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Jul 03, 2015
The Sukajan
You’ve come a long way, baby. From humble souvenir to runway sensation, the sukajan has enjoyed quite the ascent. This letterman-style embroidered bomber, often sumptuously decked out in tigers, koi, dragons, and cherry blossoms, has its origins in WWII, when troops who had served in Asia wanted a memento of their time overseas. They’ve since […] Read MoreMay 23, 2015
Inspiration Dose
Do you Tumble with Filthy? Tumblr is a hybrid – kinda like a crossbred of Instagram and freelance blogging. Tumblr is an amazing way to get our brand across as we post relevant and frequent content in a visual, image-based way. Tumblr has been successful for us to show a more personal, lighter side of […] Read MoreMar 15, 2015
Toronto Etsy Trends
New season? New wardrobe inspiration! Spring is on its way and it’s that time of the year when we can indulge in color, break out of the routine dark monochromes and experiment with interesting silhouettes. Spring 2015 is bringing an array of fabulous possibilities. Keep your eyes peeled for light yet rich fabrics, new colors […] Read MoreMar 09, 2015
Summer 2015 Trends
Getting a handle on Summer’s lead fashion stories (the chic sportif, the ’90s-meets-’70s love-in, the Canadian tux redux) is simple enough — it’s just a trend report away. Tracking down the individual pieces that capture the mood of the season requires a higher level of study. Finding the ones that flatter and function, then working them […] Read MoreFeb 14, 2015
Vintage Valentines
They don’t make valentines like they used to. The love notes given in the early 20th century were much more interesting than the cookie-cutter pop culture cards kids hand out today—in fact, some of them were deliciously strange. Take a look back at the past of printed love, thanks to Page of Bats. Nothing says Valentine’s Day […] Read MoreDec 03, 2014