ONE TO WEAR: NAKED & FAMOUS DENIM

A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to visit the Montreal headquarters of cutting-edge, high-quality Rare and Raw Japanese jeans brand Naked & Famous Denim. 

You know, that unique line that features tongue-and-cheek slogans to promote their innovative goods... glow-in-the-dark denim anyone!

While taking a tour around their factory and warehouse, I was schooled about their rooted Japanese philosophies and principles based on the Wabi-sabi theory which describes beauty to be imperfect in nature.  

"The brand name Naked & Famous is a satire of our celeb-obsessed culture. We aim to poke fun at “Hollywood” and “Glamour” brands that sell jeans for $300 and up solely because they are celebrity endorsed, and not because they are higher quality."

 

 

Using premium Japanese denim, they are cut and sewed on authentic and refurbished machines. Being one for novelty, their designs incorporate fabrics such Kevlar, cashmere, silk, and even camel hair!

Though they have a stronger cult following with their men's selection (I actually snagged a pair of their Double Sided Camo Weird Guy jeans), they are making bold moves to keep the ladies interested by offering denim coated with a glow-in-the-dark resin. How lovely, you can actually still have fun with your clothes on once the lights turn off!

They offer three men's cuts
SKINNY GUY: skinny fit, regular rise.
SLIM GUY: regular rise, straight slim leg
REGULARGUY: Classic Americana
WEIRD GUY: low rise, comfort fit up top with tapered leg (can be worn low on the hips)

For women, there are four cuts
HIGH SKINNY GIRL: skinny leg, high rise
 SKINNY GIRL: skinny leg, mid rise
SLIM GIRL: straight leg, mid rise,
BOOT GIRL: boot leg, mid rise

Next week I'll be sharing pics from my visit at their quirky menswear boutique Tate+Yoko!

www.nakedandfamousdenim.com

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I'M-WITH-THE-BAND BEAUTY [MONTREAL IN FASHION, EDITORIAL 03]

 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR // STYLIST

Candice Pantin

PHOTOGRAPHER

Manon Parent

MAKEUP
www.simminerals.com

HAIR

Diana C.

  
MODELS 

www.dulcedo.ca

CLOTHING

www.norwegianwoodonline.com

ACCESSORIES

www.missmak.net

ASSISTANT STYLIST

Sam O'Hagan

LOCATION

Boutique Club Peopl.

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COLLABORATION: SAVVY STYLE CHALLENGE

One morning in late June I woke up in the wee hours of the morning to catch an early bird flight to Toronto. I remember Instagramming my plane ticket and writing: "Leaving on a jet plane once again! Fashion work, one of the only few things worth waking up at 5:30am!" 

I can finally divulge the purpose of my trip!

Along with two other bloggers, that I deem to be quite cool, Vanessa from The Haute Pursuit and Sam from The Beckerman Bite, I was invited to partake in the Savvy Style Challenge hosted by BIC Soleil Savvy in partnership with Flare.

Our mandate: Style 3 looks on 3 models and every item must cost no more than $9.99!

 Quite a feat as I've had sandwiches that totaled more than that! Luckily we were in the midst of summer season sales so I had plenty of style choices to pick from. 

I went with some on-trends SS2012 looks such as the sporty neon style, globe-trotter tribal, and Lana Del Rey's inspired 1950s sensibility with touches of 80s glam.

In all it took me about three days of research and shopping. Ha! Yes shopping can be considered work - I LOVE what I do!

Once I got to the shooting location it was lights, camera, action where I had to script and recite lines, shoot (many!) takes for the intro to the commercial which is now running on CityLine TV, style the models for the runway show, and provide beauty direction to the team.

LOOK 1: NEON

Sporty accents in bright seperates.

Inspiration: Solange Knowles pop-bright ensembles.

LOOK 2: TRIBAL

Earthy prints accessorized with organic tones.

Inspiration: Donna Karen SS2012 collection

LOOK 3: 1950s REDUX

Inspiration: Lana Del Rey

  
You can check out all the individual items in the Savvy Style Pinterest page.
 

With the Flare Magazine team. 

www.soleilsavvy.ca

www.pinterest.com/soleilsavvy

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SNEAK PEEK: #INDUSTRI. LIVE PHOTOSHOOT

Yesterday was riveting! 

Thanks to everyone that made it out to see myself, photographer Manon Parent, models from DULCEDO Model Management, Norwegian Wood, Miss MAK Designs, and SIM Minerals in action for our live photo shoot held during the inaugural of #Industri. event hosted at Peopl.

Here's a tiny peak at some backstage pics. The editorial will featured next week!

  

Industri. at Peopl. will be hosting special events every Wednesday

390 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, H2Y 1T9 

(entrance on Sainte-Helene Street) 

www.facebook.com/IndustriAtStudioPeopl

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LIVE PHOTOSHOOT: INDUSTRI. EDITION 1 BY PEOPL.

This Wednesday, November 7 starting at 5PM, I'll be art directing a live photoshoot in conjunction with the event launch of Industri. organized by the makers of Peopl.

Industri. is a curated happening presenting What's In the realms of Fashion X Music X Art X Tech and showcasing Peopl., located in the Old Port, as an artistic space.

For this real-time editorial, I'll be working with photographer Manon Parent, DULCEDO Model Management, SIM Minerals cosmetics, Montreal-based brands with an international presence, clothing line Norwegian Wood and luxe leather goods Miss MAK Designs. 

I'm delighted to be collaborating with such a creative team of smart, successful, and savvy women!

The night will also officially launch in Montreal the new Pioneer CDJ 2000 Nexxus. Alongside JOJO FLORES, dj's including Frank Turgeon, Dj Zo, Toddy Flores, JaBig, Special K and P.Y.T. will be on hand showcasing the brand new CDJ 2000 Nexxus. There will also be a second dj booth available for djs+fans to try them out!

Pioneer DJ will be on hand to answer questions + there will be give-aways!

PHOTOSHOOT CONCEPT: BOHO QUEEN
In keeping with the music theme and this season's trends, 
the concept draws inspiration from the Halston and Newton years of the 1970s nightlife scene and evokes a musing for the boho glam style that was epitomize by the likes of  these I’m-with-the-band beauties: Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithfull, Bianca Jagger, and Nico. 

The mood exudes these icons' earthy sexuality and bewitching charm.

 

I'm in the process of creating a DIY headdress... but in the meantime, here's a glimpse of the magic that will go down on Wednesday.

NORWEGIAN WOOD FALL 2012 COLLECTION 

PHOTOGRAPHER MANON PARENT

 

  

MISS MAK DESIGNS 

Photos taken at their Montreal atelier.

SIM MINERALS

 Work by Founder and MUA Lisa Sim.

 

 DULCEDO MODEL MANAGEMENT

 Featuring Ariane.

 

Entrance is free and there will also be drinks specials.

Don't forget to RSVP to the Facebook Event.

 I hope to see you all there!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 (5-9PM)

The live photoshoot will begin around 6PM.

Industri. at Peopl.

390 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, H2Y 1T9 

(entrance on Sainte-Helene Street) 

www.facebook.com/IndustriAtStudioPeopl

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