Anyone who proudly owns a Canada Goose parka can testify to it’s warmth, weight and comfort. Although the preferred choice of jacket for people working in the far North, we’re mostly familiar with seeing the iconic Canada Goose parkas on film crews, doormen and most recently, urbanites in the city.

However, for Fall 2010, the world renowned, heavy-duty heritage collection of outerwear that will keep you toasty in the ‘mind-numbing cold of the Antartic’, has shed a few of it’s feathers to include very lightweight soft shell coats, high-tech pullovers and performance vests; all practical and strategically accessorized for city living and/or hiking et al. without the weight and bulk of the warmer parkas.

Tremblant Pullover | Chilliwack Bomber | Tremblant Jacket | Hybridge Hoodie

We were invited to the Canada Goose 2010 fall preview, held at the most fitting Cabin Five – a cozy little Toronto bar in Canadiana decor (antlers, timber, fireplace) to try on true Canadiana attire from a third-generational company that maintains its strong national roots.

With 10 manufacturing factories in Canada (to provide for 40 countries),  Canada Goose products don’t come as cheap as other outerwear options ($400-700/parka) – but either does the quality or performance. All fabrics are expensive, premium name-brand (some award winners), the design is excruciatingly thought out to include special details like soft tricot chin guards, reinforced elbows and hand warming pouches, and the premium down used is very expensive: sourced from mature birds from Alberta’s Hutterite communities.

Once the icy cold hits in Canada, do yourself a favor and go try on a Canada Goose – there are also hats, gloves, scarves and other winter accessories available.

To find Canada Goose, check the web >>

Our faves in the next post >>

This is me and my sis in our favorite, very large, mens new Canada Goose jackets – from the Fall 2010 preview.

Both part of the Yuki Collection – the gorgeous dark blue is the Expedition Parka Harris Tweed ($1750) and the Snorkel Bomber Harris Tweed ($1250) – both amazingly luxurious and substantial. You can never really tell how amazing clothes are in photos – but I can assure you I fell in love!

It seems Toronto-born (US based) Tara Gill has been busy during the three years of her modelling career. She’s walked many runways in Paris and London, signed with Alexander McQueen in ’09, has been in many magazines and most recently became the new Herve Leger gal. Gorgeous!

Also, photos here from her recent October 2010 Elle Latin America photo spread:

Elle Latin America October 2010
Photographer: Alexander Neumann
Stylist: Joseph Episcopo

I came across these sexy satin boudoir pillows, from local textile artist Yasmine Louis. She also designs tees and other things and can be found at crafty type shows around town (see website).

‘She would smoke only when necessary. Her last resort in seduction.’

‘There was something about him something sexy. Maybe his glasses.’

‘She has that je-ne-sais-quoi that always got her what she wanted’

‘She was ready for anything’

Tuesday October 26, 2010
Berkeley Church (315 Queen St. E), Toronto
First Show 7 p.m. Second Show 9 p.m.
After-party

$25 (food, drinks, silent auction)

Special FX makeup, elaborate avant-garde hair and live entertainment will complement Ryerson University’s fashion students in a fashion fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
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