Intern First Day

So today was my first day as an intern with the menswear buying office. Can I just say, I LOVE being able to see the trend forecasting books for Spring 2011?!! The people I'm working with are all so amazing; it's a really intimate environment. The other intern there is an international student from Paris, France.

Tomorrow I get to be part of a luncheon. Everything is so new, unfamiliar, a little scary, intimidating but amazingly exciting overall. I already know it's going to be an incredible experience. I'm so exhausted though!

Some girl was taking photos of stylish people outside before I went into work this morning... I was curious if she was working for a magazine or a blogger.

Critical Mass Speakers Series - Robin Givhan and Jeanne Beker

Hot Docs Fest is on in Toronto right now. This year the festival added a new series called The Critical Mass Speakers Series, that pairs three high-profile critics in the fields of music, architecture and fashion with Canadian media personalities for three 90-minute conversations about the latest trends and ideas fuelling their field.

Tonight at Hart House (in the beautiful University of Toronto), The Washington Post's Robin Givhan had conversation with Toronto's legendary Jeanne Beker of Fashion Television.


The discussion was very interesting to listen in on. I can definitely see how Robin Givhan can be controversial. Some key points I thought were interesting:
ANNA WINTOUR/VOGUE She worked at Vogue for 6 months; she said there aren't a lot of black people working there; maybe insinuating that the black population is underrepresented in the fashion industry? Robin also mentioned that Anna Wintour does a lot of great things for up and coming designers.

PLUS SIZE MODELS As North America's population gets fatter our models get skinnier on the runways; possibly a symptom of our denial. She believes designers are partly to blame for no body diversity on runways; they have an image of what they want their customer to be; how they want their clothes worn and it usually isn't your everyday American. Robin also stated that most consumers feel a sense of entitlement because of the accessibility of the fashion world nowadays and that is why they complain about the sizes. They do so because they think it is worth it; before they didn't because there didn't think there was a point.

BLOGGERS There are some good bloggers and some bad bloggers like magazines. She believes they add to the 'fashion conversation' but there is trouble in not knowing who's blogging. She also believes bloggers take away from something but I couldn't make it out on my camera when playing back because the audio sucks lol (I'll update if I figure it out). She touched on designers sending things to bloggers.


That was my first time attending something like that and I found it very intersting and thought provoking. Next time I'm going to bring a list of questions!

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Uh-oh! Canadian Knock Off

The Hudson's Bay has officially been ripped off. I guess it was going to happen sooner or later; they're doing really well right now by bringing back all of their traditional stuff. According to Toronto Life, the design isn't trademarked by HBC.

Blanket is from Pendleton Woolen Mills in the U.S.

Image: Toronto Life

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Controversy

Plus-size models protested at RAFW after allegedly being shut out of 2010 shows. One of the models Natalie Wakeling stated designers stalled on hiring women over size 8, even after the public asked for more body diversity.

Models stated the Australian fashion industry is moving backwards after showcasing plus-size models last year. The positive initiative by owner IMG was hailed a success but hasn't been repeated. (The Daily Telegraph)

On the other side of the globe, Joe Fresh can be applauded for using plus-size model Crystal Renn as 1 of the 2 guest models leading Toronto's most recent Fashion Week.

In London's Fashion Week, Mark Fast used Crystal Renn in his latest collection. The season prior, Fast also used several plus-size models in his show of body-conscious knit wear – a move that infuriated his stylist, who quit over the issue. (Toronto Star)

Controversial or not, I think these models are beautiful and I'd like to see the movement of body diversity continue.

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Etsy Finds - Bohemian Aztec Edition

1.Krystal Mucha Art Nouveau Headress Headpiece by ravenevejewelry
2.Delicate Bronze Gypsy Headpiece Neo Bohemian by raveneyejewelry
3.Maya Two Finger Ring by SickoJewels
4.Gladiator Brass Ankle Chains and Shoe Harness by dearbearcat
5.Aztec Princess by turiana07

Mind blown.

Just discovered Sisters of the Black Moon from Knight Cat's blog. I basically just had a heart attack. Not to mention, when you go to their Ebay store it actually says "epic online vintage store". The garments and editorial photos have this sexy, dark, magical, medieval gypsy feel to them... and it's just... heaven. HEAVEN!!


(Photos via Knight Cat and Sistersoftheblackmoon's Ebay store)