When Louanna Murphy won Off the Cuff, the Project Runway-style fashion competition last summer at Argyle Fine Art, she received a mentorship with Wendy Friedman, owner of Biscuit General Store (1661 Argyle Street, 425-5436). It was a chance for the NSCAD student to learn the business side of the fashion industry, and the result is […]
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Wearable Art
When Louanna Murphy won Off the Cuff, the Project Runway-style fashion competition last summer at Argyle Fine Art, she received a mentorship with Wendy Friedman, owner of Biscuit General Store (1661 Argyle Street, 425-5436). It was a chance for the NSCAD student to learn the business side of the fashion industry, and the result is […]
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Shoptalk product: feeling bagged
Ashley Watson Sure, we all carry around baggage, but at least make it gorgeous. Vancouver designer Ashley Watson handcrafts her roomy bags out of the softest possible leather, recycled from jackets she purchases at thrift stores. The details alone would make Hollywood stylist Rachel Zoe go bananas. The price tag is a bit higher ($380), […]
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Product of the week: Turbine Cosmetics
Lisa Drader-Murphy wants to see you put your best face forward. The fashion designer and entrepreneur, who produces a gorgeous line of women’s clothing and accessories, recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of her Turbine Mineral Cosmetic and Skin Care. Along with professional make-up artist Thierry Papineau, Drader-Murphy redesigned the 110-piece, all-mineral and pure botanical collection […]