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Fashion
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Fashion Darklands lights up
A pop-up shop brings dark and sleek ladies vintage, and vinyl from Electric Voice Records, to an unassuming spot on Barrington
Posted by Allison Saunders on Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 4:00 AM
From out of the shadows of Barrington Street comes Courtney Rafuse's badass vintage line Darklands. Sunday (from 11am to 5pm) marks the first of what will hopefully be a monthly series of pop-up shops out of 1665 Barrington Street (just above Little Mysteries) that’ll show off her meticulously collected pieces of women’s clothing, that until now were only available on the internet. “I focus on quality materials and good cuts, and other flattering and versatile garments that are still totally relevant now. I'm not going for any sort of look per se, but what I like is the versatility of black. And silk,” says Rafuse who'll have pieces that haven't even made it online yet available on Sunday. “People can expect a lot of blacks and neutrals, although I do have some colorful garments as well.” Alongside Darklands’ sleek styles will be some vinyl to thumb through---feast your ears on records from the Electric Voice catalog and distro. Rafuse says she hopes to bring handmade jewellery, and beauty products into the picture in the future. Here’s to more shopping on Barrington!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Fashion Indie Boutik to close, designers have a sale
Independent designer conglomeration splitting in June, Laura Chenoweth sale at her studio
Posted by Carsten Knox on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:00 AM
We'd reported on changes happening at Indie Boutik Collective (1542 Queen Street) last week and recently, indicating that things were in flux at the Queen Street shop, a great retail idea that allowed for storefront visibility to a collection of talented designers.
Unfortunately, the experiment is coming to an end. "I really wanted to see it continue but I could not find anyone to take my place as the lease holder so I have no choice but to let it go," explains host designer Katherine Munro of Dakini Silks, who is returning to her graphic design career. The store will remain open until June 1, and starting May 1 it will be having a huge closing out sale. "Everything must go!" says Munro.
Indie Boutik member Laura Chenoweth has chosen to have her first big sale of the year of organic apparel and fabrics at her Creative Crossing studio location (5-2526 Agricola Street, 877-9062), May 4 to 6. Everything will be $20.
UPDATE Friday, April 20, 1pm:
The date of Laura Chenoweth's sale has been changed to May 25, 26 and 27 at her studio.
The date of Laura Chenoweth's sale has been changed to May 25, 26 and 27 at her studio.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Fashion Boutique Joliette showcases bridal jewellery designers
Downtown shop welcomes spring with showcase from two local artists
Posted by Marie Hanifen on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Brides-to-be, get your wallets ready. Boutique Joliette (1870 Hollis Street, 405-4057) owner Alexis Mahoney has rounded up two local designers to showcase their bridal wares at her shop on April 21. Tara Andrews of Vive Jewelry will be presenting the sparkly side of bridal bling with a variety of items made from products such as cultured fresh water pearls, sterling silver and Swarovski crystals. Lyndsay Hubley of Loulou Bell Handmade will also be in the shop, selling her floral-themed bridal accessories such as fascinators, garter belts, ring pillows and feathery broaches.
“They’re quite different from each other but they both complement because they’re both feminine and classic, but also have a bit of a contemporary twist to them,” Mahoney says. “People think of pearls and flowers as being kind of traditional but they’re not stuffy and old fashioned. They’re very modern, fresh and light.”
Prices range from $10 for Hubley’s flowers or brooches, to about $200 for multi-strand pearl necklaces by Andrews. Vintage jewellery specifically selected for brides will also been on display.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Fashion Makenew leaves Indie Boutik
Anna Gilkerson to show at Love, Me
Posted by Carsten Knox on Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM
Indie Boutik Collective (1542 Queen Street) has lost one of its members. We reported recently that the store, a collective of local designers sharing rent on a retail space, was looking for new members, and now local designer Anna Gilkerson has informed Shoptalk that she's moving on, having decided to show her spring/summer collection at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668), with a sidewalk sale coming soon. (Watch this space for an announcement on dates for that.)
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Fashion A year of Penelope's
North end vintage boutique thrives, offers sale
Posted by Justin Tan on Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Penelope’s Boutique (5685 Cunard Street, 420-9164) is celebrating its one year anniversary from April 10-15 by giving you the chance to get 5 to 50 percent off your purchases, with door prizes to boot. You can find a fine, eclectic selection of vintage footwear, clothing, accessories and jewellery in this little place. The store has gained a steady following over the past year, with 98 percent of its business coming from street traffic or through word-of-mouth. Shoppers are often surprised at how much there is to look at in this little boutique: Store owner Penny MacAuley recalls a girl coming in recently, exclaiming to her mother that shopping at Penelope’s was an "adventure."
As a sample of products available: Henry Allen Montreal (c. 1960) dress w/ belt, $34.95, Gold “Olympic” necklace, $8.95, Jones New York purse, $24.95 and Splash Fashion Footwear, $25.95.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Fashion Indie Boutik Collective looking for new members
Are you a fashion designer or craftsperson? Pay attention!
Posted by Carsten Knox on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 4:00 AM
Indie Boutik Collective (1542 Queen Street) is looking for new members.
For those who don't know, the hotspot offers a retail space smack in the middle of fashion-boutique row, just off Spring Garden Road, Atlantic Canada's busiest shopping street. The labels already part of the collective are Orphanage Clothing, Dakini Silks & Things, Laura Chenoweth Organic Apparel, MakeNew Vintage, Blue Ladybug Design and Jere Brooks.
Spaces in the store start at $150 each and members may (or may not) share time staffing the store and helping out with promotions and events. It's a month-to-month lease arrangement with consignment considered.
For more information, call Katherine Munro at 880-5662.
One other thing: IBC is having a winter clearance sale. Out with the wool and in with the silk: The sale is store-wide with discounts down to 70 percent off and $5 sweaters.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Fashion Aflame at the Seaport
Local jewellery designer stakes claim upstairs at the market
Posted by Carsten Knox on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 4:00 AM
Aflame Creations, the handmade designs of jeweller Megan Archer, can be found on the weekends at the Seaport. Her pendants and earrings are made of enameled copper, with different-coloured glass powders applied to the copper and then fused in a kiln at 1500 Celsius. She will do custom work by request, and this is just the beginning of her efforts: check back soon for rings and brooches. "My work has a sort of antique, organic feel---lots of trees, leaves, birds, feathers, some ocean-y/nautical stuff, as well as a yoga-themed collection," she explains. All pieces are between $25-$35. For more info, check aflamecreations.ca or aflamecreations.etsy.com.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Fashion Put Me On moves
Fashion boutique in former Back Pages space by April
Posted by Carsten Knox on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 4:00 AM
After three years in business, Pamela McInnis's boutique Put Me On is moving just down the street, from 1532 Queen Street to 1526 Queen Street, the former location of Back Pages books. It's "giving us a bigger, brighter spot and [we] will be welcoming lots of new local designers as well as consignment clients," says McInnis. For those who don't know, McInnis designs clothes with the label Cranky, which will soon have out a summer collection of fun dresses and skirts, as well as screen-printed tees. If that wasn't enough, she's also a musician, Pamela Underwater, who is working on her third album, entitled Electric, and is keen to offer more local music and merch at her new location, so Halifax musicians, drop on by.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Fashion Foreign Affair "Now or Never Sale"
Downtown twin fashion boutiques offer big savings on end of season stock
Posted by Carsten Knox on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 11:55 AM
If you go down to Spring Garden/Barrington today you're in for a big surprise. Foreign Affair (1705 Barrington Street, 429-1407 and 5639 Spring Garden Road, 423-6676) is having a sale, up top 70 percent off the fall and winter stock. The thing is, the spring fashions are coming in and they need the space, so the sale is liable to continue until the space is made. Consider the sportswear, coats and dresses that are on "final markdown" or the premium denim, reduced to $50 per pair of jeans, including the brands Seven, Citizens of Humanity and Hudson.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Fashion Splurge moves
Fashion, handbag and jewellery boutique crosses Spring Garden
Posted by Carsten Knox on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 4:00 AM
As of February 1, Splurge is now in the former Dio Mio location at 1480 Brenton Street (420-9530). Owner Sarah deWolf says there was a couple reasons for the move: the location was nearby and it's twice the size of their spot in Park Lane, allowing for room to grow her stock. Plus, "traffic was down and rent was going up," she says of her former location at the mall, and she also wanted to be free of restrictions to do with what kinds of products she could offer and her opening hours. Plus, her customers advised her to move. "I'm a boutique store, I should be on the street," is what they told deWolf. "I took their advice."
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Fashion RED HOT LOVE SALE at Indie boutik Collective this weekend
So much love happening at downtown fashion hotspot
Posted by Carsten Knox on Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Five days of love. How can you resist? It's called the RED HOT LOVE SALE, and it's happening at Indie Boutik Collective (1542 Queen Street, above Sweet Pea), February 11-15. In case you didn't know, the shop is a collection of some of the best local and Canadian designers. And the sale is 25-75 percent off goods store wide.
AHHHHHHHHH! REEEEEDDDD HOTTTTTT LOOVVEEEEE!!!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Fashion Fresh Goods February
Lots of new product arriving at downtown urban fashion destination
Posted by Carsten Knox on Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Fresh Goods Sneakers and Apparel (1491 South Park Street, 423-1938) is anticipating a busy month. New spring arrivals are coming, with brands represented such as The Hundreds sneakers and apparel, Herschel Supply Co. bags, and clothing from Odd Future. Spring is just around the corner folks. Believe.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Fashion Orphanage joins Indie Boutik Collective
One more excellent local brand now with a storefront
Posted by Carsten Knox on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Kim Munson's local label Orphanage Clothing (orphanage.com) will be joining the Indie Boutik Collective (1542B Queen Street, above Sweet Pea, 431-7771) as of February 1. IBC is a group of local and Canadian designers sharing a shop, including Katherine Munroe's Dakini Silks & Things, Laura Chenoweth Organic Apparel, Anna Gilkerson's MakeNew Vintage, Blue Ladybug Design and Jere Brooks.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Fashion Echo Designs adds flash to Scotia Square
Local jewellery for downtown denizens
Posted by Carsten Knox on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 4:00 AM
Designed by Pat Mackin, a geologist turned jeweller, Echo Designs Jewellery (in Scotia Square near the fountain, 488-8458, open 9:30am-5:30pm, Thursday and Friday) creates affordable, artsy, handcrafted fashion jewellery for women. You'll find signature designs with a distinctive Nova Scotia feel. Echo offers gems and local natural stones, Swarovski crystal, glass, wood, shell, ceramic, acrylic, clay and resin beads combined with nickel-free wire and metals or sterling silver. And there are lots of beads on hand so you can even design your own right at the kiosk. You'll also find Echo Designs at craft fairs and Nova Scotia farmers markets, or online at echodesigns.ca.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Fashion Indie Boutik Collective plans Boxing Week Sale
Downtown designers offer deals
Posted by Carsten Knox on Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 4:00 AM
The Indie Boutik Collective---five designers who joined forces to defeat villains no single creative individual could withstand, like the Plague of High Rent---are planning to have a sale during Boxing Week.
"It's similar to a craft fair, where we all have our own stuff," explains Katherine Munroe about the collective that banded together in November. Munroe's Dakini Silks and Things plays host to the IBC, at 1542B Queen Street, above Sweet Pea. The other designers are Laura Chenoweth Organic Apparel, Anna Gilkerson's MakeNew Vintage, Blue Ladybug Design and Jere Brooks.
At the sale, December 27-31, you can expect 30 to 50 percent off goods store-wide, including 50 percent off Chenoweth's fall 2011 collection and seasonal pieces.
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