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Generic Surplus: Fall/Winter 2012 Collection

Monday, October 22, 2012

As we all know, Generic Surplus is one of my favourite mens shoe lines. The LA based brand continually pushes the limits of shoe evolution to marry the street and dress styles. Their shoes are able to reflect the essence of LA's music, art, and fashion scenes.

For Fall/Winter 2012, my two favourite shoes are the Longwing and the Ledger Mid.

The Longwing mixed preppy, casual, and street, making it a great every day shoe.

The Ledger Mid can be dressed up or down - I know guys love versatility. The purple colour is amazing.

Generic Surplus can be found at various boutiques across Canada, including:

Heel Boy (Toronto)
Capsule  (Toronto)
The Bay  (Toronto)
House of Fashion / Voyashop (Montreal)
J2  (Vancouver)
Group Seven (Calgary)
Glam Slam (Edmonton)
Rebel Rebel (Victoria)

Images via Dela Cruz PR.

Event: Little Burgundy Spring 2013 Preview

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Last week I attended the Little Burgundy Spring 2013 media preview at their new store on Robson.

Little Burgundy is the go-to destination for shoppers looking for branded footwear (and accessories) to rock on the streets or at the office. They have 30 locations across the country, and are able to provide a boutique feel in their locations. The updated Robson location boasts a custom lounge designed by the team at Vans OTW.

Even though Summer just ended, and I'd finally come to accept Fall (and all that comes with it: boots, socks, sweaters, scarves, hot chocolate...), seeing the Little Burgundy Spring'13 collection made me really excited for warm weather, bare legs, dresses with cool sneakers....

What month is it again?

Madonna's Truth or Dare line

Hats, Herschel, and Obey for the boys

Gorgeous women's leather boots from Spain

Cute spring bags

Amazing desert boots with contrasting soles - men, take note

Kicks for the men (and Obey hats)

Love these from Vans OTW

Playing dress-up at the Little Burgundy x Ion Magazine after party with @sarallin

Hamming it up? No, that's just my face

NYFW: My Fashion Week

Monday, September 10, 2012

This season my Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was short. It fell on the tail end of a visit to the city, so I managed to squeeze in a few shows before leaving. Fashion Week is always...eventful, but I've noticed that there are habits that I've developed over the past 3 seasons.

Here's just a few of the things that shape my Fashion Week.

1) Starbucks (Broadway, between 62nd & 63rd)

I'm not a Starbucks fan and avoid going as much as I can. However, when you're already running late and don't have time to grab coffee before you hop on the subway/into a cab/into your car, the Starbucks next to the Empire Hotel is the way to go. This location is always busy and Fashion Week just makes it insane. But for those few days, it runs like a well-oiled machine. So, don't let the crazy line deter you.

2) Between show breaks at Rosa Mexicano (61 Columbus, between 62nd & 63rd)

To be fair, I've only ever had their soup and guacamole. But! It's the best guacamole I've ever had. It's made to order right in front of you! Pair it with a margarita (frozen or on the rocks).

I actually just recently ate all this myself

3) Sunglasses

Remember that extra vodka soda or glass of bubbly you had at [insert designer/store/magazine/website name]'s party last night (open bar, of course)? Sunglasses hide that. Remember when you got home at 4:00am and you had a show to attend at 9:00am? Sunglasses hide that. Sunglasses hide everything. Aside from protecting your eyes from UVA/UVB rays, they also make you look really cool when you're walking into the NYFW tents and when you're sitting front row at that 9:00am show (plus the lights are really, really bright).

Sunglasses: Spitfire

4) Flats

I am not rich. I (much to my dismay) cannot afford to take cabs or car service to and from the Lincoln Center (or SoHo, or The Standard, or The Piers) all the time. Whether you have regular flats or Dr. Scholl's Fast Flats, they are a must-have if you're broke like me. I have been saved many a time by doing my commute in flats

5) Thank-you Cards

Send them to the PR team of the shows you attend. It's just polite. I always go with Love + Mark'd.

Generic Surplus X The Ace Hotel X Steven Harrington: Summer 2012 Shoe Collaboration

Thursday, May 10, 2012

If you've been to Coachella then you know about The Ace Hotel. And even if you haven't been to Coachella (which means you should probably read my guide to festival fashion), you've heard of The Ace Hotel (or maybe not, but let's just pretend you have). The notorious hotel has reunited with one of my favourite menswear lines, Generic Surplus, and artist Steven Harrington, for a summer shoe collaboration - the Borstal.

Inspired by SoCal culture and the Palm Springs landscape, the collaboration features cotton weave patterned rattan with Harrington's artwork on the insole and shoebox.

These are perfect for summer - rock them to the beach, the pool, on your bike, to a party, or a bonfire. They won't let you down.