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Designers

Jason Wu: leading fashion’s brat pack

Jason Wu: leading fashion’s brat pack

Jason Wu, who we’re happy to hear has called himself a Vancouverite, shares his experiences as a designer with String just before his welcoming event at The Room in The Bay Vancouver Downtown.

Boutiques

Finding the Perfect Fall Dress: a vintage maven’s top 3 shops

Finding the Perfect Fall Dress: a vintage maven’s top 3 shops

A vintage collector’s take on where to find the perfect fall dress in Vancouver. Her top 3 shops are guaranteed to offer up just what you’re looking for.

Editorials

Just Exactly as I Remember: photographed by Kim Akrigg

Just Exactly as I Remember: photographed by Kim Akrigg

The memory’s not clear, but the reality isn’t either. Only a feeling of certainty is there in her bones.

Beauty

Beauty Spotlight: Lavera Naturkosmetik

Beauty Spotlight: Lavera Naturkosmetik

See the quality for yourself of Europe’s acclaimed all-natural makeup line, Lavera Naturkosemetik, with a beauty shoot shot by local photographer Taseda Knight.

Event Report

Blanche Macdonald Grad Show 2011: the spectrum

Blanche Macdonald Grad Show 2011: the spectrum

The 2011 Blanche Macdonald grad show delivered once again with an array of well-executed designs as proof of the hard work behind the well-respected fashion design program.

Fashion Lovers

John Casablancas’s BYOB Student Workshop: October 2011 edition

John Casablancas’s BYOB Student Workshop: October 2011 edition

BYOB at John Casablancas brings us the October 2011 edition of photos by students in the hair, makeup, and fashion programs.

Shopping

Shopping Edits: sixth round of (last minute) holiday shopping ideas

Shopping Edits: sixth round of (last minute) holiday shopping ideas

String Magazine’s editor-on-chief, Maria Hernandez, shares her gift picks for this Holiday season.

Books

Ethnic, Folk, and Traditional Costume Inspiration

Ethnic, Folk, and Traditional Costume Inspiration

A look into the world of old — a world not yet forgotten but seen only in our peripheral vision — one that inches its way back into our world: inspiring, wise, and beautiful.

Street Style

Toronto’s Streets in the Summer: a style excursion

Toronto’s Streets in the Summer: a style excursion

Sara Traore does it again: she finds the most stylishly and uniquely dressed boys and girls. And also once again, Toronto is her arena, but this time in milder weather.

Music Style

Rockin’ It with Little Red in Vancouver

Rockin’ It with Little Red in Vancouver

Australian band Little Red finally made it over to our shores. We caught up with them while on the road and were there to witness their first ever Vancouver show.


Fresh off the press

Geisha, Interrupted: photographed by Nine Ijff

Geisha, Interrupted: photographed by Nine Ijff

The awakening blooms set in motion by their instinct. A Geisha, contemplating, abruptly stops.
Musique du Soleil: photographed by Christopher Young

Musique du Soleil: photographed by Christopher Young

The steps she takes make a beat--quick and sure--reminding her of a song she once knew.
Caught Adrift: photographed by Caitlin Worthington

Caught Adrift: photographed by Caitlin Worthington

The current is strong and the waves keep pushing. Caught in the undertow but freed to thoughtless perils.
Forget Me Not: photographed by David Macgillivray

Forget Me Not: photographed by David Macgillivray

Summers, like every moment, are for making memories, but just as any other season they pass... Keep those memories close at heart.
Encantamiento Inutíl: photographed by Libby Edwards

Encantamiento Inutíl: photographed by Libby Edwards

Like water seeping through the cracks, the heart is but a drop in the infinite sea love has always been.
Questo Pazzo Mondo: photographed by Valentina Vos

Questo Pazzo Mondo: photographed by Valentina Vos

They find themselves intruding, but there is nothing to be done... but enjoy it.