Top 70 Canadian Fashion Influencers in 2024 | FeedSpot

Mob Wife Makeover | VITA Magazine

It’s official: the clean-girl aesthetic is out and the mob-wife vibe is in. The style shift is seeing pared-down ensembles put away in favour of a more opulent style complete with bold gold jewelry, leopard prints and a seriously statement-making lip. Instead of “stealth wealth,” mob wife is giving “gimme-it-all.” And a lush fur coat (ahem, preferably faux or the vintage real-deal) is an essential element of the look.

It’s official: the clean-girl aesthetic is out and the mob-wife vibe is in. The style shift is seeing pared-down ensembles put away in favour of a more opulent style complete with bold gold jewelry, leopard prints and a seriously statement-making lip. Instead of “stealth wealth,” mob wife is giving “gimme-it-all.” And a lush fur coat (ahem, preferably faux or the vintage real-deal) is an essential element of the look.

“The coat would be the hero piece of this trend,” Randa Salloum, owner of Vancouver vintage clothing store Collective Will, explains. “It presents a larger-than-life persona that exudes wealth and excess, without being a maximalist.”

A status symbol that dates back more than 2,000 years, a more mainstream interpretation of full-length fur outerwear styles became popularized in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Regularly in and out of fashion during the winter months, the current resurgence of luxe fur toppers has much to do, Salloum says, with the anniversary of one very famous TV show.

“The Sopranos has become a popular series to dissect on TikTok with many recapping its episodes [on social],” Salloum says. “It was the recent surge in exposure of its 25th anniversary on January 19 that … developed the mob wives trend.”

Online marketplace Poshmark Canada recently released sales data that showed a 76 per cent increase in the search for mink fur items, with the term “vintage fur coat” registering as a top-trending term on the platform. And the online interest is prompting a rush for faux fur and vintage fur coats in stores, too.

Courtney Watkins, owner of Vancouver-headquartered luxury reseller Mine & Yours, says she’s noticed an “influx” of requests for the plush styles, pointing to Vogue’s declaration of “floor-sweeping” coats—plus, their inclusion in designer runway collections such as Max Mara and Balenciaga as additional motivators behind the mob-wife momentum. While trending high now, Watkins says the styles are worthwhile investments: “A fur coat in your closet is much more than just a trend. It’s a classic closet piece because it’s the best of both fashion and function.”

Marissa Freed, CEO of Winnipeg-based brand Freed & Freed, points to a chic faux-fur topper as an elegant alternative to a mainstay coat style often seen during Canadian winters. “I think they’re an alternative to the puffer that everyone already has,” she says. “A good ‘fun fur’ can be chic and luxe in a way a puffer typically can’t. Moreso, I think people simply want other outerwear options, and fun fur is an option that can be dressed up or down—and at an accessible price point.”

Indeed, faux fur has come a long way from the fake, plasticky-feeling material it once was. “The first faux-fur options were not cute and looked cheap,” Gerardine Jeune, a Montreal-based stylist and makeup artist (@mllegeri), says. “But now I am impressed. Companies are really making an effort to mimic [real] fur.”

Labels like Rudsak and Freed & Freed are pushing the innovation of faux-fur textiles for trims and coat designs. Freed points to her company’s use of OEKO-TEX 100 Standard-certified materials in its mills as a major evolution in the category.

“People really see an opportunity to replace real fur. And the only way to truly and properly fill that void and desire is to create a similar feeling by producing a cruelty-free garment that is accessible to most, is as warm as real fur, and that moves and feels like real fur,” Freed explains. For shoppers interested in investing in a real fur piece, Jeune recommends really doing your research before settling on a new-versus-vintage style: “Prioritize brands who are transparent enough to share where they get the fur and how they process it. [And] for the fur that is available, let’s recycle it and keep it.”

Vintage furs are, without a doubt, the ethical option if a real fur style is the only choice for you. Salloum says the stigma against such preloved pieces has shifted as more shoppers become aware of the importance of keeping garments in the style cycle and out of the landfill. “Many of our shoppers are OK with preloved fur. They understand that it’s already made and wasted if not used,” she says. “With that said, there is still a large segment of consumers whose values go against fur of any kind. We respect everyone’s beliefs and want people to wear what they feel comfortable in.”

To select the perfect vintage fur piece, Salloum says to consider the cut and length of the coat, since “fur can be overwhelming on the body due to its volume. You want to wear the fur, not have it wear you.” Also, consider the condition, examining it for any tears or pest damage. For those whom a classic faux or vintage fur doesn’t appeal, a plush teddy coat like the iconic design from Italian brand Max Mara presents a perfect option. The design sees camel hair applied to a silk base, producing all the volume and glamour of a longer-pile fur variety while adding a little something different.

“My personal favourite right now is the Max Mara long faux teddy coat,” Watkins says of the celebrity favourite. “It’s the 10th anniversary of the Max Mara teddy coat and it has become so popular over the years that any time we get them at Mine & Yours, we sell out right away.”

As for how to wear a chic fur or faux-fur coat, it’s really an everything-goes approach thanks to the fact that a plush topper can add an elegance to pretty much everything you choose to pair it with—keeping in mind that leather leggings and a black turtleneck underneath a sleek fur coat pretty much equals peak mob-wife status achieved.    

“Fur doesn’t need styling! It is such an iconic piece that you dress however you want,” Jeune confirms. “Don’t overthink it; just put it on.” —Aleesha Harris

Les looks à retenir des vedettes québécoises pour 2023 | Journal De Montréal

Les silhouettes ayant marqué l’année 2023 ont en commun un désir d’originalité et une touche d’audace. Au cours des 12 derniers mois, certaines personnalités se sont vraiment amusées à composer des looks surprenants. 

Par ANDREW MCNALLY

Je pense entre autres aux maîtres Mel Charlot et Lydia Bouchard à Révolution, à la DJ Eve Salvail qui, à l’aide de quelques broches, a donné une nouvelle vie à une veste dénichée dans une friperie, à Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse et sa robe diaphane ou encore à Antoine Pilon qui a juxtaposé paillettes et transparence. D’autres ont surpris en changeant complètement de style – pensez à Jay DuTemple à l’animation du Gala Québec Cinéma. Même les looks plus classiques avaient un petit je-ne-sais-quoi... la couleur, la matière, l’imprimé ! Ce fut une bonne année ! 

EVE SALVAIL

La mannequin et DJ Eve Salvail est la nouvelle ambas-sadrice de la ligne de bijoux Scaro. Elle a tellement aimé le look de la campagne, dans laquelle la styliste Mlle Geri avait recouvert une veste d’une multitude de broches--insectes, qu’elle lui a demandé de lui concevoir un modèle similaire. Le résultat est original et gagnerait à être repris !  

Tendances : les couleurs qu’on veut toutes porter! | Châtelaine

La saison des pique-niques au parc, des apéros en terrasse et des virées au bord de l’eau nous fait voir la vie en couleurs. En voici trois qui gagnent notre garde-robe avec les beaux jours : le vert, l’orange et l’ivoire.

Par Chloé Machillot

Après la vague de bleu tendre qui nous a bercées au ce printemps, place aux couleurs qui flashent ! Le vert et l’orange nous mettent le cœur en fête. Leur extravagance est savamment canalisée par une touche d’ivoire, toujours élégante sur une peau bronzée par le soleil.

Vert

Du vert sapin à la lime acidulée, le vert des arbres en fleurs et de l’herbe fraîche s’impose comme une évidence cette saison. « La teinte riche en pigments nous rapproche de la nature. Elle va bien avec les nuances de blanc. Le kaki, surtout, se marie parfaitement à la couleur crème et apporte beaucoup de lumière aux peaux hâlées », dit Marie-Claude Savard, styliste pour l’agence Les Effrontés à Montréal.

Consultante en image à Montréal et styliste, Gérardine Jeune – alias Mlle Geri – ne jure que par la teinte « Kelly Green », un vert gazon très à la mode qui donne beaucoup d’éclat à une tenue. « Certaines ont peur de porter un ton aussi franc alors mon conseil, c’est de commencer par mettre l’accent sur un pantalon, une jupe ou un short. C’est ainsi plus facile d’oser le porter parce que ces pièces sont éloignées du visage », explique-t-elle.

Orange

Qu’il soit corail, abricot ou capucine, l’orange est l’autre couleur phare de l’été. Elle s’associe d’ailleurs bien au vert dans l’esprit pop et rétro qui égaie la mode depuis quelques saisons. 

« Je l’aime très vibrant, à la limite du rouge pompier, mais avec une pointe d’orange pour le canaliser. C’est une couleur très élégante pour une soirée ou un mariage », note Gérardine Jeune. Elle conseille d’investir dans une robe ou une combinaison mandarine qui fera son effet en toute occasion.

« Toutes les teintes de la palette orangée apportent une touche vitaminée et dynamisent les looks d’été », ajoute Marie-Claude Savard, qui aime les porter avec du fuchsia pour rappeler la tendance excentrique des années 1980.

Ivoire

Les couleurs pastel ont le don d’insuffler de la fraîcheur aux journées caniculaires, à commencer par le beige ivoire qui s’harmonise avec absolument tout. Pour un maximum de légèreté, on choisit des tissus naturels comme le lin, le coton ou la soie. « L’association de ces textures à l’ivoire m’inspire des tenues délicates et romantiques. Je pense à des camisoles vaporeuses, des jupes fluides et des chemisiers surdimensionnés pour être vraiment à l’aise », dit Gérardine Jeune.

À celles qui ne jurent que par le noir, elle suggère d’essayer au moins une paire d’espadrilles beiges ou pastel pour alléger leur tenue. « Mais on n’oublie pas que les couleurs les plus tendance, c’est avant tout celles dans lesquelles on se sent bien ! », rappelle-t-elle.

Un an sans vêtements neufs | La Presse

'Why can't I have some cool clothes too?' | CTV News

By Iman Kassam CTV News Montreal Videojournalist

Montreal stylist Geri Jeune is the first to admit there's a lack of clothing options for larger-bodied people.

In fact, she's made a living off helping them feel good in what they wear.

"When you show them different prints and different styles, they're like, 'Oh, it's ok to be the size that I'm in. And it's ok to celebrate," said Jeune, the founder of styling, personal shopping and branding company Mlle Geri.

Jeune spoke to CTV News while styling her client, makeup artist and model Brenda Barthelemy, at one of the last plus-sized clothing shops in Montreal, Pennington's.

Jeune says most regular clothing stores don't sell the sizes she needs -- and when they do, the plus-size selection is dull and bland.

"Why can't I have some cool clothes too? What are you trying to tell me when I look around and I see black and grey, and see boring clothes? Is this how I should feel? Is this how I should dress?"

"It's psychological, you know?" she added.

But when Barthelemy sees herself in an outfit Jeune picked out for her -- denim overalls with a plaid jacket and matching, on-trend bucket hat -- her reaction is priceless.

"Wow, I love it," she said, taking a long look in the mirror. "I love it."

It's the same comfort and confidence that everyone wants from their clothes.