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BALENCIAGA MASTER
OF COUTURE
June 15- October 14, 2018, McCord Museum, Montreal Having just launched a couple of weeks ago at the McCord Museum in Montreal, the Balenciaga Master of Couture exhibit has arrived just in time for your summer vacation
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ICONS OF STYLE: A CENTURY OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL MARTINEAU, J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM
Whether your favourite fashion era is the androgynous 1970s or the ladylike ‘60s, there’s no doubt fashion photography played a major role in influencing your taste. In the new book Icons of Style (which arrives on shelves on July 10), J. Paul Getty Museum curator
Paul Martineau explores the history of this art form.
From Luxembourg-born photographer Edward Steichen to the modern works of Dutch duo Inez & Vinoodh, Icons of Style takes readers through decades of fashion and offers a closer look at the mesmerizing art of fashion photography.
to Montreal. Legendary Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga
may have died in 1973, but his eponymous label is still thriving and is currently led by Demna Gvasalia. With the North American debut of this exhibition (which is arranged by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum), fans will get a glimpse at the genius behind Balenciaga. The exhibit promises to take us back to Balenciaga’s early days, including the haute couture scene of the 1950s.
THE ANKLE STRAP SANDAL
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and this means that the an- kle strap sandal has made its grand re-entrance. Suitable for everything from a garden party to a summer wedding, the ankle strap is the perfect fashion partner this season.
We’re particularly coveting these Sam Edelman Yaro beauties. The bright fuchsia
colour and sleek patent leather finish make quite a statement, and work for either day or night. You can dress it down with an elegant pant suit, or go bold in a bodycon dress— these shoes will happily go either way!
anned ankles are out in
the sunshine once again,
PHOTOS, LEFT: MUSEE MCCORD FACEBOOK, RIGHT: CAROLINA HERRERA LOOKBOOK, RODARTE LOOKBOOK