Toxic Blossom is a new shop at the Dartmouth Harbourview Market (42 Canal Street). The business specializes in Japanese street fashion and accessories, but there are tons of cool things for people who are just looking for unique clothing. The majority of product is handmade. Call 237-8300 for more information from owners Stacy Lepage and Caily Huntley. The market is open 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
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Anna Gilkerson’s new line
Shoptalk has learned that Anna Gilkerson, who made a big splash in Halifax and beyond with her Deux FM clothing designs, is having a trunk show tonight, Friday February 18, at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668) from 5pm to 8pm. Gilkerson’s new project is called MAKENEW, a collection of designer thrift and genuine […]
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Halifax boot sale
Going on right now at Fashionably Dead (5239 Blowers Street, 406-7050) is an inventory clear-out sale on footwear, where you’ll find all shoes and boots at 50 percent off the stickered price until the stock is gone. “Everything from high tops to these boots,” explains owner Kate Rankin. This impressive and slightly intimidating footwear, which […]
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Fresh Goods Sneakers and Apparel opens
Now open in the former London Hair Design space is Fresh Goods Sneakers and Apparel (1491 South Park Street, 423-1938). As the name indicates, you can find here a selection of accessories and clothing from a variety of brand names. They include Incase, Nooka, Reigning Champ, The Herschel Supply Co. and K-way. Accessories include watches, […]
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Joanna Galipeau working on Store #3
Shoptalk has learned that Joanna Galipeau, owner of the popular downtown boutiques Sweet Pea (1542 Queen Street, 423-0975) and Twisted Muse (Above Mills at 5486 Spring Garden Road, 446-3662) is planning her third enterprise. The as yet unnamed new boutique will be a shoe store, adjacent to Twisted Muse on the second floor of Mills. Look for it to open on February 1, 2011.
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Laura Chenoweth upcoming events
Mark these days in your calendar: this Saturday November 27. Saturday December 11 and Saturday December 18. From 12pm to 5pm on those days you’ll find a studio sale of products by Laura Chenoweth Organic Apparel taking place in Chenoweth’s studio, 2526 Agricola Street, Studio 4 (upstairs, 405-8881). You’ll find from her fall collection cord […]
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Where will I find my perfect little vintage wedding dress?
Where will I find my perfect little vintage wedding dress? Is it possible to find her in halifax? Suggestions? Buying it online seems too risky. —Crystal
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Michelle St-Onge sale
Local designer Michelle St-Onge is offering her distinctive artwork, jewellery and handbags through her Facebook account (though no Facebook account is necessary to check it out) from today, November 9, right through November 20. Click here for more deets.
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What are you girls wearing as bras under your dress?
What are you girls wearing as bras under your dress? I just bought one of those bras that the cups stick to you. Is that a mistake?
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Swoon grand opening
Brant Eisner, formerly the assistant director at Argyle Fine Art is starting up his own ambitious new space in a nine-room Victorian farmhouse. Swoon – Fine Art, Antiques and Fashion (1410 Hammonds Plains Road, 404-2888) is… well, maybe it’s best if we let Eisner explain: “Swoon will feature not only fine art and craft but […]
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Laura Chenoweth’s last show of the season
Local eco-clothing designer Laura Chenoweth is back with her fall collection. Continuing her fashion of having trunk shows at Heroine (5775 Charles Street), the Creative Crossing space is once again hosting the show, taking place October 23 and 24, 11am to 6pm. Available will be purple cord skirts, charcoal tunics, blue-black printed jumpers, charcoal cord […]
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Lost & Found showcases north end art
Right now on exhibit at Lost & Found (2383 Agricola Street, 446-5986) is the works of more than 30 local artists, including Valerie Salez, Chris Foster, Mitchell Wiebe, Cherokee Stoddard, Bethany Riordan Butterworth and Dan Joy. The show’s purpose is to “combine, compare, contrast and enjoy the art of North End Halifax in its many […]