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The Galleria Museum Paris exhibitions

Culture
May 9, 2012 | By: Barb

TWO FOR ONE

Discover the worlds of Cristóbal Balenciaga and Rei Kawakubo

Although the Galleria Museum in Paris is not set to re-open its doors until next spring, the museum continues its widely popular “outside of its walls” programming. Highlighting two incredibly different, yet equally important, designers – Cristóbal Balenciaga of his eponymous line and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons – the Galleria showcases the differences in the possibilities of innovative fashion. The two exhibitions can be viewed together at the Docks-Cité de la Mode et du Design until October 7th, 2012.

The Met Schiaparelli and Prada

Culture
May 7, 2012 | By: Barb

SHE SAID, SHE SAID

The Met presents “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations”

The much-awaited exhibition– “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversation” –by the The Met’s Costume Institute has finally opened its doors to the public. Drawing inspiration from caricaturist and art historian Miguel Covarrubias’ “Impossible Interviews” series for Vanity Fair, the exhibit explores the striking differences and similarities between the two Italian designers. Divided into seven themed galleries, the Met takes guests through a total of six decades’ worth of approximately 90 designs and 30 accessories. The exhibit runs until August 19th, 2012.

Fashionable Canadian Brands

Fashion
April 30, 2012 | By: Barb

HOMEGROWN

For Canadians, by Canadians

We’re feeling patriotic, and even though buying local seems like more of a food-centric catchphrase, we thought we’d apply a little shopping love to some great local talent. Here are five picks from Canadian brands and designers to get you started: Read More…

Animal Inspired Accessories

Fashion
April 23, 2012 | By: Barb

GET WILD

We can’t get enough of these animalistic finds

Have a wild side? Play to it with these five animal-inspired accessories.

1. Elephant charm earrings. Dress up your earlobes with this cute and affordable pair of earrings. Available at Urban Outfitters for $28 USD. Read More…

Cindy Sherman at the MOMA NYC

Culture
April 17, 2012 | By: Barb

SNAPSHOTS

Cindy Sherman at the MOMA

On the topic of contemporary fashion photography, Cindy Sherman has been one to continuously challenge the discipline, always working as both her own model and the photographer. The Museum of Modern Art explores Sherman’s longstanding and established career by bringing together more than 170 of her photographs. Not to be missed, the exhibition will be on display until June 11th.