The Look: Toronto’s stylish set becomes caped crusaders when the weather gets chilly
The Look: Toronto’s stylish set becomes caped crusaders when the weather gets chilly
For that transitional time between unbearable heat and unbearable cold, the city’s trendsetters are taking style cues from fairy tales. A cape is a romantic statement piece, the perfect thing to wear while leaves are underfoot and hot coffee is in hand.
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- $795. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333.
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- Burberry
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- $170. 338 Yonge St., 416-977-8005.
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- $675. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333
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- Rachel Zoe
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- “I wasn’t looking for a cape when I bought this at the vintage store Magwood. I just fell in love with it—especially the lining, a fun surprise when the cape’s in motion.”
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- Eunice Lam, 27, designer at 3rd Uncle
- Eunice Lam, 27, designer at 3rd Uncle
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- “My mom made this cape in fashion school in the ’80s. It’s less functional than a jacket, but definitely more stylish. It has a wicked hood!”
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- Bronwyn Hope, 21, student
- Bronwyn Hope, 21, student
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- “I like the silhouette you get with a cape. I also like any piece of clothing you can completely hide under. Capes, like this YSL one from Holt’s, are perfect for that.”
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- Maryam Keyhani, 30, accessories designer
- Maryam Keyhani, 30, accessories designer
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For that transitional time between unbearable heat and unbearable cold, the city’s trendsetters are taking style cues from fairy tales. A cape is a romantic statement piece, the perfect thing to wear while leaves are underfoot and hot coffee is in hand.
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Any idea what brand those shoes are? I COVET THEM! First spotted on Kimberely Newport-Mimran at her runway show last fall.
@Sarah – Celine Pre-fall 2011
Thank you so very much Aya!!