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DETOURS
Trends:
Style
Notes
Made in the Shade
Oakley’s new Lifestyle collection of eyewear,
designed specifically for women, takes a different
view of the iconic sport frame. While the designs
maintain plenty of technical performance elements
to satisfy the active woman, the new silhouettes
are definitely stylish enough for the city streets –
or the poolside lounger. Pure PLUTONITE ® lenses
on this Impatient model filter out 100% of UV
wavelength so you don’t have to worry about those
wrinkle-inducing rays. From $225 at oakley.ca.
If the Shoe Fits
Diehard fans who could never part with their original Chuck
Taylors might think twice when they see the Converse
Fall 2009 collection. The All Star line of footwear, with
new silhouettes and constructions, comes with plenty of
attitude and ample originality. This John Varvatos-styled
boot is a fashionable update on the classic; its modern
edge and lasting appeal will almost make you look forward
to winter. Varvatos Sprint Grip pizarro charcoal/milk,
$160 at various retailers across Canada.
My Boyfriend’s Back
You can trace the trend for all
things boyfriend back to Diane
Keaton circa Annie Hall; her
oversized men’s blazers, baggy
trousers and ties gave women
licence to pilfer from their guy’s
closet. But exercise caution:
if too ripped and otherwise
destroyed (like Balmain’s recent
runway versions), they scream
Eighties revival fashion victim.
The perfect boyfriend jeans
should only be gently beaten
up, just worn and torn enough
to channel the gamines of
French New Wave cinema;
our cheap ’n’ chic fall pick is
Joe Fresh’s new slouchy
distressed boyfriend jeans.
Best of all? No actual boyfriend
required. $29 at Loblaw and
other Loblaw companies grocery
and superstores (joe.ca).
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