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Designer Interview: Shabd

In the short two years in business, Shabd has become known for its ethereal hand dyed fabrics. This is not the bold in-your-face tie-dye of the past. Designer Shabd Simon-Alexander has a way with colour and a technique that creates a beautiful contrast between chaos and calm. It’s a pleasure to have Shabd participate in our Designer Interview Series.

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0 comments | Posted on Aug 30 2011, 9:57am

Sublime Shoes: Matiko Stella

I've never considered yellow shoes in the past, suede no less. Until now. I love these mustard Stella Wedges by Matiko available for pre-order at Solestruck.

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1 comment | Posted on Aug 26 2011, 10:57am

Designer Interview: Dagg & Stacey

We’re on a Canadian kick this week with the Designer Interview Series. This interview comes from Toronto based label d a g g and s t a c e y. Designers Karen and Stacey give us some insight into why their label has been such a success as they get ready to celebrate their 10th anniversary this year.

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0 comments | Posted on Aug 25 2011, 1:38pm

Designer Interview: diepo

diepo's SS'11 collection has a magic power few others possess. Every season I pour over hundreds of lookbooks and every season there are many absolutely beautiful collections. But few, on first sight, make me gasp in delight before flipping through repeatedly confessing my love for each and every piece. diepo's SS'11 collection is perfection. And to my delight, designers Justine and Kristin reveal that they have great, quirky sense of humors, making me love the label even more.

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0 comments | Posted on Aug 24 2011, 3:00pm

Designer Interview: Ella Peru

I only discovered Ella Peru recently; another great addition to the already wonderful roster of great Canadian designers. The current collection is serene and colourful, a perfect match for the hot days and cool nights of the late summer. Designer and owner Su-Hui took some time to participate in our Designer Interview Series where she reveals that we share an (obsessive?) love for silk blouses!

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1 comment | Posted on Aug 22 2011, 8:37am

Castaway: Something Else by Natalie Wood