I've recently noticed a few brave ladies - like Queen Michelle and Zana - rocking underwear as outwear, and I have to say, I like it! So, I was happy to stumble across Lonely Hearts' latest collection that features beautiful leather bras and corsets to be worn for the world to see.
Erik Hart's self-titled label has been put on hold as he explores the lower-price point market / dodges the recession through his other label Morphine Generation. But with a collection as sleek as his last (Erik Hart Spring Summer '09), we hope he returns to his namesake project once the economy sorts itself out.
The lovely folks over at Juma are very generously offering every Paper-Doll reader a $75 CAD Gift Card to shop at juma.ca. Yes, you read that right - a $75 Gift Card! To redeem, simply use the code paperdoll at check out before July 15th.
I was first drawn to Something Else by the perfectly oversized tees emblazoned with whimsical illustrations. After some investigation though, I've found out that the designer behind the brand - Natalie Wood - may be the hardest working women in Australian fashion. Aside from creating the now coveted Something Else as a way to explore creative collaborations, Natalie is also the creative director of the global surf-fashion label, Insight.
Jak and Jill + Complex Geometries: The White Tee Project
Two major forces within the Canadian fashion scene - Complex Geometries and fashion photographer Tommy Ton - have collaborated on the White Tee Project.
Toronto has a new export - Speech jewelry made by designer Michael Mercanti. His handcrafted pieces incorporate a myriad of influences, but come together in a collection that, after just one season already has a look and feel that is recognizably Speech.