Alison Durning makes something you never thought you’d need, something no one else in the city is making: crochet bikini tops and bottoms. Perfect for any kind of summer day—you might end up on the beach, or you might not. Wear them under a shirt, or in the water, they’ll hold up just fine. Under […]
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Style tips from the best in the biz
I love a Q&A as much as my collection of ties and shoes—136 and 42 respectively. My mother counted them in an effort to shame me, try again, lady. This being the Fashion Issue, I decided to have a Q&A with some Haligonians whose style I admire. Ellen Yeung style blogger lovebyelle.com @theminimalistedit What’s the […]
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Shop this: 90s swimwear at Makenew
The upside of our recent summer rain is that it’s likely warming up the lakes a little. With your backstrokes and cannonballs in mind, Makenew (2698 Agricola Street) has been collecting a whole slew of top-notch, retro bathing suits for its ’90s Swimwear Pop-up this Friday, June 23. All day long you can get your […]
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Make way for Makenew’s new location
After three years in its current space, Makenew Curated Thrift Shop (2468 Agricola Street) is moving a little further north. “I’m growing up a bit,” says the boutique’s owner, Anna Gilkerson, of her news—Makenew will officially re-open in the former 31 Westgate location (2698 Agricola Street) in early May. (And in case you missed it, […]
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Halifax street style: Terminal Road
Name: Thanh Phung Age: 31 Spotted: Terminal Road Wearing: Sweater, H&M; jeans, Zara; jacket, ASOS; bag, Longchamp (purchased at Foreign Affair) How would you describe your style? My style matches how I feel so it never is the same all the time. Overall I would describe my style as feminine and comfortable. Who do you derive inspiration from when putting […]
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Ment shines bright this weekend
For Rachel Blair-Johns, owner of Dartmouth’s Ment Jewellery, a piece begins to take shape long before she begins molding metal in her home studio. Her minimalist architectural collars, studs and midi-rings rest in her imagination first, next to childhood memories and visions of Incan empires. “I’ve always been inspired by ruins. As a little girl, […]
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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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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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Forever Ellen Yeung
Who she is After moving to Halifax from Toronto three years ago, Ellen Yeung needed a hobby. For a perfect combo of that desire and her interest in fashion, she teamed up with a photographer friend and launched her blog Love By Elle. “I wanted to meet new people and connect with different boutiques and […]
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Anna Gilkerson’s basic instinct
There’s something really satisfying about stepping into Anna Gilkerson’s north end boutique, Makenew, kind of like that short-lived feeling you get just after meticulously making your bed. Framed by uncluttered racks of clothing—hung according to colour palette—shelves of expertly folded garments, arrow-straight rows of espadrilles and tidily arranged tables of jewellery, every inch of the […]
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Shop this: Jutelaune espadrilles
Raise your hand if you’re ready to be freed of the shackles known as socks and boots. Second-hand shop—and home of Anna Gilkerson’s one-year-old clothing line AKG—Makenew (2468 Agricola Street) feels you on this. A scroll through its Instagram feed and you’ll swear you feel a little sunshine on your cheeks. As a perfect accent […]
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Second-hand stoked
Room 152 (152 Portland Street) Some of the stock is second-hand, but they also have a lot of never worn sample sizes. Plenty of brand names at brand name prices. A summery Philip 3.1 silk dress is $200, Marc Jacobs leather bag is $250. Women’s only. Good for: Those who love designer labels, but at […]