Pantone takes a fruitier path with this year’s peach fuzz shade PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephanie Cragg As we continue to recover from the lingering isolation in the wake of COVID, while grappling …Read More
Pantone takes a fruitier path with this year’s peach fuzz shade
PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephanie Cragg
As we continue to recover from the lingering isolation in the wake of COVID, while grappling with the divisiveness rampant across the planet, the Pantone Color Institute chose a shade designed to unite us all, while packing a peachy punch.
“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour radiant with warmth and modern elegance,” said Pantone Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the organization that revealed “Peach Fuzz” (PANTONE 13-1023) as this year’s official colour. “A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”
With that in mind, we searched high and low for items geared towards upholding that directive.
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Wardrobe worlds collide in this season’s fashion outlook You don’t have to gaze at headlines or your social media accounts to realize we live in very confusing times when reality …Read More
Wardrobe worlds collide in this season’s fashion outlook
You don’t have to gaze at headlines or your social media accounts to realize we live in very confusing times when reality and reason seem to have lost their meanings. Add to the bewilderment the idea that going forward might also mean taking a few steps back.
That appears to be the rationale behind this season’s fashion spread that takes a combination biodome and utilitarian approach, involving futuristic designs, while digging into the past to find one’s roots. Think jumpsuits with wide pant legs and cargo pockets for a look that’s not only attractive, but practical. Or bright and colourful ’70s designs hearkening the carefree spirit of that decade melding with muted earth tones to call to attention the need for environmental awareness that future generations will have to wrestle with.
As this photo essay reveals, those are mashups worth mulling over.
Black Tape tank top, Orb blazer and shorts, Dirty Laundry shoes from Frock BoxBella Dahl dress, Billini shoes, and Pilgrim necklace from Bella Maas BoutiqueL: Sanctuary jacket and pants, Steve Madden sandals, and Pilgrim necklace from Bella Maas Boutique R: Heartloom vest, Steve Madden pants, Billini shoes, and Pilgrim necklace from Bella Maas BoutiqueDex top, Only bomber jacket and skirt, Toms shoes from Frock BoxSugar Lips Jumper and Qupid Shoes from Frock Box
Special thank you to all involved
Photography: Francis Tetrault
Assistant: Renee Poirier
Wardrobe assistant: Ashley Wilkinson
Hair and make up: Alicia Charles for Blonde Brunette Hair Studio
Models: Em and Sidney
Modelling agency: Mode Models
Location: Kuhlmann’s Garden Center
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2023 Pantone Colour of the Year Since the pandemic, the Pantone Color Institute has struggled with elevating the notion of vibrancy to ward off the doldrums of isolation and lockdowns. …Read More
Since the pandemic, the Pantone Color Institute has struggled with elevating the notion of vibrancy to ward off the doldrums of isolation and lockdowns. Last year, they created the blue-ish Veri Peri. In 2020, they rolled out two colors – variations of yellow and grey – to inject positive feelings among the masses.
This year, Pantone continues its hop, skip and jump across the colour spectrum to unveil Viva Magenta, a deep red to nudge the restlessness that’s been wallowing in stasis the past couple of years. “In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real,” said Leatricer Eiseman, Pantone’s executive director. “Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known.”
And as these items in this spread demonstrate, there’s no time like the summer to make the most of this hot new colour.
Art: Brenda Lakeman
“Viola” earrings and ‘Savanna’ earrings by Skyla Russell from Made for Brunch, $25 each “Viola” earrings and ‘Savanna’ earrings by Skyla Russell from Made for Brunch, $25 each
“Harper” mixed media on watercolour paper (11 x 14 inches) by Agnes Kokot, Agnes Kokot Studio (contact artist for price)
Gerbera daisy from Salisbury at Enjoy, $15.99Kids glittery ballet flats from H&M, $24.99
Twilight Collection dinner candles from Modern Eyes Gallery, $2 each
Kelly & Katie pleated shoulder bag from DSW, $49.99 with Painterly floral scarf from Simons, $29Little Bear gelato “Haskap Cheesecake” from Mercato Italian Bakery, $12.99
Sustain lipstick “Aki” from Cheekbone Beauty, $32
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Designers breathe new life into previously worn outfits These days, hand-me-downs are enjoying brand-me-up status, adding more mileage to the fabrics, but with new identities all their own. In part, …Read More
Designers breathe new life into previously worn outfits
These days, hand-me-downs are enjoying brand-me-up status, adding more mileage to the fabrics, but with new identities all their own. In part, you can credit the environmentally-inspired recycle movement for hinting that even clothing can be repurposed into creative fashion designs. Maybe give kudos to an unpredictable economy for triggering ideas to revitalize outdated outfits or other items that no longer fit the youngsters. Or tip your hat to the notion that some of the stuff folks used to wear is simply too good to throw out.
Local crafty designers have already been going the upcycle route by taking vintage and other previously-worn wares and with a stitch here and there have come up with new looks for old items. The result is an array of wardrobe pieces from jackets and tote bags reconstructed from vintage quilts to denims paired with upcycled fabric inserts. Round it out with second-hand jewelry and accessories and you’re good to go.
To further press the point, this photo essay was shot in the art gallery of the Multicultural Heritage Centre in Stony Plain, located in a repurposed institution that was previously the Old Red Brick School House built in 1925.
Photography and Styling: Brenda Lakeman
Model: Nikki Bosh
Location: Multicultural Heritage Centre Public Art Gallery, featuring the Fiber Arts Network “Chromatopia” exhibit curated by Alexis Marie Chute
Vintage denim patchwork jacket $100 and “All The Things” patchwork tote $150 from Prairie Trail Goods with “Groovy Flower Power” denim from DeKill Designs, $200“Stars and Squares” patchwork jacket from Prairie Trail Goods, $150 with Preloved pink t-shirt
from The Little Honey Bee Boutique, $13 and “Groovy Flower Power” denim $200 and scrunchie set $12 from DeKill Designs with “Material Existence” multimedia sculpture by Alexis Marie Chute“Patchwork Western” from DeKill Designs, $100 with Preloved yellow denim miniskirt from The Little Honey Bee Boutique, $15“Estate” cropped patchwork jacket from Prairie Trail Goods, $180 with “Minnie Mouse”’ denim from DeKill Designs, $150 and Prelove lace insert soes from The Little Honey Bee Boutique, $19
“Pretty in Pink at Grandma’s House” crewneck $45 and “At Home Together” cross-body bag, $60 from DeKill Designs with Preloved green pencil skirt from The Little Honey Bee Boutique, $10 with “Material Existence” multimedia sculpture by Alexis Marie Chute“Springtime” granny square duster $180 and vintage tooled saddle purse $120 from Prairie Trail Goods with “Lake Side Dream” baby doll top from DeKill Designs, $60 and Preloved white denim jeans, $17 and Preloved lace insert soes, $19 from The Little Honey Bee Boutique
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Flower pots add beauty to any home exterior. They are also easy to maintain. Anita Kuhlmann, one of the owners of Kuhlmann’s Greenhouse Garden Market, recommends using a good quality, …Read More
Flower pots add beauty to any home exterior. They are also easy to maintain. Anita Kuhlmann, one of the owners of Kuhlmann’s Greenhouse Garden Market, recommends using a good quality, all-purpose potting soil mix, along with a water-soluble fertilizer as often as once a week.
Kuhlmann also says that it is better to use larger containers rather than ones that are too small. “Especially in the hot sun, smaller containers dry out quickly, plants get root-bound in the summer, and it’s harder to water them well,” she explains.
This is especially important for hanging baskets, where there is both wind and sun to consider, as well as placement around the edge of the house so rain is not hitting them.
Finding the right plants to add that super splash of colour is also easy. Kuhlmann recommends the following popular annuals:
Begonias are better for shade, as they don’t like hot sun from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. They flower all summer long and in bright, vibrant colours like orange, yellow, and red, with dark green leaves.
Coleus is a great choice for people who don’t want flowers, and are making containers of foliage instead. Coleus has brightly coloured leaves, and does well in both sun and shade.
Geraniums are good for the sun and have big, showy flowers that are visible from far away.
Trailing Petunias flow over the edge of the pot, so they work well in a combination planter. They are easy to maintain and also good for sunny areas.
Pansies, with their cute, happy faces, can be put out early, and still look beautiful in the fall. The flowers don’t mind cooler weather, and can be in the full sun as long as they are away from the house–they don’t like the heat that can collect along the house.
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A viral challenge creates this unique fashion photo essay opportunity Crazy times call for crazy solutions. And with the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year playing havoc with social lives, photographers …Read More
A viral challenge creates this unique fashion photo essay opportunity
Crazy times call for crazy solutions. And with the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year playing havoc with social lives, photographers are coming up with creative ways to capture live images, while practising the required physical distance of two metres to curtail the epidemic.
After seeing a news story of a photographer taking portraits of subjects through their windows, our equally creative Brenda Lakeman wanted to use that method for a photo shoot. She found the ideal storefront at Who Cares Wear in St. Albert and went right to work.
Theory Square Neck Rib Dress $540 Shiraleah “Florentina” Bag $200 Jocelyn Kennedy Lucite Earring $45
Pantone’s latest shade revisits a colourful classic With all the craziness dominating current events, most folks responsible for shaping modern culture are clamoring for more calm. That’s probably why the …Read More
Pantone’s latest shade revisits a colourful classic
With all the craziness dominating current events, most folks responsible for shaping modern culture are clamoring for more calm. That’s probably why the Pantone Color Institute decided on this year’s shade labeled 19-4052, better known as Classic Blue. It’s a peace and tranquil shade, claim the style gurus, a useful hue reliable enough to blend in with other colours. Classic Blue is also versatile enough to be used on any materials from fabric to metal and really makes a harmonic statement in the items shown here.
Pixie Mood Bag-in-Bag “Alicia” Tote, $75 with 42 ‘Pops Pocket’ Cardigan $74 from Saltwater Bay Boutique
“Xenia” Statement Necklace, $65 with “Double Blue Agate Beads” Earrings $45 from BUNO Design
HOKA ONE ONE “Speedgoat 4” Women’s Trail Running Shoes, $189.95 with goodr “Falkor’s Fever Dream” Sunglasses $34.95, from Track ’N Trail
Danesco Mini Spatula, Turner and Whisk, $1.99 each, Switchit 2-in-1 Mini Spoon, $9.49 with Homespun Dishcloths, $9.99 and “Home Sweet Home” Diner Mug, $8.99 from Freson Bros. Fresh Market
L’Arianna “Velvet Blue” Pump, $280 from Tiramisu Italian Shoes and Accessories
Kuwallatee “Piece” Hoodie, $80 with Denim Jogger, $110, Adidas Ultraboost Shoes $250 from Legit Kicks
7 Downie Street “Luxor” Blazer, $350 with BLU Royal Dress Shirt, $116, Eros Bow Ties and Puff Set, $53, J.Grill Pant, $98 and Bench Craft Diamond Buckle Belt, $71 from Knighton Mens Wear
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2019’s Pantone colour of the year Your colour inspiration has arrived! With spring well under way, we are all excited to have said goodbye to winter’s white and hello to …Read More
With spring well under way, we are all excited to have said goodbye to winter’s white and hello to the many colours that the new season brings blossoming with it. Hue gurus Pantone chose “Living Coral” as the colour for 2019, which emits these desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of colour found in nature. And surely it will inspire a variety of visually pleasing art, décor, food, and fashion this summer. From bridal bouquets to bow ties and cotton candy to key chains, here’s a glance at what’s “living” this year.
The Cotton Candy Shoppe "Fruit Punch"
Cotton Candy from Corro Collective $3
Wedding Bouquet from the Wheelbarrow Florist. Starting at $250
Women's Blouse from Monjeleco Jeans $38 from Lava & Luxury and Gratitude Bracelets by the Masterful Princes $30 each from Corro Collective
Wooden Decoupage Hearts from Whimsical Vintage Creations $20 & $35
The Jewelry Rack Necklace from Whimsical Vintage Creations $20
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A melding of two creative disciplines inspires a tapestry of wonder. For decades, visual art has triggered the creative impulses of top designers around the world, but its melding has …Read More
A melding of two creative disciplines inspires a tapestry of wonder.
For decades, visual art has triggered the creative impulses of top designers around the world, but its melding has never been more vivid than in recent years. Which is why we put the works of abstract landscape painter Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, a two-time recipient of the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts to the test. The result? A contrast of art and fashion that passes with flying colours.
“The Place That Cannot Be” Acrylic on Canvas 40” Diameter $3000
Free People One Fine Day Mini Dress $170 with Free People Montgomery Slouch Boot $328 from Pink Paire
Highland Light” Oil on Canvas 36” x 72” $2500
“We Are On High Ground” Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 36” $2500
Free People Dutchess Blue Denim Overalls $168, Free People One Adella Bralete $49 and Free People Logan Clog $238 from Pink Paire with Age of Influence Gitta Floral Kimono $228 from Cerulean Boutique
“The World’s Greatest” Acrylic on Canvas 40” Diameter $2500
Faithfull The Brand Ari Midi Dress $160 from Pink Paire
“I Am Lost And Found” Acrylic on Canvas36” x 36” $2500
“I Reflect You, You Reflect Me” Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 36” $2500
Gentle Fawn Heron Kimono $55, Black Tape Tank $40 from Pink Paire , Candice Skinny Jeans $140 from Monjeloco Jeans and Ted Baker Saviopl Heels $280 from Cerulean Boutique
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With a fun selection like this, it’s easy to get carried away You’ve got big plans this summer. Whether you’re relaxing at the beach, having drinks on a patio, or …Read More