Canadian Brand We Love: Manitobah Mukluks

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Aboriginal-owned Manitobah Mukluks has officially set the pace for Canadian fashion. As Canada's number one footwear brand, boasting an impressive 290 per cent growth over the past five years, the company keeps its people's rich history intact while training its eyes on the future. From street stylers and editors to celebs like Kate Moss and Beyonce, we just can't get enough of Manitobah's stylish mocs. I sat down for a chat with Sean McCormick, Manitobah Mukluks founder and CEO, to see what makes his company tick, which mukluks he can't live without and the Instagrammers he loves to follow right now ...

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Canadian Designers We Love: The Ageless Edit

An all-age-appropriate look from LINE Knitwear.

Age isn’t an issue when it comes to some of my favourite Canadian labels. With cool cuts, flattering fits and beautifully-designed details, I've rounded up my top homegrown picks for ageless dressing success, from ela Handbags to Pink Tartan. Read on for the pieces that are currently making us swoon over at iVillage.ca...

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GET THE LOOK: Jessica Alba

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I know what you’re thinking. A crop top? On me? At my age? Seriously? One only has to look at the scores of style-setters currently donning the trend to realize how very wearable the new crop of crops can be. In my article for iVillage.ca this week, I show you how to wear summer’s hottest top, as inspired by one of my fave fashion risk-takers, Jessica Alba...

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Canadian Brand We Love: Roots

Most fashion brands are just that: fashion brands. Roots, on the other hand, has managed to become an integral part of Canada’s DNA, going far beyond just shoes and super comfy sweatshirts. I revisit the beloved homegrown store in my article this week for iVillage.ca for a look at why, after over 40 years, we still can’t get enough of Roots...

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My Q&A with Greta Constantine

Kirk Pickersgill & Stephen Wong of Greta Constantine. Photo by George Pimentel.

As fearless designers, brand magnets and epic party hosts, Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong are a Canadian fashion force unlike any other. The duo’s fashion label, Greta Constantine, has garnered an impressive lineup of clients and celebrity devotees, from Hollywood’s PYT’s to top fashion icons like Naomi Campbell and Iman, thanks to their to-die-for dresses and right-now sensibility. I caught up with Stephen and Kirk leading up to the launch of their new bridal collection for Kleinfeld to chat about business, ageless beauty and, yes, bridezillas...

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