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Naomi Klein Throws In “The Shock Doctrine”

It has been seven years since the release of Naomi Klein’s anti-corporation bible, “No Logo: Taking Aim at the

IN A TIFF

George. Brad. Reese.

100% Homegrown: Top 10 Canadian Film Picks

1. Last Night (Director: Don McKellar) What would you do if you had one night left before the world ended? Sta

Been There, Done That: Dachsel Hits Close to Home

The titles of the poems in Marita Dachsel’s All Things Said & Done seem familiar and docile:…

Elements of Life

At first glance, it might seem like international superstar DJ Tiesto travels with a 35-person entourage. Not

What’s That Noise?

My mother always told me that honesty is the best policy, and The Weakerthans agree. Hailing from Winnipeg, Ma

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This Vancouver-based pop-rock band will remind you of the days when you were in high school and your cool, old

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The New Pornographers has been the pride and joy of Vancouver’s indie music scene for quite some time. Formed

VIFF Reel Into the City

Oh, I can smell it in the air. People of Vancouver, mark your calendars! Running from September 27 – October 1

O’Keefe’s First Canadian Solo Exhibit in Over Half a Century

The Vancouver Art Gallery will be presenting Georgia O’Keefe’s first solo exhibit in Canada in over 50 years.

Stars Shine Brighter than Ever

“Nightsongs, was the result of two Toronto boys marooned in Brooklyn feeling small and alone, and recruiting a

Cultivate your mind

The Centaur Theatre is Quebec’s leading English-language theatre company. In the past few years, the Centaur h

Beauty

There’s no business like it

A freelance makeup artist is one of the most challenging positions in the beauty industry. It takes endless ho

HIGH BROW

At Toronto's The Brow House, shaping eyebrows is de regieur for the devoted staff. "Brows are an…

Product and Tip of the Month

The inventor of sliced bread certainly gets a lot of credit, especially since one - they didn’t invent bread,

NAILING IT

When all you want is buffed and shined digits, scoring an appointment at a high-traffic spa can be tough. That

Six Degrees of a Smoky Eye

Everyone has a different opinion of what exactly a Smoky eye is. Here you’ll find instructions to create an ey

THE FIVE MINUTE RULE

Attention university, college, and all post-secondary students:

Fashion

Montreal

Stepping into this charming Plateau boutique is like poking around in someone’s closet — but you get to take t

Monkey Business

When visiting Montreal to shop, finding that one unique piece that will make your friends ask “where’d you get

Fabulous finds “4” wardrobe!

From Catwalk to Sidewalk

Sensation Mode’s Fashion and Design Festival set the bar high as one of North America’s biggest fashion events

Fall into Transition

TeenyPig, one of the first Vancouver based online stores, started the show with casual looks for trendy young

FASHION NEWS SEPTEMBER 2007

New York may have Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but here at home, several Canadian cities have their own fashion

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September means fashion week in the sartorial world, and a recent, last-minute addition to the lineup at New Y

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Chanel’s new Coco Mademoiselle advertising campaign will feature British actress Keira Knightley, and accordin

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Marc Jacobs’ runway shows are always among the most anticipated, and never disappoint — whether it’s in the fa

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In August, GLOSS reported that Abercrombie & Fitch had announced plans to open its first store in…

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In international fashion financial news this month, Betsey Johnson, the quirky designer known for her colourfu

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FashionWatch.com also recently reported that supermodel Kate Moss appears to have lost more weight — as much a

PLUM PICKINGS

Growing up in Calgary and becoming a fashion designer may have seemed like a big stretch for former cowgirl Cl

Gastown Glamour

It’s only 11:45 a.m., and at One of a Few boutique in Vancouver’s Gastown, there are more than seven people in

Bootcamp 2 Bigtime

Pretty people dressed in white converged on The Guvernment nightclub in Toronto to get a look at the latest ro

Best Dressed

Becka Hardy celebrates the 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival at FQ’s Party at Atelier on Septemb

Best Dressed

Director Nadine Labaki and actress Yasmine Elmasri attend the premiere of Caramel at Roy Thomson Hall on Septe

Best Dressed

Actor Peter Oldring, Sonia Bennet, Ennis Esmer and Natalie Lisinska attend the premiere of Young People Fuckin

Best Dressed

Sienna Miller attends the big Holt Renfrew bash on September 7, 2007. (Credit: Pimentel, Wireimage)

Best Dressed

Hilary Duff attends TIFFs Star! Schmooze party on September 7, 2007. (Credit: Malkin, Wireimage)

Best Dressed

Actress Maggie Grace and Actress Maria Bello attend the Sony Pictures Classics Toronto International Film Fest

Best Dressed

Actor Brad Pitt arrives at the dinner for The Assassination of Jesse James on September 8, 2007. (Credit: Sapp

Best Dressed

Actress Maggie Grace walks the red carpet at the premiere of The Jane Austen Book Club at Roy Thomsen Hall on

Best Dressed

Actress Keira Knightley attends the premiere of Silk at Elgin Theatre on September 11, 2007 (Credit: Williamso

Best Dressed

Kôji Yakusho attends the premiere of Silk at Elgin Theatre on September 11, 2007 (Credit: Pimentel, Wireimage)

Pretty as a peacoat!

It’s that time again. The days are getting shorter, the air is getting cooler and the fall/winter wardrobe is

GLOSS Guys

Designs to Kill

Tag-team silkscreeners Carey Jernigan and Shakeel Rehemtulla just relocated to Halifax for scholastic reasons.

Brave Boys

Be brave, boys! Pick up your slacks and put on a belt to avoid droopy drawers. If you need a new belt, but are

Happy Birthday, Harry!

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? Harry Rosen takes us to Rome to celebrate the 10th anniversary of it

Get off my case!

Audiophiles everywhere will be accessorizing their iPod cases this season with Bennie and Olive. Designed by J

Socialite

The Seen Party

The kick-off party for “The Seen” – a photography exhibition at Aritzia’s Bloor Street boutique in Yorkville –

Hippy Street Style

Name: Shelan Age: 20 Occupation: Student Location: Montreal

Vancouver Street Style

Name: Reggie Plaza Age: 26 Occupation: Event Coordinator Location: Vancouver

Casual Street

Name: Nick Age: 19 Occupation : Student/Writer Location: Montreal

Forward Street Fashion

Name: Crystal Andrichuk Age: 27 Occupation: Jewelry Designer and Fashion Retail Manager Location: Vancouver

Serious Street Style

Name: Elie Age: 21 Occupation: Student and volunteer extraordinaire. Location: Montreal

Late Night Lounge

An A-List Party

It was the scenester event of the season at Holt Renfrew’s Twenty8Twelve Arrival party on September 7, 2007. C

The Hills

Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge visited Toronto’s MuchMusic on August 20, 2007 to dish on the latest gossip

Calendar of Events

BC Fashion Week Location: Vancouver Date: September 25-29, 2007 Click here to view the schedule.

Joe mama's got back

After countless nights, dancing to the ominous beat of repetitive house, I found myself craving the electricit

Coco Lezzone

Whether you are looking for a vintage port, a Cuban cigar, or just a fabulous time, you can find it at Coco Le

BC Fashion Week

Styl.ish

Mirror, mirror

It seems almost everyone gripes about the same thing with respect to their living space. Unless you are one of

Light it up

Light up your life with Villa Beau Interiors, a Vancouver-based home décor company created with high style in

School and Work, “Awesomed"

So good! School and work supplies will become the next must-have fashion items, with notebooks, CD cases, and

Sexy Glass

Vancouver-based design house Molo is known to play around with everyday products, often exploring the ideas of

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