Category: Interviews

Miriam Baker On Pastel Hues And Finding Inspiration In An Art Nouveau Fashion Plate

With a passion for ladylike silhouettes and sweet pastel shades, Toronto designer Miriam Baker is known for flattering the female figure. At Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, the homegrown designer (who studied at George Brown College and Ryerson University’s School of Fashion) presented a new Fall 2017 collection. We spoke to her backstage about her creative inspiration, sartorial influences and more.

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Canadian Designer Paul Hardy Discusses Style And His Favourite Spring 2017 Trends

Calgary-born design talent Paul Hardy first entered the industry in 2002, with a debut show at Toronto Fashion Week. Fifteen years later, the humble, soft-spoken and meticulous Hardy recently presented his latest collection at FashionCAN at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on the leading Spring 2017 trends, his passion for layered materials and the iconic designers who have helped to inspire his craft.

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Narces Designer Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi On Creating Her Fairytale Frocks

As the creative force behind Toronto eveningwear label Narces, Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi is known for her love of illustrious dresses. Recently, Real Style spoke with Wirthensohn Yassemi at the FashionCAN Pop-Up Shop at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. From her favourite fabrics to collaborating with her inspiring mother, the local talent spilled on the story behind her fairytale designs.

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Ashley Holden And Amy Pearson From Stole My Heart Share Valentine’s Day Lingerie Tips

With Valentine’s Day upon us, fashionistas everywhere will surely be slipping into their finest lingerie to mark the occasion. Real Style recently caught up with Ashley Holden and Amy Pearson, co-owners and founders of Toronto boutique Stole My Heart. From finding pieces which suit individual tastes to their essential undergarments, Holden and Pearson offered their advice on body positivity and new lingerie trends.

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Miriam Baker On Pastel Hues And Finding Inspiration In An Art Nouveau Fashion Plate

With a passion for ladylike silhouettes and sweet pastel shades, Toronto designer Miriam Baker is known for flattering the female figure. At Toronto Women’s Fashion Week, the homegrown designer (who studied at George Brown College and Ryerson University’s School of Fashion) presented a new Fall 2017 collection. We spoke to her backstage about her creative inspiration, sartorial influences and more.

Read More »

Canadian Designer Paul Hardy Discusses Style And His Favourite Spring 2017 Trends

Calgary-born design talent Paul Hardy first entered the industry in 2002, with a debut show at Toronto Fashion Week. Fifteen years later, the humble, soft-spoken and meticulous Hardy recently presented his latest collection at FashionCAN at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on the leading Spring 2017 trends, his passion for layered materials and the iconic designers who have helped to inspire his craft.

Read More »

Narces Designer Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi On Creating Her Fairytale Frocks

As the creative force behind Toronto eveningwear label Narces, Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi is known for her love of illustrious dresses. Recently, Real Style spoke with Wirthensohn Yassemi at the FashionCAN Pop-Up Shop at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. From her favourite fabrics to collaborating with her inspiring mother, the local talent spilled on the story behind her fairytale designs.

Read More »

Ashley Holden And Amy Pearson From Stole My Heart Share Valentine’s Day Lingerie Tips

With Valentine’s Day upon us, fashionistas everywhere will surely be slipping into their finest lingerie to mark the occasion. Real Style recently caught up with Ashley Holden and Amy Pearson, co-owners and founders of Toronto boutique Stole My Heart. From finding pieces which suit individual tastes to their essential undergarments, Holden and Pearson offered their advice on body positivity and new lingerie trends.

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