Tying Techniques

Every fashion season ushers in a new It Accessory.  This fall designers have brought a surprisingly retro accessory to take the “it” title.  Scarves!  From skinny ’70s styles seen at Chloé, to the sweet chiffon bow styles at Gucci, or Burberry’s blanket scarves, there’s a huge range of styles to choose from and lots of […] Read More

Clothing Swap

You’re invited to Voguabond, an evening of swapping and socializing. Enjoy music and drinks while discovering treasures from others’ closets. Ladies and gentlemen are both invited to the party. Filthy Rebena Vintage @ 177 Dundas St., London, ON October 25th | Clothing Drop-Off: 3 – 4 PM | Swap: 4 – 6 PM We are having a […] Read More

Thrifty Toronto

Some autumn standbys are too appealing to miss: Apple picking, harvest fairs, corn mazes and, of course, strolls through the fiery fall foliage. But the season also offers an array of unusual (and inexpensive) suspects in and around Toronto, from a vintage fashion foray and all-night arts extravaganza to “haunted” hikes and craft-beer crawls. So whether […] Read More

Borrow The Boys

Lately we’ve been obsessed with the universally flattering trend, the oversized dress shirt. It’s been around for awhile, but the style has taken on new life this season with updated details and accessories that push the limits. The trend started with the “boyfriend shirt” (try to fight the walk-of-shame imagery), and moved into lighter-weight textiles […] Read More

Chanel Classic Reborn

Imagine a time where social etiquette dictated that you match your shoes with your outfit.  Actually maybe don’t… it’s too depressing. Well in 1957, after ‘inventing’ the little black dress, the braided suit and the much lusted after quilted bag, Gabrielle Chanel broke with convention again to bring her patrons the two-tone shoes, liberating women […] Read More

Jellyfish Leather

JELLYFISH LEATHER \ˈje-lē-ˌfish ˈle-thər\ n. 1. A cow-free textile proposed by Yurii Kasao, a design-products graduate from London’s Royal College of Art. 2. Can be cut, sewn, and remolded just like cow leather, without the need for toxic and environmentally destructive tanning processes. 3. A potential way to control the numbers of a venomous invasive […] Read More