A Helpful Reminder?

It did not take very long for me to realize how special my hometown was. One harsh winter back east and it soon became apparent, that I in fact was a proud Vancouverite. The harshness of the winters and the intensity of the daily grind became daily reminders that I should never of taken my hometown for granted. I would dread my oversized Northface down coat and would avoid any contact with the outside temperatures. These became clear indicators of my deep seeded love for my city by the bay.

But if -30 degree temperature were not enough, thanks to the 2010 Olympic Games, every g-d for sakin celebrity and athlete felt the need to tell me every commercial break, how wonderful Vancouver was.

Clearly, I did not already need the reminder. Was it helpful? On the contrary, it merely made me homesick.

Apparently I gotta be there? Well thanks for clearing that up.

BZZZZZZZZZ

For those of you who aren't already loyal Gmail users, you may be unaware of a new feature known as Google Buzz. As someone who has never gotten the hang of twitter, this new feature seemed rather redundant and useless to me. However, after I gave it some thought, I realized that I had been twittering all along, just in a highly selective manner. Yes, I will admit it, when people whom I respected posted a link, 9/10 times I would click and see what they were tweeting about. For anyone whom I respected was already a Gmail user, and would be found hanging on my sidebar. So with the inception of Buzz, I find myself checking out what all those respectable Gmail folk are saying. I may not be bzzzzing just yet.. but I am reading.

Geekosystem gives the who what and where on this new bzzzzing feature!

The Techno-Dominator

The brand of Alexander Wang is forever ubiquitous. This is not just because Alexander's looks are being picked up by all the top fashion editors and celebrities. Wang is connecting himself to the public in a way that no other fashion designer has done before him. Coined the techno-dominator by Style.com, fashion week 2010 saw Wang launch a live streaming of his show in the middle of Time Square, proving that fashion is no longer constrained to the runway.

Although Wang is surprisingly modest and has been quoted saying that he only expected small crowds, history shown us that Wang's influence can entice crowds even when he is having a party at a gas station.

Check it out at Style.com

Michael Jackson: Healing the Fashion World?

Nearly four months since Michael Jackson shocked his fans one last time and sadly passed away, his influence is as strong as ever, rippling through the tides of fashion, music, art and dance across the globe. His unique rhythms and stylistic creations serve as a platform for artists and dancers, while his contagious sounds still blast from stereos in cars, clubs and in department stores. Although Michael Jackson may be most remembered for his profound impact on Pop music, one cannot turn a blind away from the bad boy’s significant influence on Fashion. Fall 2009 is the season of Michael.

With studded jackets, leather skirts, black loafers, sequined dresses and eccentric accessories dominating Montreal’s fashion scene, Michael’s ability to govern are ever so present. Thriller may have debuted in 1983, but it appears as if, just about everyone is doing his moon walk down Rue St. Catherine. Whether battling zombies in a red leather jacket for Thriller or performing in fedoras and metal, Michael's style was insidious, innovative and incredible. To commemorate Michael, the fashion gurus have sent a message to loyal fans- Michael’s influence won’t stop till you get enough.

Swedish Takeover

Found in the Scandinavian Peninsula of Northern Europe, Sweden has rarely caught the attention of the world's premier fashionistas. However outside their range of vision- Sweden has been quietly creating a fashion enterprise. Swedish designers have emerged from the snow and have recently produced some of today's most wearable, sensible and inventive wardrobes. Appearing in boutiques and department stores from Tel Aviv to Vancouver, these Scandinavian designers have begun their takeover.....

Behold a future contemporary classic- ACNE



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Shmoozers for the Sake of the Country

At least Sex Sells!

Since the dawning of the new financial era, daparment stores have stood library silent. Billionaires have become passe, and the middle market money has been wiped out by the plague of Madoff. Looking to the future, and confronting a reality where free flowing credit is as obsolete as disposable clothing from Bergdorff's, designers were forced to create cutting edge and provocative pieces.

With the economy tanking, designers from Gucci to Pucci showed that, when hedge funds are bankrupt and your credit line is cut off, there is always one thing to rely on: sex.

Introducing metal studs, silver mesh mini skirts and leather leggings/boots - our sex- induced weapon for fighting against the recession.

From the top: From Fashion Week Fall 09
Emilio Pucci, Gucci, Nina Ricci, Yves Saint Laurent