(Designers: Christian.Dior.&.Chanel)</span></span>
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<br />P.S: Excuse me for the lack of post while I am away. No worries though, I will be back with plenty to share with you all.
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<br />-The.Shoe.Freak
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