Judy Black @ One of a Kind Show

In the second last aisle at the One of a Kind Show and Sale, somewhere between almond crunch and body butter (outside of the 'Fashion' section), we almost missed textile designer and OCA grad Jennifer Neill and Judy Black - her super-psychedelic color explosion!

Using vegetable (water-based) dyes, Jen screens t-shirts, pillows and canvas bags with a little graphic, some nature and even free form elements in lights and brights. Mostly every item is double-sided and color-covered from top to bottom - a time-consuming task to create.

Something as simple as one t-shirt (approx.$60-$110) can undergo at least 12 steps to finish; using multiple screens while drying in between each coat. There are many one-a-kind items.


Judy Black camis and underwear sets come in a matching 'pizza' box!

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Preloved Turns 12

by Daniel Wilson

Julia Grieve runs into the coffee shop eight minutes late for our meeting. “So sorry, it’s so hard getting out of the house with two kids!” To her credit, this is a start of a very busy day. One she never imagined would happen, her company's 12th birthday!

Just over twelve years ago Julia was a model, flying around the world for shows and getting tired of it. She decided to take a risk. Using savings and a Youth Venture grant, she opened the doors to Preloved on Queen.

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Preloved, 613 Queen Street West

Fashion Addict?

Are You a Fashion Addict?

Having a love of fashion goes way beyond buying the latest trends or having a closet full of clothes. The unique people we'll be featuring in our new "Fashion Addict" column are extreme style-makers; interesting guys and gals who incorporate fashion into every part of their lives.

Confessions of a Fashion Addict Checklist:

You spend your rent money on British Vogue, new handbags and other fashion furnishings.
Your closet has expanded way beyond its standard structure.
You can’t stop collecting the same item of clothing (I can’t stop buying shoes – I must have more shoes!!!).
You impulse buy! And consider shopping ‘retail therapy’.
You never leave the house without the ‘perfect’ outfit, even if it makes you late for work or a party.

We'd love to hear your fashion 'confessions'!

TradeMark = Image with Edge

Look out Toronto: Style agency TradeMark Artists has launched a new crew of music and fashion industry professionals to make you up and style you in the latest moving trends!

Trade Mark’s launch party, Jan 29, 2007 showcased an avant-garde runway show that mixed break-dancing and lip-synching punk band antics. Had me thinking Spandau Ballet meets Adam Ant on ether and speed.

Black Line Studio set the stage and played host to a spectacle of street fashion decadence, care of Tyler Moore’s urban after hours visions of past, present and future fashions (shown left).

Trade Mark founder Moore studied at Complexions Make-up School while managing funky Queen West hair salon Coupe Bizarre. He was surrounded by the best hair stylists and make-up artists in the industry and quickly discovered that he also enjoyed putting together creative teams for clients. “Our goal is to work with our clients to create unique, cutting edge imagery in hair, makeup and clothing.”

Sonja Andic

Plastik Wrap streetwear

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The DUDE Show

By Tiff Ing

Last Saturday, TSF.com stopped by Latvian House to check out the wares at the Downtown Urban Design Event. Along with One of a Kind and Pedal to the Metal, this is a Christmas fave for us. The cozy, one-room show boasts very local clothing, crafts, housewares, and incredible accessories, most handmade and all created with zest and love by some of the nicest designers you’ll ever meet.

Jenna Greenberg of Jenna Rose shows off some of her handmade hats
Marmalade designer Kate Singer invites us to try on her necklaces of every colour, size, and shape.
Smitten Kitten's silk tie flower brooches add colour and interest to any outfit. Designer Amy Kwong also does fun Toronto-inspired Steve's guitar-pick earrings.
It's a showdown between Iisa Dezign's recycled leather and book wallets or her "Read My Hips" belts made of similar materials that she calls "recy-collage."
Scarves by NaMoDa designer Monika Sosinski cover both head and tail of your favorite zebra lover.
Metalsmith Allison Wells of Papersnake Jewellery has a great eye for baubling furry and flying friends from necks and ears.