Photo courtesy of Hilary Macmillan
Plus, Virgil Abloh’s legacy is celebrated at Nordstrom and Levi’s x Ganni is the latest summer collaboration.
By Annika Lautens
Hilary MacMillan is a Barbie girl
Photo courtesy of Hilary Macmillan
The best part of Barbie’s dream house? Her closet of course! And while we’ll never actually get to try out the doll’s hot pink wardrobe, the Hilary MacMillan Barbie collection comes pretty close. The vegan and cruelty-free Canadian brand has collaborated with the iconic toy Mattel on the nostalgic 15-piece ‘Shades of Pink’ collection. Each piece features references to Barbie across generations, and the capsule includes pins made in collaboration with Canadian jewelry designer Biko. To mark the launch on August 11, MacMillan opened its first pop-up store concept at 131 Bloor Street West in Toronto that “transports visitors into a Barbie-inspired luxury wardrobe.”
Virgil Abloh’s legacy is celebrated at Nordstrom
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Designer Virgil Abloh, who died in November, was best known for injecting optimism and innovation into everything he touched. So, to celebrate the fashion icon, New Concepts @ Nordstrom partners with his estate on the emerging concept 018: Virgil Abloh Securities. Available at Nordstrom Pacific Center and Nordstrom.ca, the store-within-a-store features a variety of ready-to-wear clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men, and an exclusive Off-White capsule.
The Levi’s x Ganni collection is perfect for the last days of summer
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Just because “third time’s the charm” is a cliché doesn’t mean it’s not true. And in the case of Levi’s x GANNI, she has been absolutely charming each time. Her third collaboration, which made its debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week, is inspired by Mother Nature. The eight-piece collection is made with 55 percent certified organic cotton and natural dyes and already has a pretty famous fan base, as the campaign features Emma Chamberlain and her friends. Expect elevated essentials for the last days of summer, from pink jeans to a denim vest, available to purchase on August 18.
Go Swimming with London x Briony Douglas
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Anyone else panicking because summer is almost over? Make the most of the coming weeks with London Bodywear’s swimsuit collaboration with Toronto artist Briony Douglas. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or swimming in a pool, the Vancouver brand has you covered with a variety of bikinis, tankinis and one-piece options, all available in Douglas’s whimsical print. You can also feel good about buying because, to date, London Bodywear has recycled 750,000 plastic bottles with its sustainable offerings.
Marc Jacobs’ Heaven gets the Bladee treatment
Photography by Hendrik Schneider
Even if you’ve never heard of Swedish multifaceted Benjamin Reichwald (aka Bladee), you’ll still appreciate his collaboration with Heaven by Marc Jacobs, the designer’s diffusion line. The nine-piece capsule collection blends street style with technicolor designs and was inspired by Reichwald’s mixed-media artwork. Additionally, the campaign was shot by the Swede’s photographer friend, Hendrik Schneider, and features musicians Baby Sosa and Oklou.
Allbirds arrive in Toronto
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With an environmentally conscious ethos and the current holder of “the world’s most comfortable shoes” courtesy of TIME, the Allbirds have quickly become a fan favorite among anyone who appreciates ultra-cushioned footwear. The sustainable lifestyle brand has now opened a store in Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall, marking its second location in Canada. You can shop their full range of products in real life, including the recently released Tree Flyer and Sugar Series.
Source: fashionmagazine.com