Creative Roots fashion and music show Thursday, October 20, 6pm The Pavilion 5816 Cogswell Street Last year, Ann Denny of the non-profit Youth Art Connection sat down with folks from Halifax Pop Explosion and the Pavilion Youth Association with the goal of reviving the venerable Pavilion as a hub of the all-ages arts scene in town. […]
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Mayann Francis and the fashion secrets of a role model
The Dress: Mayann Francis and Gary Markle in conversation Thursday, Sept. 29 The Dress: Mayann Francis and the Call to Serve To November 27 Dalhousie Art Gallery, 6101 University Avenue free Sitting on a black bench, surrounded by accent lighting that seems to add extra drama to what she’s saying, Mayann Francis is tackling big […]
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Maggie Jayne’s rainbow connection
Maggie MacCormick and Victoria Kristofic met in a NSCAD class, but you can blame their collaboration on the rainbow. “Victoria had these great rainbow embroidery designs and she suggested to add them to a dress I had,” says MacCormick. “I sort of had this rainbow theme going with my work too. We share an aesthetic […]
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Boutique shopping or bust
[Image-1] 11 Street Boutique The Hydrostone’s only men’s and women’s clothing boutique, this newbie shop carries limited numbers of each piece—look for lines like Cake for Breakfast, MACCS and Muttonhead Apparel. 5649 Hennessy Street Alexa Pope From a home on the World Wide Web to one on the waterfront, this shop is a little bit […]
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Street views: a back to school lookbook
Name: Sharon Burgesson Age: 23 School: Global business and management, Saint Mary’s University How would you describe your style? Casual chic. What’s on your back-to-school shopping list? A fresh new pair of sneakers. Name: Katie Roberts Age: 20 School: Fine arts, NSCAD How would you describe your style? Versatile and simple. Anything that’s light, breezy […]
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Halifax street style: Quinpool Road
Name(s): Mimi Audellynn (and Kiedis) Spotted: Quinpool Road Wearing: shoes, Jeffrey Campbell for Handmade Havana; overalls, bodysuit, sheer top, hat and jewellery, thrifted; opalite choker, Eleventh House (Toronto); Kiedis’ harness, Buddy Belt How would you describe your style? Well, today for example I would say I’m a little bit country, I’m a little bit IDGAF. So yeah, I’m all about […]
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11 Street Boutique opens this weekend
Erica Cormier is inspired. The north end resident and entrepreneur is opening her first venture into small business—11 Street Boutique (5649 Hennessy Street, on the corner of Isleville)—this weekend in the Hydrostone, and she says she couldn’t have done it without her local retail muses. “I’m really into shopping local, and boutique shopping, and I […]
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A place in the sun: local summer looks 2016
For a day in the park The Alyson Samways’ skirt and bag go together like peanut butter and jam. Tie it all together with a preppy light button up and have yourself a picnic. For a market morning Khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirts—get it Related Stories
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Plunge into summer with Mëda Swim
Shopping for bathing suits is the worst, but if sisters Anna and Omeda Swinemar have anything to say about it—it’s about to get a little bit easier. Together, the Swinemars are getting ready to debut their line, and first foray into fashion, Mëda Swim, just in time for summer. “We’re really big into promoting body […]
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Mildest dreams
Shaya Ishaq holds her favourite piece of jewellery as the sunlight streams in on her face. She sits, surrounded by art supplies and half-finished creations, explaining how she made the large blue-and-white ceramic necklace. The jewellery maker and NSCAD student is addicted to statement-making pieces with strong lines. To her, jewellery is “the cherry on […]
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The nature of Goldfinch and Thistle
A mutual interest and satisfaction in foraging and DIY culture led Dartmouth natives Najet Ghanai and Sarah-Jean Jones to experiment with herbal preparations like oil infusions, decoctions and tinctures. The line of remedies and self-care products now known as Goldfinch and Thistle began as a hobby—the pair made toxin-free, handmade healing salves, deodorants and body […]
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Halifax style icon: Ten Handahu
Ten Handahu, half of the brother-sister duo behind the fashion blog Lion Hunter, wasn’t always into clothes. But as he began blogging with his sister (the inimitable Mo Handahu), he learned that style can be a powerful tool. Here, he gives his thoughts on all things fashion, from spring trends to the connection between clothes […]
