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Including a special 80th birthday collection for an eccentric designer.
By Sarah Mariotti
It’s time to Zebrate
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The rumors are true; Zellers returns to Canada. The beloved destination for family shopping trips, quick pickups and Hilary Duff-inspired finds closed most of its locations a decade ago, but it remains one of the few Canadian retailers to spark nostalgia across generations. In this 2023 reset, in-store stores are scheduled to open in select Hudson Bay locations across the country. Additionally, the brand will launch an e-commerce site for the first time. Many thanks to all those Zellers fan accounts and #bringbackzellers hashtags for working their magic.
Louis Vuitton relaunches the Empreinte collection
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Looking for a jewelry collection with a sense of adventure? Look no further than Louis Vuitton’s latest release, the Empreinte Collection. Originally launched in 2004, Empreinte is an ode to travel that draws inspiration from the Maison’s iconic luggage, from stud motifs on the trunk to rings and bracelets that resemble the leather straps on travel cases. Designed by jewelery and watch artistic director Francesca Amfitheatrof, the collection features bold styling, contemporary shapes and unique details. From the initials LV to the iconic flowers of the monogram, there are plenty of cues that recall the French fashion house’s legacy.
Betsey Johnson wears fashion to celebrate a milestone
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Designer Betsey Johnson turns 80 this year and her namesake brand is celebrating in style with an 80th birthday collection. For the capsule, the New York-based OTT style connoisseur draws inspiration from her legacy in the fashion industry and her “pretty punk” aesthetic. Ella find relaunches of her ’80s and ’90s bestsellers with colorful illustrated prints on ready-to-wear garments, bags, jewelry and shoes.
RW&CO. collaborates with Thyme Maternity
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This week, the first Thyme Maternity collection was featured on the RW&CO website. and will be stocked on shelves across Canada this September. Its objective? To help moms-to-be feel their best ahead of the fall season. The launch includes a wide variety of styles, from workwear and basics to loungewear and intimates, for every activity. In designing the collection, Thyme Maternity and RW&CO. he had a goal to support and empower his community at every stage of life, including the journey to and through modern parenthood.
Paris Jewelers wants to elevate its stack of rings
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Canadian-Vietnamese sister company Paris Jewelers has just launched its Diamond Everyday Stacking Bands. Finely crafted in 10 and 14 karat gold with ethically sourced diamonds, each of the 12 rings in the collection offers high-quality, elegant sparkle at a great value. Charms are the perfect choice for anyone starting their fine jewelry collection, or perhaps looking to refresh their everyday ring collection.
Vancouver-based Indochino launches womenswear
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Fifteen years after its launch, Vancouver-based Indochino has sold a million suits, and now the world leader in custom apparel is expanding into womenswear. Its patented system for best-in-class tailored apparel will now offer a base pattern for women that accommodates various body shapes and silhouette trends popular in the marketplace. Ladies, it’s time to get dressed.
Source: fashionmagazine.com