1940’s Look

There’s something about the 1940’s that exudes both elegance and determination.  While brothers, boyfriends and husbands served overseas, American women went to work in factories and offices – keeping both the economy and the war effort going.  And while they often performed very unglamorous jobs, many did so in full makeup and with perfectly styled […] Read More

Sustainable Reads

1. Clothing Poverty: The Hidden World of Fast Fashion and Second-hand Clothes Paperback – Mar 15 2015 by Andrew Brooks  “Clothing Poverty takes the reader on a global journey to expose the inequalities and injustices that exist within the second-hand clothing trade and the manufacturing of garments destined for Western markets. Thought-provoking and insightful, Brooks highlights […] Read More

Louboutin Lessons

The Paris-born stiletto master took a moment to give the world three stylish lessons on fashion and beauty. 1. Trends aren’t necessarily on trend. Every fall the 12-pound fashion mags hit the shelves, each declaring a different list of styles to be the looks of the season. Boyfriend jeans! Velvet everything! So what does Louboutin have to […] Read More

Fall Fabric Care

We’re excited for fall around these parts, and we’ve finally started digging our sweaters and heavy coats out of storage… which means they might also need a refresh. Here, we take a look at how to properly clean all our fall must-haves, so we can all start the season feeling and smelling as good as […] 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