Well, they’re saying that we’ll start seeing trendy women wearing bowties this year – and it’s likely true, what with American Apparel and Forever 21 selling bowties geared to gals. I personally haven’t seen this at all in Toronto yet – but here’s some boys in bowties…soooo refreshing after seeing guys in Clubville still wearing oversized hanky scarves!

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Photo: Style Rookie/13-year-old Tavi – tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com

1. Tommy Ton (JakandJil.com) Shoots for Paris Vogue!

Toronto blogger turned international street photographer star Tommy Ton photographed 13-year-old blogstar Tavi for the Une fille un style pages. Reported by Laura Minquini on her blog…

http://thecanadianschooloffashion.blogspot.com/2010/01/tommy-tons-first-paris-vogue.html
and
http://jakandjil.com/blog/?p=3671

2. ‘Why I Hate Fashion’/'Why I Don’t Hate Fashion’ by Eye Weekly Style Writer Sarah Nicole Prickett

I actually read Eye Weekly nowadays when I receive a Tweet or FB link from its newest City Style columnist Sarah Nicole Prickett – who has pretty much revamped (or created) the section. The comments at the end of this article are somewhat vicious – but call me privileged, a de-valuer, or vain – ‘I Don’t Hate Fashion’ either…. Curious to hear what you think.

http://www.eyeweekly.com/style/citystyle/article/81988

(and while we’re at it, Tavi also rebuts…)

3. Toronto Life Style Blog: 34 Toronto Stores that Didn’t Make It Through 2009

This is quite the list – and includes longtime faves like Finishing Touches, Studio Labiri and 175-year-old Dack’s Shoes.

http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/shop-talk/2010/01/04/thirty-four-toronto-stores-that-didnt-make-it-through-2009/#more-16088

The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W., Toronto
Saturday, February 6, 2010
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every winter, the Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) partners with The Drake Hotel to host a wonderfully sinful fashion event, Guilty Pleasures. This year, the TFI will also be having a Silent Auction.

Accessories
a Resurrection of Romance by Jessica Rose Design
Auslini
B & L Designs
Brook Alviano
ever thine
heartby
Katherine Song Originals
Leah Bazian
Milu
MONFORTE JEWELRY
Pangea Collection

Childrenswear
Patouche

Lingerie
Dance Party Unmentionables
FORTNIGHT LINGERIE

Canadian Retailer
Shopgirls Gallery Boutique

Textile Gift Wrapping
U*Me Goody Give Bags

Womenswear
Kania Handmade
HORTENSE SALVATORE
SAMANTHA
Lousje & Bean
Go Go Mama
Echo Textiles

Photos from the Philip Sparks Fall 2009 Look Book

Designer Blogs (Canadian): Behind the Scenes campaigns, choosing fabrics and meeting with suppliers, a day in the life of…

1. Kim Newport-Mimran, Pink Tartan:
http://www.pinktartan.com/blog/

2. Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong, Greta Constantine
http://gretaconstantine.blogspot.com

3. Alia and Jamil Juma
http://www.juma.ca/blog/3

4. Philip Sparks
http://philipsparks.blogspot.com

Photo from JakandJil.com

1. 20 Best Fashion Blogs

This London Telegraph article was written in October, but since this is a new column, it makes the list. Especially since the article really is comprised of many of the best – most influential and almost exclusive fashion blogs – and not a bunch of “fashionista” types.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/6271935/20-best-fashion-blogs.html

2. Brangelina for Asprey

It’s true – and (yawn) not surprising perhaps. Brangelina, that is Angie and Brad have spent the past year designing high-end jewellery – serpent rings and talismans if you will, that will cost a fortune but will raise funds for charity. I like Brangelina, but enough already.

http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolie-design-jewelry-for-asprey-2371152?

3. Four people have been arrested in Peru on suspicion of killing dozens of people in order to sell their fat and tissue for cosmetic uses in Europe

I hate to add such a dismal link, but I heard about this twice in one day and it’s just another selfish, vain human truth that we should probably know about. Basically, human fat is used in many high-end cosmetic and beauty products and in this case, gang members were caught for trafficking human fat. Horrifying.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8369674.stm

4. http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com

Funny.

We love the Beckerman girls’ newish blog – beckermanbiteplate – where the three designer sisters Callianne, Samantha and Chloe post pics of themselves and their super-stylish outfits – and aptly give each ‘look’ a name (Beckerman is New York-based but Toronto born and bred).

The Play Chicago + Dumbo the Elephant | Connect 4 + Rainbow

The Look: Jockey + Leopard | The movie 16 Candles + London Punk + Disneyland

This photo from the “Shake Rattle and Roll” Spring 2009 Campaign